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$1,000 to Via Services


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Thursday, November 29, 2007

The Silicon Valley REALTORS® Charitable Foundation presented a check for $1,000 to Via Services at the Cupertino/Sunnyvale/Santa Clara District Tour Meeting this week. SILVAR President Mark Burns presented the check to Alexis Mauel, an associate with the organization's Office of Advancement.

Via Services is a private, independent non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities and special needs achieve greater self-sufficiency and lead richer lives. Mauel told SILVAR members Via Services has served Santa Clara Valley region since 1945. The organization serves over 3,000 people annually with developmental, physical, communicative, and learning disabilities, as well as children who are at-risk for developmental delays. Via's population ranges in age from birth through adult and mirrors the socioeconomic and ethnic diversity of Santa Clara Valley.

The Charitable Foundation's grant will help Via Services purchase camp beds for Camp Costanoan, a residential, recreational and respite facility for children and adults with disabilities. The camp focuses on maximizing independence in daily life activities, building social, recreational, and leadership skills, and promoting health and fitness. Located on Stevens Canyon Road in Cupertino, Camp Costanoan's campers come primarily from Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

Mauel said, "The camp provides respite for caregivers and gives children the opportunity to socialize with others like them. The camp challenges them to be independent, more outgoing and self-sufficient."

Fun activities for children at the camp include horseback riding, swimming, music, drama and art.

"Thank you for your support and we will definitely put this to good use," said Mauel.
 
This donation by the Charitable Foundation Trust was made possible in part by sponsorship from Red Hawk Real Estate.


The Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS® (SILVAR) is a professional trade organization representing over 4,000 REALTORS® and Affiliate members engaged in the real estate business on the Peninsula and in the South Bay. SILVAR promotes the highest ethical standards of real estate practice, serves as an advocate for homeownership and homeowners, and represents the interests of property owners in Silicon Valley.

The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and who subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

For further information, please contact Rose Meily at SILVAR Public Affairs, email , or phone (408) 200-0109.

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