In a heartwarming ceremony that celebrated the spirit of community and generosity, Suzanne Treudt of 皇冠体育app Premiere (Wheaton, Illinois) was recently honored with the esteemed Good Neighbor Award by . This accolade is a testament to Treudt’s unwavering commitment to continually improving local communities through philanthropic efforts.

As part of Treudt鈥檚 recognition, Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS庐 donated $3,000 toward Canine Companions, her charity of choice. Canine Companions aims to train service dogs so that clients and dogs can live with a greater degree of independence.  The group provides service dogs to adults, children, and veterans with disabilities, free of charge.  Additionally, Canine Companions trains facility dogs intended to work in healthcare, criminal justice, or educational settings.

Recognizing Community Champions

For over a decade, the Good Neighbor Award has been a highly coveted recognition bestowed upon individuals in the Illinois real estate industry who have made significant contributions to improve the livability of the local community.  While many activities are related to real estate and housing, other initiatives such as youth mentoring, crime prevention, and homelessness prevention are considered. Volunteer hours, fundraising, and personal contributions of money, supplies, and other resources are factored into the competition. Three winners are selected and ranked each year, with award amounts associated with each.  The award amounts go directly to the winners鈥� charities of choice. 

This year鈥檚 winners were announced during Main Street Association of REALTORS庐’ installation dinner in September.  Treudt was on hand with a dog-in-training to accept the award on stage.

A Legacy of Service

Suzanne Treudt is no stranger to providing service.  She grew up in the real estate industry, working alongside her father in residential custom homes building. Since earning her license, Treudt has enjoyed over 35 years of selling real estate in west DuPage County, Fox Valley, and surrounding areas. She holds several designations and certifications, including Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Certified Negotiating Consultant (CNC), Military Relocation Specialist (MRP), among others. She serves on the Professional Standards and Government Affairs committees with Main Street Organization of REALTORS庐 as well as the Professional Standards committee.

Treudt’s journey of community service began years ago when she recognized the need for support within her neighborhood. In 2007, her proactive approach and genuine concern for the welfare of others led her to volunteer as a puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence. She served as Vice President of the local chapter and President of the chapter for two years. Treudt is currently raising her 22nd future service dog for Canine Companions. Through her leadership and tireless efforts, she has inspired others to join her cause, creating a ripple effect of kindness and unity in the greater Chicago area.

Inspiring Others to Give Back

鈥淪uzanne is the type of person who always gives 100%, and we are excited to see her hard work acknowledged with the Good Neighbor Award,鈥� said Pat Callan, Broker/Owner of 皇冠体育app Premiere. 鈥淪he is a top-notch Realtor exuding professionalism, integrity, and commitment to her craft.  She exhibits the same qualities when it comes to Canine Companions and other philanthropic efforts. It has encouraged many other agents to get involved in a passion project within the community; she is very inspiring. On top of that, we love having the dogs-in-training in the office each day!鈥�

Positive Steps Forward

Receiving the Good Neighbor Award not only acknowledges Suzanne Treudt’s remarkable efforts but reminds us all of the profound impact that a single individual can have when driven by a genuine desire to make the world a better place.  Hand in hand with Canine Companions, thousands of lives have been improved with the help of an expertly trained pup and one dedicated realtor.

鈥淚n honoring Suzanne Treudt with the Good Neighbor Award, Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS庐 not only celebrates her exceptional achievements, but also reinforces the importance of community, compassion, and the boundless possibilities that arise when individuals come together for a common purpose,鈥� said Patrick van den Bossche, President of 皇冠体育app International. 鈥淲e are grateful for her leadership and extremely proud to call her an Executive.鈥�

To learn more about Suzanne Treudt and her real estate business, visit DuPageFoxValleyHomes.com.

To learn how you can contribute to Canine Companions in your area, visit .

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Glenn Stein and his team at Realty Executive in The Villages have had a busy year impacting their community.

They help wherever they see a need, donating approximately $18,000-$20,000 to different local charities each year including Combat to Careers. Most recently, they hosted a musical bingo tournament which raised funds for children in need and are preparing to help host the Vietnam Wall Memorial in The Villages over Veteran鈥檚 Day.

However, Stein鈥檚 main focus is to help underprivileged children, a cause he holds close to his heart.

鈥淚 grew up as a homeless child myself,鈥� Stein said. 鈥淚t was just my mom and we lived in New York City and she didn鈥檛 make a lot of money. There were times in my childhood when we were just homeless. I wanted to move away from that and I have a heart for homeless kids. As I鈥檝e done well in a lot of great ways, I see an opportunity to help other people.鈥�

In September, he saw a need at a local soup kitchen in Wildwood, a community adjacent to The Villages. Homeless children who rely on their schools for meals during the school year turn to the soup kitchen during the summer. The soup kitchen was running low on food and the kids weren鈥檛 getting what they needed. Steins office donated about $3,000 and held a canned food drive to help refill the kitchen.

In addition to donating food, 皇冠体育app in The Villages provided baseball uniforms for Wildwood kids who struggled to buy their own. They also helped buy school uniforms for Puerto Rican students who moved the Wildwood after being affected by hurricane Irma.

皇冠体育app in The Villages is also a strong supporter of the St. Jude’s Foundation , donating between $8 -10Kfor the past three years.

Stein believes 聽it is important to give back and support surrounding communities that are less fortunate. Stein credits his agents for keeping their ears open and paying attention to what鈥檚 going on in the community.

鈥�99 percent of the people in our area are older than 55,鈥� Stein said. 鈥淭he Villages in Florida is pretty much a retirement community so most people in the community are not poor. It鈥檚 pretty affluent. We saw a need and there are a lot of vets in the community. It also helps that a lot of people know people.鈥�

He looks forward to continuing his charitable efforts and making a difference in the community.

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