This week, the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB)’s Realtor Community Foundation (RCF) awarded community grants to L’Arche Association of Calgary, HomeSpace Society, The Mustard Seed and Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society.
These grants will help with major repairs and renovations to existing housing or shelter supply, to keep people housed in their communities. This year, the RCF increased the amount of annual funding with a total of $115,500 allocated to the community grant, $10,000 more than in 2023.
“We are deeply inspired by the significant impact these non-profit organizations have on their communities, and we are proud to support them on behalf of our local realtors,” says Catherine Chow, chair of CREB Realtor Community Foundation.
“Unity in our local communities is crucial to improving housing and shelter solutions for those who need it most. Together, we can build a brighter future for Calgary and surrounding areas.”
The recipients
L’Arche Association of Calgary is a charity that supports people with intellectual disabilities to participate in a community designed to bring out their best. The organization has five homes in Calgary with supported independent living and day programming, and grant funds will enable essential renovations at one of the homes to ensure it meets standards and provides a secure and healthy living space for residents.
HomeSpace Society builds and manages specialized, affordable housing for vulnerable people in Calgary. One of its buildings that offers permanent supportive housing and a palliative care suite needs several updates and maintenance to ensure good quality housing for residents, which the grant funds will be dedicated to.
The Mustard Seed is a non-profit organization that cares for individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness by providing a space where people can have their physical, mental and spiritual needs met. Funds will be used to upgrade the flooring in several units.
Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society serves women and children leaving domestic violence by helping them rebuild their lives. The shelter has two-, three-, and four-bedroom apartments, a childcare centre, counselling rooms, community spaces and an enclosed courtyard with a play area and garden. Funds will target updating one of the suites with new flooring, lighting, appliances and furnishings.
