Calgary and area REALTORS® presented six local charities with a total donation of $100,000 at a special ceremony on June 18, 2015. The event is hosted annually by CREB® Charitable Foundation as part of a giving drive through the Governors’ Grants program.
The Governors’ Grants program provides funds to housing and shelter-related charities in Calgary and area. The program reflects the foundation’s vision of building self-sustaining communities and empowers REALTORS® to be a positive influence.
“Calgary and area REALTORS® are passionate about the community because it’s where they live and work. The Governors’ Grants program allows our members to take action by investing in the charities that mean the most to them,” said Jeff Mikolajow, CREB® Charitable Foundation President. “Our members pour themselves into the selection process by encouraging charities to apply and we see those results in the volume of applications. Each of the six grants we awarded was incredibly well deserved.”
The 2015 CREB® Charitable Foundation Governors’ Grants recipients are:
- Accessible Housing Society – $16,000
- Bethany Care Centre – $25,000
- Calgary Seniors’ Resources Society – $12,500
- Elizabeth House – $17,700
- Resicare Society of Canada – $11,600
- Wellspring Calgary – $17,200
“Thanks to CREB® Charitable Foundation for their generous gift to upgrade our facility,” said David Harvie, president of the Board of Wellspring Calgary. “Now more of our donated funds can be directed towards providing free vital programs and resources for people living with cancer. REALTORS® are helping ensure that no one has to face cancer alone, and are making a difference in the lives of thousands, not only this year, but for years to come.”
For more information on the grant recipients, please visit calgaryREALTORScare.org.
Pictured: 2015 Governors Grants Recipients and CREB® Charitable Foundation Staff anf Board of Governors.
