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Friends of the Children – Q2 GIVE
Q2 2023 GIVE
This quarter we raised a bunch of money for Friends of the Children/Lane County!
Thank you to everyone who participated with an RSVP and who gave during our event! We raised just over $2400!
For those of you who are new to my blog- here’s the run down. Each quarter I combine my client event with a GIVE to raise funds for a local non-profit. In addition to my standard quarterly GIVE, I commit an additional $10 for every family that RSVP’s (even those unable to attend!). In addition, sometimes clients and/or collaborators contribute as well! My GIVE has evolved over the years, and I now focus on supporting healthy and active youth in our community.
This quarter, I offered a Mucho Gusto catered lunch at Hendricks Park. KMR Trio joined us and provided live jazz music during the event. We had a great time socializing, eating tasty food, and raising money to support kids in our community.
Friends of the Children started 30 years ago in Portland, OR by founder Duncan Campbell. Our local chapter started the Summer of 2020. They continue to grow and expand to serve more kids and their families. I have since joined the board as I have been impressed with their science background to making lasting change through a 12+ year commitment to the kids in the program. Friends of the Children/Lane County is currently expanding into Springfield and our campaign has a matching donor! If you haven’t already – you can give here and your donation will be matched! Learn more here about what they do here.
If you are interested in being part of these events and you aren’t already – let me know! They are a fun way to connect with each other and with organizations doing great things in our community!
Friends of the Children – Q2 GIVE
Q2 2022 GIVE
Quarter 2 this year brought a fun event in the sun with food carts and raising money for a good cause! We had a fun event and raised a bunch of money for Friends of the Children / Lane County.
For those of you who are new to my blog- here’s the run down. Each quarter I combine my client event with a GIVE. In addition to my standard quarterly GIVE, I commit an additional $10 for every family that RSVP’s (even a no RSVP!). In addition, sometimes clients and/or collaborators contribute as well! My GIVE has evolved over the years, and I now focus on supporting healthy and active youth in our community.
This quarter for the event I offered lunch via 2 food trucks: Sammitch and Red Five Hotdog Company. Both carts were amazing with their food selection, customer service, and fun attitudes. Sammitch Food Truck can often be found at lunch time during the week downtown. I’m already thinking how I can incorporate them again into a client event!
This quarter t
he GIVE was for Friend of the Children/Lane County! They are a local organization that provides mentorship for kids – committing to 12 years + no matter what. Wow! As I’ve learned more about their mission and service I am blown away by their commitment to the kids and their families for the long haul as well as their commitment to the science behind it all. I have recently joined their board and am excited to support them in more ways going forward. If you want to learn more please see the link below.
Blu-inc. Capital agreed to match donations from the RSVP’s and any client donations as well. In total we ended up raising $3900! This is the most my GIVE campaign has given in a single quarter and it’s exciting to see it 
grow! If you are looking for a private money lender, a new way to invest, or a solution to a tricky financing situation – check out Blue-inc. Capital!
If you are interested in being part of these events and you aren’t already – let me know! They are a fun way to connect with each other and with organizations doing great things in our community!
Friends of the Children/Lane County: https://friendslanecountyor.org/
Blue-inc. Capital: https://blue-inc.com/
Kidsports – Q2 GIVE
Kidsports – Q2 2021 GIVE
Here’s what I’ve been up to! Each quarter, I donate a portion of every commission to a local non-profit. It has been an amazing experience getting to know various non-profits in our area. Over the past couple years, I have been able to further support our community by donating over $20,000 to local non-profits.
The mission and philosophy behind my GIVE to non-profits is to support health awareness and physical activity for youth in our community. My passion for youth wellness comes from 20+ years of coaching and continues to grow in partnership with various non-profits who support a similar mission. This last year I started pairing my client events with my GIVE. It has challenged me to GIVE even more and has allowed me to bring more awareness to the non-profits I’m passionate about through education.
I am grateful to my clients and business associates that have participated in these events. You have challenged me to GIVE in a bigger way and we’ve been able to do so together in a fun way.
This quarter we had a picnic in the park! I provided sandwiches from Jimmy John’s to my clients and business associates. For every family who participated, I donated an additional $10 above my standard donation. A few clients also contributed to the donation! In total we were able to GIVE $1650 to Kidsports!
A little more about Kidsports from their website: “KIDSPORTS is a private non-profit organization in Oregon that provides youth sports programs for pre-K through 12th graders in Eugene/Springfield and surrounding areas. KIDSPORTS teaches children and families the value of physical fitness, sportsmanship, practice and teamwork through sports and activities….All Kids Play is a cornerstone to our organization. Our programs are open to any child who is able to participate regardless of race, religion, creed, sex, ability or financial status.”
I feel so good about supporting an organization who does their best to provide movement, sport, and wellness to all kids! This donation will go toward their General Federal Free Lunch scholarship and BIPOC scholarship.
Stay tuned for Q3 event and GIVE! I hope to see you there 😊
Kids FIRST – Q1 2021 GIVE
For those of you that haven’t been following my blog, here’s what I’ve been up to! Each quarter, I donate a portion of every commission to a different non-profit. It has been an amazing experience getting to know various non-profits in our area and partnering with them. I’ve been able to do this for a couple years now, donating over $20,000 to local non-profits.
