Mission
By building partnerships with nonprofit and community organizations, the Community Engagement Committee creates opportunities for members to give back to the community. The committee celebrates members’ community involvement throughout SPAAR’s service area, resulting in increased exposure for our members and enhancing the image of the REALTOR®.
Core Activities
The committee hosts multiple community service events and drives throughout the year. Additionally, the Community Engagement Committee works with community partners.
Dresser Build
For over 7 years, the committee has organized the Dresser Build community service event. During the event, SPAAR members visit Bridging to build dressers that help families from our community with a fresh start!
Bridging empowers people to thrive in their homes by providing quality furniture and household goods for those pursuing housing stability.
Pack The Bus
Every year the committee hosts a Pack the Bus, a backpack drive held during the summer to fill backpacks with supplies for children going back to school. The committee partners with local organizations for the distribution of the backpacks.
SPAAR Hero
SPAAR Hero was designed to recognize SPAAR members who give back and volunteer. Those who are named SPAAR Hero receive $200 for their organizations they volunteer with or run.
Members of SPAAR’s Communications Committee interview and write the SPAAR Hero articles. If you think someone should be named a SPAAR Hero, contact Joe McKinley at jmckinley@spaar.com.
Committee Members
Chair – Amy Peterson
Vice Chair – Colin Voerding
Member – Diana Allen
Member – LeRoy Bendickson
Member – Pattie Jo Fitzpatrick
Member – Mercedes Forslund
Member – Ellissa Friedman
Member – Elba Garza
Member – Jovona Hughes
Member – April Ranallo
Member – Roberta Peters
Member – Charlie LeFebvre
Staff Liaison – Joe McKinley