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AUGUST 2021 |
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Get Real (Estate) with Liz & Ellie |
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SOMETIMES THE WORLD IS NOT A PRETTY PLACE |
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Please help us give back |
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The world is full of challenging news. There are times when the issues facing us feel overwhelming, but we're not ready to give up and we bet you aren't, either. As a team, we try to focus some of our energy every day on actions, education, and donations to causes that mean something to us...and to all of you. Take a look at our most recent blog post to see some of the ways we've contributed over the last few months, and some of the ways you can help us in our lofty goal of making the world just a tiny bit better. Please take a moment to explore the causes below, all of which we support, and choose one to which you would like to donate. Every little bit helps. |
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We recently donated $1000 to a few of our favorite organizations in honor of our valued clients. Click here to read more! |
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In the face of Haiti's catastrophic 7.2 magnitude earthquake, Fondasyon Konesans Ak Libète (Foundation for Knowledge and Liberty—FOKAL) is channeling funds to the smallholder farmer associations, grassroots women’s organizations, and ethical enterprises that are the true first responders, best able to facilitate local advocacy and economic recovery. |
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As eviction moratoriums expire, the impact of COVID on housing is just beginning to be felt in our most vulnerable communities. For over 20 years, Cambridge and Somerville real estate agents have worked with the Community Housing Assistance Fund (CHAF) to raise critical funds for local residents who are facing homelessness and housing instability. |
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In Afghanistan, Taliban rule presents a crisis for women and girls. Clinics are overwhelmed; some universities are now closed to women; women are being removed from work; schools are being segregated by gender. Global Fund for Women supports groups who do crucial human rights work and who are helping protect and relocate human rights defenders who are currently in danger. |
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A CAMBRIDGE RESIDENT'S BEQUEST |
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Crafting a legacy in your community |
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Paul Fallon, a Cambridge resident, recently bequeathed his multi-family home to Just-A-Start, a local community housing organization, with the goal of providing affordable homeownership for four families—but with a twist. Quoting from this article in the Boston Globe, " Where most affordable homeownership programs are more focused on housing security than the wealth-building aspects of real estate, these owners will be able to build equity.... An owner...could hand it down to her or his own children [creating] an opportunity for intergenerational wealth that has been unavailable to so many families.... “ |
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We think this is a FANTASTIC idea! If you would like to learn more about how Mr. Fallon created his legacy, check out this upcoming event: Online event, September 15th from 12:00-1:00 PM |
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Coming Soon |
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