Royal LePage has received the 2016 Canada’s Volunteer Award in the category of Business Leader for supporting local communities through its charity, the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation.
Sponsored by the federal government, Canada’s Volunteer Awards recognize the contributions that volunteers, not-for-profit organizations and businesses across the country make to their communities.
Royal LePage was among the 16 award winners that were selected among a field of 365 nominations. Shanan Spencer-Brown, executive director of the foundation, accepted the award on behalf of the company.
Since 1998, Royal LePage professionals have raised more than $22 million in support of the foundation, the largest public foundation in Canada dedicated exclusively to funding women’s shelters and violence prevention programs.
“The volunteer spirit at Royal LePage is truly remarkable,” says Spencer-Brown. “Our collective commitment to giving back to the communities where we live and work has meant that thousands of women and children have access to safe shelter and the chance to rebuild their lives after violence.”
Royal LePage says the award comes with a “generous donation” from the federal government to the foundation.
