RESIDENTIAL BROKER DONATES YARD SALE PROCEEDS TO HOUSING NONPROFIT

PORTSMOUTH, NH - The Housing Partnership was presented with a $735 check for the proceeds from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage's annual yard sale held on May 31st in the parking lot of Coldwell's Portsmouth offices at 25 Maplewood Avenue. Items for the sale were given by Coldwell's agents and staff, with all the proceeds donated to the company's Charity of Choice, The Housing Partnership.

Mary Williams, Sales Manager, said "The rain held off, people were generous with what they were willing to pay for our cast-off treasures and it was a ball!"

Coldwell Banker will also be donating the proceeds from sales of their office cookbook "The Cooks of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage: Recipes From Our Home to Yours." The cookbooks are available from the agency's Maplewood Avenue office for $5.00 each.

Founded in 1988, The Housing Partnership has created over 230 affordable rental units in 11 communities around the Greater Seacoast region. The Agency envisions a Greater Seacoast of New Hampshire and Maine where every community offers "housing for everyone." Its mission is to strengthen communities by creating diverse housing opportunities, utilizing innovative approaches to housing development, practicing strong stewardship of its housing and leading with visionary advocacy.

The Portsmouth-based agency’s work makes it possible for over 500 adults, children, seniors and disabled citizens to obtain secure affordable homes each year and for first time homebuyers to gain the education and skills they need to move into homeownership with confidence. For more information, visit www.housingpartnership.org