Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel Event Collects 30 Crates of Toys for “Toys for Tots”
By: Erin Robinson
BIRMINGHAM, Mich., November 30, 2009—The Fifth Annual Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel (CBWM) Toys For Tots Kick-Off Celebration, which was held on November 18th, resulted in the collection of 30 crates of toys and numerous donations to purchase toys. More than 225 people attended the event at Dick O’Dow’s Irish Pub in Birmingham, Mich. Attendees included Realtors from the 11 offices of CBWM, real estate affiliated business people, friends and other supporters of the charity. Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel, American Home Shield Home Warranty Company, Changing Places Moving and Dick O’Dow’s Irish Pub sponsored the kickoff.
Entertainment was provided by the Shawn Riley Band, headed by CBWM Plymouth office manager Shawn Riley. Changing Places Moving provided the crates for toy storage and transportation and will deliver the toys to a CBWM local sorting center.
“Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel has a long history of active community involvement,” said Kelly Sweeney, CEO of Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel. “The U.S. Marine Corps-sponsored charity is one we have happily supported for more than 20 years.”
“Our thanks go out to the people who chaired this event: James Cristbrook, manager of the Birmingham South office; Mary Dean, Realtor at Birmingham South; and, Johnna Struck, CEO of Changing Places Moving.”
Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel will continue to collect toys at all branch offices until December 10. To locate the CBWM office nearest you, please call 248.644.6300.
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About Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel
Founded in 1950, Coldwell Banker Weir Manuel is a Birmingham, Mich.-based real estate broker with 11 offices and more than 400 real estate agents in southeastern Michigan. The company’s reputation for professionalism, ethics, experience and proven results has fueled its successful growth.
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