After considering proposals for funding from local nonprofit organizations and associations, the 2016 NVAR Cares Committee made decisions to donate more than $37,000. This includes a $10,000 contribution to the Louisiana Realtor® Relief Foundation to benefit Louisiana residents in need, impacted by the August 2016 flooding.

“This year presented many challenges to our neighbors in need as well as those in Louisiana,” said Virgil Frizzell, 2016 NVAR Chairman of the Board.

 “Realtors® believe that housing plays a major role in making vibrant neighborhoods,” said 2016 NVAR Cares Chair Susan Mekenney of RE/MAX Executives in Springfield. “We reviewed more than 30 great, local nonprofits and chose 21 nonprofits to donate our time and money to since they support our mission to help people find safe, affordable, and sustainable homes.”

“Our commitment to give back to the community has many benefits,” said NVAR CEO Ryan Conrad. “Our NVAR Cares Committee explores ways for our members to show that we are not only about guiding clients to buy, sell or rent homes, but also to nurture all aspects of the neighborhoods we work in.”

The 2016 NVAR Cares local recipients are:

1.    Asian-American Homeownership Counseling Inc.
2.    The Brain Foundation
3.    Boys and Girls Club of Fairfax County
4.    First Home Alliance
5.    Final Salute
6.    Graham Road Elementary, Falls Church, Virginia
7.    Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia
8.    His Hidden Treasures
9.    Home Aid Northern Virginia
10.    Homestretch
11.    Housing and Community Services of Northern Virginia
12.    Life With Cancer
13.    New Hope Housing
14.    Operation Renewed Hope Foundation
15.    Pathway Homes
16.    Rebuilding Together – Alexandria
17.    Ronald McDonald House
18.    Shelter House
19.    United Community Ministries
20.    Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals
21.    Virginia Housing Development Authority