The National Association of REALTORS® is teaming up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to ensure that our children continue to have a bright future. At the kickoff event last week, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® presented a $10,000 donation to the BGCA. The check, presented to 2016 NAR President Tom Salomone by 2015-2016 C.A.R. President Dan Wagner of the Inland Real Estate Group, was the first pledge from any Association.
In his presentation speech, President-Elect Wagner noted that “we’re not only organizing local outreach and volunteer efforts with the Chicago club, we’re also making a financial donation, too.”
C.A.R. CEO Ginger Downs also tweeted about the announcement.
Additionally, 2015 C.A.R. Hall of Fame inductee Larry Klairmont recently donated $50,000 to the BGCA at a charity auction through the purchase of a 1934 Ford Street Rod Roadster. “I was happy to help such a good cause, and delighted to add this car to my collection,” Klairmont said. The car will be in good company in his Klairmont Kollection of classic automobiles.
2016 NAR President Tom Salomone, 2015-2016 C.A.R. President Dan Wagner, Evander Holyfield and BGCA Chairman Emeritus Ron Gidwitz