Saddle Brook, NJ – October 1, 2024 - Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) charitable non-profit organization, the REALTORS® Care Foundation (RCF) was recognized for its philanthropic work throughout Northern New Jersey at the 2024 CrossCountry Mortgage SOAR event at Hudson House, on September 24, 2024.
CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM), is the nation’s number one distributed retail mortgage lender. CCM SOAR is an event series led by CCM's Housing Initiatives Team that focuses on empowerment, collaboration, and education. The series aims to help create a brighter future for homeownership in all communities. CCM's Housing Initiatives Team is dedicated to expanding homeownership opportunities and fostering sustainable homeownership for underrepresented homebuyers and communities.
"At CrossCountry Mortgage, we are dedicated to partnering with local organizations that serve the communities where we live and work. We are thrilled to collaborate with Greater Bergen REALTORS®, an organization whose dedication and values align so closely with our own.” -Jayma Bank, SVP of Housing Initiatives at CrossCountry Mortgage.
Attendees heard from experts, Maria Gesualdi, and keynote speaker Terry Watson on ways you can elevate your business in the current industry landscape. Maria Gesualdi is a member of Greater Bergen REALTORS® and a Board Trustee for the REALTORS® Care Foundation.
The REALTORS® Care Charitable Foundation lends focus and strength to Greater Bergen REALTORS®' tradition of giving back to the community. This year, CCM SOAR recognized the REALTORS® Care Charitable Foundation’s mission to provide support to those in need and to improve the quality of life in the communities where our members live & work.
"We are profoundly grateful and proud to acknowledge the generosity of CrossCountry Mortgage SOAR. Their donation will significantly impact our ability to continue the growth of our efforts in providing for our community. This partnership exemplifies the power of community collaboration and shared values,” stated 2024 REALTORS® Care Foundation President, Shana Sanchez.
Since its debut in 2015, the REALTORS® Care Foundation has awarded over $1,400,000.00 in grants to more than 70 non-profit organizations throughout Northern New Jersey providing food, clothing, shelter, education, and more to individuals, families, and children in need.
For more information about the REALTORS® Care Foundation and our grants program, visit www.gbrcarefoundation.org