43 North Magazine_2017 Spring

we’re not
Just about REAL ESTATE...
In Ahuachapán, El Salvador, countless
families are living in a rural shack slum on the
edge of despair.
That’s why Better Homes and Gardens ®
Real Estate and New Story are teaming up
to build these families life-changing homes
that will offer safety, clean running water,
and electricity for generations to come.
Global philanthropy is critical for us, and
one that focuses on providing a safe and
healthy environment is in perfect alignment
with our core values and brand positioning.
New Story is a way for affiliated agents and
employees to positively impact a community.
Let’s rally as a BHGRE ® network to build a
community for 80 families in need.
To Make a Donation:
impact.newstorycharity.org/campaigns/43-
north-let-s-rally-together
Every year we find some way to come together and give back as a group to the community
that gives us so much. For 2017 we have big plans... Not only will we be volunteering
as a group bi-monthly at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho baking treats
but we will be alternating our off months by volunteering at the Idaho Foodbank packaging food
to be delivered to the various food assistance locations for distribution to those in need. Lastly,
We will participate in quarterly donation drives and pair these drives with our quarterly Client Appreciation
Parties where we will encourage our clients to partner with us to do something positive
for our local community!
During our first drive of the year we were able to partner with Indigo Idaho, a group of 6 local
ladies thats goal is to bring the community together to raise awareness, donations, and funding
for victims of domestic abuse through events in the Treasure Valley. As a part of their Color Me
Indigo donation drive we were able to help them assemble over 70 artists tote bags packed full
of art supplies. In addition to the bags there was also a full bin of supplies filled to the brim with
items ranging from feathers, paint sets, canvas’, construction paper, extra large packages of crayons,
glue sticks, and much more. All of these items were delivered to the Women and Children’s
Alliance and will be purposed as welcome gifts to the children utilizing the resources.
For the second quarter we have selected to host a donation drive of diapers, baby wipes, toiletries,
etc. for The BabySteps Program. This program is a local 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization
that provides a program of education and support to limited-income pregnant and newly parenting
mothers and their families.
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