The Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE), is hosting its annual RCS (REALTOR Community Service) Auction this Thursday, October 23, at the Bay Center in Dewey Beach. The Silent and Live Auctions raise tens of thousands of dollars each year to be used for holiday gifts for children in need throughout Sussex County. Local businesses, individual agents, affiliates and people who just love kids donate items for the silent auction, offered during the cocktail hour of the evening. Following the bidding on these things which can range from gift certificates to restaurants and services, handmade quilts, baskets of chocolates and a dog bed, the several hundred patrons move upstairs in the Bay Center to a buffet dinner and a live auction of larger baskets donated by the community's real estate companies. These treasures have centered on themes such as travel to exotic locales, sports, jewelry, golf or fishing getaways, even a full landscaping package. Last year's auction raised $65,000 with 300 guests in attendance. An award is also given to the real estate company with the most creative presentation of its basket. I am proud to say that RE/MAX Realty Group in Rehoboth Beach has won this prize for the past two years.
Not only do the REALTORS raise the money; they also give their time and energy to shop for and wrap the gifts. In past years, each child has received a winter coat, at least one set of clothing and at least one toy. Parents or guardians of the children provide a wish list which includes sizes and ages of the child/ren.
I am also proud to be a part of this caring community of dedicated service providers called REALTORS.
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Besides Habitat for Humanity, can you let me know of any other community groups that would be good to get involved with?
Jon, that is a great question. Each community is different, of course. In our small area there are a food basket, several thrift shops that support different charities, Casa San Francisco that provides services to needy families, an organization named Lend-A-Hand that helps people meet expenses such as electric bills, etc., and a huge summer program serving meals and other assistance to the international students that come to work in our resort area during the summer. The schools are always looking for mentors, Scout groups need support, there are Big Brother and Big Sister organizations, Rotary Club and Kiwanis, Lions and Masons. Some of these latter clubs are by invitation only, but if you know a member and discreetly let him or her know of your interest, an invitation to visit or meet some members might be forthcoming. Other places to give your energy and time are churches, synagogues or other communities of faith, political groups and coaching kids' sports teams. Plus, our Association of REALTORS has a community service committee which planned the auction.
Good luck! Anybody else have any ideas?