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Saddle Brook, NJ – January 27, 2025 - Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR), REALTORS® Care Foundation (RCF) hosted their annual 2024 RCF Grant Award Ceremony at GBR Headquarters in Saddle Brook, NJ on Thursday, January 23, 2025. This year, the RCF awarded $165,050.00 in grant awards to 47 local non-profit organizations.

 “I am proud to continue the RCF's goal of raising funds to support initiatives aimed at elevating the well-being of the community,” says 2025 RCF President, Shana Sanchez. “It is so rewarding to see exactly what our grants are going toward within each of these amazing organizations, and how they truly make a difference."

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.

Saddle Brook, NJ – July 22, 2024 – Last week, Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) non-profit organization, the REALTORS® Care Foundation (RCF) participated in Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo, at The Terrace at Biagio’s. The 2024 Foodie Expo was a full evening of gourmet food and elevated drinks from the chefs, mixologists, and restaurant owners of the best restaurants in northern New Jersey. The REALTORS® Care Foundation participated in the event by raising awareness of the organization’s mission that REALTORS® do more than sell houses within our local communities, they participate and support community initiatives through fundraising with a silent auction and a 50/50 raffle.

Saddle Brook, NJ – June 11, 2024 – Greater Bergen REALTORS® charitable organization, the REALTORS® Care Foundation (RCF) hosted their annual event of the summer, the 2024 Golf & Tennis Outing on June 3, 2024 at Montammy Golf Club in Alpine, NJ.

"This organization means a lot to me and my fellow Trustees," stated 2024 RCF President, Shana Sanchez, "It is a lot of boots-on-the-ground work and effort that allows us to make a difference in our communities. We appreciate all who support us and continue to support the REALTORS® Care Foundation’s mission to give back."

Saddle Brook, NJ – February 1, 2024 – Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR), REALTORS® Care Foundation (RCF) hosted their annual 2023 RCF Grant Award Ceremony at GBR Headquarters in Saddle Brook, NJ on Friday, January 26, 2024. This year, the RCF awarded over $202,000 in grant awards to 41 local non-profit organizations.

The yearly event is a celebration of the ongoing philanthropic efforts of the REALTORS® Care Foundation and other local non-profit organizations across Northern New Jersey. The gourmet catered breakfast ceremony, kindly donated by Skopos Catering, Wood Ridge, NJ was an opportunity for RCF Trustees, NJMLS executive leadership, and the grant award recipients to gather to highlight each special organization's impactful work.

Saddle Brook, NJ – January 16, 2024- The Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR), REALTORS® Care Foundation (RCF) welcomes their newly elected Board of Trustees for the year 2024. GBR member, Shana Sanchez has been elected the 2024 RCF President, alongside 2024 Executive team: Vice President, Maureen Mamunes, Treasurer, Patricia Sudal, and Secretary, GBR Chief Executive Officer, Jorge Ledesma.

The 2024 RCF Board of Trustees includes GBR 2024 President, Lisa Comito, Linda Barba, Charlene Barbetta, Jaqueline Frank, Aaron Galileo, Maria Gesualdi, Esq., Steve Grossman, Rose LaPira, Nataly Mendez, Debra Norman, and Soo Yu.

Saddle Brook, NJ – August 15, 2023 - Throughout their yearlong campaign, Greater Bergen REALTORS® (GBR) Young Professionals Network (YPN) has held several food-packaging events at GBR headquarters in Saddle Brook to aid the mission of non-profit organization and community partner, Kids Against Hunger®.

Last week, YPN and GBR's Community Service Committee teamed up for another food-packaging event, where they were joined by leaders of Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS® leadership, 2023 President, Tony D'Anzica, and Immediate Past President, Anthony Domathoti.