Realtors Relief Foundation launches fundraising campaign

WASHINGTON — The Realtors Relief Foundation has announced its 2023 fundraising campaign. The annual initiative aims to raise $5 million this year to provide housing relief to victims of hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other disasters.

“The 2023 campaign is a proactive effort to ensure support is readily available when disaster strikes,” said Mike McGrew, RRF president. “We are honored to launch this campaign and make a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most. Disaster knows no end, and Realtors are here to help the public.”

RRF has played a significant role in providing aid in the aftermath of recent tragedies across the U.S. Over the past two years, the foundation granted more than $9 million to 30 communities impacted by disasters, helping more than 2,000 families with their housing needs.

“American real estate has always been a strong and resilient community, and we believe that we have a responsibility to give back and help those in need,” said National Association of Realtors President Kenny Parcell, a Realtor from Spanish Fork, Utah, and broker-owner of Equity Real Estate Utah. “It’s inspiring to see Realtors step up to provide hope and make a difference when others need assistance.”

The campaign has already received early support, including a $500,000 donation from the NAR Family of Brands — Second Century Ventures, SentriLock LLC, Realtors Information Network, Center for REALTOR Development, and Realtors Property Resource — and $100,000 each from the Arkansas Realtors Association, the North Carolina Realtors and the Texas Realtors.

Since 2001, RRF has disbursed more than $37 million in aid to 19,000 families in 42 states and territories. NAR collaborates with state and local Realtor associations to cover all administrative costs, ensuring that 100 percent of all funds collected are distributed directly to disaster-relief causes.

When a major disaster occurs, RRF mobilizes its outreach efforts and turns to NAR members and other constituents for support. Learn more about the Realtors Relief Foundation by visiting nar.realtor/rrf.