Exit Realty Specialists raised $1,700 for local families in need at a winter barbecue.

Franchisee Ron Young and manager Barry MacDonald, along with more than 25 of their sales reps at Exit Realty Specialists in Saint John, N.B. hosted a barbecue for the 100th Annual Empty Stocking Fund Telethon in December. Bringing a little bit of summer to the bone-chilling day saw more than $1,700 raised for holiday gifts for needy children in their community.