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CAR Foundation Donates $10,000 to Support Hephzibah House & High-Need Children

The CAR Foundation spent the morning touring the Hephzibah House in Oak Park, which provides intensive therapeutic care for severely traumatized young children. The tour concluded with a $10,000 check […]

CAR Donates Smoke Detectors on Near West Side

On November 2, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation Board of Trustees participated in a Smoke Detector Giveaway hosted by the American Red Cross of Chicago and Northern Illinois. Maurice […]

This Giving Tuesday, Support the CAR Foundation

This Giving Tuesday (Tuesday, December 3), support the CAR Foundation and our mission of providing REALTORS® with educational scholarships to enhance their businesses and professionalism, fostering careers in real estate, […]

2019 Hall of Fame Inductee: John Rutledge, Oxford Capital Group, LLC

John Rutledge Founder, President & CEO, Oxford Capital Group, LLC Inducted September 26, 2019 “Master Hotel Developer – Renaissance Man” A Chicago native, former Boy Scout, multi-sport athlete, voracious reader, […]

CAR Foundation Supports Mercy Housing at Annual Gala

On Wednesday, October 2, CAR Foundation trustees and CAR past presidents attended the 10th Annual Mercy Housing Gala. The CAR Foundation is a long-time supporter of Mercy Housing, a nonprofit […]

CAR Foundation Hosts Sunday Supper at the Hephzibah Home

On Sunday, August 18th, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation hosted Sunday Supper at the Hephzibah Home. The Hephzibah Home is a children’s group home operated by the Hephzibah Children’s […]

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation – Midyear Update

From January 2019 through April 2019, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation gave $22,000 to Chicago non-profits, schools and community organizations. Here’s how we’ve given back: KIPP Chicago Public Schools […]

Relive Our First Foundation 5K!

On Saturday, June 22nd, we hosted our first ever C.A.R. Foundation 5K! Over 100 members showed up on a busy work-day to run/walk around the beautiful Lincoln Park course and […]

CAR Foundation Supports Habitat for Humanity Chicago’s Benefit Breakfast

On April 25th, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation attended Habitat for Humanity Chicago‘s Benefit Breakfast. Each year, Habitat for Humanity hosts the breakfast to celebrate the strides made over […]

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Sarah’s Circle Receives $5,000 Gift from CAR Foundation

On Tuesday, April 16th, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation donated and presented a check to Sarah’s Circle, a non-profit organization providing housing and support for women who are experiencing […]

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation Gives Over $15,000 to Local Charities

The Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation not only supports REALTORS®’ education, it also supports the Chicagoland community and local nonprofits. This January, the Foundation kicked off the year with a […]

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The CAR Foundation Supports KIPP Chicago Schools

Earlier this month, the Chicago Association of REALTOR® Foundation provided monetary support to KIPP Chicago Public Schools. “The Chicago Association of REALTORS® Foundation is the philanthropic and research arm of […]