(WASHINGTON, DC—November 15, 2007) The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) local associations in Orange County, Greater Los Angeles and Inland Empire have teamed up with the Orange County Chapter of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and the Orange County Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) to aid the victims of the recent California wildfires.
The effort was spearheaded by BOMA/Orange County to help communities affected by the wildfires through non-monetary donations of non-perishable food items.
“Through a coordinated and collaborative effort we are helping thousands affected by the devastating wildfires by providing them with the essential, everyday items we all take for granted,” said Robin Jochims, executive director, BOMA/Orange County. “Working closely with our industry friends and partners in the Southern California region has galvanized this effort, allowing us to assist many more victims.”
Non-perishable items currently being accepted include bottled water, canned foods, pasta, gas cards and grocery store gift certificates, as well as items such as clothing, diapers, soap and shampoo. Local relief organizations will distribute the donations to the victims.
Help the Southern California fire victims by sending your non-monetary donation to BOMA IREM IFMA (So Cal Fire Relief) 1405 Warner Avenue, Tustin, CA 92780.
For more information on the relief efforts, please call BOMA/Orange County at (714) 258-8330 or visit www.bomaoc.org.
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) Orange County represents the interests of commercial real estate in Orange County. BOMA Orange County offers advocacy, education, networking and support to all levels of property owners and management professionals, including asset managers, property managers, facility managers and those supplier and service organizations that support them. The mission of the BOMA Orange County is to promote realization of the full value of the human, intellectual and physical assets of the commercial real estate industry through advocacy efforts, educational opportunities, information exchange and professional alliances.
The Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International is an international federation of more than 90 local associations and affiliated organizations. BOMA’s 16,500-plus members own or manage more than 9 billion square feet of commercial properties in North America and throughout the world. The mission of BOMA International is to enhance the human, intellectual and physical assets of the commercial real estate industry through advocacy, education, research, standards and information. Founded in 1907, BOMA International celebrates 100 years of commercial real estate in 2007. Learn more at www.boma.org.
Contacts:
Robin Jochims
Executive Director
BOMA Orange County
(714) 258-8330
Laura Horsley
Director of Communications
BOMA International
(202) 326-6315 or lhorsley@boma.org