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2009 Homeless Endowment Fund Gala
A little bit about the Homeless Endowment Fund . . . .
The members of the Snohomish County-Camano Association of REALTORS® are committed to giving back to the communities in which they live, raise their families and derive their incomes. We provide community service, both individually and as a group, donating money talent and time to many worthy causes. The philosophy of our Association is that as members of this community, and as real estate professionals we are on the front lines to provide affordable housing. Since there is a lack of affordable housing for those above the poverty level, there certainly is an even greater need for those under the poverty level.
The Snohomish County REALTOR® Homeless Endowment Fund was established in 1991. The fund provides rental security deposits and emergency housing vouchers to individuals and families in need of housing. Many families or individuals qualify for a rental, but need assistance with the security deposit so they can get into their new home, and who otherwise might be homeless.
The Volunteers of America Western Washington screen the tenants, set up a no interest loan and repayment plan, provide casework services and counseling. The Association, upon receiving a signed note, writes the check directly to the landlord. The tenant repays the loan on a payment plan which takes into consideration their particular financial situation. Since the fund started operating in September 1991, we have raised over $550,000 and assisted over 4000 families.
This year's event will be a little bit different
The 2009 Homeless Endowment Fund Gala will be held at the Everett Train Station. It will be an elegent evening which will include;
A High End Silent Auction
Lip Reader
Palm Reader
Magician
Live Band
Gourmet Hors D'ourves
2 Local Wineries
A Local Brewery
Opportunity to win a 1/2 carat Diamond!
While the Homeless Endowment Fund Auction has been an SCCAR tradition for the past 18 years, this is the first ever SCCAR Homeless Endowment Fund Gala. Because this is a more intimate, upscale event space is limited. Make sure you reserve your tickets as soon as possible. Call us at (425) 339-1388 for details.
Donate - You can donate items for the auction, cash, or even your time to help make this event a success.
To donate item(s), please complete a Donation Form, fax a copy, keep a copy for your tax records, and attach a copy to the item. Items are being accepted at the SCCAR office. Catalog dead-line is April 26, 2009.
To donate cash, please complete a Donation Form, fax a copy, keep a copy for your tax records, and enclose a copy with your check payable to the Homeless Endowment Fund. Amounts over $250.00 that are recieved by May 1st will be considered a Corporate Sponsor and your name will be published in the catalog.
To donate your time, we need help soliciting new items, seeking attendance, setting up the day of the auction, and we need help the night of the auction. Our auction meetings are every Monday and vary in time, please contact Lara at 425-399-1388 for more information.
Attend - Attend our very first Homeless Endowment Fund Gala and enjoy delicious hors d'ourves, exciting live entertainment and support one of Snohomish County's most worthy causes.
Sponsor the Event - If you would like to participate as a Corporate Sponsor we would love for you to do so. All Sponsors will be included in our program and will be thanked publicly in an article in "The Herald" the following morning.
Homeless Endowment Auction Quick Links
c/o SCCAR
3201 Broadway, Suite E
Everett, WA 98201
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