Helping our clients buy and sell homes is what we do. Creating the vibrant communities that our clients want to live in, is why we do what we do. There are many organizations in Madison and the surrounding areas of Dane County that advance equity, ensure community safety, highlight diversity, and improve quality of life through research, direct services, and support. The Alvarado Real Estate Group is committed to supporting these organizations and their work to improve the places where we live, work, and play. Because it matters!
Today, we want to highlight one of those organizations: the Dane County Rape Crisis Center 
The Dane County Rape Crisis Center
Serving Dane County since 1973, the Rape Crisis Center (RCC) provides services to survivors (and their family and friends) of all forms of sexual violence, including recent sexual assault, past sexual assault, incest (past or present), sexual harassment, and sexual exploitation. These services are provided free of charge and include crisis intervention and support via the 24-hour Helpline (608-251-7273), the Spanish language line La Línea (608-258-2567), short-term counseling, support groups, medical and legal advocacy and accompaniment, community education and outreach. RCC also operates Chimera Self-Defense Designed for Women, and Safer Bar.
Supporting the RCC
Sponsorship- 2017 Java Jive
This year, the Alvarado Real Estate Group is donating a silent auction item to the 22nd Annual Java Jive, one of the organization’s largest yearly fundraising campaigns. This event is held at the High Noon Saloon on Sunday, September 17, 2017. If you love coffee, this is the event for you, with admission earning you a free mug and access to some of the best coffee in Madison, provided by local shops and roasters. To reserve your spot (and your mug!) today, please go here.
Our creative and fun silent auction item made by Rachel Glaza…
Volunteering
Rachel Glaza, the Team Manager at Alvarado Real Estate Group, is also one of the Rape Crisis Center’s 24-Hour Helpline Volunteers. Here’s what she has to say about her experience:
Being a Helpline volunteer has put me in direct contact with victims (and members of their support network) who are going through very difficult situations. It’s given me a whole new perspective on community safety, on supporting neighbors and friends, and especially, on supporting organizations like RCC who, day-in and day-out, advocate for justice and safety.
If you are interested in donating to RCC, volunteering for RCC, or attending the 2017 Java Jive, be sure to check out the links provided.
Our annual Pumpkin Party was full of sunshine, smiling pumpkins, and great friends and clients! Thank you 
