Thank you to all of our 2026 REALTOR® Care Day volunteers and sponsors! This is one of the largest annual days of service in our industry, and your support is the reason this day is made possible.
Even with untimely weather the night before, more than 700 volunteers gathered across central Ohio on Wednesday, June 10 to participate in REALTOR® Care Day. From London to Johnstown to Delaware to Grove City, our industry showed up for the community in crucial ways.
This year’s Main Project, held at IMPACT Community Action, hosted more than 200 volunteers throughout the day. IMPACT Community Action’s mission is to fight poverty by providing hope-inspiring help and real opportunities for self-sufficiency. By offering resources such as Ro’s Kitchen, a community garden, the Just in Time Closet, the Beat the Heat campaign, and more, our volunteers were able to assist with a variety of impactful tasks on REALTOR® Care Day.
Ro’s Kitchen:
Volunteers assisted in preparing healthy, fresh, and delicious meals to be distributed to partnering organizations, such as Local Matters, whose mission is to provide meals to those facing food insecurity. While those preparing food worked within Ro’s Kitchen, others assisted in meal deliveries, as well as sorting and unloading a shipment of rescued food. Rescued food is defined as surplus food such as imperfect produce, overstocked items, or leftover restaurant meals that would otherwise end up in a landfill.
Community Garden:
Located across the street from IMPACT Community Action, REALTOR® Care Day volunteers worked in the community garden to remove unwanted plants and lay new mulch. With temperatures in the high 80s and matching humidity, this is where the “sweat equity” was realized on REALTOR® Care Day, a very special shoutout to all of our Community Garden volunteers. We hope you had a restful evening
Just in Time Closet:
Volunteers worked alongside staff from IMPACT Community Action to sort donated clothing and reorganize the retail-like area. We also installed new clothing racks purchased with donations to the Columbus REALTORS® Foundation.
Beat the Heat:
In preparation for IMPACT’s Beat the Heat event on June 26, volunteers placed yard signs around the community in an effort to spread awareness.
We thank all volunteers and sponsors for their continued dedication to making REALTOR® Care Day a success!
This year’s REALTOR® Care Day sponsorship opportunity was CAREOPOLY, a fun, community-driven fundraising campaign inspired by the classic board game.
Supporters could “claim” a place on the board through a variety of sponsorship opportunities, including four premium corner spaces, standard board spaces, as well as unlimited houses and play pieces. Each sponsorship helped build momentum for REALTOR® Care Day while spotlighting iconic Columbus landmarks across the board in a creative, engaging way that celebrates our local community.
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REALTOR® Care Day is funded through the Columbus REALTORS® Foundation, a non-profit, public charity corporation recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS internal revenue code. Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law, less the value of any goods or services received in return for the donation. Donors are advised to consult legal or tax counsel concerning their own tax situation. EIN: 46-4401521
