For most of us a safe and secure home environment is something we take for granted. Those who depend on shelters don’t have this same security.
The Foundation is making a real difference in the community and the lives of many who rely on shelters for warmth, comfort and safety. Money raised by the Foundation comes from a number of annual events.

REALTORS Care Foundation Motorcycle RIDE for Charity

The inaugural REALTORS Care Foundation Motorcycle RIDE for Charity, nicknamed – "Dash for Cash" was a 1,300 km ride from Toronto, Ontario to Nashville, Tennessee in July 2006. The 2006 RIDE raised $40,000 net. Riders took up the challenge and trek from Central Ontario to the southern United States with pledge supports from OREA Past Presidents, the 2006 Board Presidents, Foundation Board of Governors, OREA Board of Directors, OREA staff and assistant from individual supports and the general public.

Each year, the RIDE has garnered growth in both participants and support. The 2010 REALTORS Care Foundation Motorcycle RIDE for Charity is July 7th - 10th.

The REALTORS Care Foundation Shelter Ball

The annual REALTORS Care Foundation Shelter Ball is a major fundraising event in support of the REALTORS Care Foundation.

Corporate, Gold, Platinum and Title sponsors support this fun filled event that includes wonderful cuisine, dancing and both a live and silent auctions.

The October event helps support the Foundation, raising $60,000 net annually.

REALTORS CARE Foundation Golf Classic

The REALTORS Care FoundationGolf Classic is going into its second decade.

Golfers have the opportunity to play at such prestigious courses as Glen Abbey and RatttleSnake Point.

The day of fun helps includes a shotgun start, lunch and dinner and plenty of prizes. Golfers raise upwards of $40,000 net each year.

How your support of the events helps

Proceeds of the Foundation’s annual events support shelter-related causes. By participating in the events you are helping thousands of Ontarians who need temporary or permanent shelters due to homelessness, domestic violence and disabilities.

The money raised ensures Ontarians who are in need of shelter have a place to call home, it helps build homes through organizations such as Habitat For Humanity and it helps those who may find themselves living on the streets with a place to go for warmth and comfort.

Not having a stable place to live is an enormous burden for those who are working hard to put their lives back together. A safe and affordable home is one of the first steps to getting families back on track.

The REALTORS Care Foundation helps people find a place to call home through its grants that support shelter-related causes.

100 per cent of your donation is invested to generate the income that is granted to these worthy causes. All administrative costs are underwritten by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA).

To learn more about how you can help by supporting the REALTORS Care Foundation, please contact the Foundation at 416-445-9910 ext. 377 or at realtorscarefoundation@orea.com