In 2009, the REALTORS Care® Shelter Drive was created to help raise funds for housing-related charities within our Board area.

Each year up to three such charities are selected, based on suggestions from REALTORS®, for the Shelter Drive to help support.  

Our belief is that a little helps a lot. Each donation, small or large, matters!

Charities for 2013-14 

		Nova Transition House Richmond Nova House provides safe shelter, information, emotional support, practical assistance, education, and advocacy for women and their children who are fleeing violence at home.
		Sea-to-Sky Community Services Squamish, Whistler, Pemberton SSCS is a non-profit charity working to create communities where people can support themselves and one another. We help people of all ages in a crisis or with everyday challenges. We give people opportunities to grow, develop and lead meaningful lives. We’re strengthening individuals and the community as a whole.
		Together We Can East Vancouver TWC is one of British Columbia's leading residential addiction recovery programs for men challenged by drug and/or chemical dependency. Participants live as part of a supportive residential community where they participate in group therapy and an integrated rehabilitation program.

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
• registered with the federal government