About Christmas in October

Since RECA's founding in 1991, our annual Christmas in October project has served local community groups in need, contributing more than $2 million in cash and in-kind donations during the process. Neel White of White Construction initiated The Real Estate Council of Austin, Inc.'s Christmas in October modeled after a national program, Christmas in April, to "build a better community one house at a time."
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Christmas in October is RECA's largest philanthropic event and participating in the project is a great way to contribute to a worthy cause while networking and building lasting relationships with other RECA members. 

Learn about 2024 Christmas in October

Christmas in October
​Past Beneficiaries

• 2023 - Esperanza Community 
• 2022 - Sammy's House
• 2021 - Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
• 2020 - Lorraine "Grandma" Camacho Activity Center
• 2019 - Elizabeth Ney Museum
• 2018 - Austin Nature & Science Center
• 2017 - Saint Louise House
• 2016 - Sammy's House
• 2015 - Blackland Development
• 2014 - SafePlace
• 2013 - Austin Achieve Public Schools
• 2012 - The Trail Foundation
• 2011 - Explore Austin
• 2010 - The Pecan Springs Commons
• 2009 - Mobile Loaves and FIshes Habitat on Wheels project
• 2008 - KIPP Austin Collegiate
• 2007 - Sammy's House
• 2006 - South Austin Boys & Girls Club
• 2005 - East Austin Boys & Girls Club
• 2004 - South Austin Boys & Girls Club
• 2003 - Mayfield Park
• 2002 - The Children's Advocacy Center
• 2000 - Boys & Girls Club - Northeast Austin
• 1999 - The Arc of the Capital Area Family Pantry
• 1998 - Boys & Girls Club - South
• 1997 - Boys & Girls Club - East
• 1996 - House relocation to create Dove Springs Community Center
• 1995 - The Ministry of Challenge
• 1994 - Children's Church Rites of Passage Program
• 1991-1993 - Home improvements for the low income, disabled and elderly in the community