A Night at the Races
- Raised
- $29,000
- Goal
- $15,000
Over 200 guests attended our Night at the Races. Thank you to all of our generous donors.
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Welcome to Heart of American Homes
From our heart to yours
The Heart of American Homes Foundation was formed through a collaboration of like-minded individuals, both Agents and Brokers from the Coldwell Banker American Homes Real Estate organization, whom are committed to making their communities a better place to live.
Located on Long Island, a short distance from Manhattan, with office locations in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties, Coldwell Banker American Homes has grown to be a force in their Real Estate market. It is with this singular focus to be great that this group has risen to the top of their profession, that they so do with a determination to give back and help people in less fortunate circumstances.
Through charitable fundraisers, a charitable mind set with their time, hard work and their own monies, that they drive the Heart of American Homes Foundation so that it can provide for those needs helping to make people’s lives better.
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Our Fundraisers
Empire State Ride
- Raised
- $6,000
- Goal
- $5,000
Michael Simms completed the Empire State Ride again this year, his third time doing the event: 568 miles and 17,000 feet of vertical climb, from Staten Island to Niagara Falls in a week, to raise money for cancer research and treatment. Michael lost his dad to cancer in 1987 and rides to honor his father's memory.
Commission & Payroll Contributions
- Raised
- $2,610
- Goal
- $5,000
Coldwell Banker American Homes Realtors contribute money from each paycheck with a match from the company.
750,000
Raised
580,000
Distributed
Our Mission
Save the Children
Support Neighbors in Need
Support Our Local Communities
Help Families Through Hardship
Our Board Members
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Anthony “Tony” Ellis
Board Member
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Cherita Brown
Board Member
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Evan Marrow
Board Member
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Renee Vitullo
Board Member
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Jim McKenna Sr.
Board Member
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Patrice Silvestri
Board Member
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Aruna Sood
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Grace Blank
Board Member
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Jennifer Johnson
Board Member
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Nicole Craigwell
Board Member
Joe Ricco Biography
Parliamentarian / Family Services Evaluation Committee
My Name is Joe Ricco. I have been a successful real estate agent for the past 28 years and I am honored to be part of the Heart of American Homes Foundation. I, myself, know what it is like to fall on hard times and if it wasn't for the kindness of others, I don't know where I would be today. I know what it feels like to be very blessed and I believe it is my mission to pay it forward. If I can help someone going through a hardship and make their life just a little easier it means the world to me.
Debra Asher Biography
Chairperson of the By-Laws committee
Debra started her real estate career over 39 years ago as a salesperson with a Long Island, NY independent company. In a short time Debra moved into management as Recruiting and Training Director. In 1992 she accepted a position with the Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation as a National Trainer.
Debra founded ProCalibre Associates in 1996 and developed the Productivity Express Programs® & Systems. For 18 years Debra assisted more than a thousand offices, dozens of Real Estate organizations and over 10,000 Real Estate Professionals nationwide in achieving increased productivity and profitability. For the past 4 years Debra has held the position of Director of Business Development to Coach and Train exclusively for Tom Gallagher and Mike Litzner owners of Coldwell Banker American Homes. Debra is the chairperson of the By-Laws committee for the Heart of American Homes Foundation.
Lisa Testagrose Biography
Board Member
Lisa’s passionate commitment to her community is reflected in her years of volunteering. Lisa has always taken an active roll in fundraising whether it be for PTA, Youth Organizations or Easter Seals. We are excited to have her as part of our fundraising committee where she will make Heart of American Homes Foundation her priority.
Lisa is excited to work with her piers to give back to the local and surrounding communities as well as our Coldwell Banker families in need around the world.
Marie Asher Biography
Chairperson for the Family Service Committee
Before Selling Real Estate, Marie had over two decades of experience working in the healthcare profession. Her education includes a New York State Practical Nursing License and a bachelor’s degree of Science in Health and Society from S.U.N.Y. Old Westbury. Her work experience ranges from Home Health Care, U.S. Naval Child Day Care Centers, to interning at the Nassau County Department of Health in 2003. Marie has volunteered in many capacities, in the 90s , she worked with The Church of the Holy Family in Virginia Beach who in conjunction with other churches housed the homeless during the Winter months. While raising her daughters, she volunteered as a kick line coach and taught their religion classes. She has run Blood drives at American Homes for the Long Island Blood Services. Marie has always had an interest in helping the needy in her community and is excited about the good , Heart of American Homes can do and the future of this foundation.
Nancy Kalberer Biography
The Marketing Board
Hearing people are experiencing hard time in their lives with nowhere to turn, always starts me thinking. What can I do to help. I have been blessed with a wonderful life. My husband and I have a happy home with three wonderful children. We have everything we could ask for.
As far back as I can remember I have been involved in service organizations that help others. It started in Girls Scouts, followed by various service clubs in grade school and College. Currently, I have been active in my church, Wantagh Memorial Congregational Church, participating in outreach programs and organizing fundraiser to help those in need. I have been a very active member of the Wantagh Kiwanis club since 1989 serving one term as President and holding an office on the Long Island South Central district level. I find helping others satisfying and rewarding part of my life.
I have been a Real Estate Agent for close to 30 years. I have always admired the agents at Coldwell Banker American Homes. Our agents have always been ready to help others who need our help. Coldwell Banker American Homes has donated thousands to varies organizations. I was pleased to hear that they were setting up a foundation, Heart of American Homes, and I wanted to be a part of it. I volunteered to serve on their board of directors. This group really hit the ground running. With two very successful fundraisers under their belt I look forward to a very successful future.
Sheila Olsen Biography
Member
When asked to become a board member, I knew immediately this was a commitment I would be honored to do.
As a part of Coldwell Banker American Homes for many years, I have always followed the passion for giving that my mentors have exhibited and it is now my turn to give back.
I am the chair of the Family Services Evaluation Committee and do my part to ensure that we as a foundation do our best to help those who are presented to us.
My experience with this foundation has been very rewarding and I am extremely proud to be a part of it. Our goal is simply to help others when needed.
Photo Gallery
Photos from our Night at the Races, which raised $29,000 for the foundation.
