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.

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).
We Care Collection Drive for Our Armed Forces
SPAAR’s Community Engagement Committee has partnered with a local Blue Star Mothers chapter to assemble and ship We Care Packages to servicemembers from the Twin Cities Area.
NAR’s Volunteering Works Accepting Applications Through March 11, 2022
Volunteering Works is a great resource for community involvement. NAR’s Volunteering Works provides Realtors® with resources to help grow, scale or diversify nonprofit, community programs or organizations.
2022 REALTORS® Charitable Foundation Scholarship Information
The REALTORS® Charitable Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2022 Student Scholarship program.
Serving Bridging Through A Strong Partnership With SPAAR
In November 2021, SPAAR’s Community Engagement Committee led a volunteer Dresser Build with SPAAR members showing up to volunteer their time and talent.