Members, sponsors and friends of the Realtors Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) showed their generosity and community spirit by raising $65,950 for the 900CHML/Y108/953 Fresh FM Children’s Fund. The funds were raised at the recent RAHB Realtors 4 Kids Charity Auction, held annually to support The Children’s Fund.
“This auction shows the great things that happen when Realtors and the community come together,” says Marlene Vieira Leslie, chair of this year’s Charity Auction Task Force. “The support we received was amazing.”
Proceeds from the partnership between RAHB and the CORUS radio stations support many children’s charities throughout the Hamilton and Burlington areas year round.
The Children’s Fund Campaign began in 1976 as a charitable initiative to help raise money for disadvantaged children during the holiday season. Over the 27 years of the partnership, RAHB’s annual auction has raised over $903,950 for the charity, making RAHB its single largest contributor.
The Children’s Fund offers assistance to over 40 different charities each year.
At another event, representatives from nine local charitable organizations were on hand to receive donations from RAHB recently. President Donna Bacher and CEO George O’Neill presented the cheques on behalf of the Ontario Realtors Care Foundation, which is supported by members of the association.
Each year, funds donated by RAHB members come back to the community, to be distributed to shelter-related organizations.
“Realtors are known for giving back to their community, whether it is through working with community organizations or supporting charities financially,” says O’Neill.
“This is just one more example of Realtors giving back.”
Cheques totalling $53,521 were given out. Organizations receiving donations were Good Shepherd, Indwell (formerly Homestead Christian Care), Mark Preece Family House, Mission Services, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation, St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation, The Bridge, The Salvation Army Hamilton and the YWCA Hamilton.
