Since its inception in April 2002, the Foundation has raised over $640,000 through the generous hearts and spirits of the Coldwell Banker Schmitt Real Estate agents, associates, business partners and affiliates. The funds are primarily used to help residents of the Keys whose critical needs are not being met through other means. These funds have been distributed in the Florida Keys to qualified applicants to bridge a financial gap caused by some unfortunate, yet temporary, situation.

100% of the contributions made to the Foundation are distributed in the Florida Keys, with no administrative costs borne by the Foundation. Gifting is based on need and each request for funds is reviewed and researched before it reaches the Foundation board for a vote. The board meets on the second Tuesday of each month to determine funding approval.

Message from the Chairman

To all of you who have chosen to “light a candle” instead of “cursing the darkness”, and to all of you who will, we thank you with all of our hearts. 

Those of us who are passionately involved in the work of the “Charitable Foundation” are firmly dedicated to simple principles; to feed and clothe the children and support their dreams, to give comfort to those who are ill, to smile with and assist the mentally handicapped , and to give a hand to those groups who do the same work. 

Giving back to those less fortunate is the fuel that drives this small group of committed hearts.  Your “lit candle” can make our fire burn brighter so that not a single needy soul in the Florida Keys will feel the despair of loneliness or need. They will know that their friends and neighbors on these little islands have great big hearts.

“Doing what we can to make a difference.”

Arline Lafferty Wallace
Chairman, Board of Directors