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أيام REALTORS Care®: تأثير إيجابي في المجتمعات عبر البلاد!

-kind⁢ support and the awareness that’s‌ being created for oneROOF Youth.”

55 families​ get one step closer ⁢to homeownership

On June 13, 2024 more than 40 members⁣ of the Manitoba Real ⁢Estate⁣ Association (MREA) traded ‌in their “for sale”​ signs for steel-toed boots and hard hats, spending a day volunteering ⁣ in support of Habitat for Humanity Manitoba’s largest-ever build,​ the Pandora Avenue West development.

The Manitoba REALTORS® Shelter ​Foundation has established ‌a partnership with Habitat for Humanity Manitoba entitled REALTORS Care® About Habitat for Humanity and pledged to⁣ raise $100,000 in 2024 to support the Pandora Avenue West project in Winnipeg.

“As a REALTOR®, I’m ​involved with ⁢people’s homes on a daily basis,” explained Joel ‌Green, Vice-Chair of the Manitoba REALTORS® Shelter Foundation when asked about​ the potential impact of their partnership. “I see‍ the opportunity to ⁤contribute to create ​a ripple effect—in fact a generational effect ⁤into the future—for our community.”

The development spans eleven blocks and will total fifty-five affordable ⁣townhomes by twenty-six. They will house⁤ approximately two‌ hundred seventy-five people including one ⁢hundred seventy-five children. ‌The organization is also⁣ ensuring this community can thrive sustainably long-term as each Pandora⁣ Avenue West home is designed⁢ to be exceptionally energy efficient ⁤and when completed⁣ will have a carbon-free zero footprint.

You can learn more about past and upcoming REALTORS Care® Days ⁣at⁤ REALTORSCareDays.ca. If you’re interested ​in getting involved speak with your ‍board or association to⁢ find out what’s planned in your region.

REALTORS Care® Days: Making ⁢a Positive​ Impact in ​Communities Across Canada

In January ‍2024, the Canadian Real Estate Association launched REALTORS Care® Days, a series of hands-on volunteering initiatives aimed at supporting housing and⁣ shelter-related charities throughout Canada.

This spring, over 175 REALTORS® participated in various activities to make a difference in their communities.⁤ Here’s a look at some of their ⁢impactful efforts.

Baking Love ⁤into Every ‌Bite

On April 3, 2024, the REALTORS® Association of Edmonton (RAE) held their REALTORS Care® Day in support of‍ Ronald McDonald ‍House Charities Alberta (RMHC). Local ​REALTORS® took on the⁣ role of chefs by preparing‍ healthy meals ⁤for families who are staying at​ RMHC⁣ while their children receive medical treatment.

“I think today’s experience has been ‍awesome. The⁣ donations I make through the REALTORS® Community Foundation help ⁢support charities like this,” said James Mabey, ‍CREA’s Chair for 2024-2025 and an Edmonton broker. “We ⁣couldn’t be happier to see ⁢the difference ‍it makes ⁤for⁣ facilities like this and to bring people together around the kitchen table as REALTORS® often do.”

By day’s end, volunteers had served 80 meals and stored healthy ⁢leftovers in fridges for ⁣families ‌to enjoy later. The commitment from Edmonton’s REALTORS® is evident; they made a $10,000 donation to⁤ RMHC Alberta⁢ in December ⁣2023 to support ‍ongoing operations.

Food Banks Supported ⁢Through Tough Times

With ⁣rising living costs leading many Canadians to seek assistance ​from food banks,⁣ on May 1, ‌2024, the Woodstock ​Ingersoll Tillsonburg and Area ‍Association of REALTORS® ⁣(WITAAR)​ hosted their first official REALTOR Care®​ Day with ⁣a food drive ‌benefiting local Salvation ‌Army food banks. This event has been held annually on the first Wednesday ⁢of May⁢ since 2011.

Founded by⁣ Canadian REALTORS Care® Award recipient Kelly ⁤Byers, this year’s food drive‌ collected an impressive total of⁤ 38,000 pounds ⁤across multiple communities‍ including Woodstock ⁤and Ingersoll. ‌Since its inception, WITAAR’s initiative has‌ provided over 288,000​ pounds of food to local ⁢Salvation Army branches.

The timing is strategic; as donations peak during holiday seasons but dwindle before​ summer ⁣begins. ⁣The recent collection will‌ help ensure that local food⁤ banks ⁣can meet community needs until demand increases again later this year.

Supporting Youth Facing Homelessness

On May‌ 2nd ,the ⁢Waterloo Region Association of⁣ Realtors (WRAR) organized an‌ event ⁤supporting⁤ oneROOF ⁤Youth ​Services—an organization ‍dedicated to ‌assisting youth experiencing homelessness‌ or ‌those at risk. They kicked ⁣off⁣ a ‍week-long ⁣fundraising initiative​ called REALTOR Run—a self-paced run or walk designed not only to raise funds but also⁢ awareness about youth homelessness issues.

Volunteers assembled 115 care ⁢kits ⁤ for youth arriving at oneROOF while fundraising activities‌ raised $3,855 through raffles ⁤featuring prizes ​such as ⁣concert‌ tickets and barbecues.

“It’s humbling that WRAR supports ⁢us so significantly,” said Bonnie Kropf from oneROOF Youth Services. “Their contributions go beyond monetary donations; it includes‌ vital awareness-building efforts.”

Helping Families Move‍ Closer To Homeownership

On June ⁤13th , more than 40 members from Manitoba Real Estate Association (MREA) traded real estate‍ signs for⁢ hard hats as they volunteered with Habitat ‍for Humanity Manitoba on​ its largest-ever build—the Pandora Avenue West development project.

The MREA Shelter Foundation has ‍partnered with Habitat for Humanity Manitoba under “REALTORS Care About​ Habitat,” pledging ​$100K⁢ towards building affordable homes within Winnipeg throughout 2024.

“As realtors involved daily with homes,” explained Joel Green from MREA Shelter Foundation,“we see our opportunity here creating generational impacts within ⁢our community.”

This⁢ ambitious project spans eleven blocks ⁤aiming ultimately towards constructing 55⁣ affordable townhomes, set up sustainably ⁣ensuring energy efficiency while maintaining zero carbon footprint⁤ upon completion—housing approximately‍ 275 individuals,⁣ including around 175 children by 2026!

You can learn more about‌ past events⁤ or upcoming opportunities relatedtoREALTORSCareDaysat REALTORSCareDays.ca. If you’re interested in getting involved⁢ locally speak directlywithyourboardorassociationtoseewhat’plannedinyourregion!

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