REALTORS® come to the aid of Tropical Storm
Irene victims
On September 12, 2001, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) developed the REALTOR® Relief Foundation (RRF) in response to the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11. Since that time, RRF has funded millions of dollars in recovery efforts in the U.S. and its territories.
In the past year, many areas of our nation have experienced catastrophic natural disasters. NAR’s REALTOR® Relief Foundation has provided financial relief to thousands of victims in these hard-hit areas. In an effort to assist victims of Tropical Storm Irene, RRF has established a quadrilateral agreement with Vermont, New York, New Jersey and North Carolina. These state REALTOR® associations will work collaboratively to raise and distribute funds to those affected by this tragic event. RRF has donated $75,000 to this fund. These funds, along with funds raised by each state, will be used to assist with mortgage payments and temporary housing.
The Vermont Association of REALTORS® (VAR) has established an in-state RRF Board, comprised of REALTOR® members. This board will be responsible for reviewing all Vermont applications for assistance. Once approved by the Vermont RRF board, the application will be forwarded to NAR for review.
You can help us make a difference in the lives of those affected by Tropical Storm Irene. We encourage you to reach out to your local board membership and urge them to make a contribution to the RRF. Monies donated to this quadrilateral effort will be earmarked to assist in the participating states. The RRF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations to the Foundation are deductible for tax purposes.
We all know that REALTORS® make a difference in their communities. What better opportunity for your REALTOR® members to reach out to their neighbors and friends and offer much-needed assistance.
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Additional Information
Application for REALTOR® Relief Foundation Assistance
Donate to the REALTOR® Relief Foundation
Make a Donation to RRF
Download RRF Brochure
Letter from VAR President Peter Tucker regarding Tropical Storm Irene
Vermont Local Boards of REALTORS® (for local community service projects)
REALTOR® Relief Foundation
Bringing Help Home:
Between Sept. 2001 and today, REALTORS® have provided more than $22 million in relief to victims of disaster
2001: $8.5 million
Sept. 11 attacks; Assistance to 1,333 families
2002-03: $123,000
Fire in Rhode Island, Tornado in Southern Maryland, Wildfires in Arizona and California
2004-05: $6.9 million
Hurricanes Charley, Katrina, Rita and Wilma in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippe and Texas; Tornado in Illiniois; Tsunami housing rebuilds through Habitat for Humanity
2006-07: $4.7 million
Floods in Texas; Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, Wilma in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas; Tornado in Illinois, Kansas and Tennessee; Wildfires in California
2008-09: $692,000
Floods in Iowa and Nevada; Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in Louisiana and Texas; Tornado in Colorado
2010-11: $1.3 million
Earthquate/tsunami in Haiti and Japan; Floods in Minnesota, Mississippi, North Dakota, Rhode Island and Tennessee; Tornado in Alabama, Massachusetts and Missouri; Wildfire in Colorado
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