The Edina Realty Foundation announced that the Monticello office recently awarded grants to Becker Food Shelf, Monticello Help Center, The Arc Greater Twin Cities, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans and Big Lake Community Food Shelf. 

 

Created in 1996, the Edina Realty Foundation supports organizations that help homeless children, families and individuals in the communities where Edina Realty does business. Much of the grant money comes directly from REALTORS® and employees as well as from Edina Realty Home Services real estate, title and mortgage companies. Edina Realty agents and employees hold events throughout the year to help raise additional contributions. To date, the Foundation has donated nearly $10 million. Over 97% of funds raised go directly to organizations that provide housing and other services to the homeless. And we remain steadfast to our commitment to this cause.

 

“Our primary purpose is to help people buy and sell homes,” said Shelly Matuska, Sales Manager, Edina Realty Monticello office. “But adequate shelter and basic needs are a major issue for some people in our community. We are proud to support organizations like Becker Food Shelf, Monticello Help Center, The Arc Greater Twin Cities, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans and Big Lake Community Food Shelf that are helping provide vital services for people who need our support.” 

 

On any given night, over 9,000 Minnesotans are homeless, according to Wilder Center research. Nearly half of homeless persons are under age 21, and one-third are children with their families.

 

For more information about the Edina Realty Foundation, visit edinarealty.com or contact the Edina Realty Monticello office, call 763-295-3456.