The Association of Saskatchewan REALTORS® (ASR) awarded grants to six community organizations last month as part of their ongoing Quality of Life in Saskatchewan initiative. The cheques were presented in Regina during the inaugural Legacy Gala. The Gala Awards competition was launched earlier this year by the ASR where charitable organizations with project ideas that support the ASR’s Quality of Life principles were encouraged to apply.
“This new Legacy Grant Program is just one more way in which the Saskatchewan real estate industry is working hard to improve the quality of life across the province,” explains Bill Madder, Chief Executive Officer of the Association of Saskatchewan REALTORS®. “The ASR is very proud to be able to support these organizations in their efforts to improve the quality of life in their local communities.”
Six organizations were selected from twenty-six applications from across Saskatchewan and each was awarded a grant of $5,000 to continue the work they do in their communities. From six different regions, the recipients are:
Battlefords Boys & Girls Club
Moose Jaw Women’s Transition House
Prince Albert Self Help and Recreation and Education
Regina Dress for Success
Saskatoon Children’s Hospital Foundation
Yorkton Habitat for Humanity
The recipients were chosen based on the quality of their application and how well their projects met the following Quality of Life 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
- Enhance and promote community development and better opportunities for “at risk” populations and/or disadvantaged citizens
Funding for the Legacy Grant Program comes from a major $100,000 endowment and a $30,000 start-up contribution established last fall by the Association Saskatchewan REALTORS® through the Saskatoon Community Foundation. “It’s impressive to see the local dedication towards improving the quality of life in our communities,” continues Madder. “We are quite excited to be able to embark on this annual investment and further build on the contributions in our communities.”
The Legacy Grant Program will be receiving applications again in early 2014. More information can be found at www.saskatchewanrealestate.com.
Pictured (left to right, top row then bottom): Al White presents grant to Sherry Woolridge Region 3; Shelby Wilk (left) presents grant to Laurie Renton – Region 1; Ian Johnstone presents grant to Kailey Plohr – Region 6; Joanne Kerr (right) presents grant to Dr. June LeDrew – Region 5; Amber Tangjerd (centre) presents grant to Karen Closs (right) Region 2; and Kevin Wouters (left) presents grant to Grant Gustafson – Region 4.
