No Place Like Home for a Fundraiser
January 8, 2020
With the halls “decked” and the tree aglow, the holidays are the perfect occasion to gather with friends and loved ones—which is exactly what Matt Dunn and Mark Parreira had in mind when they planned their holiday soiree in their new home. But after they put the final touches on their festive decor, they knew this gathering could be much more than just another holiday party.
Mark Parriera & Matt Dunn
“Last year, we decorated the house and never enjoyed it. This year, in a new space we knew we wanted to celebrate,” says Matt. “After decorating 4 trees, 2 mantles, and every corner space we could find, as well as rehabbing a sleigh that was once used as a grocery store wine display, we knew that the decorative boxes in the sleigh needed to be filled. That is when ‘Dreams, Hopes, & Donations’ was created.”
Both Matt and Mark, who work together as M-Squared Properties in the Midtown Office, have been longtime supporters of Children’s Miracle Network through the Miracle Home Program, donating to the cause with each of their closed transactions.
With the house decorated and the idea a go, all that was needed was to invite their guests! Matt and Mark invited as many of their past clients as they could, as well as their favorite vendors, whom they work year round. The invitation promised delicious food and holiday merriment, but also asked that a small donation be made to Children’s Miracle Network to help local children under the care of UC Davis Children’s Hospital.
By evening’s end, it was clear: the Dreams, Hopes & Donations event was a huge success! Some guests brought cash, while others brought checks; there was even an option to donate online with a QR code that had been set up for the event—just point and shoot to be directed to the CMN donation page! All in all, Matt and Mark had raised over $1,000 for their local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in just a few hours!
“Mark has a very personal reason for supporting CMN, and I love the cause. We donate with every transaction, and bringing our CMN story to our Clients/Friends was something that felt right. In the spirit of the season, it was a small ask... and our clients and friends stepped up, BIG TIME!” says Matt.
For Matt and Mark, opening up their home to celebrate was a no-brainer, but going the extra mile to support a cause that is near and dear was the perfect way to commemorate the season of giving. At RE/MAX Gold, we are continually inspired by the creative ways our agents serve the communities that they call home. Of this we are convinced: RE/MAX Gold agents are the most productive, most experienced and most generous agents in real estate!
Once more, thank you to Matt Dunn and Mark Parreira for their generosity and hospitality closing out 2019!
Contact M-Squared Properties at info@m-squaredproperties.com or by visiting their website here.
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