BCAR Cares Foundation

What is the BCAR Cares Foundation?

Our mission is opening doors beyond real estate—by investing in our community through service, financial support, and volunteerism. Together, we build visibility, grow connections, and strengthen the public's trust in the REALTOR® brand. Our vision is to unite BCAR members in service and support that leaves a lasting imprint on our communities —through real relationships, real impact, and real estate leadership.

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BCAR Cares Programs

How to get involved

Holiday Giving Fundraiser

Volunteer of the Year Award

We are not accepting applications at this time.

Purpose: The Volunteer of the Year Award was created to recognize those who have given back to our community, exemplifying what it means to be a BCAR member and a responsible, considerate member of society.

Reward: The winner will be presented with a plaque at the annual Awards Ceremony (typically in December). The winner will also receive $500 to donate to the charity or organization of their choice. BCAR will advertise the winner on social media.

Before submitting an application, please read the following guidelines:

The BCAR Awards Committee will review all applications.
No applications will be accepted after the due date.

Required Application Criteria:

Nominators should write a paragraph or more stating why the nominee should be chosen.
Nominee must be a member of BCAR.
Nominee should have experience serving with BCAR.
Nominee should have experience serving in other organizations.

*The number of applications received for 1 person will not be considered. The details / work stated on the application will be considered.*

Congratulations to the past winners:

2021: Ginger Harper
2022: Melony Rice
2023: BJ Ellender
2024: Josh Roth
2025: Melissa Bell

Member Spotlight

Application for Assistance

If you know of an organization that the BCAR Cares Foundation should consider supporting, please apply for assistance. The BCAR Cares Foundation will review your request and let you know how we can best help. All applications will be accepted and reviewed, but we typically support organizations through volunteering, monetary assistance, or collection of an item.

Our process for reviewing your application may take 2-3 months. For the quickest response, please be extremely specific in your application.

Application for Assistance

Meet our Leadership

Board of Directors

Request Committee

Christian Kohler
Coldwell Banker Sloane

Kim Fleming
Kinstle and Company

Mia Bryans
Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage

Amber Buchholz
Pelican Prowash

Dayna Erwin
Coastline Homes Realty

Will Mitchell
Corning Credit Union Mortgage

Jeff Patterson
NA

Rachel Potter
Kinstle and Company

Melony Rice
Intracoastal Realty

Elizabeth Smith
AmeriSpec Inspection Services

Karen Throckmorton
Integrity Home Mortgage

Fundraising and Community Outreach Committee

Nominating Committee

To view BCAR Cares Board of Directors' meeting minutes, click here.