OUR MISSION IS TO UNITE OUR REALTOR® COMMUNITY INTO MAKING AN IMPACT IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS BY STRENGTHENING CHARITIES IN OUR COMMUNITIES, AIDING IN CRISIS RELIEF AND PROVIDING INDUSTRY SUPPORT
The PAAR CARES Foundation is a not-for-profit charitable foundation; supported by voluntary contributions by REALTOR® and Affiliate members of Peoria Area Association of REALTORS®, member firms and the public. All contributions made to PAAR CARES Foundation are dedicated to their programs and projects; no monies are used for administrative overhead. Donations are tax deductible; contributions can be made to a specific program or as a general donation.
Latest News
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!
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.
$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.
Ways We Help
ANNUAL TURKEY DRIVE
Since 2000, the Tukey Drive has raised $434,855 dollars donating 45,337 gift cards to 30+ local area food pantries throughout Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Fulton and McDonough Counties. Help us reach half a million raised by 2023!
If you would like to apply to be a part of our Annual Turkey Drive, CLICK HERE
BOOTS FOR KIDS
Created by Lamoine Valley REALTORS®, a chapter of Peoria Area Association of REALTORS®, to provide boots for children in need during the winter months. REALTORS® raise money to purchase boots as needed.
READY TO ROLL
Assisting in building wheelchair ramps for disabled individuals who own their homes, so they can live independently. PAAR CARES helps financially and with volunteers through the Ready to Roll Ramps for Independence Program, partnering with Advocates for Access and His Helping Hands.
Nancy Koch Scholarship
The Nancy Koch Memorial Fund will be used to award scholarships to complete a GRI, The Graduate REALTOR® Institute Designation through the National Association of REALTORS®. Earning the Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) designation is a way to stand out to prospective home buyers and sellers. If you would like to apply for the Nancy Koch Scholarship for 2023, CLICK HERE.
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PAAR CARES focuses on homeownership, affordable housing, rehabilitation and homelessness initiatives, including organizations that assist those in our community. The Foundation’s programs strive to support basic and urgent human needs, (food and shelter; family support, and education). The inception of PAAR CARES Foundation was the 2014 Washington, Pekin and East Peoria tornado which dismantled many people’s homes and businesses. Through the relief efforts of many within the Peoria Area Association of REALTORS®, the PAAR CARES Foundation was formed. The PAAR CARES Foundation has grown exponentially from its birth in 2014 and continues to strive to make impactful community efforts through various channels.