In 2022, Local REALTORS® supported our communities with over $90,000 in donations
Local REALTORS® with The Lakelands Association of REALTORS® go above and beyond to give back to their communities. Not only do they help families find the perfect home using their expertise and knowledge of the local area, but they also contribute financially to ensure those in need in our communities are supported.
In 2022, our REALTOR® members contributed $93,191 to support those in need:
- Every REALTOR® Campaign $37,464
Supports local shelter-based charitable organizations - The Lakelands Annual Turkey Challenge $37,825
Provides meals to families in need in our communities through local charities - Tragic Relief Fund to local Food Banks $10,000
Allocated to environmental, health, humanitarian, or natural disasters - Content Auction to Sell Buildings (one-time) to local Food Banks $5,402
Sold contents of our Collingwood and Huntsville buildings in preparation to go virtual - REALTORS Care® Motorcycle Ride $500
Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation, which supports local shelter-based charitable organizations - British Columbia Floods $2,000
Supports those in need affected by the 2022 floods
Please see here for a breakdown of individual recipients.
A huge thank you goes out to our 1,600+ REALTOR® members for opening their hearts last year. Their dedication, and undeniable willingness to help allows the association to continue to raise and contribute on their behalf.
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The Lakelands Association of REALTORS® represents more than 1,550 REALTORS®. There are several major geographical areas within the Association’s boundaries, including parts of Severn and Georgian Bay Townships; Wasaga Beach, Clearview Township, Collingwood, The Blue Mountains, and portions of the Municipality of Meaford, Grey Highlands. As well as Towns of Midland and Penetanguishene, and the Townships of Tay and Tiny. In the heart of Canada’s Cottage Country; Parry Sound, Muskoka, Haliburton, Orillia, Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, Muskoka Lakes, Huntsville, and Lake of Bays. Most within our geographical area are located less than a two-hour drive north of Toronto. Each offers a unique blend of properties ranging from residential homes to smaller towns and the rural areas in between, as well as a mix of waterfront homes/cottages on the many rivers and lakes that range from the smaller entry-level properties to the prestigious.
REALTOR® is a trademark that identifies real estate professionals who are members of The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and, as such, subscribe to a high standard of professional service and to a strict Code of Ethics.