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.

A Letter From SPAAR’s REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Man Huynh
As president of SPAAR’s REALTORS® Charitable Foundation, one of the greatest joys is how we can support the greater community on behalf of all SPAAR members, and it is member involvement that plays a large part of the Foundation’s ongoing success year after year.
Volunteers Needed For Dresser Builds!
In 2022, REALTORS® Charitable Foundation is partnering with Bridging to coordinate four community dresser assembly events within SPAAR’s larger geographic area. Everyone is welcome to help at any or all of these events!
Marti Estey Is SPAAR Hero
Marti and Ryan are involved in community volunteerism in other ways beyond Bridging. Among them, they started a Foundation in 2021, Reidell-Estey Foundation.
ODSO At Coldwell Banker Realty’s South Regional Office
The office assembled 200 meal packs for 360 Communities.
Krista Nelson Is Named SPAAR Hero For Her Work With Hope For Tomorrow
Krista volunteers at Rosemount Middle School although there are a handful of schools that offer Hope for Tomorrow.
Marsha Burgeson Is SPAAR Hero For Her Work With Open Arms
The kitchen is a regular hub of activity at Open Arms in Minneapolis on any given day as volunteers crack eggs, wash lettuce, peel carrots and create baked goods in preparation for another round of deliveries to homes throughout the Twin Cities metro.
Brokerage Chooses ODSO To Celebrate Eighth Anniversary
Traditional gifts exchanged in recognition of an eighth anniversary are crafted from bronze or pottery. Edge Real Estate Services recently recognized its anniversary with oatmeal, goldfish and peach cups! On April 1, Edge Real Estate Services celebrated by hosting SPAAR’s first On-Demand Service Opportunity (ODSO).