When This Landlord Died, He Donated All Of His Rental Properties To Homeless People In Need Of Housing

When This Landlord Died, He Donated All Of His Rental Properties To Homeless People In Need Of Housing

When This Landlord Died, He Donated All Of His Rental Properties To Homeless People In Need Of Housing On July 31, the Wisconsin-based housing nonprofit Pillars received the largest property donation they had ever been given. It came in the name of Richard “Dick” Reetz, a landlord who died in June at the age of 97. He donated his entire rental estate, including 20 units across 10 properties, which increased the organization’s property portfolio by 26%.  Pillars executive director Lisa Strandberg and Richard Reetz prior to his death. Photo courtesy of Pillars Pillars is an organization that works to relieve bottlenecks in the housing crisis by keeping people out of shelters and in stable housing. Right now, the organization manages a number of affordable housing properties near Appleton, Wisconsin, and operates two crisis housing centers that serve approximately 140 people at any given time. With Reetz’s donation, the organization will be able to provide even more affordable housing to peop…