Stellar Cares

Supporting Community & Real Estate Organizations Through Charitable Giving.

Mission Statement


Stellar Cares' mission is to support community and real estate organizations through charitable giving, with the goal of building strong, vibrant, and sustainable communities.


We believe that by investing in these organizations, we can make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families and create a better future for all.


We are committed to working with our partners to identify the most pressing needs and opportunities, and to providing the resources necessary to help these organizations achieve their goals.


Together we can create thriving communities that provide opportunities for all.

Stellar Cares' Priorities

Stellar Cares has identified priority areas of interest within real estate and community engagement organizations.

Affordable
Housing

Stellar Cares prioritizes initiatives and organizations that focus on creating and maintaining affordable housing. Organizations that work to provide housing assistance to low-income families, develop new affordable housing units, or preserve existing affordable housing stock.

Disaster
Relief

Stellar Cares prioritizes initiatives and organizations that focus on disaster relief. This could include supporting organizations that provide immediate relief and/or long-term disaster recovery assistance in the aftermath of disasters.

Community
Engagement

Stellar Cares prioritizes initiatives and organizations that focus on community development. This could include supporting community development corporations, investing in community infrastructure, and supporting businesses and organizations that provide community services.

Funding Guidelines


By establishing clear funding guidelines, Stellar Cares can ensure that its donations are targeted and effective, supporting organizations and initiatives that align with its goals and priorities of Affordable Housing, Disaster Relief and Community Engagement.

Eligibility


To receive funding from Stellar Cares, the recipient organization must meet the following criteria:

  • The recipient organization is a 501(c)(3) foundation.
  • The recipient organization is community or real estate related.

*Contributions are not an automatic recurring commitment to a recipient organization. Funding requests in excess of $15,000 or for a charitable organization that is not a community or real estate related foundation will be reviewed and considered by the Stellar MLS Board of Directors.

Priority Areas


Stellar Cares has identified priority areas of interest within real estate and community development.

  • Affordable Housing/Ending Homelessness Initiatives/Homeless School Children
  • Disaster Relief/Assistance
  • Community Engagement/Community Development

Donation Types


Stellar Cares is committed to providing monetary donations for general operating support, project support, etc., or non-monetary donations including care, comfort, or cleaning kits, pens, journals, etc.

Reporting Requirements


Recipient Organizations will provide regular updates on the progress and outcome of their funded initiatives.

Donation Request Form


Submit the form below to request Stellar Cares to support your organization.

Press Release


Stellar MLS Launches Stellar Cares: A New Charity Initiative Dedicated to Making a Positive Impact in Local Communities


Stellar Cares will prioritize initiatives in affordable housing, disaster relief, and community engagement.


ALTAMONTE SRPINGS, FLA. (PRWEB) JUNE 13, 2023


Stellar MLS, a leading provider of real estate services, is proud to announce the launch of Stellar Cares, a philanthropic initiative aimed at positively impacting local communities. Stellar Cares' mission is to support community and real estate organizations through charitable giving, to build strong, vibrant, and sustainable communities.


As a trusted leader in the real estate industry, Stellar MLS recognizes the importance of giving back and making a difference beyond the realm of property transactions. With Stellar Cares, the company leverages its resources and collective strength to identify the most pressing needs and opportunities and provide the resources necessary to help these organizations achieve their goals.


Stellar Cares will prioritize initiatives in affordable housing, disaster relief, and community engagement. By collaborating with real estate organizations and community leaders, Stellar Cares will identify and support projects that focus on creating and maintaining affordable housing, that provide immediate relief and long-term disaster recovery assistance in the aftermath of disasters and invests in community infrastructure, and support businesses and organizations that provide community services.


"We are thrilled to launch Stellar Cares as a dedicated program to amplify our commitment to social responsibility and community engagement," said Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS. "We believe that by joining forces with local organizations and our MLS partners, we can create meaningful change and contribute to improving our communities."

To kick off Stellar Cares, the organization has already partnered with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Relief Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing housing-related assistance to victims of disasters.

For more information about Stellar Cares, its mission, and funding guidelines and submit a donation request form, please visit the Stellar Cares page on the Stellar MLS website:  stellarmls.com/stellarcares


About Stellar MLS 
Headquartered in Altamonte Springs, FL, Stellar MLS (Stellar) is Florida's largest multiple listing service (MLS) company, with over 80,000 customers in Florida and Puerto Rico. Stellar MLS is committed to helping brokers and agents thrive in tomorrow's competitive real estate market by offering a comprehensive suite of the industry's best products and world-class customer service. Learn more at stellarmls.com/innovation.

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Should you have any questions about Stellar Cares, please contact:
StellarCares@StellarMLS.com

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