Beginning in 2010, $150 will be donated to charities following every sale I make.
The charitable contributions will distributed as follows:
$50 will be donated to the Angie Houtz Memorial Fund or a charity of my choosing. The Angie Houtz Memorial Fund was established after my best friend was killed in the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. These funds are used to fund scholarships for students attending public colleges and universities in Maryland and who show a commitment to community service.
The remaining $100 can be given to the charity of buyer/seller's choosing. The $100 can be divided among several charities or given to one place. All charities chosen must be registered non-profit agencies. If a client does not have a favorite charity, then can select from my favorite charities below:
Angie Houtz Memorial Fund - funds scholarships for local college students
RJSmiles - A local organization that spreads smiles throughout the area through a variety of projects including donations of food and school supplies.
Doctors without Borders - provides medical services for people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe. They are currently active in 60 countries, including Haiti
Food for the Poor - provides nourishing food, clean drinking water, sturdy housing, necessary medical care, educational materials, and support for orphans and the aged in poor countries in Latin America and the Caribbean (including Haiti)
Compassion International - providing sponsorships for poor children throughout the world
UNICEF - provides children in over 150 countries with health care, clean water, nutrition, education, and emergency relief
MS Society - provides funding for research and support for people with Multiple Sclerosis
Friends of Jaclyn - provides friendship and support for children diagnosed with brain tumors
University of Maryland Baltimore County
Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology
More charities will be added to my preferred list as I become aware of them. If you are aware of a charity that should be added to my preferred list or featured in my blog please contact me.
If you or someone you know would like information about buying, selling, or renting a home in Prince George's, Montgomery, Charles, Anne Arundel, Howard, and/or Baltimore Counties please contact Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh of EOP Real Estate, LLC.
Donations made to charity with every successful closing!
Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh
EOP Real Estate, LLC
staceyannbaugh@gmail.com
240-481-3565 (C)
240-206-7283 (O)
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Great way to honor your friend's memory!
Fantastic idea Stacey-Ann! I hope you have a wonderful New Year!
That's a great idea. You've inspired me to follow suit although initially, I'll have to make smaller contributions. This is a super way to help those in my community who can use my financial help.
Andrea - thanks
Mary - same to you
Tom - great. I would love to hear about it when you implement it.
Stacey,
This is awesome! I was just thinking about this last night and now I will have to take action. I am going find the right charity and put my blog up in the next few weeks. Thanks for the inspiration!
Brian - I'll look forward to your blog. Consider the Angie Houtz Memorial Fund when looking for a great local charity. She was a Charles County native.
What an awesome way to give back Stacey-Ann. May your 2010 be so plentiful you can really make a difference for these charities.
Ellie - I hope so too. Same to you by the way.
Stacey-Ann - Oh how I wish I'd come across your post at the begining of the year!! You are leading by example and I will be following your lead asap. Thank you for showing us the way to pay it forward.
Susan - Better late than never. I look forward to hearing all about how you implement this.
Hi Stacey,
I'm thrilled to see your charitable involvements and the motivation you're creating for others to jump on the bandwagon.
I took the charitable plunge, myself, about 2 years ago to help a struggling Children's Theatrical Arts Center stay afloat. I offered a substantial cash contribution from the close of escrow for transactions involving patrons, spurring ticket sales as well providing financial relief. The charity found me, actually.
This time around, I'll be changing the criterion to target a more needy beneficiary.
A Psychologist/Realtor. Fascinating combination!
Brian L. Sirota, Esq., Broker/Attorney, BriSTAR REALTY, Orange County, California
Brian - I look forward to hearing about your charity efforts too.