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Erika Gives Back
My mention in the Examiner – I was Co-Chair for a successful Fundraising event!
Special Examiner Real Estate Section: I/We are in the Press. Our “Evening of Art and Fashion” at Vanguard Properties on 7/25 went off swimmingly well, raising $10,000. for Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco. We exhibited “In-house Resident Agent Art” for exhibit and sale, and had an “In-House Fashion Designer” Show and Silent Auction of Art and other objects of beauty. Check out Page 3 in the Examiners’ Digital Edition for my mention in the Press Release. Check out my previous blog post for pics.
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VANGUARD PROPERTIES ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE – AN EVENING OF ART AND FASHION TO BENEFIT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREATER SAN FRANCISCO
I am proud of my brainchild as event organizer & silent auction Co-Chair….this event was concieved to celebrate the Realtors of Vanguard Properties, as individuals, who like myself and my Co-Chair, Mitch Laufer, Vanguard Marketing Director and event planner extraordinaire, are also artists and designers while performing at high levels in their real estate careers. I loved the idea of bringing together business and art while contributing to a worthy cause. The event resonated with the participants and attendees alike as a fun, exciting and enriching evening while we raised funds and gave back in a meaningful way. (My art is in this crowd shot)
Vanguard properties one of the fastest growing Real Estate brokerages in San Francisco hosted an evening of Art and fashion to benefit Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco. Pictured right – Deven Richardson and Daniel Smith of Habitat GSF with Erika Burke. The event was Sponsored by Principal James Nunemacher and co-chaired by exhibiting artists, Erika Burke and Lynn Brei,
both agents at Vanguard Properties who liased with Habitat Events Coordinator , Arti Sharma who all planned the event with tireless determination. Habitats’ Senior Director of Development adressed the crowd explaining all that they do in our community.
The resident Artists and Fashion designers, all Vanguard Properties agents and or employees showcased and sold their works of Art and Fashion with 30% of the proceeds benefitting Habitat GSF.
A silent auction was also held during the festivities where 100% of the proceeds from the sale of art and many objects of desire were purchased. Attendees had choices of Hotel stays, to cosmetic treatments and of course all art was donated by the artists in residence.
In addition to art there was also a fashion show, (pictured right – Jonathan Deason, Agent with model), orchestrated by yet another Vanguard agent. Jen Fritz, owner/designer of Warrior Within and agent, who put together an amazing show using all Vanguard Agents as models with their escorts, while showcasing her creations.
Having raised nearly $10,000.00 For Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco the successful evening is the first of what Vanguard plans to make an annual fundraising event.
Posted in Articles, Blog, Erika Gives Back, Events, Getting to know your Agent, Press Releases, San Francisco Lifestyle, San Francisco Organizations
Tagged Articles by Erika Burke, Chairty in San Francisco, Erika Burke, Fundraising, Habitat for Humanity San Francisco, LiveinLuxurySF.com, Luxury Real Estate
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A Holiday Shopping Event – Dress for Success San Francisco!
- Gia and the Girls volunteering…our lovely Greeters
- Maura Kintzer of Yelp if You Need Help – Professional Organizer
- Santa had a couple of helpers
Dress for Success truly puts on an elegant show and knows how to entertain us while we loosen our purse strings, bid on the auction items, pick up a few holiday gifts while giving to a good cause.
The Lovely Ms. Rodriguez, having benefited from the programs tutelage, was our guest speaker, letting us all know how DFS helped her define her career goals, spurned her to “get in shape” and has made her want to give back in her own life! Truly inspirational. Continue reading
Posted in Articles, Blog, Erika Gives Back, Events, Getting to know your Agent, San Francisco Lifestyle, SF Local News
Tagged Charitable Causes San Francisco, Dress for Success San Francisco, Erika Burke, Fidn a Realtor, Giving Back in San Francisco, Giving Back this Christmas, Luxury Events, Luxury Real Estate San Francisco, Realtor, San Francisco Charities, San Francisco Luxury Homes, San Francisco Real Estate, San Francisco Realtor
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GREEN Seminar Coming UP in San Francisco
Posted in Energy Saving Tips, Erika Gives Back, GREEN Beauty in San Francisco, GREEN Homes for Sale-San Francisco, GREEN Websites, Home Improvement, Local SF Real Estate News, Local Vendor Reccommendations, Press Releases, San Francisco Real Estate, Seminars, Sustainable Choices in the City, United States Green Building Council
Tagged Builders, Contractors, Department of the Environment San Francisco, Green Business, green real estate, Green Seminar, San Francisco GREEN
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3 GREEN ideas for 2010
Some quick tips for how to get organized and add some green and sustainable practices to your life.
