Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. – Business Award
Established in 1972, Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. is a locally owned, second-generation real estate brokerage specializing in the purchase and sale of residential and commercial properties. Guided by a philosophy that strong communities are built by developing relationships through service and connection, TTW fosters a culture where agents and staff are encouraged and empowered to invest their time and resources to support and enhance our area’s vibrant quality of life.
• Provided Christmas gifts and clothing for Pre-K children from disadvantaged families as part of an annual service project.
• Formed agent teams to ring bells to help fill red kettles with donations for the Salvation Army.
• Hosted donation drives and awareness events, including gloves for guests of the Davies Shelters, an adoption and microchip event for P.A.W.S., bottled water for Summerville flood victims, and food and supplies for victims of Hurricane Helene through its Arms Across Burnsville initiative.
• Coordinated regular Adopt-a-Mile clean-up projects with Keep Rome-Floyd Beautiful.
• Initiated a partnership with Brighter Birthdays to provide birthday party supplies for underserved students.
• Provided sponsorship and in-kind support for community events and nonprofits, including: Cancer Navigators, Fork Spoon & Plate Hunger Ministry, Chiaha Harvest Festival, Coosa River Basin Initiative, Rome Shakespeare Festival, Sexual Assault Center, South Rome Alliance, and YMCA Arsenal Soccer Club.
• As individuals, members of the TTW team have:
o Recognized for humanitarian efforts with Heart of the Community Awards of Honor and by other organizations such as the Exchange Club Family Resource Center and the Greater Rome Board of REALTORS.
o Served in leadership and/or advisory roles for the Rome Floyd Chamber, Community Foundation, the Davies Shelters, DIGS, ESP Rome, Free Clinic, Harbor House, Open Door Home, Rome Area Heritage Foundation, Rome Home Builders Association, Rome International Film Festival, Rome Symphony Orchestra, and the YMCA.
o Been appointed to serve on governmental bodies including the original Greenway Partnership, Housing Authority, Parks & Recreation, Planning Commission, and Special Committee on Housing, as well as various school auxiliary organizations.
o Actively involved in community-based organizations and civic groups, including Rome Rotary and Optimist Club, as well as an array of different area churches.