Community News

Community Engagement Welcomes All To Be Involved

Read about SPAAR members, the good work done in the communities where you live and work, and the many community partnerships in which you are involved.

Find out how you can be involved by contacting Joe McKinley, Vice President of Advocacy and Community Engagement, at jmckinley@spaar.com.

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SPAAR members helped “Raise the Bar” to make an impact in soap donations      

SPAAR’s 2023 #thanksgivingback “Raise the Bar” collection drive during November resulted in approximately 5,500 full-size bars of soap.
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Help SPAAR raise the bar in its final week of the member soap collection. #thanksgivingback

It’s that time of year again, and SPAAR is collecting full-size bar soap, on behalf of its Realtor® and Affiliate members, to be donated to 30 food shelves throughout SPAAR’s 12-county service area.
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Still openings to volunteer with Open Arms on December 7

SPAAR members will help prepare a special holiday meal families can share together as part of the Open Arms Kitchen Crew on Thursday, December 7, from 2-4:30pm.
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B-1…G-46….SPAAR members lead Bingo at Emma Norton Services

SPAAR members hosted Bingo Day at nonprofit Emma Norton Services on November 17.
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Ring a bell to help the Salvation Army

Ring a bell.
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SPAAR supports teachers and classrooms

At the beginning of the school year, SPAAR put out a call to more than 500 schools in SPAAR’s service area with information about classroom resources.  Teachers were invited to share their online wish lists (Target, Amazon, etc.) for a chance to receive $100 in items from their respective lists. Twenty gifts were awarded to teachers.
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It’s the giving season! Two nonprofits provide opportunities for Realtors® and Affiliates

Thinking about giving back? Below are two amazing opportunities.
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Bridging welcomes donations from SPAAR members

Bridging welcomes donations from SPAAR members in its mission to provide basic home essentials to more than 4,500 households each year.
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REALTORS® Charitable Foundation grants $75,000 to three area nonprofits

SPAAR’s REALTORS® Charitable Foundation, on behalf of area Realtors®, granted a combined $75,000 to three area nonprofits: Minnesota Council on Economic Education, NeighborWorks Home Partners and YWCA St. Paul.
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