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Richmond Agents Brighten Holiday Season for Those in Need
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ichmond REALTORS® are working together to help brighten the holiday season for some of those in need. More than 60 REALTORS® from RE/MAX Westcoast, Sutton Group – Seafair Realty and MacDonald Realty Westmar have come together to support the Richmond Christmas Fund. This year, as part of the sixth annual REALTOR® Challenge fundraising campaign, they donated $13,000 which will help families in need during the holiday season. All proceeds benefit the Richmond Christmas Fund, which assists lowincome families during the holidays.
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“It’s inspiring to see so many giving to this very important cause,” said Patti Martin, who founded the campaign. “Every year, the Richmond Christmas Fund provides families and individuals with grocery vouchers, toys and books. My colleagues and I are proud to support that work.” Since 2011, the REALTOR® Challenge has raised more than $50,000 for the Christmas Fund. “What the REALTOR® Challenge does for the Christmas Fund, and for families in need, is truly inspiring,” said Rob Howard, chair of the Richmond Christmas Fund. “Their annual support has been a major part
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of our success in helping over 2,000 seniors, families and children during the holidays.” The Richmond Christmas Fund – a program of Richmond Cares, Richmond Gives – mobilizes the community’s spirit of giving to brighten the holidays for more than 2,000 low-income Richmond residents each year.
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Each person registered with the program receives a grocery gift card (limited to four per family). Children under 18 years old also receive new toys, books or gift cards. For more information on the Richmond Christmas Fund and how you can support the program, visit www.rcrg.org.
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