In light of the increasing number of natural disasters in recent years, the Realtors Relief Foundation is commemorating its 20th anniversary by launching Hope Rising, a campaign designed to ensure the foundation can respond to disasters as quickly and effectively as possible.

 

Founded in the immediate aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, when Realtors raised $8.4 million within 100 days of the attacks, the foundation has helped more than 17,000 families impacted by disasters. The group believes that no American should be left without a roof over their head due to a natural disaster or terrorist attack and has distributed $33 million in housing-related aid over the past two decades. 

 

“RRF embodies a history of giving back and a future of paying it forward, and as it is called upon to respond to natural disasters with increasing frequency, the role it plays becomes even more critical,” National Association of Realtors President Charlie Oppler said.