DOUGLAS ELLIMAN TEAMS UP WITH YMCA THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
The luxury real estate brokerage kicks-off season of giving through a month-long toy and gift card drive benefitting South Florida-Area YMCAs
Palm Beach, Florida — Douglas Elliman, a premier luxury real estate brokerage, is pleased to announce efforts to spread holiday cheer with the launch of a toy and gift card drive, aptly named "Operation Elf," to benefit the YMCA throughout Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade, counties.
“Just like many South Floridians, Douglas Elliman has found its second home here,” said Vanessa Grout, President & CEO of Douglas Elliman, referring to the company’s roots in New York and rapid expansion across South Florida. “We value strong foundations and know this is our opportunity to strengthen the communities we have become a part of.”
The toy and gift card drive runs November 28 through December 28, 2012. Douglas Elliman is encouraging its base of 300 agents, executive management, vendors, clients and the public to participate by donating new, unwrapped toys for children ages 10 and under, as well as gift cards.
Gift cards are strongly encouraged, as they not only allow children to pick a gift that is meaningful to them, but they’re practical too. No matter the time of year, families in need really are in need of everything and gift cards allow them to purchase basic items often taken for granted, like toothpaste, deodorant, diapers, even toilet paper. Gift cards to local supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience stores, bookstores and retail stores are a great way to help families in need.
Douglas Elliman’s tri-county reach is ideally suited to YMCA, whose footprint within these communities is robust. Donations can be dropped off at any of Douglas Elliman’s eight offices; click here for a list of locations: http://www.ellimanflorida.com/offices/.
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