Online Voting for Good Neighbor Award Closing Next Week

Online voting for NAR’s 2022 Good Neighbor Award is coming to a close next week.

Daily voting remains open until Oct. 3. Pennsylvania Realtors® Heather Griesser LaPierre, Debbie McCabe and Kathy Opperman, all from the Tri-County Suburban Realtors®, are being recognized on the national stage for their work in the nonprofit sector in Pennsylvania. The public can vote for their favorite of the 10 Good Neighbor finalists, with the top three vote-getters receiving bonus grant money for their nonprofits. Additionally, NAR will ultimately choose five winners who will receive a $10,000 grant for their organization.

LaPierre with RE/MAX Preferred Realtors® in Newtown Square is being recognized for starting the Philadelphia chapter of Kids Against Hunger and her continued commitment to the organization. To date, the organization has packed more than 10 million meals. Learn more about her work in a NAR video online.

McCabe with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach in Devon is being recognized for her work with Covenant House Pennsylvania where she has served on the board of directors for nine years. The organization strives to help teenagers and young adults who have aged out of the foster system, but are experiencing homelessness. The crisis center has 76 beds and the center offers assistance for finding a job or furthering education. Watch more about her charity in a NAR video online.

Opperman with Long and Foster Real Estate in Collegeville is being recognized for founding Pillars of Light and Love, which provides stress and life management for ages 5 to adult. The organization now offers a multitude of programs and support groups which include grief support, help with anxiety, healthy coping skills training, and anti-bullying and self-confidence building programs. See more about her program in a NAR video online.

NAR will announce the top five winners and the Web Choice Favorites in early October. The Good Neighbor Award winners will also be featured in a video at the NAR NXT conference in Orlando, Nov. 11-13.