Dripping Springs Elite Real Estate Professionals presented a $1,000 donation to Dripping Springs Hometown Missions at its July membership meeting as part of the organization’s quarterly charitable giving initiative.
Each quarter, DS Elite selects a local nonprofit or charitable organization to support financially—and often, physically—through volunteer service. Hometown Missions, a faith-based nonprofit dedicated to providing safe, stable housing for families in need, was the most recent recipient of both a monetary donation and hands-on help from DS Elite members and advertisers.
Carlisle Kennedy, DS Elite Board Secretary, presented the check to Chris Kelker-Newlan, Operations Manager for Hometown Missions.
Kelker-Newlan shared updates on the nonprofit’s latest completed "Home in a Month" projects, which included two replacement homes and one new construction home.
“Thank you so very much!” said Kelker-Newlan. “We could not do what we do without the financial and physical support from organizations like yours. It’s been a busy year so far, and we’re lining out the fall and looking for other families we can serve. It’s really about looking out for each other—our neighbors. Many of the families we work with are essential workers in our community. They work in our schools, our stores and shops, clean our homes, and provide essential services. You are a big part of that and can help us identify families in need,” he added.
“Giving back to our local community is at the heart of what we do,” said Kim Burke, Vice President of DS Elite and Board Liaison to the Community/Nonprofit Committee. “Our members are more than real estate professionals—they are community leaders who care deeply about where we live and who we serve.”
It’s not just about writing a check. “Many of our members and advertisers rolled up their sleeves and pitched in for a recent Home in a Month ground cleanup project. It’s truly a team effort,” Burke added.
Dripping Springs Hometown Missions continues to mobilize volunteers, churches and businesses to transform lives through housing solutions that reflect faith, action, and love. To learn more about their mission or how to get involved, visit www.hometownmissions.org.
Dripping Springs Elite Real Estate Professionals is a trusted network of top-producing agents and brokers committed to professionalism, collaboration and community impact. Learn more at www.drippingspringselite.com.
Pictured L-R: Kim Burke, DS Elite Vice President; Chuck Lemmond, Hometown Missions Vice President; Trey Powers, Hometown Missions Board Member and DS Elite Advertiser; Chris Kelker-Newlan; Samantha LeBlanc, Kelli Whirlow and Audra Burtch, DS Elite Community/Nonprofit Committee Members.