Community Funds Committee Announces 2016 Annual Community Funds Grant Cycle

From The Community Funds Committee: The Community Funds Committee, composed of a group of civic- minded members within the Oakland/Berkeley Association of REALTORS® (OBAR) since 2006, is proud to announce the 2016 Annual Community Funds Grant Cycle to provide grant awards to non-profit community programs offering essential community programs in Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Kensington, Oakland, Piedmont and Richmond. The Community Fund was established to address two firm beliefs - that our children represent our future and that housing is a fundamental need. We endeavor to support community programs providing unique needs and services within the categories of Youth Arts & Education, Workforce Housing & Homeless and Senior Services & Community Activities. Funds are raised from regular agent commission contributions, donations from vendors, affiliate partners, corporate sponsors, and participants in the Oral Lee Brown 5K walk-a- thon. Community members also donate time to some of the organizations we help support, like Rebuilding Together.

For this 2016 Cycle, we plan to award funds at a pubic reception held in April 2017. The grant submission process starts on 1/31/2017 and is open through 3/31/2017. The grant application is available at https://grants.oaklandberkeley... and qualification guidelines are included in the Grant Application information. Additional information can be found by contacting the Oakland/Berkeley Association of Realtors at 510-809- 4544.

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