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Good Neighbor Days

7/17/2024 2:40 PM

During NAR's Good Neighbor Days, the PAAR Cares Committee took action to make a difference in our community! Our dedicated volunteers spent time at Midwest Food Bank, labeling cans to be delivered to local food banks.

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PAAR Holiday Party & PAAR CARES Reverse Raffle

12/19/2023 12:53 PM

December 14, 2023. The Paradice Hotel was the location of the PAAR Holiday Party & PAAR CARES reverse raffle. The PAAR Power Partners provided complimentary beverages and a cozy winter wonderland which set the stage for the raffle. The raffle helps PAAR CARES reach their annual $30,000 goal. PAAR CARES reaches 32 local food pantries every year!

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

10/30/2023 11:36 AM

The Holiday Party & Reverse Raffle Event "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" promises to be tons of fun! Sign up to attend the event for $40 or buy a ticket to the reverse raffle $100, which includes a chance at winning the grand prize with loads of other drawings throughout the evening! Both include food and complimentary beverages! Proceeds benefit the PAAR CARES Foundation.

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Big Thanks!

6/21/2023 11:21 AM

PAAR Cares would like to thank everyone who donated items for Phoenix Community Development Services. They were very grateful to receive the 7 boxes of much needed items delivered by Lisa Skibinski and Dawn Purple.

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OH WHAT FUN!

11/14/2022 9:58 AM

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$6,000 Raised for 8th Annual Boots for Kids Campaign

12/22/2021 11:24 AM

December 21, 2021- Macomb, Illinois. Lamoine Valley REALTORS®, Chapter of the Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® held its 8th Annual Boots for Kids campaign throughout the months of November and December.

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$3,600 Raised at Deck the Halls Fundraiser

11/30/2021 9:40 AM

“We are proud of the successful year the PAAR CARES Foundation had through fundraising. Because of our generous REALTOR® community, we are able to distribute $30k to 30+ local area food pantries each year”, said Mary Ann Ladendorf PAAR CARES Chairman.

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Nancy Koch Scholarship & GRI Designation

11/8/2021 9:22 AM

The PAAR CARES Foundation is accepting applications for those interested in earning the Graduate REALTOR® Institute Designation through the Nancy Koch Scholarship.

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Chili 'Koch' Off to benefit the Nancy Koch Scholarship

10/13/2021 8:14 AM

Chili 'Koch' Off to benefit the Nancy Koch Scholarship on October 20th!

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Bras For The Cause

$12K Raised at PAAR CARES Fundraiser

8/10/2021 12:24 PM

"Central Illinois has the best REALTOR® community when it comes to giving back to our community. Our members truly showed up for this event and donated to such a great cause!" said Mary Ann Ladendorf, PAAR CARES Chairman.

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Murray Baker Bridge

Bridge Lights Up For Fair Housing

4/20/2021 9:18 AM

The Murray Baker Bridge lights up in purple and orange to commemorate National Fair Housing Month! Every April REALTORS® commemorate the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968 which prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, and disability.

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Local Community Garden

Local Area Community Garden Expansion

4/6/2021 11:26 AM

The PAAR CARES Foundation has joined Phoenix Community Development Services, as well as other community partners, in assisting with the expansion of the Sow to Grow Community Garden.

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