As I help the privileged of the Greater Pasadena area purchase and sell their homes, as a Realtor with Coldwell Banker, I am mindful of the many individuals who have neither a roof over their heads nor a means of providing for themselves. Living in the the beautiful City of San Marino is another constant reminder of how truly blessed I am.
Through the years, I have had a passion for reaching out to the homeless in whatever way I can. Not being content to just hand out spare change to these hurting individuals, I have chosen to support organizations which make it their mission to provide for the most important needs of the homeless population. 
As a means of giving back to my community, I give 5% of all of my earnings to the Lake Avenue Community Foundation. To learn more about the excellent work that the Foundation is doing for the Pasadena area homeless, go to the Lake Avenue Community Foundation Website.
Other great organizations serving the homeless:
Union Rescue Mission - Los Angeles
Lead by CEO Andy Bales, one of my personal heroes, the Union Rescue Mission is a light of hope in the midst of Skid Row in Downtown Los Angeles. Andy truly loves and gives his life to the people he serves and is on the front lines in the fight against homelessness.
Carrie Benuska
626.840.9149