February 10, 2015
OSHAWA, February 10, 2015 - In addition to supporting local charities directly, Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR) is also a proud supporter of the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation. Each month, every DRAR Member donates $1 to the Foundation, which provides grants to Ontario Charities that have received support from their local Real Estate Association. With these grants, the Foundation is able to make a significant difference in communities across the province through the support of Ontario REALTORS®.
DRAR is proud to announce that the recipients of its 2013 charitable contributions have been approved for additional funding through the REALTORS Care® Foundation.
The Refuge is a Christian charitable organization dedicated to offering grace to homeless and street youth in Durham Region regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, life situation or creed. “The Refuge is thrilled to partner with Durham Region REALTORS® in helping homeless and street youth. For years Durham Region REALTORS® have been providing homes for most of us... and they continue this caring tradition in providing ‘homes’ for our communities homeless and street youth” commented Clarence Keesman, Executive Director of The Refuge.
Precious Minds provides support to families in north Durham Region with children who have barriers to learning. “As Precious Minds strives to support individuals with developmental challenges to meet their highest potential, we are so grateful for the REALTORS Care® Foundation for their support to enable us to provide a safe haven through our Break-Away Saturday Respite program. We are also so thankful to the Durham Region Association of REALTORS® for their generous support of Precious Minds and for their assistance in getting in our application” commented Janelle Dayman, Administrative Director of Precious Minds.
The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre promotes positive integration of diabetes management into the daily life of children, adolescents and young adults and their families.
“We are so pleased to be able to support such wonderful organizations,” commented DRAR President Sandra O’Donohue. “These charities work endlessly to improve the lives of Durham residents, which helps to make Durham Region a great place to live”.
Durham REALTORS®, We Work Where You Live. To contact a local Durham Association REALTOR® or to search for a weekend open house or listings in your neighbourhood, please visit www.DurhamRealEstate.org
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