The Realtor as a Community
Advocate: Giving Back
At Burgdorff ERA, we know there is no stronger advocate for the home community than
the Burgdorff associate. Our lifestyle experience - imparted to incoming transferees
as well as to those who have lived in a community their entire lives - is tremendously
broad, and enhanced by the real estate process. So it is easy to see why the primary
volunteer effort of our Burgdorff salespeople is that of community advocate. Realtors
are the natural champions of their hometown.
Burgdorff salespeople and employees also reach beyond the community advocate role.
Whether it's quietly delivering turkey dinners to the elderly at Thanksgiving or
making sure that graduating high school seniors enjoy their celebration in a safe
environment, you can bet that a Burgdorff staff member or two is lending a hand!
As a company, all of us at Burgdorff ERA are committed to a unified support of two
statewide children's charities. By contributing to the challenges of New Jersey's
children, we know we are paving the way for a stronger, happier future for the next
generation. Whether a child faces a daunting illness that is lightened by a granted
wish, or experiences the relief from an abusive home environment provided by a CASA
volunteer, Burgdorff people are making a difference.
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of NJ is dedicated to ensuring that abused
and neglected children have a volunteer advocate to help them reach a safe and permanent
environment. CASA volunteers lead the efforts on behalf of displaced children to
create a solution that includes a safe, nurturing, and permanent home. Volunteers
advocate within the court system, understanding and utilizing the resources of the
many agencies and organizations that can specifically aid in resolving issues.
Make-A-Wish of NJ continues to grant over 300 wishes each year to New Jersey children
who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Whether it's the opportunity
to spend time with a favorite sports figure, redecorating a bedroom, or the traditionally
favorite trip to Disney, wishes that are granted to Make-A-Wish children, and many
times extended to their families, demonstrate that there really are people who care
and wish to help. Over and over we hear from the wish-recipients whose lives have
been enriched through the granting of that special wish.
At Burgdorff ERA, we're proud to be members of the communities we serve in so many
ways. And we're delighted to touch the lives of so many people we care about.