Clarksville's Handbags for Hope raises record $257K for local charities
The Clarksville Association of REALTORS Young Professionals Network recently raised a record amount for local charities during their ninth annual Handbags for Hope event.
Almost 200 items were auctioned off in live and silent auctions, bringing in contributions ranging from $20-22,000, during the Aug. 6 event at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center
Attendees and bidders were local Realtors, affiliated business partners and community members.
A grand total of $257,470 was raised this year, topping the 2021 record of $233,000.
Proceeds benefit the Clarksville Association of REALTORS Spreading Our Support Foundation (SOS), which, in years past, has benefited the Mike Groves Memorial Scholarship, Boys and Girls Club of Clarksville, Judy’s Hope, Montgomery County Veterans Coalition, Urban Ministries Safe House and other local organizations.
Throughout its history, Handbags for Hope has raised $1,025,611 for the local community.
“This is a fundraiser we look forward to every year," said Becki Seay, 2022 Clarksville Association of REALTORS Young Professionals Network chair. Seay went on to share that she is a proud member of this Realtor community and honored to support this cause.
Vice Chair Sheena Dixon said members spend several hours organizing the annual affair.
"This event is a fun and impactful way to raise money for the SOS Foundation ... I’m looking forward to chairing the committee next year!” she said.
Event emcee and Network Committee member Jimmy Terry Jr. said the amount of funds raised was "absolutely mind blowing."
"Handbags for Hope has always been something I’m passionate about, so it’s incredibly gratifying to see our peers and colleagues enjoy the night while raising money that benefits so many great causes," he said. "We continue to exceed our goal year after year! Thank you Clarksville for your continued support."
The Clarksville Association of Realtors has more than 1,300 active Realtor members and 93 Affiliate Partners that work together to improve the public awareness of the value of Realtors to the community and to the benefits of their services.
The Clarksville Association of Realtors strives to enable the advancement, promote the value, and enhance the success of those they serve by focusing on education, advocacy and connection.
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