6 Ways REALTORS® Can Give Back During Fair Housing Month and Beyond

April 22, 2021 in Community

Each year during Fair Housing Month, REALTORS® can be reminded of their ongoing duty to combat racism and discrimination to bring the community closer to fair and equitable housing for all. This is a goal that Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City shares, which is why KCRAR has an ongoing partnership with Habitat KC to […]

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Nine Teams Raising Funds for Habitat KC Through KCRAR Upcycle Challenge

April 15, 2021 in KCRAR

KCRAR launched its second Upcycle Challenge last month, and the competing teams will be auctioning their flipped items beginning Monday, April 19. This year, nine teams shopped Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City’s Martin City ReStore to find an item or items to flip into something new or enhanced. They’ve been working on their projects […]

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Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City Launches #KCNeedsHousing Social Media Campaign

December 15, 2020 in Community

Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City is working to raise $10,000 this month for their mission to build a Kansas City community where everyone has a safe, healthy and affordable place to call home. They’ve partnered with Central Bank of the Midwest to donate $50 for every Facebook or Instagram post made as a part […]

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KCRAR Partners with Charlie Hustle to Offer Exclusive Shirt to Raise Funds for 1K for KC

October 8, 2020 in KCRAR

The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® has partnered with Charlie Hustle to offer a limited edition REALTOR® T-shirt to celebrate Kansas City as home while helping to raise funds for the 1K for KC movement, which is working to help Kansas City families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic pay their rent or mortgage through […]

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KCRAR Donates $30,000 to Housing Assistance for Local Families Through ‘1k for KC’

September 25, 2020 in KCRAR

While the real estate market and industry in Kansas City has remained strong through the COVID-19 pandemic, not all industries or families have been as lucky. That is why the KCRAR Board of Directors approved on Thursday a donation of $30,000 toward the Heart of KC Foundation’s “1K for KC” movement. The goal of 1K for […]

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KCRAR Partners with Habitat KC for Pride Build

September 24, 2020 in KCRAR

Despite the cancelation of this year’s REALTORS® Rock the Block event due to COVID-19, KCRAR continues to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City on a number of initiatives, including the upcoming Pride Build, for which KCRAR is a sponsor. It is asking for volunteers who would like to join their industry peers to […]

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Socially Distanced Shred Day Raises Thousands of Dollars for Habitat For Humanity

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Social distancing practices caused this year’s annual Shred Day to look a little different, but even so, 150 cars came through to safely shred and recycle their old files on Sept. 18, raising $3,135 for Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. Shred Day Equipment Sponsor PROSHRED® and volunteers from KCRAR’s Events and Community Outreach Advisory […]

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KCRAR Members Compete in Upcycle Challenge for Habitat for Humanity

September 18, 2020 in KCRAR

To raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City in its mission to provide strength, stability, self-reliance and shelter to those in need, KCRAR gathered three teams of members to compete in a special Upcycle Challenge, documented in a series of videos on KCRAR’s Facebook page. Each team was given $100 to buy items […]

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KCRAR to Host Donation Drop-Off Day at ReStore to Benefit Habitat for Humanity

August 14, 2020 in KCRAR

During a time of year when many KCRAR members would ordinarily be preparing for the REALTORS® Rock the Block volunteer event with KCRAR and Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City, this year looks different. Although the virus has prevented REALTORS® from physically getting together to help those in need in the area, there is still […]

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Veterans Community Project ‘Battle Home’ Installation Opens at Union Station

July 30, 2020 in Community

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and the Veterans Community Project (VCP) opened an art installation called “The Battle Home” Monday at Union Station. REALTOR® and VCP co-founder Mark Solomon was honored last year with NAR’s Good Neighbor Award, and this art installation is a part of NAR’s recognition for the work Solomon and VCP […]

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