BOMA Georgia and CRE CARES Partner to Support Decatur Cooperative Ministry
DECATUR, GA. – BOMA Georgia’s CRE CARES Decatur Cooperative Ministry Service Project, held Oct. 25, 2024, coordinated more than 110 commercial real estate professionals and service providers in a day of community impact, totaling approximately more than 1,500 volunteer hours and a retail value of more than $100,000 in donated products and services in support of Decatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM). This collective effort included contributions from more than 40 commercial real estate companies to enhance DCM’s facilities, advancing their work to help families facing homelessness find stable homes and brighter futures.
In recognition of the community impact of the CRE CARES Decatur Cooperative Ministry Service Project, DeKalb County Commissioners Ted Terry and Michelle Long Spears presented an official proclamation honoring the DCM’s commitment to serving the community and recognizing BOMA Georgia and CRE CARES for organizing the service project.
Volunteers took on projects including landscaping, drainage improvements, irrigation, cleaning, organizing, roofing, and minor construction. In the weeks leading up to BOMA Georgia CRE CARES Day, several donor companies completed vital preparations for the service event, addressing tree trimming, roof and gutter cleaning, pressure washing, storm damage repair, plumbing, HVAC work, pest control, book donations, and extensive landscaping and carpentry. Their advance work laid the foundation for the extensive contributions made on the day of service.
“BOMA Georgia’s CRE CARES Day is a testament to the generosity and community commitment of the commercial real estate industry,” said BOMA Georgia Chief Executive Officer Gabriel Eckert. “Through the power of collaboration, we were able to support Decatur Cooperative Ministry’s essential work of creating a safe, hopeful environment for families in need.”
Decatur Cooperative Ministry, a nonprofit dedicated to providing housing stability for families experiencing homelessness, relies on community partnerships to meet the demands of its mission. DCM’s work empowers families to overcome challenging circumstances and build lives of peace, hope, and opportunity.
“BOMA Georgia is proud of the real estate industry’s commitment to service and to supporting nonprofits like DCM, which are integral to fostering stability and resilience within our communities,” said Eckert. “We extend our deepest gratitude to the volunteers and donor companies whose contributions made the CRE CARES Service Day successful.”
About Decatur Cooperative Ministry (DCM)
DCM helps families facing homelessness settle into safe, stable homes and build healthy, sustainable lives filled with peace, hope, and opportunity. Their services are designed to support long-term stability, empower families, and foster resilience.
About CRE CARES
CRE CARES™ brings together commercial real estate (CRE) professionals and product and service providers to the CRE industry to serve nonprofit organizations in our communities who are in need by leveraging CRE to spark Community Advancement through Resources, Education, and Support.
About Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia)
BOMA Georgia is a trade association representing commercial real estate, an industry that contributes approximately $4.2 billion to the state’s economy, generates nearly $2.2 billion in new taxable personal earnings, and supports nearly 55,400 jobs. BOMA Georgia members are responsible for the ownership and management of more than 281 million square feet of office space and additional millions of square feet of facilities throughout Georgia. Members represent building ownership, property/facility management, asset management, building engineering, property safety and security, and more than 40 other categories product and service providers.
