Sales reps and staff at Domus Realty. Back row, from left: Maureen Fraser McLaughlin, Ron Patterson, Barrie Black, Janet Whelan, Erin Dalton and Christian Kelsey. Front row: Laura Hastings of Laing House, Ainslie MacNeil Campbell, Gail Morris, Brenda MacKenzie and Meghan Laing.
Domus Realty in Halifax is working towards the goal of ending homelessness in the Halifax area. Sales rep Brenda Mackenzie started The Domus Fund to support those organizations and programs currently working to reduce the impact of homelessness. A portion of each commission earned is set aside to fund the initiative and in May of this year the first grant applications were received. An independent judging panel reviewed the applications and Laing House was presented with a cheque for over $20,000.
Laing House is a peer support organization for youth with mental illness where members can embrace their unique gifts and find their way in a caring and supportive environment. It is a youth-driven, community-based organization where young people who are living with a mental illness can get the support they need to rebuild their lives.
