Deadline Extented: Up to $2,000 in Housing Relief Available for Hurricane Debby Victims through RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation

SARASOTA, Fla. (September 27, 2024) – The RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation (RRCF) has been awarded a $300,000 grant from the National Association of REALTORS®' (NAR) REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) to support victims of Hurricane Debby. The grant is available to help individuals with housing assistance, offering a maximum of $2,000 per applicant to alleviate housing hardship.

The funds are designed to provide relief for affected residents, covering mortgage or rent expense. Both REALTORS® and members of the public who have been displaced or whose home incurred damage to their primary residence due to Hurricane Debby are encouraged to apply.

“Thanks to this generous grant from the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, we can provide critical support to those in need of housing assistance after Hurricane Debby,” said Brian Tresidder, 2024 President of RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation. “Our community has been hit hard, and we are committed to helping residents get back on their feet.”

Eligibility and Application Process

To qualify for relief, applicants must demonstrate that their primary residence was impacted by the hurricane and provide supporting documentation, such as mortgage statements or rental agreements. Grants will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis, with a maximum of $2,000 per household.

Applications for relief are now being accepted through the RASM REALTORS® Charitable Foundation (RRCF). Eligible individuals can apply directly at www.MyRASM.com/disasterrelief.

The grant will help cover rent or mortgage payments and temporary housing costs.

How to Apply

To apply for assistance, visit www.MyRASM.com/disasterrelief or contact us at debbyrelief@myrasm.com or 941-952-3400 for more details. Applications are due December 1, 2024

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About the REALTORS® Relief Foundation
RRF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that exists to provide financial housing assistance to the public after disasters. In its 23 years of existence, more than $48 million in aid has helped more than 24,000 families. RRF is supported generously by the Realtor® organization family. Local and state Realtor® associations partner with RRF as they mobilize the Realtors® in their locale to assist those in need.

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About REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee
The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) is the largest real estate trade association in Sarasota and Manatee counties, serving over 9,000 members. RASM provides technology, training, networking and business support to members, and supports a healthy real estate market by upholding high professional and ethical standards through a Code of Ethics, ongoing education and certification programs. As the advocate for the real estate brokerage industry, RASM is the Voice for Real Estate® in the Sarasota/Manatee region. For more information, call (941) 952-3400 or visit www.myrasm.com.