State Leadership Information Exchange Council REALTOR Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo 2015

State Leadership Information Exchange Council REALTOR Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo 2015 MARYLAND HOME MAKEOVER™ Program Developed by the Maryland Partnership for Housing Foundation

The Partnership for Housing Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the charitable arm of the Maryland Association of REALTORS®. The Foundation’s mission centers around: Financial literacy and education Partnering with state and local governments and housing organizations to promote homeownership Promoting fair housing In 2008, the Foundation developed the MARYLAND HOME MAKEOVER™ Program, which was inspired by ABC television’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. State Leadership Information Exchange Council REALTOR Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo 2015

State Leadership Information Exchange Council REALTOR Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo 2015 The intent of the program is to complete necessary home repairs for: First Responders Veterans Community heroes and Developmentally-disabled or physically challenged Six projects have been completed to date.

The most recent project in 2014 for two brothers who were orphaned as teens. State Leadership Information Exchange Council REALTOR Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo 2015

State Leadership Information Exchange Council REALTOR Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo 2015 Each of the Partnership for Housing Foundation’s MARYLAND HOME MAKEOVER™ projects have demonstrated a remarkable partnership of REALTORS®, volunteers, community businesses, and local, state, and national leadership. These projects have not only made a huge difference to family in need, but have also displayed that Maryland REALTORS® are engaged and passionate about supporting communities.

Thank you Janice Kirkner MAR 2015 President State Leadership Information Exchange Council REALTOR Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo 2015