REALTOR® Foundation of Iowa Donates $25,000 to Housing Assistance Program for Domestic Violence Survivors

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REALTOR® Foundation of Iowa board members present a check for $25,000 to Children & Families of Iowa representatives.

CLIVE, IA (02/07/2011)(readMedia)-- The REALTOR® Foundation of Iowa (RFI) recently donated $25,000 to support a housing assistance program for domestic violence survivors. The gift, which was part of the Foundation's three-year $75,000 commitment, was presented to Children & Families of Iowa (CFI) at the Foundation's winter meeting held in Des Moines. The funds are distributed through the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) to 28 shelters across the state, including a CFI shelter.

"Our gift is helping support Iowans impacted by domestic violence get back on their feet through housing assistance," says R. Scott Case, 2011 president of the REALTOR® Foundation of Iowa. "As REALTORS® we help people find homes every day. It has been very rewarding to support the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence in their work of helping domestic violence survivors across the state find a safe and affordable place to live and call home."

According to Amy Stapp-Arpy, director of development and communications for Children & Families of Iowa, it is imperative that victims of domestic violence who are leaving abusive relationships have a safe place to go immediately and long-term. "Support from the REALTOR® Foundation of Iowa is helping to address the immediate physical safety needs of domestic violence survivors. The fund helps provide a safe place for victims to live as they strive to make a new life for themselves and their families," says Stapp-Arpy.

The Foundation's contributions can be used for rent assistance, first month's deposits, utility assistance, moving expense, locksmith fees, home necessities, home maintenance or housing advocate services, says Stapp-Arpy.

"It's been great to support and be a part of this important work, which is positively impacting the lives of many Iowans in need," says Case. The REALTOR® Foundation of Iowa helps Iowans in need and raises money throughout the year at various events. For more information on the REALTOR® Foundation of Iowa contact Scott Case, 2011 Foundation president, at SCASE91527@aol.com.