Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty Donates $60,000 to Veterans Count

Londonderry, NH - 06, 14, 2019 - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty is excited to announce that the company recently raised $60,000 to benefit Veterans Count through two events hosted by their philanthropic endeavor, VeraniCARES.

On May 23rd, VeraniCARES hosted its second annual Comedy Night at the Blue Ocean Music Hall in Salisbury, MA which was organized by Verani Realty regional manager, Cindy Winthrop. Two weeks later on June 6th, the 75th anniversary of D-Day, VeraniCARES hosted a Dueling Pianos event at The Tupelo Music Hall in Derry, NH that was organized by Verani Realty regional manager, Cammie Ferreras. At both events Verani Realty agents, staff, and their guests opened their hearts and showed their willingness to give back to veterans. Through ticket sales, silent auctions, speed raffles, and donations, a net amount of over $43,000 was raised between the two events. An additional donation from VeraniCARES brought the total donated to Veterans Count to $60,000!

Veterans Count, the philanthropic arm of Easterseals Military & Veterans Services, provides critical and timely financial assistance and services when no other resources are available to service members, veterans, and their families, to ensure their dignity, health, and overall well-being. Joe Emmons, Senior Vice-President of Development for Easterseals, commented, “The beauty of our Veterans Count program is that it is a local charity. The money that is raised in New Hampshire stays in New Hampshire. We very much pride ourselves on the fact that ninety cents of every dollar goes directly to the veterans.”

Giovanni Verani, President of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty added, “A special thank you to all of our agents, management team, VeraniCARE ambassadors, and especially all of our clients, without whom we would not have raised this much money. We’re looking forward to doing it again next year!”

Verani Realty has always had a commitment and dedication to helping better the community. In late 2015 VeraniCARES was established and it has quickly become a big part of the company’s identity. Since inception, VeraniCARES has raised over $250,000 and donated to over 50 local organizations. Agents and staff alike donate their time and energy by participating in the many VeraniCARES volunteering and fundraising events which take place all throughout the year. Many Verani Realty agents also donate a portion of their commission to VeraniCARES which is matched by the company.

VeraniCARES also sponsors Verani for Veterans, a program dedicated to helping veterans start a career in real estate after their service in the military. Verani for Veterans helps those who served in all branches of the military, including the National Guard and Reserves, to obtain their New Hampshire, Massachusetts, or Maine real estate license. Veterans receive a scholarship to a real estate pre-licensing school, enrollment in Verani University (a training course designed to jump start their real estate career), mentoring from an experienced Verani Realty agent who is also a veteran, and a business starter kit. For more information on Verani for Veterans please visit JoinVerani.com.

About Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty has been serving the real estate needs of New Hampshire since 1967. Verani Realty has been a family owned and operated since its inception, and has grown to more than 550 licensed real estate agents across 15 offices which has allowed the firm to extend services to include the communities of Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont. Visit verani.com for more information.