What is the Hutch Fund?
                     

• Charity set up by SAAR to help REALTOR® and Affiliate members experiencing crisis or catastrophe through no fault of the individual 
• Funds which are available to SAAR REALTOR® and Affiliate Members and their immediate family members 
• “ARDAF” (Arizona Realtor Disaster Assistance Foundation) is the name of the Fund and it is administered by AAR  in partnership with SAAR

How can the fund help?

• Assistance with medical costs for the individual or their immediate family
• Financial assistance with a medical condition that might discourage the member from working with the public to earn a living
• At-home assistance during a recovery period
• Transportation to and from medical appointments
• Expenses for day–to-day living

Why should I donate?

• To help others.  Numerous charities help others-- the Hutch Fund is available only to  SAAR Members and their immediate family members
• 2007 NAR statistics* reveal:
• 28% of all REALTORS® have no health insurance for themselves or their families

How can you contribute?

• Buy your ticket to STAAR Night—it is the only fund- raising vehicle for the Hutch Fund
• Become a Sponsor or a Special Friend of STAAR Night
• Advertise in the STAAR Night program
• Audition for the cast of STAAR Night
• Volunteer to help or participate on the STAAR Night Committee
• Make an individual donation to “ARDAF” (the Hutch Fund)  Donations are tax deductible
• Encourage those in need to apply for assistance or nominate them yourself

All requests for assistance from the Hutch Fund are completely confidential.  Recipient profiles used only with the permission of the recipient.  The Hutch Fund Administrative Committee is comprised of five SAAR members (one Affiliate member) and the SAAR CEO as an ex officio member.
* “Small business health insurance is a priority for REALTORS® and should be for Congress, says NAR” March 14, 2007 

October 2008