WOODBRIDGE, VA. May 25, 2018—Over 115 people came together in Manassas earlier this month for a joint bowling fundraiser organized by REALTOR Association of Prince William (PWAR) and Women’s Council of REALTORS (WCR) Northern Virginia Metro. This beach themed event raised $1,900 for the Boys & Girls Club of Prince William County/Manassas whose mission is to help boys and girls of all backgrounds, especially those who need us most, build confidence, develop character and acquire skills needed to become productive, civic-minded, responsible adults.
The fundraiser took place at Bowl America located on Balls Ford Road in Manassas, VA. Attendees participated in a silent auction and 50/50 raffle and gave out prizes in multiple categories plus Best Dressed Team Theme.
PWAR representatives visited the Boys & Girls Hylton Club on Dale Boulevard for a brief tour and to present the clubs with proceeds from the event. “We were thrilled to present the Boys & Girls Club of Prince William County/Manassas with this contribution,” said April Thomas, CEO of PWAR. “PWAR and our members are committed to giving back in our community and are proud to be a supporter of our local Boys & Girls Club.”
In 2016, The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) announced a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club, the largest youth-serving organization in America. Established over 100 years ago, the Boys & Girls Club has more than 4,100 chapters nationwide and serves as a ‘second home’ to nearly four million kids each year. The Boys & Girls Club is a ‘home away from home’ for many kids, helping to stabilize lives and foster opportunity by offering positive supervision after school.
REALTOR® Association of Prince William (PWAR) is the largest professional trade association in the Prince William County, representing approximately 2,000 REALTORS® and industry Affiliates engaged in the residential and commercial real estate business. PWAR serves as an advocate for homeownership and homeowners and represents the interests of property owners in Prince William County and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Note: The term REALTOR® is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.