A Local Real Estate Team Is Stepping Up to Help Homeless Students in Seminole County by Partnering With Families in Need
In an effort to help Seminole County students, The Miller Realty Group of Keller Williams Heritage Realty has partnered with Families in Need (F.I.N.) to help bring awareness, unity, and fund-raising for this cause.
Lake Mary, Florida, February 20, 2016 (Newswire.com) - Almost 23% of Florida’s children are living in poverty. Within the state of Florida there are over 60,000 homeless students within the public school system and over 2,000 are found within Seminole County alone. There is a great need in our local community for assistance.
In an effort to help, The Miller Realty Group of Keller Williams Heritage Realty has partnered with Families in Need (F.I.N.) to help bring awareness, unity, and fund-raising for this cause. Over the course of 2016 they will be donating 5% of their commission to the FIN program. They will also be hosting local community events throughout the year to help fund-raise and sponsor collection drives.
"As Realtors who live and work within our community, we felt compelled to give back to it, especially the children who are in need. Since we have daughters who are currently in public high school in Seminole county it really hit home. By supporting Families in Need we hope to have a positive impact on the families who need help to prevent them from being homeless."
David Miller, President
David Miller, The president of The Miller Realty Group stated, “As Realtors who live and work within our community, we felt compelled to give back to it, especially the children who are in need. Since we have daughters who are currently in public high school in Seminole county it really hit home. By supporting Families in Need we hope to have a positive impact on the families who need help to prevent them from being homeless.”
Families in Need is a new fund that will allow SCPS to better respond to the needs of students who are living in financially fragile situations, in addition to students who are homeless. local organization that provides aid to homeless families and children in Seminole County. They provide assistance with enrollment procedures for school, access to transportation to school, school supplies, free breakfast and lunch, as well as tutoring. They also refer the agencies for additional needs and assistance.
The Miller Realty Group is a local real estate team located in Lake Mary who have been doing business within Central Florida for the past ten years. They focus on providing the highest level of service to their clients when they are selling, buying or investing in real estate.
For inquiries, you may contact Elizabeth Pantoja at 407-878-6876 or elizabeth@themillerrealtygroup.com, 3737 Lake Emma Road, Lake Mary, FL 32736, www.TheMillerRealtyGroup.com
About The Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools
The Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) direct support organization that raises funds to enhance the performance of students and teachers in Seminole County Public Schools. Since inception in 1986, the Foundation has raised over $30 million from engaged citizens and businesses to ensure that today’s students become tomorrow’s productive citizens. For more information, call 407.320.0180 or visit
www.foundationscps.org