Purpose
The Georgia Association of REALTORS®’ (GAR) Disaster Relief Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was established to assist REALTORS® across Georgia and the United States who have lost their home, their office, their ability to pay for their home and/or their livelihood through a natural disaster or other catastrophic event. In 2009, over $39,000 was distributed to REALTORS® across the state to assist them with damage incurred to their homes from the historic flooding that affected many areas of the state.
History
The GAR Disaster Relief Fund has already contributed to several of the Association members (REALTORS® and Affiliates) that suffered catastrophic occurrences that left them with a financial burden. Amount of assistance varies. Some of the areas of assistance include:
* Financial assistance for REALTORS® in west and southwest Georgia affected by tornadoes in Spring 2006
* Financial assistance for GAR members affected by the 2009 floods in northern Georgia
Disbursement
Applicants for aid from the Disaster Relief Fund must meet the following criteria:
1. Applicant must be a current dues-paying member of GAR.
2. Applicant must have suffered damaged to their personal residence or business, located in Georgia.
Please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to the GAR Disaster Relief Fund today, online by using the "Donate" button below, or click here for a donation form.
