The Association of Saskatchewan REALTORS® (ASR) recently presented a cheque to the Saskatoon Community Foundation. Two Saskatoon REALTORS®, Joanne Kerr, Co-Chair of the ASR’s Quality of Life in Saskatchewan committee, and Rich Jeanneau, ASR Director, as well as Bill Madder, ASR Chief Executive Officer were on hand to deliver the cheque for $38,345 to Kristy Rempel, Donor Services Manager, VP of Immortality of the Saskatoon Community Foundation.
The funds were raised through the second Quality of Life Legacy Gala held this past April in Saskatoon, where REALTORS® from all over the province participated to support the cause. That evening the ASR also awarded $5,000 grants to six community organizations, all from different regions of the province. “Because of our fundraising success in 2014, we are well able to finance grants for 2015” enthused Kerr. “We have seen first-hand the results of last year’s grants, and know what a huge difference they have made for so many of our less-fortunate citizens; we are delighted to put out the call for applications for 2015!”
The Quality of Life in Saskatchewan initiative promotes the following principles:
- Support shelter-related services in our communities,
- Enhance environmental sustainability, protection and/or conservation of our natural areas,
- Support public education on the importance of private property rights,
- Promote safer neighbourhoods and/or improved community services, and
- Enhance and promote community development and better opportunities for “at risk” populations and/or disadvantaged citizens.
“Everyone deserves a decent quality of life, but sometimes they just need a hand” said Madder. “REALTORS® are privileged to be able to lend that hand.”
The Association of Saskatchewan REALTORS® (ASR) is the primary advocate for organized real estate in Saskatchewan. As a not-for-profit organisation, it provides direction, leadership and support services to its members, the industry and the public. Through effective communication and quality education, the ASR also strives to ensure a healthy real estate environment that allows for increased quality of life in our communities.
