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Loan Market brokers have collected more than 200 gifts for underprivileged children as part of Ray White’s ‘Little Ray of Giving’ charity program.
The brokers were given gift suggestions and then brought the presents to the recently-held NSW and Victorian Loan Market broker Christmas parties.
Loan Market NSW state manager Michael Karpathakis said he was proud of his team of brokers for their efforts in supporting the underprivileged.
“We’re thrilled to help our Ray White business partners and their ‘Little Ray of Giving’ program as it is a meaningful way we can give back to the community and hopefully put some smiles on the faces of those who are doing it tough this Christmas,” he said.
The ‘Little Ray of Giving’ program started in the Ray White Allambie Heights office six years ago before being adopted by the wider network in 2012.
“We used our most recent PD days to communicate what these charities were asking for and for brokers to bring something to our Christmas party. Of the 90 brokers that attended the NSW party last week, each brought a gift. I’m so proud to see my team supporting this initiative so strongly,” said Mr Karpathakis.
In Victoria, more than 100 presents were dropped off at the Kmart Wishing Tree, an initiative of the Salvation Army. Loan Market Victoria state manager Paul Henry said the gifts were from brokers, corporate staff and lender partners.
“Support for this cause came from everyone, and putting over 100 gifts under the Kmart Wishing Tree was a rewarding feeling,” said Mr Henry.