Rita Santamaria has always been active in the community both local and statewide, often giving her time and generous support to many organizations that are close to heart.

An example of her overwhelming generosity was never so much more evident than in 2005 when Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast. The doors of Champions School of Real Estate were opened wide to the victims of Hurricane Katrina who were rebuilding their lives and seeking careers in the real estate profession. Their classes, teachers, texts, materials, breakfast, and frequently lunch were provided, all donated free of charge to those who found their way to any one of the campuses in Texas. Victims were welcomed at Champions throughout the entire fourth quarter of 2005. Sixty-eight students attended 367 classes, with scholarships exceeding $47,000.00. Rita stepped forward and made a difference that would last for lifetimes.

Below is a list of charities and organizations that Champions School of Real Estate donates their time and money in helping.

American Cancer Society
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
American Association of University Women
Asian American Real Estate Association
CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION
Childrens Miracle Network program
Collin County Association of Realtors
CYPRESS CREEK FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT
Greater Lewisville Association of Realtors
Foundation for Youth HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Houston Association of Realtors 
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
JERRY’S KIDS - MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY Association
LAC Hong Expo
MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION
MEDINAS CHILDREN’S HOME
NANCY OWENS BREAST CANCER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
National Association of Realtors
National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)
PATRON OF THE REAL ESTATE APPRENTICE PROGRAM
Realtor ® Relief Fund
SUNSHINE KIDS
THE NHMCCD SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
WCR Texas Chapter AND NUMEROUS STATE AND LOCAL CHAPTERS
YMCA PARTNERS
YOUNG LIFE