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Philanthropy

Our Community and Industry Impact

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CREW Coastal Virginia seeks to make a lasting, positive impact on our local community, far beyond the commercial real estate industry. CREW Coastal Virginia members contribute their time and effort to our collective philanthropic efforts:

  • Support the CREW Network Foundation (read more below).

  • Hygiene drives to benefit YWCA and Transitions.  Support the YWCA and Transitions with monetary donations.  Assist Transitions with holiday party and school supply drive.  Mentor women through mock interviews and volunteer at courses offered by Transitions.

  • Raise funds for Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore and volunteer with food drives.

  • Support with monetary donations and volunteer for Girls on the Run.

  • Volunteer and support Habitat for Humanity.

  • Find new ways to reach out to and support women in the community and promote entering into the commercial real estate field(s).

  • Increase participation in volunteer events sponsored by the committee.

Brenda Elliott Karp
Contact our Chapter ChampionsBrenda Elliott KarpVice President, The Breeden Company
Danielle McCormac
Contact our Chapter ChampionsDanielle McCormac, CLCSBusiness Insurance Consultant, Marsh & McLennan Agency

CREW Network Foundation

We are proud to support CREW Network Foundation, the only charitable foundation solely dedicated to advancing women in the commercial real estate industry. CREW Network Foundation is committed to bringing more women into commercial real estate by offering programs like CREW Careers and UCREW that educate women and girls about the career opportunities in the industry; supporting CRE higher education and training through college scholarships and internships; and providing mentorships to those new to the industry. 

Support the Foundation
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Ways to Give

Choose to dedicate your donation toward the fund of your choice.
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Chapter Challenge

In this epic fundraising challenge, each chapter unleashes their creativity, determination, and resourcefulness to raise funds for the Foundation.
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Hall of Fame

A giving and recognition program for CREW Network chapters in support of the Linda Hollemon Scholarship Endowment.