Friday, Sept. 23, 2005

 

Coldwell Banker reaches out to hurricane victims

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Atlanta today announced its charitable organization, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage CARES Foundation, has contributed nearly $25,000 in personal donations made by the company's sales associates and employees to the American Red Cross to help victims of Hurricane Katrina rebuild their homes and lives.

In addition, sales associates and staff have contributed volunteer hours and collected needed necessities for local Atlanta schools, churches and other organizations that are helping with housing and other relocation needs.

"I was born and raised in New Orleans and it breaks my heart to see that great city and surrounding areas in such a tragic state, it is heartening to see the outpouring of generosity that our sales associates and employees repeatedly exhibit to people in great need of help," said Charlotte Sears, New Orleans native and President of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in Atlanta. "We are continuing to collect funds for the effected communities and hope our contribution will help improve the lives of some of the families suffering in the disaster area."

The parent company of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, NRT Incorporated, has more than 1,000 real estate offices around the country that have raised more than $500,000 from donations by its sales associates and employees, including a company contribution by NRT of $100,000. The donation, which will be presented to the American Red Cross next week, is earmarked for the organization's Hurricane Relief Fund.