Crye-Leike, realtors team up to help keep families warm through the winter

■ Fall fundraiser raises money and donations for local families.

Crye-Leike Real Estate Services Siloam Springs and Gentry branch locations are teaming up this year to help local families in need prepare for the winter months ahead.

Through their “Warm through the Winter” campaign, donations of gently used coats, scarves, gloves, and hats as well as canned and dry foods will be collected now until Nov. 10. Donations can be made at 801 W. Highway 412 in Siloam Springs.

“We are excited for this opportunity to give back to our community,” said Misti Stephens, managing broker of Crye-Leike Siloam Springs.

All winter wear that is donated will be given to schools within the district of Siloam Springs and their surrounding areas. Snappy Dry Cleaners has volunteered their services to clean each coat prior to delivery.

The collection of food items will be given to the MANNA Center at 670 Heritage Court to be distributed throughout the community reaching those families in need.

While the team will be working hard to create local community and food drives to assist in the donations, they are also asking their branch employees and sales associates for a one-time monetary donation to contribute towards Crye-Leike’s annual United Way Campaign. Each monetary donation made will go directly to the local United Way to help support the communities of Northwest Arkansas.

“Through the collection of warm clothing and food in conjunction with contributions made though United Way, Snappy Dry Cleaner and the MANNA Center, we are truly looking forward to giving back to those who need it most,” said Stephens.

To make a donation, drop off charitable items at Crye-Leike Real Estate Services, 801 W. Highway 412, Siloam Springs, AR 72761. Questions or concerns, please contact office administrator Jennifer Harper at 479-2380442, or email Jennifer. harper@crye-leike.com.