REALTOR Relief Fund At Work
Posted at 11:22 AM, Sep. 17, 2005
Hi Julie,
I read your post twice [left intact for those who missed it], and my eyes watered as I read it. I am SO glad you wrote to us about the REALTOR Relief Fund and how it's impacted you and your neighbors. We don't often get to hear first-hand from someone who has benefited from something like this, and I thank you for taking the time to do so. I had not given to this specific fund myself, having given to several others including the fund set up specifically for REALTOR Association Staff. Your email has caused me to want to also now give to this fund as well. I so hope you and your neighbors are doing well and are able to begin the long process of getting back on your feet as quickly as possible. I cannot even begin to imagine how things truly must be for you or your neighbors, even with all the pictures we've been seeing of the Gulf areas. I am in awe at the spirit and determination shown by all in those areas. My very best wishes to you and all in the Gulf Coast areas, Ann
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Ann Cummings, REALTOR, GRI, CBR, e-PRO
2004 NH State REALTOR of the Year
RE/MAX Coast to Coast
Portsmouth, NH www.anncummings.com
www.PortsmouthNewHampshireHomes.com
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From: "Julie" I'm sure you all received this letter. My DSL finally was restored yesterday, so I am trying to catch up on my e-mail today. The day this letter was sent out one of the victims of Hurricane Katrina that Al Mansell was visiting was me. They had already tape footage from LA & MS and taped the Alabama footage from my house. They also presented myself and four other Realtors checks from the disaster relief fund and gave us applications to give to others. The money, of course, is greatly appreciated. The fact that there is a disaster relief fund for Realtors to give to is also greatly appreciated. Many here have ask what would be a good way to give and I think this is a good answer.You will see the video made at the convention. I'll be the one that sounds like I'm from Alabama. (I hate to hear myself on video!!!) Since they gave us the applications for others I cannot really explain how very grateful people are when you give them the application. The majority for the people in my neighborhood did not have flood insurance because their houses where not in the flood zone that required any flood insurance. These homes were devasted and the possessions lost. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. My agents have started going door to door in this area to give out these applications. I gave one to a gentleman that is living in his yard in a camper with his wife and 5 kids. They do not have flood insurance. I thought he was going to cry. It was so sad. I know this is long, but if any of you out there still would like to help this is a situation that is going to be with us for a very long time and any donations to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation would be greatly appreciated by all those who receive benefits, including me. And thank you to all who have already contributed.
Julie Martin, Broker
Port City Realty
Mobile, AL
251-660-0110
julie@portcityrealty.com
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