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Invest in a reusable water bottle….saves so many plastic bottles, and space in your kitchen for the palletes of water bottles.
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Reduce your paper billing – whenever you get the chance to pay bills online- do so!
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Bring your lunch to work and use washable/reuseable containers to cut down on wasteful disposable packaging!!!
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When looking to buy or rent San Francisco Real Estate, think and look for GREEN properties, and detail with your Realtor, Landlord and anyone involved on how to make the property more sustainable!
Posted in Energy Saving Tips, Erika Gives Back, Local SF Real Estate News, Recycling, San Francisco Real Estate, Sustainable Choices in the City
Tagged energy efficiency, environmental Safety, green real estate, Green San Francisco, San Francisco, San Francisco MLS< San Francisco GREEN Real Estate
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Recycle your Fridge, Earn a Gas Credit, Use CFL’s by PG&E in San Francisco
Howdy! Look what I received today in my ValPak mailer. A coupon from PG&E promoting Recycling, and energy savings. The info below is what was on the coupon with all of their website links too!
Check out the program put into place by PG&E in San Francisco
It’s easy to recycle your old (still working) refigerator! Guess who will do it for free and you will receive $35 dollars too!
www.ApplianceRecycling.com/PGE or PHONE 1-800-299-7573
Here are some other PG&E Links you might find useful
- Rebates on energy -efficient products for your home. www.pge.com/rebates
- Winter Gas Savings – You can earn credit during the winter by conserving gas – www.pge.com/wintergasssavings
- CFL’s – Look for PG&E sticker and receive instant savings. www.pge.com/cfl
Re-Charge It! Camping & Batteries – Lots of ‘Em
I went camping last weekend and I’m proud to say that all of our equipment that needed batteries, were either wind up flashlights or used rechargeable batteries. We made the original investment and get a feel good vibe everytime we charge our batteries in ad
I am a Realtor representing buyers and Sellers of Real Estate in San Francisco and I make it my business to impart GREEN info to my clients on a regular basis. Ask me about GREEN homes for sale, what you can do now to make GREEN improvements to your current sale OR when preparing your property for sale – ask me what Green features buyers are looking for before beginning your home repairs or improvements.vance and have plenty of light at our campsite and are helping the environment at the same time. Not to mention the resources we are saving when going it outside with the elements…that’s another story. Continue reading
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Tagged Batteries, energy efficiency, Green Real Estate in San Francisco, Green San Francisco, Realtor, Recycling, San Francisco, San Francisco Real Estate, San Francisco Realtor, Save Energy, Sustainable Choices
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Cleanerrific and I mean it!
I called “Cleanerrific” on the reccommendation of one of my colleagues at Zephyr Real Estate . I was delighted to find that they are a subsidiary of The Jewish Family & Childrens Services and a provide training and employment for those that are learning to be self reliant. It is important for me to continually contribute to what I call “the full circle way”.
The JCFS trains and helps these people become valuable employees. I employ them. They clean your house after you’ve moved out or before you move in and everyone is happy, participating and giving back.
I spoke with their Director who told me they are 90% GREEN with their solvents and cleaning supplies…which is commendable and necessary. Cleanerrific is just that, a terrific organization providing much needed services and they have an important mission and message.
I am more than happy to pay it forward. In this case, I’m giving my client his house cleaning as a closing gift. His hardwood floors will be waxed and buffed and his new home sparkling.
“Imagine having a sparkling home or office, PLUS the good feeling of giving back to the community. You get both when you hire Cleanerific, Jewish Family and Children’s Services residential and commercial janitorial service.” And they are GREEN too!
http://jfcs.org/Services/Cleanerific/
Posted in Erika Gives Back, GREEN Homes for Sale-San Francisco, Home Improvement, Local Vendor Reccommendations
Tagged Cleaning Service, Green Cleaning Services, Household tips, Local reccommendations, Move out cleaning, San Francisco Cleaning Services, San Francisco Maids, San Francisco Real Estate
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Erika Gives Back – Greening San Francisco

Just me and the Tree
Erika was a planting leader for Friends of the Urban Forest, and by a happy accident, she led the crew and we planted a tree in front of one of the 6 Zephyr Offices on Brannan St.
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Tagged charity, donations, Erika Burke, giving back, GREEN, real estate, Realtor, San Francisco Real Estate, tree planting, urban forest
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