Association Executives: Local Board/Association Relief Assistance Application

GAR Disaster Relief Fund

6065 Barfield Road NE
Suite 200
Atlanta, GA 30328
Toll free 866-280-0576
www.garealtor.com
The Georgia Association of REALTORS®’ (GAR) Disaster Relief Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was established to assist REALTORS® across Georgia who primary residence or place of business has been damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster. Members of the Georgia Association of REALTORS® at the time of the damage or loss shall be eligible for assistance regardless of the location of the primary residence or place of real estate business.

At the discretion of the Board of Directors, funding may be distributed to local Georgia Boards of REALTORS® for the purpose of disaster relief for areas within their NAR jurisdiction that have been declared a state of emergency/disaster areas.

The funds allocated to local boards shall be designated to provide services and/or supplies to benefit the community at large. Funds shall not be distributed to individuals or other non-profit entities.

History

The GAR Disaster Relief Fund has already contributed to several of the Association members (REALTORS® and Affiliates) that suffered catastrophic occurrences from natural disasters. Amount of assistance varies. Some of the areas of assistance include:
- Financial assistance for families who lost a breadwinner in the September 11 attacks.
- Financial assistance for homes to be re-built in Louisiana, Texas, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
- Financial assistance for REALTORS® in west and southwest Georgia affected by tornadoes in Spring 2006.
- Financial assistance for REALTORS® in northwest Georgia affected by tornadoes in spring 2010.
- Financial assistance for REALTORS® in Columbus affected by flooding in 2016.
- Financial assistance for REALTORS® affected by Hurricane Matthew in 2016.
- Financial assistance for REALTORS® in Albany, GA affected by tornadoes in 2017.
Attached is the Application for the Georgia Association of REALTORS®’ Disaster Relief Fund for your completion. You might be contacted by a GAR employee or Disaster Relief Fund Trustee for additional information. Any questions regarding this process, please do not hesitate to contact our accounting department at: accounting@garealtor.com or 678-597-4131.

Thank you,

Brad Mock
Chief Executive Officer - Georgia REALTORS®

Application for GAR Disaster Relief Fund Disbursement

Local Boards & Associations
ALL INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL

A Disaster Relief Fund Trustee or GAR employee may contact you if additional information is needed.
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Application submitted by GAR Member/Staff*

First NameLast Name
NRDS ID Number*
If submitted by a non staff member, is your Association Executive aware?*
Local Board Name*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email Address*
example@example.com
Telephone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Best Time to Reach*

Please explain specific need for assistance (how much are you requesting, how community was impacted by disaster):*
The funds allocated to local boards shall be designated to provide services and/or supplies to benefit the community at large. Funds shall not be distributed to individuals or other non-profit entities. Please explain how your board will utilize the funds:*
Are other organizations or individuals providing assistance? Please list:*
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GAR Disaster Relief Fund

History

Application for GAR Disaster Relief Fund Disbursement