REALTORS® Against Homelessness Raises More than $25K for D211 Students
On average, there are roughly 200 students at any given time who are homeless while attending one of the five high schools or two alternative high schools that are part of Township High School District 211.
In early November 2014, REALTORS® Against Homelessness (R.A.H.) held their 4th annual fundraiser. Monies raised are donated to District 211 which in turn provide support services and assistance to students who are classified as homeless.
The event had approximately 200 attendees, and R.A.H. raised more than $25,000, which puts total funds garnered by the organization since it formed in 2011 - at nearly $80,000.
"We are extremely grateful to everyone who contributed to the REALTORS® Against Homelessness fundraiser. Their support allows us and the District 211 Foundation to aid and provide services to students who have been identified as being homeless," said Sue Gould, a R.A.H. founding member.
The district serves the communities of Hoffman Estates, Palatine, Schaumburg, Inverness, and portions of Arlington Heights, Hanover Park, Rolling Meadows, South Barrington, Streamwood, Elk Grove Village and Roselle.
For more information, visit http://www.realtorsagainsthomelessness.com.
About R.A.H.:
R.A.H. was formed in 2011 by ten area REALTORS® who work for a variety of real estate offices and who decided to join together to provide support for the growing number of homeless students who attend District 211 schools. By increasing awareness and hosting yearly fundraisers, R.A.H. has been able to positively impact lives of homeless students. R.A.H. is an affiliate of the D211 Foundation (a 501 (c)(3)) not for profit organization.
Homeless Designation:
According to federal laws, students are considered homeless if they lack a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence, share housing with other persons due to housing loss resulting from economic hardship, or if they become unaccompanied youth, including students who are unable to live in their home and are forced to find alternative shelter.
R.A.H. Founding Members Include:
Gail Bergstrom
Sandie Boxleitner Bobus
Maureen Brand
Cindy Eich
Marty Eich
Sue Gould
Maria Radwan
Greg Smith
Stephanie Szigetvari
Basel Tarabein