Proudly Serving The

REALTOR® Giving Network

Christina Valkanoff, our founder and broker-owner, proudly serves as Chair of the REALTOR® Giving Network (RGN)—a coalition of real estate professionals dedicated to preventing homelessness and advancing stable housing across our region.

Through her leadership, RGN raises awareness and critical funding for organizations such as CASA, The Carying Place, Hope Center at Pullen, and many other nonprofits doing life-changing work for local families. This role allows our entire team to stay deeply connected to the causes that strengthen the communities we serve.

RGN Canvas of Hope

$50,000 Raised for The Carying Place

We are proud to have been part of this year’s RGN Canvas of Hope, which raised $50,000 in support of The Carying Place, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping families achieve stable housing and self-sufficiency.

Canvas of Hope — 2nd Annual Event

In partnership with the Home Builders Association of Raleigh–Wake County and the Annual Parade of Homes, RRAR’s REALTOR® Giving Network hosted an inspiring evening celebrating art, community, and purpose.

Curated works from local artists were showcased inside a stunning $5 million Loyd Builders home during the Parade of Homes, with all proceeds and efforts benefiting The Carying Place and its mission to guide local families toward long-term stability and independence.

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We are also proud to support organizations close to our hearts.

Every home we sell is an opportunity to build something greater—for our clients, our team, and the community we love. Thank you for being part of that mission.

The Children’s Miracle Network

Christina and her husband Andy also own the local Dairy Queen locations and are long-time supporters of the Children’s Miracle Network, with all funds raised staying local at Duke Children’s Hospital. Together, they contribute and raise over $25,000 annually, with events like Miracle Treat Day being a true highlight. On that day, they donate all proceeds and personally deliver DQ treats throughout the hospital to patients, families, nurses, and staff—spreading joy one Blizzard at a time.

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What Does Giving Back Mean To You?

We asked our team member what giving back means to them. Here is what they had to say.

"I love be a part of a company where giving back is a core part of who we are. In addition to what we do at CVRG, I participate in the Jingle Bell Run each year to support Juvenile Arthritis which is in support of my best friend's son. I'm also a member of Bayleaf Baptist Church!"

Jenni

"When looking for a firm to join it was important to me to align myself with a team who gives back to the community that provides us all with so much. Volunteer days with Dorcas & Miracle League are some of our team's favorite days of the year. I'm also proud of the fact that my colleagues and I donate a portion of each and every commission to support CMN. My own family and I are grateful to have been introduced to the Family Promise organization through our church. Their mission is helping families experiencing temporary homelessness to achieve self-sufficiency and safe, affordable, permanent housing. Our church serves as an emergency shelter host and my husband, kids and I enjoy cooking and serving meals to the guest families."

Courtney

"I participate in a walk every year for Preclampisia to support my friend who lost a child due to it. I also donate every year."

Katie

"Investing in our community and our people here locally means so much to me! Giving back our talents, time and resources is a core part of who we are at CVRG. When I built our company, I dreamed of it being one of the best service based companies in the area for not only our clients, but also our community."

Christina