Luke Buchanan is a well-respected real estate salesman who specializes in finding clients their dream luxury homes. But he knows all too well that not everyone is capable of buying a beautiful new home in Washington DC or any other part of the country. Not everyone is even able to get a good education. That is why Luke Buchanan has spent so much of his life volunteering and lending a helping hand to those in need.

“It just makes sense,” Luke Buchanan said, “people and their families are out there and they need our help. It is simply the best and most logical thing to do. I know that if I was on the other end of things that I would really appreciate the help. So I do what I can in the hopes that I can make a difference.”

His philanthropy began when he was just in high school, helping to provide underprivileged children with a jump start on their education through Spanish Education Development Center. Luke Buchanan continued his efforts when he joined up with nationally acclaimed Habitat for Humanity to build homes for those affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Luke Buchanan knows, though, that family is not just about the people you are related to – it is about those you bring into your life as well. This means friends, of course, but pets as well. By utilizing his photography skills, Luke Buchanan has been an essential part of helping dogs find their forever homes. His work with www.petfinder.com has been a rewarding experience and really exemplifies what it means to be a family.

Luke Buchanan stated, “To me family is about togetherness, community, and coming together to support our neighbors when they are in need. That is why I am reaching out to them and making sure I put in my time to help in any way that I can.”

There are so many people out there helping like Luke Buchanan, but so many more that still need help. Because of this Luke Buchanan is sure to be volunteering as long as there are still people, and pets, who need his help.