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Perimeter Businesswoman Launches Animal Welfare Foundation

The Act Bigger Foundation recently held a successful event that partnered with an at-risk youth organization.

ATLANTA -- Jane McAuley, a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage in DeKalb County's Perimeter business communication, has launched The Act Bigger Foundation that is designed to make a difference in the community.

The foundation supports local non-profits that focus on animal welfare and sustainability. In addition to donating a portion of her commissions, she has partnered with these organizations to host events and raise additional funds. They’ve already reached $12,000 for their 2019 goal of $50,000.

Recently the foundation, in partnership with W-Underdogs and Pebble Tossers – an organization that works with at-risk youth, built 20 dog houses and delivered them to underprivileged families and their dogs. As an open event, they had the help and support of local community members and their sponsor The Home Depot).

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Here are some photos of the weekend event, courtesy of The Act Bigger Foundation.

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