Holiday spirit of giving energizes area Realtors
Every year at this time, the holiday spirit brings out the best in our community. We see family and friends come together to share their good tidings. Organizations, such as Dayton Realtors, also turn their thoughts toward helping others.
The holiday season has always been near and dear to Realtors. That’s when our organization comes together in the spirit of fellowship to put smiles on the faces of so many needy children in the Dayton area by giving them each a brandnew toy.
Since 1984, the Realtor organization has dedicated its annual holiday party to the United States Marine Corps’ international “Toys for Tots” program. Recently, hundreds of Realtors and affiliate members of Dayton Realtors gathered at the Schuster Center for our annual Holiday Party. As Realtors arrived at the party, they each placed a new toy under the Christmas tree. It wasn’t long before the space was overflowing with gifts! Hundreds of toys were donated to the Marines’ program. As a matter of fact, Dayton Realtors is the Miami Valley’s largest contributor to the Toys for Tots program.
The holiday season isn’t the only time Realtors get involved in making a difference in our community. Throughout the year, Realtor members contribute time, energy and money to various community projects. Dayton Realtors has an engaged membership who volunteer through the Community Services Committee. Many organizations and individuals throughout the community have benefited from the programs that this committee supports.
The Artemis Center, for instance, received assistance from the Dayton Realtors again this year. The Artemis Center offers services and assistance to families impacted by domestic violence, and for many years Dayton Realtors has held a gift card drive to collect cards from Realtors and put them into the hands of those who need them the most.
Through other events, Dayton Realtors has been able to contribute to other worthwhile charitable organizations. Realtors lend a hand to help Rebuilding Together Dayton, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Crayons to Classrooms, Clothes that Work, and many other community-building endeavors.
As I have always said, Realtors build better communities. One small way Realtors do that is by returning something to the community by participating in programs that benefit the citizens of Dayton and the surrounding areas. Our partnership with the Toys for Tots program and our work with other wonderful organizations are only a few ways in which we accomplish this. Dayton Realtors is very proud to have been involved with Toys for Tots for these many years; and we look forward to continuing our effort to make every holiday season a fantastic one for the needy children of the Dayton area!
To learn more about what we do in the community, or to discuss any real estate matters, contact a Realtor today. On behalf of Dayton Realtors, I would like to wish you and yours a very safe and blessed Holiday Season!