REALTORS® Announce $500,000 Relief Grant for South Fork and Salt Wildfire Victims
The New Mexico Association of REALTORS® (NMAR) has secured a significant $500,000 grant from the REALTORS® Relief Foundation to aid residents impacted by the devastating South Fork and Salt Wildfires. This financial relief aims to assist those who have lost or been displaced from their homes.
Application Process Now Open for Displaced Residents
The relief grant, funded through donations from REALTORS® and affiliated organizations, will offer up to $2,500 per household. This assistance is available to those who qualify on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible applicants can receive support for:
Monthly mortgage expenses for primary residences damaged by the wildfire.
Rental costs due to displacement from primary residences.
Hotel reimbursements for displacement caused by damage to primary residences.
How to Apply
Details and access to the online application process are available at NM REALTOR® website. Applications will be accepted until all funds have been distributed or until August 23, 2024. A panel of local professionals will review and verify applications and supporting documents to expedite the distribution of relief checks.
Leadership and Support
"Even before the fires have been contained, our local, state, and national association leaders began developing a plan of action to assist New Mexico residents impacted by the wildfires," said NMAR President Coleen Dearing. "With contributions from the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, we can effectively provide assistance to families as we all work to find a path forward for our fellow New Mexicans."
Dearing added, "New Mexico REALTORS® are at the heart of our communities, and in partnership with the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, we are honored to help individuals and families who have lost their homes or been displaced due to the South Fork and Salt Wildfires."
2024 NMAR Officers
President: Coleen Dearing, CRS, ePRO, STS, GRI
Vice President: Losi Sury, Fsi
Treasurer: Wes Graham, CRB, CRS, GRI, C2EX
Immediate Past President: Hubert H. Hill, CRS, GRI, C2EX, AHWD
For further information and to apply for the relief grant, visit NM REALTOR® website.
This initiative underscores the commitment of REALTORS® to support and rebuild communities affected by natural disasters. Residents of Ruidoso and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply and benefit from this crucial aid.
