Veteran Finds New Home
She approached the podium with poise, just as she had been taught in the U.S. Navy. She told the crowd gathered there about her time serving this country as an air traffic controller. Then she mentioned her two children, ages six and four, and that she was currently on the dean's list in nursing school.

What she didn't mention was that after her honorable discharge from the Navy, she fell into an abusive relationship and found herself moving from a temporary shelter to an apartment she couldn't afford, narrowly escaping eviction and homelessness. Her family had its own personal struggles and just couldn't help her. Despite her discipline, 'LT' knew that she needed help, and she found it through a true partnership effort among agencies in Indianapolis. MORE

Seeking Solutions for the Homeless...One Step At a Time
On May 3, a group of MIBOR members ran the annual 500 Festival Mini-Marathon as a fundraising effort for the REALTOR® Foundation and raised an outstanding $2,468!

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 Robbie Williams Gets Behind a Cause
When Robbie Williams gets behind a cause, there is no stopping her. And so it has been for the last six years while Robbie has served on the REALTOR® Foundation Board of Directors. "I knew that many people did not have a home because of abuse or job loss, and it touched my heart. Everyone in real estate should reach out to those people in need. I've been fortunate in my career and feel that the less fortunate deserves help finding a home and it's an opportunity to lend support, through the mission of the Foundation," she says of her decision to join. MORE

REALTOR® Foundation Golf Outing: Not Just for Golfers Anymore!
July 24, 2008
If you're a golfer, you know the place to be this summer is on Eagle Creek Golf Course at the REALTOR® Foundation Golf Outing.  You've already marked JULY 24 in red on your calendar so no one schedules a meeting that day and you're gathering your foursome (but get it done soon! You also know this one sells out quickly!) MORE

REALTOR® Foundation Lexus Raffle-June & July

Downtown Division Wine Tasting-July 17

Firehouse Frenzy party to benefit the Foundation-June 20

Foundation Grant Applications Due July 18
Do you know of a homeless service provider who would be eligible for a Foundation grant? Encourage them to apply. View the guidelines and application on the Foundation Web site by clicking here. Last year's grants helped 12 organizations in central Indiana with a total of $80,000.

Pink Panther handled by dedicated affiliates
The Affiliate Division, winners of the Foundation Awareness Week group competition prize, won the right to handle the Pink Panther balloon in the 500 Festival parade on May 24. Special thanks goes to Rob and Diane Bussell, Keith and Paula Bergfeld, Rod Culp, Connie Dixon, Laura Minchin, Tom Hedderich, Andrew Franklin and Paul Littrell. Great job, everyone!

CENTURY 21 ATC Legacy Foundation walks for homelessness
For the second year in a row, the CENTURY 21 At the Crossing Legacy Foundation organized a team of walkers for the Homeward Bound walk, raising money for homelessness. In the last two years combined, the organization has donated approximately $1500 toward the Homeward Bound walk initiative. 

F.C. Tucker Yard Sale will benefit the Foundation
Check out the yard sale at F.C. Tucker (3405 E. 86th St) on Saturday, June 28! Part of the proceeds will benefit the REALTOR® Foundation. For more information, call JD Miller at 317/259-6000.

Mayor Ballard Implements No-Panhandling Initiative
In an effort to direct donations toward homeless service organizations instead of individuals on the street, Mayor Greg Ballard has implemented a new public awareness initiative on the streets of downtown Indianapolis. On corners where panhandlers are normally seen, the city has installed five donation boxes, the proceeds from which will be given directly to service providers such as Wheeler Mission. MORE