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Climb Real Estate Donates To AIDS Research, Cancer Research, Music Education

Wednesday, June 25th, 2014


San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) June 11, 2014

Climb Real Estate Group has announced its sponsorship for three fundraising efforts spearheaded by its real estate agents: 2014 AIDS/LifeCycle, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and the Blue Bear School of Music.

Climb Sales Associate Evan Bliss rode in this years AIDS/LifeCycle event, a 7-day bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money and awareness in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Both Climb Real Estate and many of Climbs agents supported Blisss team with donations, and his team wore Climbs logo. This was Blisss third year participating in the event, which ran June 1st through 7th.

AIDS/LifeCycle raises more money in the fight against AIDS than any other annual event and funds life-saving programs and services at two of the nations largest HIV/AIDS organizations, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center.

This is an event which is very close to my heart. I look forward to it every year, as I love to ride with my team and help in this fight against HIV and AIDS, said Bliss. I ride for those we have lost and to help those who are currently dealing with this disease. Hopefully one day we will find a cure and we will no longer need to ride.

Senior Sales Associate Tom Watson competed in this years Leukemia and Lymphoma Societys Man of the Year contest, which finished June 7th. The campaign is a fundraising competition in communities across the U.S. in which participants vie for the title of Man or Woman of the Year. Participants raise funds for blood cancer research. The titles are awarded to the men and women in each community who raise the most funds during the ten-week campaign; the top local fundraisers in the country also win the national titles.

As Ive watched my business grow and have enjoyed continued success, I felt it was important to find a way to participate in something significant, said Watson. The work that the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is doing is incredible. Theyre changing lives every day through funding research and supporting families fighting all forms of blood cancer. Ive had the pleasure of meeting this years Boy and Girl of the year, Roman and Aubrey (each 5 years old), and these kids are amazing. Theyre battling leukemia, and its a true joy to watch them acting goofy, having fun, and just being kids. Its heartwarming to be a part of an organization thats making a difference in peoples lives from coast to coast. Climb Real Estate donated to Tom Watsons campaign, and Climb agents donated personally as well.

Climb Top Producer Joshua Lawrence is a supporter of the Blue Bear School of Music, a San Francisco school for rock, blues, jazz, folk, and pop music. Climb Real Estate donated to the schools annual Blue Bear Benefit concert in May, which provides crucial funding for the schools nonprofit mission and music education programs that enrich the lives of more than 800 Bay Area youth, including hundreds of children from low-income families and at-risk communities in the Tenderloin and Bayview Hunters Point. The event included performances by The Jackie Greene Band and the schools childrens bands, including a song where students were invited to join Jackie onstage for a joint performance.

Lawrence was on the fundraising committee for the event, and said, Community support is crucial in helping Blue Bear provide excellent music programs, both at Blue Bear and through outreach to the Bay Area community. I am truly proud of Blue Bears 43-year legacy and continued growth. Playing music changes lives. Supporting Blue Bear is crucial in helping provide excellent music programs for the citys youth and I am proud to be a part of their efforts.

Climb Real Estate regularly donates to charities, supports community events, and volunteers for local nonprofits. Previous philanthropy has included Habitat for Humanity, the SF Food Bank, DIFFAs Dining by Design, the Gay-Straight Alliance Network, EARN (Earned Assets Resource Network), Jordan International Aid, and more.

Here at Climb Real Estate Group, we are always generously donating in the communities we serve, said Managing Broker Tiffany Combs. We have a longstanding commitment to our philanthropic causes that help our clients, neighborhoods, and agents.

ABOUT CLIMB REAL ESTATE

Climb Real Estate Group is a full-service general real estate brokerage with an emphasis on the purchase, sale, rental, and marketing of select residential new developments, commercial, and premier resale properties. They specialize in condos, high rises, lofts, and homes in SOMA, South Beach, Mission Bay, Rincon Hill, Potrero Hill, and Central Waterfront. Their focus is on urban-style properties, specializing in new construction, historic loft conversions, live/work spaces, Victorian flats, modern condominiums, and stylish single-family homes. They also have exclusive access to off-market listings, foreclosures, and developer specials.







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NYC-Based Education Nonprofit The LAMP Launches Media Breaker

Thursday, October 24th, 2013


New York, NY (PRWEB) October 17, 2013

The LAMP (Learning About Multimedia Project ) a non-profit organization educating and equipping people to shape the media landscape through hands-on training, today announces the official launch of Media Breaker at New York Universitys Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy on Tuesday, October 29 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. The event is free and open to the public but registration is required; click here to register to attend. Media Breaker is a free online video editor for remixing third-party content such as news clips, commercials and music videos in an educational setting.

The media hold prime real estate in the lives of our youth, and they need to be held accountable for their messages, said D.C. Vito, Executive Director of The LAMP. The Media Breaker empowers young people to talk back to stereotypes and challenge mass media messages. Plus, its cloud-based platform and simple design make it a viable option for teachers who want to meet students where they are, and use popular media as a gateway for critical thinking and new literacies.

