The Women’s Council of REALTORS® (WCR) Rockford showed its community spirit in December when it partnered with the Youth Services Network to help area teenage girls.

WCR Rockford collected $1,000 for the organization, then members used their own resources to buy backpacks and plastic shoeboxes, then fill them with makeup, personal hygiene products, scarves, hats and gloves for teens who are homeless or have survived personal traumas, said Dickerson & Nieman Broker Manager Lynn Hansel.

“It is essential to support children of all ages in their personal growth and self-efficacy,” said Hansel, who noted that WCR members also donated new blankets to Youth Services Network. “That is why we support this fantastic organization.”

WCR Rockford is led by President Heather Porter, President-elect Darin D. Spades, Secretary Ruth Premo, Treasurer Beth Phillips, Director of Membership Brad Marinelli and Director of Programs Carla Capasso.

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(l to r) Lynn Hansel of Dickerson & Nieman REALTORS®, Heather Porter of Gambino REALTORS® and Casey Driessen of Redeploy and the Comprehensive Community Based Youth Services Network.
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Teens served by the Youth Services Network in Rockford would receive blankets and either backpacks or plastic shoe boxes filled with winter accessories and personal care products.
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Plastic shoe boxes were filled with scarves, winter hats, gloves and personal care products for teenage girls.
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Fliers were used to raise awareness of the project and to thank sponsors.