National Realtors kick in $150,000 for homeowner assistance in tornado-stricken Shawnee
The Realtors Relief Foundation has given the Shawnee Board of Realtors $150,000 in relief grants to help homeowners who were victims of tornadoes that hit Shawnee on April 19.
"The relief fund has provided us with life-changing resources for those affected to begin rebuilding. This contribution will aid the entire community,” said Jamie Carter, president of the Shawnee board.
The Shawnee grant is part of $1.6 million in disaster relief aid made available to Realtor associations in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi and Kansas. The money will assist with victims’ house payments as relief and recovery efforts continue.
Homeowners affected by the April 19 tornadoes should call the Shawnee Board of Realtors at 405-273-6113 to apply for assistance or learn more.
“I am deeply committed to supporting the Shawnee community in their recovery from the devastating tornado," said Mike McGrew, president of the Realtors Relief Foundation. "Together with our state and local partners, we will increase our outreach efforts and expand our ability to aid those in need.
“We hope the support from the Realtor community and the National Association of Realtors will provide necessary resources to those profoundly affected by this devastating event.”
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Since 2001, foundation has disbursed more than $38 million in aid to more than 19,000 families in 42 states and territories. The National Association of Realtors collaborates with state and local Realtor associations to cover all administrative costs, ensuring 100% of all funds collected are distributed directly to disaster relief causes.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Shawnee tornado victims to receive help from Realtors Relief Foundation
