Page 8 - Martin Downs Bulletin - November '23

Page 8, Martin Downs

HoLiday HaPPeninGs

CCKids Rolls Out Online Toy St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. 3. Collect the toys among your members.

Drive For 23rd Anniversary “We’re always looking for new ways to grow and partner 4. Call us to arrange a pickup!
But be quick! This year’s toy collection ends in early
in the community,” Kaiser said. “We serve nearly 1,000
Of Making Christmas Bright children every year, so we need all the help we can get.” December so that we have enough time to organize the
Kaiser said she is unsure how many gifts will be gifts and get them out to families.
Just because you do something for decades, doesn’t mean collected through the online portal.
you can’t do it better. “I anticipate it will become an invaluable tool,” she
For that reason, CCKids is rolling out an online said, adding that the Toys for Tots campaign in Orlando
component to mark the 23rd anniversary of its Making has been raising money and collecting toys through the
Christmas Bright holiday collection. same online platform for years. “If nothing else, it will
“We thought, ‘How can we make an already successful give those who prefer not to go to the store or venture
project even better?’” said Christmas Kaiser, CCKids far from home an opportunity to participate.”
community relations director. “The answer was pretty The online drive is made possible through a partnership
obvious – let’s go online and reach more people.” with Fort Pierce company D&W Sourceall and Roonga,
Participation is simple: Anyone interested in supporting an online platform that hosts drives free of charge for
the drive can click the banner in our email and purchase an nonprofits.
item, which will then be shipped directly to CCKids. To access the drive click the project banner at www.
The online drive is meant to supplement the existing cckids.net.
Making Christmas Bright drive, which seeks toys through The portal also houses a link to sign up to become
a network of local businesses, churches and social groups a sponsor for the traditional Making Christmas Bright
that coordinate toy drives among their members. program. The program works this way:
Making Christmas Bright, which in 2018 expanded when 1. Sign up to become a sponsor by clicking the project
it joined forces with Guardians for New Futures and its banner at www.cckids.net.
Angel Tree program, provides nearly 3,000 gifts to children 2. Tell us how many children you’d like to sponsor
living in foster and protective care in Indian River, Martin, and we’ll send you a list.

cHarity news

Worthy Property Bonds small businesses in the United States. The company remains

Donates $10,000 To Family committed to making a meaningful contribution to the
betterment of communities across the United States. This
Promise Of Martin County donation reflects their dedication to addressing one of the
most pressing issues of our time, homelessness.
By Jackie Holfelder In accepting the $10,000 check, Madeleine Bozone-
A generous donation of $10,000 from a prestigious and Greenwood, executive director of Family Promise of
socially conscious company to Family Promise of Martin Martin County said, “This grant opportunity came to us
County will help alleviate homelessness for working through another wonderful donor of ours. We are grateful
families with children in Martin County. to all who have contributed. This gift from Worthy bond
Worthy Property Bonds, a leading sustainable investment investors will add to the funds contributed by our many
platform, announced its donation at the nonprofit’s recent Bed supporters and will help us complete our goal to expand
Race fundraiser. The grant will support the construction of our Almost Home housing program that offers shelter,
tiny homes designed to provide housing and hope for those dignity and hope to those who need it most.” Madeleine Bozone-Greenwood, executive director of Family
whom Family Promise serves in Martin County. To learn about Worthy, visit www.worthybonds.com. Promise of Martin County, accepting a $10,000 check from
The grant will help Family Promise of Martin To learn about Family Promise of Martin County, visit Sally Outlaw, chair of Worthy Property Bonds.
County advance its mission of providing safe and stable www.mcfamilypromise.org. Photo provided by Family Promise of Martin County
housing for working families with children and seniors
experiencing homelessness. The tiny home project not
only provides shelter but also empowers residents to reaL estate
regain independence and self-sufficiency.
“We are thrilled to support Family Promise of Martin
County in its noble mission to combat homelessness.
At Worthy, we believe that every individual deserves Treasure Coast Real Estate There may also be a downside to switching Realtors.
a safe place to call home. The tiny home project aligns Potential buyers who have seen your property in person or on
perfectly with our values of creating a positive social Report the Internet may wonder why your property didn’t sell. Years
and environmental impact on communities,” said Sally ago, we used to purposely let a listing expire, and then relist
Outlaw, chair of Worthy Property Bonds. Home Or Condo Not Selling? Switching it as a “new!” listing. That doesn’t work anymore because
The donation is part of Worthy’s belief in supporting Realtors Is Most Likely Not The Solution Internet sites all show total cumulative days on the market.
initiatives that address critical community needs and If you want to know why your property isn’t selling,
promote financial inclusivity. The sustainable investment By Jim Weix ask your existing Realtor for an honest opinion. Then
platform allows individuals to invest in bonds that support As much as I love don’t get mad if you don’t like the answer.
getting a call from a seller If your property is not selling because it is overpriced,
who wants to list with that is an easy fix. Remember, it is buyers, not you, that
me because their Realtor determine what your property is worth. If you happen to get
didn’t sell their home or an unsophisticated buyer who is willing to pay too much,
condo, I have found that the odds are that they will be getting financing, and the deal
it is seldom their Realtor’s will fall apart when your property doesn’t appraise. In the
fault that their property meantime, you may have missed real buyers.
didn’t sell. In almost every If your property needs a lot of work or updating,
case their property didn’t factor those costs into your asking price. Pretending that
sell because: a 30-year-old kitchen should not be a problem is not the
1. It is overpriced. answer. Nobody wants a 30-year-old kitchen unless they
2. It needs a lot of work. are buying your property at the right price.
It’s The Law! 3. It smells bad due to poor housekeeping, indoor Another thing to check is the pictures of your home
smoking, or pets.
in the MLS and Internet. This is where 95 percent of
However, even properties that need a lot of work or potential buyers first see your home. If the pictures show
smell bad will sell if the price is right for the condition dirty towels, unmade beds, and cluttered rooms, then clean
of the property. the place up and have your Realtor take new pictures.
Market conditions right now are such that properties If you truly think that it is your Realtor’s fault that
are taking longer to sell, even though the inventory of your property didn’t sell, then tell the new Realtor why
existing homes is low. If a property doesn’t sell during you feel that way.
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing the listing period, sellers often think that switching Feel free to call me if you would like to discuss your
Palm Beach County and is a privately Realtors will help. Some even think that they are options. I can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or jimweix@
owned and managed company. punishing their Realtor by not extending the listing. jimweix.com.
Captain’s is committed to providing So what happens when you switch Realtors? Jim Weix is a broker associate with The Keyes
dependable, reliable and professional
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