With a mission to support those in need across the Commonwealth, the Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® Charitable Foundation has given over $600,000 in grants to victims of natural disasters, Massachusetts-based non-profit organizations, homebuyer counseling groups, and shelter and emergency services for people transitioning into permanent housing. And we are proud to continue supporting our fellow Bay Staters. Click here to see a list of all the grants that have been awarded since the start of the program.
How MAR Supports the Commonwealth
Housing Grants
The MAR Charitable Foundation awards grants to 501c3 organizations that work with REALTOR® members to help those in need across Massachusetts.
Please contact your local association for an application.
Disaster Relief Grants
The MAR Charitable Foundation awards grants to 501c3 organizations to support temporary relief for victims of natural disasters and major events.
Support the MAR Charitable Foundation today
Helping those in need is our mission
How You Can Help
There are 3 ways you can help support the MAR Charitable Foundation’s mission:
Purchase a Welcome Home License plate online or in person at an RMV Service Center.
Lastly, support the Charitable Foundation Auction during the MAR conference in September. Link to come.
The Welcome Home License Plate
Show you’re proud to call Massachusetts home with the Welcome Home license plate! To learn more about the Welcome Home plate, click here or click on the image of the license plate to the right.
Online
You will need your:
– Driver’s license number
– Plate type
– Vehicle registration number and expiration date
– Email address
– Applicable payment
*The kind of plate is “Charitable Plate” and the specific plate is “Welcome Home”*
In-Person
Visit an RMV Service Center to order your plate. You will need a completed Registration and Title Application that has been signed and stamped by your insurance agent/company.
Most service centers accept cash, check, or money order. Since payment methods vary by location, check what’s accepted at the site you will be visiting.
If you have ordered a plate and have not picked it up, click below for the process you need to follow.
The MAR Charitable Foundation uses funds from the Welcome Home plates to support Massachusetts 501c3 non-profit charities focused on housing, hunger, homelessness, and disaster relief across the state. Since our foundation was established, we’ve awarded nearly $500,000 to charitable organizations across the Commonwealth. Read more about the Welcome Home license plate initiative on our blog.