As the reports of damage from Hurricane Helene start to come in, we want to remind you of an important member benefit for Georgia REALTORS®. The GAR Disaster Relief Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was established to assist Georgia REALTORS® who have suffered damages to their primary home or home office due to a natural disaster.
Since 2008, more than $370,000 has been distributed to REALTORS® who met the criteria for fund disbursement. More than $13,000 has been distributed to members of the public who have also met the criteria.
GAR Members: Click here to download a Georgia REALTOR® Member Disaster Relief Assistance application.
Association Executives: Click here to download a Local Board/Association Relief Assistance application.
If you would like to learn more about the fund, review its history, apply for funding, or make a tax-deductible contribution, please click here.
Additional Resources
Do you have a policy with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)? If so, click on the links below for quick access to resources from FEMA.
- NFIP Claims Handbook
- How to Start a Flood Insurance Claim
- VIDEO: How to Document Damage
- Wind Damage Versus Floodwater Damage: What You Need to Know When Filing a Claim
DONATE TODAY!
Help your fellow REALTORS® who are recovering from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene by making a tax-deductible donation to the GAR Disaster Relief Fund. Click on the link below to donate today – no amount is too small.
Donate to the GAR Disaster Relief Fund
You may also donate to the REALTORS® Relief Foundation, in which 100% of all funds will go directly to disaster relief. All donations made between now and October 11 will be earmarked for victims of Hurricane Helene.