Continuing a cherished holiday tradition, the Long & Foster Strawberry Street office proudly supports the local community with its annual coat drive, benefiting the students at Carver Elementary School.
This year, the Strawberry Street real estate team collected and delivered hundreds of coats, gloves, hats, and winter wear, ensuring that children had the essentials needed to stay warm during the winter months. The donations arrived just in time for the holiday break, filling the students with awe and excitement and embodying the true spirit of the season.
“We’re incredibly grateful for the generosity of our agents, clients, and friends who participated in this effort,” said John VanderSyde, Supervising Broker. “The outpouring of support reflects our commitment to giving back to our Richmond community and making a meaningful difference in the lives of these children. Special Recognition to our front-line agents: Sean Craft, Carol and Frank McCracken, Jolanda Knezevich, Barbara Little, Jean Longest, Montgomery Maguire – and many more who participated.”
“We take immense pride in offices like Strawberry Street that consistently give back to the neighborhoods they serve,” said Dawn Bradley, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager. “The Richmond Region exemplifies a deep-rooted tradition of generosity and community support.”
Carver Elementary School serves a diverse student body in Richmond, and initiatives like this coat drive aim to provide comfort and hope for students and their families during the colder months. Annual traditions like this have become a cornerstone of Long & Foster’s community outreach efforts. “Community Service is a vitally important component of Long & Foster’s corporate culture of giving,” said Patrick Bain, president and CEO of The Long & Foster Companies, the parent company of Long & Foster Real Estate. “Our team gains a tremendous sense of satisfaction by contributing their time and efforts to the communities in which we live and work.”
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