Easter Seals names Century 21 as top contributor
     ( CHICAGO ) – The Easter Seals organization has announced that Century 21 International contributed more than $3.8 million to the organization 2007. Since 1979, the franchise has raised more than $95 million on behalf of Easter Seals and stands as the organization's all-time leading contributor.
     For the 13th consecutive year, Century Town and Country in Rochester , Mich. , was recognized as the top contributor. Led by broker-owner John Kersten, the company raised $912,962 for Easter Seals Michigan in 2007, bringing the company's total contributions to more than $9 million since 1992.

Realtor fashion show to help women in transition
     (PHILADELPHIA) – The Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors will hold a charity event March 20 for the benefit of The Career Wardrobe, an organization that provides free professional clothing to women who are attempting to move back into the work force.
     Participating Realtor members will appear in a fashion show and compete in the “Philly’s Hottest Realtor” competition. The winner will receive a Caribbean cruise.
     The event is free and open to the public. For information, contact: Katie Nicolai at 610-642-8253, ext. 161.

RE/MAX Equity Group raises $145,000 in 2007
     ( BEAVERTON, Ore.) – RE/MAX Equity Group has announced the company’s charitable foundation divided more than $145,000 between 39 local charities and nonprofits during the year 2007.
     The money went to organizations in both Oregon and southwest Washington, where Equity Group has offices.
     “We are thrilled to make donations to these 39 organization,” said Equity Group President Jim Homolka. “Our advisory board at the foundation has done a wonderful job of identifying people and groups in need and we are delighted to help.”
     Among nonprofits receiving money were Boys and Girls Clubs, Habitat for Humanity, Children’s Miracle Network, Komen Portland Race for the Cure, Jewish Family and Child Services, Northwest Catholic Counseling, Foster Care groups, the YMCA and a host of others.

Century 21 mascot costumes raise $9,000 for Easter Seals
     (PARSIPPANY, N.J.) – Century 21 has announced that the Century 21 System raised more than $9,000 for Easter Seals through a series of live auctions in which members bid on costumes worn by the retired Century 21 brand mascots “House” and “Nestor.”
     The mascots were retired last year. They had served as franchise ambassadors, attending major professional sporting events and visiting offices across the country.
     The first mascot costume auction was held in the summer of 2007 at a regional Century 21 System sales rally in Marco Island, Fla The second auction took place during the 2007 Century 21 Leadership Conference in Puerto Rico in late October 2007.

Coldwell Banker among top in corporate responsibility
     (PARSIPPANY, N.J.) – Coldwell Banker Real Estate has been named one of five finalists in the PR News Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) award program for its work with Habitat for Humanity.
     More than 70 companies in 20 categories were named as finalists. Coldwell Banker was the only real estate brand.
     The recently concluded Coldwell Banker 100 Homes for Habitat campaign raised $6.2 million for local Habitat for Humanity affiliates and financed the construction of more than 130 home builds across the United States and Canada .
     The other four finalists were Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware, Pfizer, Shell Oil Company and Sodexho. The winner will be announced on March 19.

Agent seeks peace between students, homeowners
     (SOUTH BEND, Ind.) – A real estate agent worried about friction between Notre Dame students and homeowners on the periphery of the campus held a block party so the two sides could get to know each other better.
     Agent Mark Kramer, who rents housing to about 600 students in neighborhoods around Notre Dame, said he was worried about conflicts between students and residents over noisy parties, litter, parking and other issues that arise when students move into settled neighborhoods.
     Kramer said he held the block party so that neighbors could meet each other and hopefully resolve issues on a personal basis.

Realogy, PHH raise $596,000
     ( PARSIPPANY , N.J. ) – Realogy Corporation and PHH Mortgage have announced their annual fundraising golf tournament raised $596,000 that will be divided among eight charities.
     Receiving donations will be: the American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Easter Seals, Food Bank of South Jersey , Habitat for Humanity, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and Samaritan Hospice.
     The funds were raised at The Charity Golf Classic (TCGC) held at the Seaview Marriot Resort and Spa in Galloway , N.J. This year’s fundraising was the largest charitable donation in the eight years that the two companies have hosted the event.
     The tournament was established in 2000 and has raised more than $3.3 million since then.

Realtors fill backpacks with school supplies
     (NEW BRITAIN, Conn.) – The Mid-State Association of Realtors has provided more than 80 backpacks filled school supplies to local schools. It is the 15^th consecutive year that local Realtor members have supported families in need of assistance.
     The association has about 500 members.

Real estate educator gives $100,000 to Western Kentucky
     (BOWLING GREEN, Ky. ) – Ward Elliot, owner of the Ward Elliott Institute of Real Estate, has donated $100,000 to Western Kentucky University ’s Carroll Knicely Conference Center .
     The endowment is for the continued operation of the center. The school announced the boardroom at the center would be renamed the Elliot Boardroom.
     The real estate educator offers most of his pre-license and continuing education classes out of the Knicely Center .

RE/MAX cited for helping military spouses
     ( DENVER ) – Military Spouse magazine has named RE/MAX International as the third best company in America for providing employment assistance to military personnel and their spouses.
     RE/MAX was cited for its “Operation RE/MAX” program that it created in cooperation with the Department of Defense to help military spouses and former military personnel find careers in the real estate industry.
     The program matches members of the military community interested in real estate careers with some 950 volunteer RE/MAX brokers, who have made a commitment to coach, train and mentor the new hires.