DALLAS, Oct. 11, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa , the industry's largest community management firm, proudly announces its charitable donations to homeowners for the month of September. Last month, $28,000 was distributed by Associa Cares , an organization set up to benefit families across the country that are in need of assistance following a catastrophe at home such as a flood, fire or tornado. Associa Cares dollars are contributed by employees and fundraising events. It relies on volunteers from national and local committees to help identify people in both Associa and non-Associa managed communities affected by tragedies. Below is a list of the Associa companies that helped families in need in their respective areas of the country in September: • Carlsbad, California - $5,000 provided to a homeowner employed within the Associa family who lost their home due to wildfire. The donation was made possible through Associa Home Office. • Gainesville, Virginia – $2,500 provided to a family that lost a family member and a pet in a house fire. The donation was made possible through Community Management Corporation. • Decorah, Iowa – $2,500 provided to a family whose home suffered severe flood damage. The donation was made possible through Associa Home Office. • Tucson, Arizona - $2,000 provided to a family whose ceiling buckled following severe rains. The donation was made possible through Associa Arizona. • Pacifica, California - $2,000 provided to a family whose home was destroyed by a fire. The donation was made possible through Associa Northern California. • Moorestown, New Jersey - $2,000 provided to residents whose home sustained damage from a lightning strike. The donation was made possible through Associa Mid-Atlantic. • Gaithersburg, Maryland - $2,000 provided to a family whose home was a total loss following a lighting strike. The donation was made possible through Legum & Norman. • Bellmawr, New Jersey - $2,000 provided to a family whose home suffered major fire damage. The donation was made possible through Associa Mid-Atlantic. • Manassas, Virginia - $1,500 provided to a family whose apartment was destroyed by fire. The donation was made possible through Community Management Corporation. • Burke, Virginia - $1,500 provided to a family who was displaced from their home following a fire. The donation was made possible through Community Management Corporation. • Richardson, Texas - $1,500 provided to a family whose home was a total loss following a lighting strike. The donation was made possible through Houston Community Management Services. • Fort Collins, Colorado - $1,500 provided to a family who was displaced from their home following a fire. The donation was made possible through Colorado Association Services. • Alexandria, Virginia - $1,000 provided to a family displaced for mold remediation following a water leak. The donation was made possible through Community Management Corporation. • Colorado - $1,000 provided to a family who was displaced from their home following a fire. The donation was made possible through Colorado Association Services. "In September we were able to donate funds from coast-to-coast to families in need due to a variety of circumstances," said Associa Cares President Andrew Fortin. "This kind of effort goes to show that we are ready to step up and help out our neighbors no matter where they are, what they have gone through, and what it will take to help get them back on their feet." Associa Cares is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization created to assist families and communities in crisis as a result of natural and man-made disasters. Through donations raised from Associa employees and at fundraising events across the country, Associa Cares is able to provide necessary goods and services to the families affected by these types of tragedies. If you know of a family that has been the victim of a natural or man-made disaster, go directly to www.associacares.com to submit a request. Building and managing successful communities for more than 37 years, Associa is the worldwide leader in community management with over 10,000 employees operating more than 180 branch offices in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Based in Dallas, Texas, our industry expertise, financial strength, and innovation meet the unique needs of clients across the world with customized services and solutions designed to help communities achieve their vision. To learn more about Associa and its charitable organization, Associa Cares, go to www.associaonline.com or www.associacares.com . Stay Connected: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/associa Twitter: https://twitter.com/associa LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/associa Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/associa/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/associamarketing Google+: https://plus.google.com/+Associaonline/
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