'Tis the Season for Giving
MLS PIN Donates $120,000 to Homeless and Housing Related Charities

MLS Property Information Network, Inc., (MLS PIN) announced its first year of a Charitable Giving Program and in doing so has selected thirteen homeless and housing related organizations throughout Massachusetts to present a total of $120,000 in donations.

The non-profit organizations were chosen by the Charitable Task Force of the Board of Directors, and were chosen based on the extraordinary work and dedication they have shown in providing shelter, affordable housing, transitional housing programs, fuel assistance, and counseling to individuals in need throughout the state. Donations have been given to Action, Inc., Aids Action Committee's Housing Initiative, Central MA Housing Alliance, Citizens Energy Oil, Community Teamwork, Inc., HAP The Region's Housing Partnership, Housing Assistance Corporation, Independent Ways, Pine Street Inn, Rosie's Place, Salvation Army Gentle Arms Teen Living Program, and South Shore Women's Center.

MLS PIN's leadership and staff have been quite busy visiting and presenting the checks to the shelters and headquarters. "We feel that our support of homeless and housing related organizations truly compliments the service we provide to assist individuals and families with their search for homes. We are delighted to be able to work with communities in Massachusetts toward this end," said Michael Jewell, Chairman of MLS Property Information Network, Inc.

According to Kathy Condon, CEO and President, the donations would not be possible without the support and dedication of the customers and staff of the multiple listing service. "We have had a very good year, and are pleased to give back in the way of shelter, and housing assistance," Condon stated. MLS PIN has also involved their 56 employees on a more personal level by adopting two families in need during the holiday season. They have set-up a giving tree with ornaments and with their own money will be giving gifts ranging from mittens, blankets, toys and gift cards to local grocery stores which will be delivered by the Central MA Housing Alliance of Worcester.

Most recently, MLS PIN donated $10,000 to the Danvers Community Council Relief Fund to aid explosion victims with temporary housing and basic necessities.

MLS PIN is a privately REALTOR® owned multiple listing service with more than 30,000 participants and subscribers throughout New England, which manages a comprehensive database of more than 65,000 listings for sale. It is the largest MLS in New England, and one of the top ten in the nation providing services to real estate professionals in Massachusetts, as well as areas of Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.