
In 2009, REALTORS Care® created a new program dedicated to raising funds for housing-related charities, called REALTORS Care® Shelter Drive.
Each year up to three such charites will be selected, based on suggestions from REALTORS®, for the Shelter Drive to help support. Donate here
Our belief is that a little can help a lot. Each donation, small or large, matters.
Charities for 2009/10
For our first year, the following charities were selected for support:
- Tri-City Women's Resource Society, Coquitlam
Offers programs and services addressing the needs of women and their families in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra - RainCity Housing, Vancouver
Delivers progressive housing and support solutions for people living with mental illness, addictions and other challenges - Covenant House, Vancouver
Provides shelter, food, clothing and counselling to over 2,000 young people each year
Charity criteria
The charities must be:
- based in the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver area (see Your Community)
- housing-related, including shelters, transition houses, and affordable housing initiatives
- a registered charity