Press Release | 12/22/09
EMPIRE REALTY ASSOCIATES ANNOUNCES ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR SUPPORTING THE ADOPT AN ANGEL PROGRAM
DANVILLE AND WALNUT CREEK —Linda and Frank Cookson, Partners at Empire Realty Associates, with the help of Suzanne Masella, Realtor for Empire Realty Associates, have successfully organized the efforts of both the Danville and Walnut Creek offices, in supporting the Adopt-An-Angel Program. With collaborative efforts, the employees of Empire Realty Associates purchased, gift wrapped and delivered to its goal of 50 foster children participating in this program. This annual gift drive, sponsored by the Contra Costa County Volunteer and Emergency Services, collects new, wrapped gifts for foster children ranging from infancy to 18 years old. The Cookson’s have participated in this program for thirteen years and Empire Realty has participated since the Company was founded in 2002.
The Adopt-An-Angel Program, through its generous volunteers and supporters, helps bring joy to so many children in need and to the foster parents who nurture them. Each year they have provided over 2,000 gifts to children. Gift requests from the children have ranged from the latest toy, to an alarm clock, a warm jacket, even bedding which poignantly depicts the magnitude of their hardship.
“The Adopt-an-Angel Program is enthusiastically supported by our agents and staff every year,” states Linda Cookson. “Many of our agents and staff choose “Angels” with similar ages of their own children and involve their children in the gift purchase. It’s a meaningful way to teach our children about the importance of lending a helping hand to those less fortunate and is a reminder to be grateful for all our many blessings. Frank and I are honored to participate in this annual event.”
There are more children in foster care and fewer foster parents have the resources to provide for the children. A small, concerted effort by many can go such a long way to bring a smile to brighten a child’s face. Thanks to this program, the community, and the agents and staff of Empire Realty Associates, there will be a little more joy this holiday season.
For more information about the Adopt-An-Angel Program, please contact Linda and Frank Cookson at Linda@LindaCookson.com or at (925) 217-5028.
Empire Realty Associates is a local real estate brokerage founded in 2002 by 23 agents and Chairman of the Board, Judi Keenholtz, based on the belief that the client is best served by a small brokerage with deep roots in the community. Many of the founding partners have worked in local real estate for 20+ years. Empire Realty has since grown to nearly 100 associates who work from two beautiful offices, one in Danville led by Hank Perry and one in downtown Walnut Creek led by Judi Keenholz. Empire Realty is a founding member of the Artisan Group comprised of the top local brokerages from Napa to Tahoe to the Bay Area. Empire Realty’s membership in the Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and Residence International further positions the company as an industry authority on luxury real estate.
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Posted by Karma Allen, Empire Realty Associates
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