More than $12,000 was distributed to more than a dozen area organizations in 2013 by the High Country Association of Realtors®, continuing a tradition of local philanthropy by the group. The High Country Association of Realtors® unites real estate professionals within Watauga, Ashe and Avery counties for the benefit of Realtors® and their clients.

Underscoring its motto that “All Real Estate is Local and So Are We,” the Association seeks to annually support various non-profits and community organizations in the three-county area.

Recipients of 2013 donations include:

• Hospitality House of Boone


• 6 scholarships to high school seniors


• Habitat for Humanity


• Shriners


• WE Care


• Ashe Really Cares


• Avery County YO program


• American Red Cross• Christmas Child program through elementary schools


• Hunger and Health Coalition


• The Crossnore School


• Humane Society (all three counties)


• Sponsored Easter and Christmas at an assisted living facility