Carmichael businesswoman Kim Pacini-Hauch shows her Good Samaritan award, given for efforts aiding the Union Gospel Mission of Sacramento.  The pooch is Koukla, rescued during the realtor’s Mexican vacation.

CARMICHAEL, CA (MPG) - The Union Gospel Mission has given a Good Samaritan award to Carmichael realtor Kim Pacini-Hauch.

One of very few billion-dollar lifetime sales achievers in her industry, Pacini-Hauch (65) is also known for philanthropic effort. She reached out to United Gospel during the non-profit’s 2023 search for a transitional home: a facility to house graduates of a strict program of commitment to sobriety and Christian adherence.

“Kim came to us, wanting to help us find the perfect home,” says Union Gospel’s Executive Director Pastor Tim Lane. “When our Redemption House was found, she worked to help us purchase it. She did this pro-bono (donating back brokerage fees), out of the kindness of her heart…I’d never met her. Then, with no persuasion from us, she came to our aid. She’s a really upscale realtor with a down-to-earth heart.”

Pacini and husband Dick Hauch are long-time givers to the cause. “My family is Christian,” she explains. “We believe in service to God and to others.  Union Gospel Mission needs the right house in the right neighborhood, close to Mission headquarters.  Residents also need access to nearby ministries until they’re ready to be on their own. It took months, but we found the right house. I was happy to go on this journey with the Mission. It’s always nice to donate professional services; the value is tangible.”

A 36-year real estate veteran, Pacini-Hauch grew up in Incline Village, graduated from the University of Nevada and moved to Sacramento in 1983. Real estate brought her stellar success. Now specializing in luxury homes, she works under the RE/MAX Gold umbrella, with her own Luxe Living brand.

Giving back seems a secondary career. Dog-loving Pacini-Hauch supports any number of animal and humanitarian causes. The realtor and her husband, retired anesthesiologist Dick Hauch, have their own charitable foundation.

“You get to a point in life when you recognize the need is so great for so many organizations,” says Pacini-Hauch. “The Bible shows us the Good Samaritan, who cared enough to save a life when the man’s own people left him to die. How can you look the other way when you see suffering?”

“You can’t necessarily be the one who gets people off the streets. But you can support charities that do. If being a check-writer is all you can do, then write a check. If you can’t write a check, volunteering your time is even more valuable. There’s always a way to help.  

“Giving is a learned behavior. My parents didn’t have much but they cared. They were always helping with fundraisers and inviting people home to share meals. “I’ve made giving back a function of my profession. If you make a living in a community, you owe it a commitment.

“You’ll be richly rewarded by how good you feel.”

Learn about Union Gospel Mission at www.ugmsac.com.