CREB® Charitable Foundation honoured at Inn from the Cold
The CREB® Charitable Foundation was honoured at Inn from the Cold’s newest shelter opening ceremony for its $125,000 donation on Dec. 19.
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Awarding excellence
CREB® Charitable Foundation recognized by Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter
The CREB® Charitable Foundation was recognized for its philanthropic dedication to ending family violence at the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter’s (CWES) Tulip Awards on Nov. 8.
During the event, which was held at Fort Calgary, the foundation took home the Telling our Story Award. This award is bestowed to an organization that has donated money to the agency and communicated its mandate to the foundation’s membership.
Home sweet home
Habitat for Humanity celebrates completion of six new affordable homes in Bowness
Habitat for Humanity recently celebrated the completion of six new homes in Bowness that will provide affordable home ownership opportunities to six Calgary families.
“At Habitat, we know how difficult it is for families to break into the housing market,” said Gerrad Oishi, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta. “That’s why we’re committed to working with our community to provide affordable home ownership opportunities for families. We’re so thankful for every sponsor, donor, community partner and volunteer who has stepped up to make affordable home ownership opportunities possible for six families in Bowness.”
CREB® Charitable Foundation honours three decades of giving with $300,000 donation
On Sept. 26, the CREB® Charitable Foundation donated $300,000 to three deserving local charities through its Investing in HOPE program at its 30th anniversary celebration.
A variety of the foundation’s donors, sponsors, local charities and REALTORS® filled CREB®’s atrium to celebrate the foundation’s 30-year legacy. Attendees shared stories of community impact and toasted to its future.
From the ground up
Local REALTORS® build homes with Habitat for Humanity
On Sept. 21, the CREB® Charitable Foundation sent out a team of 24 local REALTORS® to take part in a Habitat for Humanity build day in the northwest community of Bowness. Despite the cold weather conditions, these superhero volunteers warmed the hearts of the community.