CAR Foundation Report

CONNECTING REALTORS® WITH COLORADO COMMUNITIES FOR 30 YEARS

CAR FOUNDATION UPDATE

Our communities sustain and strengthen us. In times of struggle, they hold us up. In joyful times, our communities celebrate with us. The past year and a half has pushed many Colorado communities to the brink, and the Colorado Association of REALTORS® Foundation took action to help. Almost 5,000 Coloradans (and counting) were helped by CAR Foundation funding in 2020, and more than $350,000 in grants were distributed.

In 2021, the CAR Foundation has focused on creating connections. Our inaugural Colorado’s Heart Award process connected us to REALTORS® across the state who volunteer, make charitable gifts, and hold leadership roles in service to local nonprofits, making positive impact in their communities. The CAR Foundation made donations to 41 deserving nonprofits and looks forward to recognizing even more REALTOR® nominees for next year’s Colorado’s Heart Award.

The Foundation has also expanded opportunities for members to connect with us and join our mission to help Coloradans achieve safe and attainable housing, advance homeownership, and provide housing-related disaster assistance in times of need. We know that communities across the state are still struggling and need our support. Many Coloradans lack access to emergency housing or longterm housing that they can afford or need education about how to best prepare for homeownership. Wildfires and other potential disasters can occur without warning, and the CAR Foundation is committed to aiding our neighbors statewide when that

happens. With your help, the CAR Foundation can continue to support Coloradans when they need it most.

$10,000

= Building materials for affordable housing

$50

= Hotel voucher to a family in need $100 = Educational materials for first-time homebuyers

$5,000 = Construction services for a disabled person INVEST IN Colorado $250 = Help victims of domestic violence $2,500 $500 = Provide housing near a hospital for loved ones $1,000 =Furnish a tiny home for a veteran = Provide mortgage or rent assistance after a disaster

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

• Ensure your brokerage is enrolled in our Escrow Interest Program, where interest earned on escrow funds is donated to the CAR Foundation. It’s easy and a great way for your clients to join the mission as well.

• Contribute to our Invest in Colorado fundraising campaign. Your donation has DOUBLE THE IMPACT thanks to a generous matching funds pledge via the Colorado Association of REALTORS®. Through this campaign, the Foundation will fund communities across the state. Members who donate $100 or more will receive a digital badge to make marketing your impact easy as well as our iconic Heart Pin.

• Consider joining our Board of Directors or our upcoming Advisory Group! Keep an eye out for application information, and if you are interested in volunteering your time to lead the Foundation, we’d love to hear from you.

• Join us at our 100 Year Celebration Reception for an evening of fun, camaraderie, inspiration, and an auction.

The CAR Foundation is proud to be YOUR charitable arm of CAR and honored to continue to make a difference for communities across Colorado. We look forward to connecting with you – come join our mission!