Logo for Branch County Association of Realtors featuring a stylized outline of the state of Michigan with a house and star, and text ‘Branch County Association of Realtors’.

Our very own Josh Jones is an affiliate member and a former board member of the Branch County Association of Realtors. Every year this association has a Christmas party with live and silent auctions and other money-raising events through the night. This year the association raised a little over $15,000 to distribute throughout the community. Below are organizations that have benefited from this association this year. 

Group of seven people standing side by side in an office, holding a large check made out to Joppa Recovery for $2,200, with the date January 10, 2023. The check is from the Branch County Association of Realtors.

Joppa Recovery is a sober living home for men. They help men who desire to lead joyful lives and live their life to the fullest.

Joppa Recovery offers a rural setting, away from their current living environment, by providing personal space inside and out to work on their recovery, learning to take responsibility for all areas of their lives, and participating in meaningful work while being a resident of Joppa Recovery.

Group of eight women and one man holding a large ceremonial check in a room with beige walls and windows, celebrating a donation of $4,000 to Think Big Foundations.

Beginnings Care for Life Center was opened in 1996 to support people facing life decisions, including pregnancy and parenting. 

They offer help, truth, and hope through resources, referrals, and training in parenting, healthy relationships, life skills, and spiritual growth.

They offer confidential services which are free of charge and available to everyone, regardless of age, marital or financial status, race, or religion. 

Five people standing indoors, holding a large check from the Branch County Association of Realtors made out to Branch County Literacy Council for $2,203.97. There are framed pictures on the wall behind them, and a sign that says "The Reading Center."

Branch County Literacy provides free literacy instruction suited to the needs of adults of Branch County. They use a group of trained volunteer tutors to enhance economic opportunities and quality of life for adults through improved literacy. The hope is to eliminate illiteracy in Branch County. For over 35 years they have been serving adults through improved literacy.