CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Clarksville Association of Realtors (CAR) Young Professionals Network (YPN) hosted their ninth annual Handbags for Hope event on Aug. 6, at Wilma Rudolph Event Center.
The proceeds from the event go to CAR’s Spreading Our Support Foundation (S.O.S.) which, in years past, has benefited the Mike Groves Memorial Scholarship, Boys and Girls Club of Clarksville, Judy’s Hope, Montgomery County Veterans Coalition, Urban Ministries Safe House and other local organizations.
Nearly 200 items were auctioned off in both a live and silent auction bringing in contributions from $20 up to $22,000. Event attendees and bidders were local Realtors, affiliated business partners of CAR, and members of this community. A grand total of $257,470 was raised this year, topping the 2021 record of $233,000. Over its history, the CAR YPN Handbags for Hope has raised $1,025,611.
“The YPN Committee of CAR hosted an extravagant charity event Saturday night that broke records with funds raised. The donations received for the SOS Foundation will ultimately help multiple local organizations in Montgomery County,” said Becki Seay, 2022 CAR YPN Chair.
“This is a fundraiser we look forward to every year. This event is a fun and impactful way to raise money for the SOS Foundation. YPN put several hours into organizing this luxurious event for our peers and I’m looking forward to chairing the committee next year,” said Sheena Dixon 2022 CAR YPN Vice-Chair.
“Wow, absolutely mind blowing! Handbags for Hope has always been something I’m passionate about, so it’s incredibly gratifying to see our peers and colleagues enjoy the night while raising money that benefits so many great causes. We continue to exceed our goal year after year! Thank you Clarksville for your continued support,” said emcee and YPN Committee member Jimmy Terry Jr.