PROVIDED BY Scottsdale REALTORS®
What is the Member Relief Fund?
The Member Relief Fund is a charity providing financial assistance to Scottsdale REALTORS® experiencing a crisis or catastrophic event and unable to meet their financial obligations. Those eligible to apply include Scottsdale REALTORS®, Affiliates and staff members.
The funds are maintained and administered by the Arizona REALTORS® Disaster Assistance Foundation (ARDAF) which is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit.
Check with your financial consultant about tax deductibility.
Click here to download the brochure.
Donate Today!
Donate online or by check made out to ARDAF (Arizona REALTORS® Disaster Assistance Foundation) and mail it to:
Scottsdale REALTORS®
8600 E Anderson Dr, Suite 200
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Why Donate?
To help your colleagues and their families during their time of need
How does the fund help?
- Assistance with medical costs
- Financial assistance when a member is not able to work during treatment and recovery
- In home care during a recovery period
- Transportation to and from medical appointments
- Expenses for day-to-day living
- Patient Advocacy
How can I contribute?
- Encourage those in need to apply for assistance or nominate someone yourself
- Make an individual donation to the Member Relief Fund – Checks payable to ARDAF can be mailed to or dropped off at Scottsdale REALTORS® HQ
- Buy your tickets, become a sponsor, or volunteer for Member Relief Fund fundraising events
How are the requests for assistance handled?
- All requests for assistance from the Member Relief Fund are completely confidential
- A committee member or members meets with the candidate to determine how the Member Relief Fund can assist
- The Member Relief Administrative Committee is comprised of eight REALTOR® members, one Affiliate member and the Scottsdale REALTORS® CEO serving as an ex-officio member
- All candidates are treated with care and respect
- Recipient profiles are used publicly only with the permission of the recipient
How do I apply?
- Contact a member of the Member Relief Administrative Committee (listed below)
- Access the application by clicking here
“I feel very fortunate that I am a member of (Scottsdale REALTORS®), that has this great fund, the (Member Relief) Fund, that helps their members, affiliate members, and their families in a time when they may be going through a medical crisis like I did.”
— Paula Cotton
Member Relief Administrative Committee
- Patty Schmid (chair)
- Frank Aazami (fundraising co-coordinator)
- Shawna Glazier (fundraising co-coordinator)
- Stephanie Greenfield (communications co-director)
- Alison Guelker
- Rick Hill (disbursement director)
- Mikhail Quijada
- John Rapasky (secretary)
- Jay Schlum (communications co-director)
- Debbie Sinagoga (assistant chair)
- Rebecca Grossman (staff liaison)