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March 2008
March 2008 Women's History Month
Each year, March is designated as National Women’s History Month to ensure that the history of American women will be recognized and celebrated in schools, workplaces, and communities throughout the country. The stories of women's historic achievements present an expanded view of the complexity and contradiction of living a full and purposeful life. The knowledge of women's history provides a more expansive vision of what a woman can do. This perspective can encourage girls and women to think larger and bolder and can give boys and men a fuller understanding of the female experience. Read more>
Housing Opportunity Grants
The Housing Opportunity Fund (formerly known as the State and Local Initiatives Fund) supports a wide range of housing opportunity programs. Grants are awarded to state and local REALTOR® associations (PLEASE NOTE: applications from individual REALTORS® will not be accepted). To be considered, programs should support the Housing Opportunity Program's mission of positioning REALTORS® as leaders in creating housing opportunities. Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded during two funding cycles in 2008. Applications for the first round of funding are due by April 4. Learn More and apply>
Contact Wendy Penn or 202-383-7504
Home From Work™ Train the Trainer
NAR will host Train The Trainer classes in Home From Work™ April 29 & 30, 2008 in Phoenix, AZ and June 23, 2008 in Austin, TX. If you are interested in becoming a Certified Trainer for the Home From Work™ class please visit Trainer Application and complete an application. As a certified trainer you can train fellow members on how to use the Home From Work™ program and will be listed as a trainer on Realtor.org. Classes are limited to 14 and the application process is competitive. For more information please email Rodney Tucker, or call 202-383-01166.
Hope Awards
Champions for minority homeownership are encouraged to apply for 2009 HOPE Awards. Individuals and organizations that are making outstanding contributions to increase minority homeownership should submit an application for the 2009 HOPE Awards (Home Ownership Participation for Everyone). Winner's receive $10,000. View full program details and application>
Contact Sara Weis, 202-383-1013.
Program Discount For Fair Housing Month
Looking for something to help your association mark the anniversary of the 1968 Fair Housing Act? Celebrate Fair Housing Month this April by offering NAR's At Home with Diversity course at a discount. NAR will waive the $150 course fee for any association sponsoring the course during April. If you're not already signed up as a course sponsor, you can become one for $150, and then offer the course in April free of charge (a $150 savings from NAR). This is an NAR certificate course, and credit can also be earned toward the CIPS, CRS, and PMN designations. Become a course sponsor>
CONTACT: Kyle Lambert London , 202-383-1203.
Feedback
We are always looking to improve the services we offer and welcome your suggestions and feedback on our communications. Please contact Rodney Tucker with your comments or suggestions.
Finally, Your Thoughts!
We are always looking for ways to improve the services we offer and we welcome any suggestions or feedback you may have to improve the quality of this newsletter. Please contact Rodney Tucker if you have any suggestions or feedback.
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