The Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS® (FAAR) continues its commitment to serving the Fredericksburg region through meaningful community service initiatives and charitable giving that directly support local families and organizations.
Over the past year, FAAR members and volunteers made a significant impact through several key programs:
- 28 local families were supported during the holiday season through the FAAR Secret Santa program, providing gifts and essentials to families in need.
- 7,388 boxes of cereal were collected during the annual FAAR Cereal Drive, helping local food pantries address food insecurity among children and families.
- The Fredericksburg REALTORS® Foundation awarded $17,500 in grants to local nonprofit organizations, strengthening critical services throughout the community.
- More than 100 individuals and families served at the Thurman Brisben Center through the coordination of FAAR’s Community Service Committee, providing hot meals and companionship to our region’s families in need.
- Members of FAAR’s Community Service Committee and Young Professionals Network partnered to produce 200 sandwiches for Micah Ecumenical Ministries to distribute to clients through their street outreach programs.
Members also engaged in other projects throughout the year such as assembling Easter Baskets of food, hosting a senior citizen item drive, and donating blood through the Red Cross. More than 100 FAAR members volunteered for various activities throughout the year and significant numbers of both brokerages and individuals also have their own service projects with big community impacts.
“These efforts reflect the heart of who REALTORS® are,” comments Matthew Rathbun, 2026 FAAR President. “Our members are deeply invested in the communities where they live and work, and these initiatives demonstrate our ongoing commitment to making a positive difference beyond real estate.”
FAAR members support these programs through volunteer service, fundraising, and collaboration with local nonprofit partners. Together, these initiatives reinforce the association’s mission to serve not only clients, but the broader local community.