SAN RAMON, California – This is the 15th year that Coldwell Banker Northern California, in cooperation with the United States Marine Corps Reserve and Emergency Housing Consortium, collected over 5,000 toys and 2,500 coats to benefit families in need throughout Northern California.
Coldwell Banker Northern California, has served as a gift collection center for the “Toys for Tots” campaign and “One Warm Coat.” Coldwell Banker offices throughout Northern California participated in the campaign, enlisting a variety of successful techniques to bring more toys and warm clothing into each local office.
“Thanks to the public’s support, we were able to help provide a happy, memorable holiday for many families,” said Avram Goldman, president and COO of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, Northern California. “Helping to brighten a person’s life through the Toys for Tots and Operation: One Warm Coat charity programs is very rewarding.”
“We were overwhelmed with the public’s generosity,” said Goldman. “We receive hundreds of toys, coats and monetary donations and were honored to be part of such a successful holiday charity campaign. Many community members anonymously dropped off bags of toys and clothing, saying they were ‘just happy they could do something for others this time of year.’ We want to take this opportunity to thank them.”
Also successful was the annual “Holiday Exchange.” Instead of the usual holiday gift exchange at the Coldwell Banker office parties, sales associates, management and staff drew names and then asked that person if he/she were a child what toy would they like most for the holidays. Each person then brought that toy to be donated to the Toys for Tots campaign. Additionally sales associates and managers brought in their coats and warm clothing for the coat drive.
Coldwell Banker is the premium provider of real estate services in Northern California. Through its internationally renowned Previews Program, the company is widely recognized for its expertise in the luxury housing market. Coldwell Banker sells more million-dollar properties than any one else in the market.
In 1999, Coldwell Banker participated in the sale of two out of every three luxury homes in California. The Previews Program brings qualified buyers together with the most sought-after real estate in the area. Coldwell Banker operates 70 offices in Northern California, incorporating a team of over 3,100 Sales Associates.
