We Give Back

“The essence of life is to serve others and do good.”
-Aristotle

Early in life, Anne learned about the power of giving back. In high school, Anne volunteered at DC Village, a city-run nursing home in Southeast Washington. There she met Shirley, a wonderful older woman, starved for a human connection. On Sunday mornings, when Anne visited, Shirley’s eyes lit up and her spirits soared. As the years have gone by Anne has consistently found ways to stay engaged in her communities both personally and professionally. Whether she is making sure the real estate community is maintaining its integrity and credibility by serving on Professional Standards for the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors or donating and raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help find treatments and cures; Anne is always willing to roll up her sleeves for the good of her community. The great writer Charles Dickens famously said, “Charity begins at home” Anne has embraced this philosophy and made it a mantra for her life, for years serving in volunteer positions on the Civic Association of River Falls to make sure her beloved neighborhood is just as wonderful a place for the next generation as it was when she was a kid growing up there.

“The connections you make with other people, whether they are strangers or old friends, when you truly engage in giving back to your community are so deeply meaningful. The feeling is unparalleled. And you hope it is contagious. I feel lucky to play a small role in this wonderful community and to give back so that others can enjoy it as much as I have.”
-Anne Killeen