The launch event, called Taking on the Take-Down Notice: Copyright, Youth and Educators in Harmony, will include a discussion moderated by NYU Law Professor Christopher Sprigman with New York City students about how fair use laws have impacted their education. The event will also include a demonstration of the Media Breaker tool, and a panel with leading experts in the fields of intellectual property law, education and digital rights. The panel will include:

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New York Civic, Business and Communities Heed Call to Action on Education, Raise More Than $60,000 at UNCF A Mind Is Hamptons Summer Benefit

Sunday, September 22nd, 2013


East Hampton, NY (PRWEB) September 06, 2013

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New York business, civic and community leaders joined UNCF (the United Negro College Fund) the nations largest and most effective minority education association on Saturday, August 24, at the second annual A Mind Is Hamptons Summer Benefit. Held at the East Hampton Point Resort, the event celebrated education and called on supporters to invest in better futures for African American and other students of college by ensuring they receive the education they need and the county needs them to have as they prepare to become the leaders of the 21st century. The Hamptons Summer Benefit raised more than $ 60,000 toward that goal.

On behalf of UNCF and the students we serve, I want to thank everyone who came out and supported our young people through this wonderful event. They are the reason we are able to support more than 60,000 students each year through 13,000 scholarships under 400 programs, said Maurice Jenkins, senior vice president of UNCF. We need to invest in their dreams through a new philanthropy that will pay dividends for them, and for all of us.

The A Mind Is Hamptons Summer Benefit was hosted by the UNCF Leadership Council of New York. Sylvia and Kenneth Woods, owners of legendary Sylvias Restaurant in Harlem also attended, as did Camille Clark and members of the Metro Manhattan Chapter of The Links. Dr. Luther Clark, global director, Merck Scientific Affairs, Olympic fencing champion Keeth Smart and Nicole Christie of NBCs Fashion Star and H&M communications executive also attended the event.

Several key supporters were inducted in the A Mind Is Giving Society in recognition of their support for UNCF education initiatives. They were:

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Walter B. Williams Realty Group Names ‘Education, Opportunity’ as Top Reasons Families Call Gatlinburg Home

Monday, July 8th, 2013


Pigeon Forge, Tenn. (PRWEB) July 01, 2013

As the housing market begins to steadily incline, it is time for potential home buyers to begin considering which areas of the country they want to invest. On July 1 Walter B. Williams Realty Group aided these decisions by announcing the top reasons families often consider a home in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg or Sevierville for their next nest egg.

Number one on the list for Walter B. Williams, the high quality of education is the number one reason families should consider purchasing a Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sevier County schools provide a low student to teacher ratio. With no more than 15 students per teacher on average, students are able to learn in a helpful and nurturing environment. Walter B. Williams also compliments the area schools that have implemented college level courses for their high school future for giving the students the tools necessary to be successful.

Having been in business for over 25 years, we have seen the area grow into a flourishing community in terms of educational and employment opportunities, said a spokesperson for Walter B. Williams Realty Group. It is with pride in our community that we are happy to assist new families in calling Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg home.

Economic opportunity and safety were also key topics Walter B. Williams cited as why families should consider settling down in the Smoky Mountains. According to the group, Pigeon Forge is among the fastest growing cities in Tennessee and houses a variety of industries and opportunities for families looking to call the area home.

Rounding out the list, Walter B. Williams includes taxes and affordability as reasons potential buyers should consider a home in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. According to the Tax Foundation, the current sales tax for Sevier County is 9.44 percent. Combined with the fact that the state does not impose an income tax on its residents, this tax percentage takes little away from residents wallets while still funding kew services like the aforementioned education and safety.

Buying a home can feel like a daunting task. Luckily for families looking to purchase a Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg home, Walter B. Williams fleet of knowledgeable real estate agents are there to help every step of the way. Paired with the realty groups extensive list of short sale and foreclosed homes in Pigeon Forge, Walter B. Williams works to ensure that every family settling down in the Smokies will get the most out of their investment.

For the past 25 years, Walter B. Williams Realty Group has been an industry leader in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg real estate for sale and customer service. At their headquarters located at 1440 Upper Middle Creek road, Suite 202-203 in Sevierville, TN, knowledgeable staff members are there to answer all questions regarding buying and selling Smoky Mountain cabins and foreclosure properties. For additional information about Walter B. Williams Realty Group, visit their website at http://www.walterbwilliams.com, or call them at 1(877)-896-5495.







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Advanta IRA Administration of Georgia Offers Continuing Education Class for Realtors on June 13, 2013

Saturday, June 15th, 2013


Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June 12, 2013

Self-directed IRAs are popular with savvy investors who know that diversity is the key to building wealth in their retirement portfolios. Self-directed accounts allow investors to choose alternative investments such as real estate, tax liens and certificates, LLCs, precious metals, foreign exchange and more – based on their personal knowledge of investments instead of relying on third parties to choose investments for them.

“When realtors and other professionals are educated in the advantages self-directed accounts provide, they can offer advice to their clients that may enable those clients to maximize the wealth building potential of their retirement portfolios,” says Jack Callahan, Managing Partner of Advanta IRA Administration.

Investment brokers typically recommend and sell more traditional assets like stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. However, investors who use self-directed IRAs, take control over their own investment choices. “The use of self-directed IRAs to obtain assets that investors know, understand, and can control offers a certain level of comfort when investing, as well as a greater potential of success,” says Callahan.

What does this mean for realtors? Investors use real estate professionals when searching for and purchasing property in their retirement portfolios. Realtors who possess knowledge of self-directed IRAs can find an entirely new client base with these investors than simply the typical individuals purchasing homes. Self-directed IRAs can lead to more sales, which means more commissions.

Advanta IRA is hosting a three-hour, continuing education class for realtors in June designed to empower real estate professionals in the knowledge of self-directed IRAs.

During this three-hour continuing education class, realtors learn the following:

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