RRAR CS Committee: Project Hope Update

Just wanted to send a quick "Thank you!" to everyone who was so kind as to pick up donations for Hope Charter Elementary School.

Here's a little update from Priscilla Erwin, the RRAR Member Services Associate who coordinated the project for us:All of the food and snacks collected during the Project Hope Food Drive were delivered yesterday to Hope Elementary. Melinda, our contact person, was in tears when she saw the donations and learned of the fact we were donating a $1000 to support their efforts. Thank you so much for your support and for encouraging others to participate.

If you would like to see the pictures from yesterday, please visit http://picasaweb.google.com/ncsulilwolf/20090928RRARCSProjectHope?feat=directlink. At one point, the children were having a blast taking pictures so that’s why you’ll notice a picture of bananas. The pictures will be on the RRAR Facebook page by this afternoon.

Again, many thanks! Hope Elementary was extremely grateful for the support and stated the food and snacks collected will last them throughout the end of the school year!
Here is a link to the pictures if you'd like to check them out! We had a great time... the kids were a SUPER fun bunch!

What really amazed me was how much the school is able to do with what they have. They told us that the snacks provided will last them an entire year... a YEAR! Can you imagine?

RRAR Community Service Committee Update: September 2009

Resources for Seniors
Two weekends ago, volunteers from the Raleigh Regional Association of Realtor's Community Service Committee (plus extra volunteers from their respective offices and families) split up into two teams and headed out into North Raleigh and Wendell to build ramps for two very deserving senior citizens in our area.

The CS Committee partners with Resources for Seniors to assist in accessibility projects, helping local seniors make the adjustments needed with age, allowing them to stay in their own homes... a goal that as you can imagine, we Realtors hold close to our hearts.

Click here to see some of the pictures from the Wendell build!


Project Hope Food & Snack Drive
September 1st – 25th

The Raleigh Regional Association of REALTORS® Community Service Committee needs your help to stock the pantry and prevent hunger at Hope Elementary.

Hope Elementary is a charter school in Raleigh providing education for at-risk urban children. 99% of the students attending Hope are living below poverty and most do not receive adequate meals at home.

Hope Elementary provides after school care and camps during track out weeks at little or no cost to the families. They are in desperate need of non-perishable foods and snacks to aid these programs.


REQUESTED DONATIONS
· Juice Boxes
· Water Bottles ( ½ Pint Sized)
· Granola Bars
· Fruit Snacks
· Crackers (Individual Variety Packs)
· Chips (Individual Variety Packs)
· Cookies (Individual Variety Packs)
· Canned Goods (Peanut Butter, Vegetables, Spaghetti O’s)

During your next grocery trip, please consider picking up an extra item to support PROJECT HOPE. For a list of requested donations and drop-off locations, please visit http://www.rrar.com/rrar-events.html or click here to download the PDF.

If you can't get by any of the drop-off locations in Raleigh or Cary, feel free to drop us a note and we'll be glad to pick up any donations from you!

Volunteer Opportunity: Resources for Seniors Building Project

Click here for a printer-friendly PDF that you can pass around (even by email - no printing necessary) to anyone who might be interested!

Contact Priscilla directly - her info is listed on the event graphic/pdf - if you can help in any way.

Why I <3 the FHA

Sure, they won't give you 120% financing and an interest-only loan, but maybe that's why in the last year they've jumped from a market share of 6% to financing 23% of all new loans that have originated since the federal government stepped in to lend a hand in housing recovery.

And that's exactly why I love the FHA!

The FHA and Homes4NC are probably two of the most important resources for home buyers, especially FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS.

If you're interested in learning more about how these programs affect you, take a look at some of these online resources from each agency:
The Federal Housing Administration
HUD (the authority that FHA is created under) in North Carolina
Homes4NC.org

And finally, here is the USA Today article that prompted my thought for this post: FHA on track for busiest year as it backs 23% of mortgages.

If you have any questions, or would just like to know more about how each of these programs can help you purchase a home that you make your very own, just ask!