Diversity, Equity and Inclusion January Update
By Donta Littlejohn, 2022 DEI Chair The Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS’® Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI) is ready to kick the new year off. As this year’s chair, I am excited to lead the committee in 2022 with vice chair Gwen Goins to continue the work that Ernest Hawkins started in 2021. […]
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Kansas City REALTORS® Serve the Community at Annual REALTORS® Rock the Block Event
KCRAR and Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City’s annual REALTORS® Rock the Block event took place this week over the course of four days in Kansas City, Mo. The event brought nearly 200 REALTORS® together from across the Kansas City region to serve the residents of the Lykins neighborhood by doing minor home repairs, including […]
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YPN/KC to Host Dog-Friendly Fundraiser for REALTORS® Rock the Block
KCRAR’s Young Professionals Network (YPN/KC) is hosting a fundraising event on June 23 from 4-6 p.m. at Bar K to raise funds for this year’s REALTORS® Rock the Block event, benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. Bar K is a bar and restaurant near Kansas City’s River Market for people and their dogs, featuring […]
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Shred Day and Upcycle Challenge Bring in Over $8,000 for Habitat KC
KCRAR members and their clients drove through the KCRAR parking lot on April 30 for the annual Shred Day event, raising $5,205 for Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. This date coincided with the second annual Upcycle Challenge online auction, which raised and additional $3,101 for Habitat KC. The Shred Day event sponsor, ProShred, shredded […]
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Shred Day Coming April 30
KCRAR’s annual Shred Day will be held on April 30 this year and will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City. KCRAR members can drive through the KCRAR Leawood office parking lot between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Shred Day to safely dispose of their files for a $5 donation per box. Plus, this […]
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6 Ways REALTORS® Can Give Back During Fair Housing Month and Beyond
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
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
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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Nearly $2,000 Raised for Habitat for Humanity at YPN/KC’s HamBINGO Event
REALTORS® and homeowners gathered Wednesday night at Hamburger Mary’s to raise money for Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City at HamBINGO. The restaurant, which is known for it’s Drag Queen Shows, was packed full of REALTORS® ready to raise money and win prizes like bottles of wine, coffee mugs, cooking utensils and cookies. Homeowners from […]
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YPN to Raise Funds for Habitat for Humanity at Upcoming ‘HamBINGO’ Event
YPN/KC will be hosting a bingo event at Hamburger Mary’s in Kansas City, Mo. on June 26. All the funds raised at the event will go to Habitat for Humanity toward this year’s REALTORS® Rock the Block event. KCRAR members are encouraged to come out to the event to eat, drink, network and play bingo. […]
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