Hudson Gateway Realtor Foundation Presents Check to Drug Crisis in Our Backyard

From HG Realtor Foundation: The Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS®, recently presented a check for $3,000 to Drug Crisis in Our Backyard based in Carmel.

Drug Crisis in Our Backyard was founded in 2012 by Susan and Steve Salomone, and Carol and Lou Christiansen after the loss of their sons to a battle against heroin. The organization promotes awareness about drug use, assists addicted and at-risk individuals and their families, and implements measures, including legislation that holds accountable organizations and medical institutions that perpetuate drug use through over-prescription of opiates and other drugs. It serves Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties.

“Drug Crisis in Our Backyard appreciates the generosity of HG Realtor Foundation,” said Carol Christiansen, Co-Founder. “This money will assist in our continuing efforts to help families struggling with Substance Use Disorder and launch our new Early Intervention Program designed for teens 12-18.” Christiansen is also the owner of Café Realty in Mount Kisco. For more information please contact Drug Crisis in Our Backyard at 845-842-1212.

Drug Crisis in Our Backyard is one of 17 local Hudson Valley charities benefitting from The REALTOR® Foundation, which raised more than $30,000 at its September “Monte Carlo Night Gala” at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. Established in 2004 and relaunched in 2013, the Foundation has donated thousands of dollars to charities and non-profits throughout the Hudson Valley. As concerned members of the communities we work in, the Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation participates in qualified community-based charities who serve the housing, hunger, health, happiness, and humane needs of citizens everywhere.

For more information or to apply for funding from the Hudson Gateway REALTOR® Foundation, please visit the HG Realtor website.

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