Staff Report
DRIPPING SPRINGS — Dripping Springs Elite Real Estate Professionals donated $1,000 to Foster Village, a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping caregivers, connecting families and advocating for children impacted by the foster care system.
DS Elite is a professional organization made up of top real estate agents serving Dripping Springs, Driftwood and surrounding Texas Hill Country communities. United by high standards of excellence, ethics and community commitment, DS Elite agents not only help families buy and sell homes, but also invest in the local nonprofits and causes that strengthen the place they call home, according to a news release. The donation to Foster Village is part of the organization’s ongoing commitment to charitable giving and supporting the local community.
Chrystal Smith, founder and CEO, and KC Richardson, community engagement coordinator, of Foster Village accepted the contribution on behalf of the organization.
“Children need more than a system; they need a village,” Smith said. “Most caregivers foster for less than a year because of burnout and lack of support, yet so many people in the community want to help. This donation helps us bridge that gap and remind families they are not alone.”
“At DS Elite, we believe giving back to our community is just as important as serving our clients, and this donation reflects that commitment,” said DS Elite Charitable Giving Committee chair Kristen Rummel. “One of the core pillars of our group is collaboration. It is in that spirit that we reach out to groups in Dripping Springs who, in turn, have made it their mission to lift up our community. Foster Village does just that for our most vulnerable community members, and we are proud to support their mission!"
Learn more about Foster Village at www.fostervillageaustin.org and DS Elite at www.drippingspringselite.com.
