“Stars, Stripes & Service” Highlights REALTOR® Community Involvement

Nineteen local boards throughout Georgia held community service projects in June

Georgia REALTORS® launched its inaugural Stars, Stripes & Service initiative in June, a monthlong effort encouraging local boards and associations across the state to participate in community service, volunteerism and support for local causes. Nineteen local boards and associations took part in service projects, fundraisers and outreach efforts throughout the initiative.

“Stars, Stripes & Service demonstrates that the REALTOR® commitment extends well beyond helping families buy and sell homes,” said GAR President Brianne Drake. “Our members are deeply invested in the well-being of their communities, and this initiative provided an opportunity to highlight the meaningful work REALTORS® are doing across our state every day.”

Developed by the Georgia REALTORS® Community Service Committee, the initiative encouraged local boards and associations to support causes in their communities through volunteerism, charitable giving and community partnerships. The effort reflects the ongoing involvement of REALTORS® in service and civic engagement throughout the year and aligns with Georgia REALTORS®’ mission of enhancing the quality of life in the communities its members serve.

“Community service is a core part of what it means to be a REALTOR®,” said GAR President Brianne Drake. “Through Stars, Stripes & Service, our local boards and members demonstrated that their commitment extends well beyond real estate by investing their time and resources to strengthen the communities they serve. We are grateful to everyone who participated and helped make this inaugural initiative a success.”

The initiatives around the state included:

• Atlanta REALTORS® Association – On June 26, ARA members volunteered at City of Refuge, spending the day completing a variety of service projects to support the organization’s mission of helping individuals and families transition out of crisis and toward stability and self-sufficiency.
• Cherokee Association of REALTORS® – On June 12, members participated in a Highway Clean-Up along the association’s adopted stretch of Dupree Road in downtown Woodstock.
• East Metro Board of REALTORS® – On June 6, the East Metro Board hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community clean-up to celebrate its adoption of a segment of the Frog Cricket Trail in Covington. The event also marked the official launch of EMBOR’s Health & Wellness Initiative, with volunteers helping beautify the trail by removing litter and improving the area for residents and visitors.
• Fayette County Board of REALTORS® – On June 25, FCBOR and its Young Professionals Network (YPN) hosted “Tour. Taste. Toast. – Your Passport to Luxury Living!” at Trilith. Attendees toured homes ranging in value from $400,000 to $2.5 million, with all proceeds benefiting Fayette Senior Services.
• Georgia Mountains & Lakes REALTORS® Association – Hosted its Scholarships for Success program, awarding nine $500 scholarships to graduating seniors from Habersham, Rabun, and White County high schools, as well as Tallulah Falls School, Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, and Mountain Education Charter High School.
• Golden Isles Association of REALTORS® – On June 26, GIAR members hosted a luncheon honoring Glynn County first responders, serving more than 400 attendees while raising funds for the Brunswick Fire Department’s Knock for Life
• Hall County Board of REALTORS® – On June 30, members volunteered at the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia, spending time caring for the animals while donating much-needed supplies, including towels, pet food, cleaning products, gift cards, and more.
• Hinesville Area Board of REALTORS® – Organized a peanut butter and jelly drive throughout June, collecting donations for local food banks.
• I-85 North Board of REALTORS® – On June 9, members assembled Chemo Comfort Bags for patients at the University Cancer & Blood Center in Jackson. The supplies were purchased using proceeds from the board’s May Bingo fundraiser.
• Middle Georgia Association of REALTORS® – Partnered with Rooms From the Heart to transform the bedroom of a local child undergoing cancer treatment by donating both supplies and volunteer labor to create a comforting new space.
• Northeast Georgia Board of REALTORS® – Conducted a month-long donation drive, collecting wish-list items, toys, and $300 in gift cards for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
• Newnan-Coweta Board of REALTORS® – Hosted a “3B’s to Kick C” drive throughout June, collecting books, blankets, and beanies for patients receiving cancer treatment. The overwhelming community support allowed members to make two separate deliveries to Piedmont Newnan’s oncology center.
• Paulding Board of REALTORS® – On June 16, members partnered with Texas Roadhouse to sponsor a luncheon serving more than 200 Paulding County first responders.
• Perimeter East Association of REALTORS® – From June 1–22, PEAR members collected gently used eyeglasses for individuals in need. The initiative helps restore sight, promote independence, and improve educational, employment, and quality-of-life opportunities for underserved communities. Donations were delivered on June 23.
• REALTORS® of Greater Augusta – On June 27, members volunteered at Camp Lakeside in Lincoln County, assisting with landscaping and a variety of maintenance projects to help improve the camp’s facilities.
• Thomasville Area Board of REALTORS® – Organized a “3B’s to Kick C” drive during June, collecting books, blankets, and beanies for patients at the local oncology center.
• Walton-Barrow Board of REALTORS® – Held its annual golf tournament in early June, with proceeds benefiting the board’s community outreach initiatives.
• West Georgia Board of REALTORS® – Throughout June, members collected supplies for Hero Bags, which were distributed to first responders during the June 20 event, “Serving Those Who Serve: Hydrating Heroes & Honoring Men in Stripes.” The bags included bottled water, electrolyte drink mixes, protein bars, personal care items, and other essentials. The event also helped raise awareness for prostate cancer.
• West Metro Board of REALTORS® – Members collected and delivered more than $2,000 worth of supplies to the Trinka Davis Veterans Village. Donations included hygiene products, snacks, candy, T-shirts, caps, coloring books, pens, and other essential items for local veterans

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The inaugural Stars, Stripes & Service initiative is one of many examples of how Georgia REALTORS® and local associations support their communities throughout the year. Beyond the real estate transaction, members regularly participate in volunteer efforts, charitable partnerships and local initiatives that address community needs and support the communities where they live and work.

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