Easter Seals UCP North Carolina has received $59,174 from Century 21 Real Estate LLC. The Century 21 System raised more than $1.8 million for Easter Seals nationally. This amount was divided among the 83 nonprofit affiliates, including Easter Seals UCP in North Carolina. The nonprofit, which provides programs and services to children and adults with disabilities, autism and mental health challenges, has been the sole philanthropic partner of Century 21 since 1979 and has raised nearly $102 million in the last 31 years.

The Century 21 real estate offices were ranked based on their fundraising totals. Century 21 Sweyer & Associates of Wilmington raised $44,214.23 for Easter Seals and was ranked number seven out of all Century 21 offices for most funds raised for the nonprofit.

“For more than three decades, the Century 21 System has been an invaluable partner in our efforts to provide help to individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, in order to achieve their dreams and lead fulfilling lives,” said C.L. Cochran, president and CEO of Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia. "We appreciate the incredible fundraising efforts from the Century 21 System of brokers and agents who allow us to continue to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.”

“In 2009, we marked the 30th anniversary of our philanthropic partnership with Easter Seals by surpassing our $100 million fundraising goal, and I’m proud to see that our System members continued their tradition of giving this past year,” said Rick Davidson, president and chief executive officer of Century 21 Real Estate LLC. "Our ongoing commitment to our communities and Easter Seals is as strong as ever.”

About Century 21 Real Estate LLC:

Century 21 Real Estate LLC (www.century21.com ) is the franchisor of the world’s largest residential real estate sales organization, providing comprehensive training, management, administrative and marketing support for the CENTURY 21 System. The System is comprised of more than 7,700 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in 67 countries and territories worldwide. Century 21 Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services.

About Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia

Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, with programs and services throughout North Carolina and Virginia, Easter Seals UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) is a lifelong partner to families managing disabilities and mental health challenges. The nonprofit serves more than 20,000 individuals and their families annually through an array of services for engaging in their communities. For more information on Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia, please visit www.eastersealsucp.com.

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