Coldwell Banker Heroes, the Coldwell Banker brand’s charitable recognition program, recorded donations of more than $4.7 million and 45,000 volunteer hours to local charities in its inaugural year.

Coldwell Banker All Points-Festival City in Stratford, Ont., led by owners Donny Rivers and Pat Simons, had 27 different charitable initiatives in 2012.  Activities included multiple sponsorships and volunteering for local sports teams and events; a Heart & Stroke fundraiser, and a year-long weekly 50/50 draw with $1 per week per person donation to United Way.

Coldwell Banker Rhodes & Company in Ottawa, led by broker of record Jim McKeown, supports The Hospice at May Court, a community-based organization supporting families dealing with life-threatening illness.  Through their fund-raising efforts, the company has raised $135,000.