GPBOR CARE FOUNDATION
GPBOR C.A.R.E. is a charitable foundation. Funds are raised for RI non-profits through donations from REALTORS®, Affiliates, sponsors, and donors like you. The funds are awarded annually through a grant application process detailed below.
GPBOR C.A.R.E. has selected the following charities for 2026: Amenity Aid, founded in 2013, whose mission is to end hygiene insecurity in Rhode Island by supplying essential hygiene products to individuals and families in need; McAuley Village, founded in 1975, they provide the basic needs of food, shelter, clothing, emotional support, and guidance to the most vulnerable in our community; and the REALTORS® Relief Foundation. Founded in the wake of the tragic 9-1-2001 attacks to assist those victims and their families, this charitable foundation of the National Association of REALTORS® is dedicated to providing housing-related assistance to victims of natural disasters.
News & Events
Advancement Committee
The Foundation is seeking volunteers for its 2026 Advancement Committee, a group dedicated to driving awareness and supporting resource development for the GPBOR CARE Foundation. The estimated time commitment is 9 hours annually. Learn more here.
2026 Grant Application now closed
Thanks to the RI non-profits who applied for a 2026 grant with our foundation by the 6/30/25 deadline. The 2026 grant recipients are named above. The 2027 grant applications will be available on 4/1/26.
Cinco de Mayo – Fiesta for a Cause Fundraiser 5/1/25
Thanks to all who attended our fabulous fundraiser on 5/1/25 at Azul Tequila Bar & Mexican Grill in Pawtucket, where we raised $4,100. Check out our event photos here.
Stylish glasses for sale
We’re selling this awesome 12-ounce glass for $9.99 each at the Board office in Cranston. Questions? Contact Claudia at (401) 274-8383.
Spooky Bowling because we CARE!
Thanks to all who joined us on 10/17/24 for a fun-filled, family event at Lang’s Bowlarama in Cranston, where we raised $3,800. View photos on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064794190218
Raffle ticket winners announced
Thanks to all who purchased a $25 raffle ticket. Our winners were pulled on 9/13/24. First prize went to Susan Rowles (2025 REALTOR® membership dues) and second prize went to Holly Martin (complimentary registration for NAR’s NXT 2024 convention).
GPBOR C.A.R.E. is a 501C3 public charity, registered with the IRS. Established in 2013, our mission is to organize one or more events per year in order to collect and distribute charitable funds to RI non-profit organizations. Those organizations shall qualify as exempt organizations under section 501 (c-3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Board of Directors:
Yolanda Nazario, 2026 President
Shamila Ahmed, 2026 Vice President
Sally Hersey, 2026 Treasurer
Ian Barnacle, 2026 Corporate Secretary
Freddie Almeida, Director through 2026
Ratha Kwiat, Director through 2026
Dean deTonnancourt, Director through 2027
Lisa Carreiro, Director through 2027
Our office is currently located at 1169 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910. For more information, please contact our Chief Executive Officer, Suzanne Silva, CAE, RCE, at (401) 274-8383.
GPBOR C.A.R.E. raised $5,000 for each 2025 sponsored non-profit organization: the Mae Organization for the Homeless and the Empowerment Factory. CARE also presented a check for $2,500 to the REALTOR® Relief Foundation. Checks were presented at our annual meeting on 9/10/25.