FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2024
Columbia, Missouri – Missouri REALTORS® throughout the state participated in the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) 2024 REALTOR® Volunteer Days, June 1-9. This exciting initiative encouraged REALTORS® to participate in the REALTORS® Are Good Neighbors nationwide philanthropic initiative while maximizing the impact of their volunteer time.
“Across the country, almost 66% of all REALTORS® volunteer monthly in their community,” said Derek Schriewer, 2024 President of Missouri REALTORS®. “Giving back is part of who we are as both people and as professionals.”
Throughout the state, more than 400 REALTORS®, brokerages, and affiliates participated in over 30 activities for REALTOR® Volunteer Days. “We have the privilege of promoting the wonderful features and services that our communities offer, and there’s really no better way to learn about what opportunities are available than by getting out and helping partner with those around us to provide safer and cleaner spaces for all,” said Denise Pittman, President of the Jefferson City Area Board of REALTORS®.
Volunteer activities consisted of packing meals at local food banks, collecting books and donations for libraries, supporting charitable events, assisting with humanitarian initiatives, and much more. Within a single week, community initiatives led by REALTOR® volunteers positively impacted thousands of Missouri residents.
“Members of my local brokerage volunteered for Ozarks Food Harvest, and we were asked to create cards of positivity that will be placed in the backpacks of food given out to area K-4th grade kids during the school year,” said Tami Smith, a Springfield REALTOR® with Century 21 Integrity Group. “The cards we created had drawings, stickers, and short notes with positive thoughts and encouragement for the kids to lean in on and hopefully make their day a little better.”
To encourage involvement, Missouri REALTORS® hosted a campaign providing REALTORS® Are Good Neighbors t-shirts to groups of members participating in a REALTOR® Volunteer Days activity June 1-9. Members were encouraged to wear their shirts while volunteering and share photos of their activity.
For additional information, contact Missouri REALTORS® at missourirealtors@morealtor.com or (573) 445-8400. To view individual REALTOR® Volunteer Day initiatives and photos, visit the Missouri REALTORS® Facebook page.
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Founded in 1936, Missouri REALTORS® is the largest trade association in the state serving over 25,000 members. As members of organized real estate, REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and have access to numerous services and programs to enhance their professionalism within the real estate industry. Through collective strength, influence, and professionalism, Missouri REALTORS® unite to advocate for real property rights in Missouri, deliver comprehensive risk management programs and services, connect members through various media and events and deliver association management services.
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