LENDING A HAND

The REALTORS® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Foundation was formed in 1992 exclusively for charitable, educational, literary, and scientific purposes. It was organized under the Pennsylvania Non-Profit Corporation law and is qualified as an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

We are a community of REALTORS® coming together to share resources and talent to help one another for the benefit of the real estate industry and the community at large. The RAMP Foundation operates the Education Grant Program and the REALTOR® Relief Fund and also participates with other not-for-profit organizations to help support charitable endeavors.

The RAMP Foundation is totally dependent on donations to support its programs. As a qualifying exempt organization, contributions to “help us help others” are charitable donations. Learn more by reading our downloadable brochure.

2013 RAMP FOUNDATION TRUSTEES
Carol S. Wilczek, President
J. Reed Pirain, ABR, GREEN, Vice President
Suzanne Gruneberg, ABR, CRS, GREEN, GRI, Secretary
R. Dennis McClelland, CAE, RCE, CMP, ePRO, Treasurer
Ruthanne Belus ABR, SRES
David Dean
Robina "Bebe" English
Robert P. Freeman
Shirley Boyd McNamara, CRB, GRI
Nancy R. Wright, CRS, GRI, SFR

HELPING OUT IN TIMES OF NEED

REALTOR® Relief Fund

The REALTOR® Relief Fund is administered by the RAMP Foundation to provide temporary aid to real estate licensees in the Pittsburgh area. The purpose of the program is to help bridge the gap between need and available resources in times of crisis so that a licensee can maintain a livelihood and/or provide for the immediate family.

The relief fund is a needs-based program that assists licensees without regard to the real estate specialty or nature of the licensed activities in which they are engaged, regardless of whether or not they are REALTORS®. Competitive interests pale in comparison to the toll of physical, emotional, and financial hardship in times of crisis. Learn more by reading our downloadable brochure.

How to Apply for Aid

Requests for assistance shall be made to the REALTORS® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Foundation simply by calling (412) 563-5200.

A licensee or anyone knowing of a licensee in crisis may initiate a request for assistance. All requests shall be kept in strictest confidence, unless an applicant authorizes the situation to become common knowledge.

Legal Information

The REALTORS® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh Foundation is a non-profit corporation organized exclusively for charitable, educational, literary and scientific purposes.

The official registration and financial information of the RAMP Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free 1-800-732-0999 within Pennsylvania.

RAMP Foundation News

	RAMP Foundation and Affiliate Committee work together for Project Bundle-Up Posted on Monday, October 22, 2012 by Jeffery Zirngibl
The charitable arm of the REALTORS® Association of Metropolitan Pittsburgh, the RAMP Foundation, teamed with RAMP's Affiliate Committee to warm up the coming winter months for some local children. The Salvation Army's Project Bundle-Up program has been a beneficiary of RAMP's community service outreach for the last two years. Read the rest of entry »

	Education Grants Available from the RAMP Foundation Posted on Friday, October 05, 2012 by Jeffery Zirngibl
The RAMP Foundation is pleased to announce that there are ten (10) grants valued at up to $300 available for the 2013 calendar year. You need to apply now by completing the grant application and have your broker or manager submit a letter of recommendation. The deadline for both documents to be submitted is Friday, November 30, 2012. Read the rest of entry »

	RAMP Foundation presents a unique FUNdraiser! Posted on Monday, September 24, 2012 by Jeffery Zirngibl
Join us for the FIRST ANNUAL CHILI & WING COOK-OFF/TEAM TRIVIA CHALLENGE on October 12, 2012. Read the rest of entry »

Double Dip for C.E. and Broker Credits

Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2012 by Jeffery Zirngibl

Think “back to school” this fall with the following classes.

Real Estate Brokerage and Office Management - begins on September 27th

Residential Property Management - begins on October 3rd

Pittsburgh City Living - October 22nd and 23rd

Completion of these courses earns credits towards your broker license but it also qualifies for continuing education credit. This is a good time to think about the next CE cycle and the next step in your real estate career. Click here for details and registration or call Mary Lynne or Eileen at 412-561-2682.

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RAMP Foundation announces 2012 education grant recipients.

Posted on Tuesday, January 03, 2012 by Joi Rogers

The purpose of the Education Grant Program is to foster professional development within the real estate industry and, in so doing, benefit the consumer. The RAMP Foundation does this by offering grants to help defray the cost of courses approved for a broker license and REALTOR® designation courses. These are reimbursement grants and are paid once the courses are completed. Since 2006, the RAMP Foundation has awarded 60 grants.

The Education Grant Program was revised in 2010 for the 2011 grant program, so that the grant year coincides with the calendar year. Grant recipients were selected before the grant year began to give recipients the full calendar year to select suitable course offerings and complete the coursework. Reimbursements will be paid during 2012 as grant recipients submit evidence of expenditures and completion of the courses. The grant year ends with the calendar year, which means that all grant requirements must be fulfilled by year-end.

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RAMP Foundation raises $2,500 and spreads warmth with Project Bundle-up

Posted on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 by Joi Rogers

RAMP Foundation Project Bundle-up
RAMP Foundation spread warmth and REALTOR® Care through a generous donation of $2,500 to Project Bundle-up. This past weekend, Foundation president Nancy Wright and trustees, Suzanne Gruneberg, Carol Wilczek, R. Kevin Brown Jr., Shirley McNamara, and Ruthanne Belus, were joined by Anthony Cimino, Brian Cummings, David Dean, Emily Murphy, Bill Russo, Donna Vohar and staff representatives, Mary Lynne Deets and Jim Bindschadler, to help local children select new outerwear for this winter...

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	NEWS RELEASE: REALTORS® Spread the Warmth with “Project Bundle-up” Posted on Saturday, October 15, 2011 by Joi Rogers
REALTORS® Spread the Warmth with “Project Bundle-up” Local REALTOR® Association takes a group of children shopping for winter outerwear... Read the rest of entry »

RPAC & RAMP Foundation have big surprises planned for supporters at R-Day.

Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2011 by Joi Rogers

Tomorrow's R-Day: REALTOR® Convention & Expo is packed full of education, eats, treats, prizes and surprises.

The REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and RAMP Foundation, at their core, are similar in that they both have the empowerment of REALTORS® at heart. To support their causes they are giving R-DAY attendees the opportunity to win some neat prizes.

Win a wine basket!
This year the RAMP Foundation has a prize for the palate. A basket full of fine wines and top shelf spirits will be awarded to a lucky RAMP Foundation supporter. The cost for opportunities are; 1 for $5, 3 for $10, or 7 for $20. Contribution will aid RAMP Foundation's Educational Grants and REALTOR® Relief Fund programs.

Win an iPad 2 bundle!
The REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) ensures that the voice for real estate echoes loudly in the halls of Congress, the Capitol in Harrisburg, the county courthouse and your local municipal center. This year RPAC has a special gift for the gadget enthused...

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	RAMP Foundation announces grant winners. Posted on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 by Joi Rogers
The purpose of the Education Grant Program is to foster professional development within the real estate industry and, in so doing, benefit the consumer... Read the rest of entry »

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