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Raffle benefits Habitat for Humanity

Submitted Kyle Kershner and Killington Pico Realty raised over $900 for Habitat for Humanity.

KILLINGTON—On Nov. 23, at the annual meeting of the Killington Grand Hotel Owner’s Association, Killington Pico Realty and the Owner’s Association teamed up to host a successful fundraiser benefiting the Rutland Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Kyle Kershner,  broker/owner at Killington Pico Real Estate, who is also an owner at the Grand Hotel, was invited to set up a table at the annual homeowner’s meeting to promote his business and realized it might be an opportunity to have some fun and raise money for a good cause at the same time. The Killington Pico Realty team reached out to local businesses for donations to include in the raffle and was astonished by the overwhelming generosity of the local community. 

“I am eminently grateful to the local businesses who contributed to the raffle and to the staff and owners at the Grand Hotel who helped make this effort a success,” said Kershner. 

The raffle raised more than $900 for the Rutland chapter of Habitat for Humanity, where Kershner serves on the Board of Directors.

To learn more about Habitat for Humanity or to make a secure donation, please visit: rutlandhabitat.com.

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