The mission and philosophy behind my GIVE to non-profits is to support health awareness and physical activity for youth in our community. My passion for youth wellness comes from 20+ years of coaching and continues to grow in partnership with various non-profits who support a similar mission. This last year, started pairing my client events with my GIVE. It has challenged me to GIVE even more and allowed me to bring more awareness to the non-profits I’m passionate about through education.
This quarter, I partnered with the Oregon Wine Lab togift my clients a bottle of wine and a real estate trivia game I created myself! For each family who participated, I 
donated an additional $10 to Kids FIRST. If you haven’t been to or tried the wine from the Oregon Wine Lab be sure you do! They are one of my favorite wineries and local tasting rooms here in Lane County. You’ll find Da-Nang food cart, covered outdoor seating, and they even deliver! Check them out here: https://www.oregonwinelab.com/ Shout out to Mark, the wine maker/owner, for supporting this event and Kids FIRST!
Supporting kids this quarter took a foundational approach by supporting kids who have been victim of or witness to violent crime. Kids FIRST does just that! Their mission is: “to provide intervention and advocacy to children who are victims of, or witnesses to, crime. Children are referred to us directly by our community partners: law enforcement, DHS Child Welfare, and medical prof
essionals. Kids FIRST most often serves children for child sexual abuse, physical abuse, severe neglect, or witness to domestic violence. Approximately 3/4 of the children we serve are under age 12.” Did you know not all child advocacy centers are accredited? Kids FIRST is and just went through the process to renew! They use their leadership and connections throughout the state to assist other organizations through the process to help serve even more kids.
Learn more about Kids FIRST here: https://www.kidsfirstcenter.net/
Get involved here: https://www.kidsfirstcenter.net/get-involved
Donate to Kids FIRST here: https://www.kidsfirstcenter.net/donate
First Quarter GIVE
Wow – the first quarter has come and gone. This year I am donating 5% of each commission to a different non-profit.
I have just done my first quarter give to Emerald Aquatics – www.emeraldaquatics.org. Check out their website if you want to give to them as well! Donations help keep the monthly fees down, youth scholarships, and equipment. They provide swimming for kids and adults and do so while fostering an environment of excellence and personal growth.
This year a new EA award was added. It’s called the “Dhom Character Award” and goes to the swimmer that exemplifies leadership and our weekly themes at swim team and in their daily life. Some weekly themes examples include Sportsmanship, Teamwork, Winning and Learning, and Integrity. This year the first award went to Gracie!! I am so proud of the young woman she is becoming!
So excited to have exceeded my GIVE goal for the 1st quarter! So excited to be able to contribute to the sport of swimming in this way! Gratitude and a big thank you to everyone who has walked part of this first quarter with me. You have helped make a difference in these kids’ lives!
#happyrealtor #giveproject #coachginarealtor #emeraldaquatics
New Roosevelt Middle School Building
Feels like Spring here in Eugene! Have you seen the new Roosevelt Middle School Building?
This is the front. It is really coming along! I like the style of the building with the mix of brick and modern touches. Looks like solar panels on the back. I took these pictures on my walk today. Looks really overcast but it was actually fairly warm and I even wore sunglasses! Feels like Spring!
Look how green the grass is!! Feels like Spring :).
Can you see the roof? I believe there are solar panels on there. Cool design! Can't wait to see the finished product.
New TRID requirements
October is here!
October always means – leaves are changing, warm drinks abound, and Halloween is coming (scary movies, costumes, and candy!). It’s a fun month that usually brings great weather.
This year – we are seeing a big change coming to all levels of real estate. TRID requirements are rolling out. It is the last of the federally mandated changes rolling out because of the crash (Dodd- Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act). This will affect escrow, lenders, and real estate agents – but ultimately buyers and sellers.
Here’s some of the changes as I understand them. How they play out will varry depending on your agents involved on all levels.
1) This will affect loan apps taken after today. So if you are currently in a transaction it should not affect you.
2) Standardized Loan Estimate and Closing Disclosure forms.
3) Closing Disclosures to be signed 3 days before closing.
What does this mean for the buyer and seller?
1) If you are looking at buying or selling in the near future: talk with me! There are things to be aware of and educated about so you can move through this transititon seamlessly!
2)The new forms are CLEAR! This is a very good thing. It will be easy to see what you are signing up for (loan) and what your terms are. It will also make shopping around and comparing lenders easier due to the standardized forms.
3)With the closing disclosures to be signed 3 days before closing there will be an extension to the amount of time a standard loan can close. We will probably be seeing more 45 day closes. If there are changes after the closing disclosures are signed they will need to be RE disclosed and another 3 day waiting period. The intent is to protect the consumer and require lenders and closing officers (escrow) to be VERY accurate. Change of APR by more than 1/8%, adding a prepay, or a change in loan program will all REQUIRE a redisclose and another 3 day waiting period.
As with any change there will be bumps. Expect some delays as all of us helping you through your transaction figure out the new regulations. In the long run this will be a good thing for the industry.
Please don’t hesitate to ask if you have questions about this or any other real estate need. I am here to help!
