Housing and food insecurities are increasing throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and beyond.
To combat these growing issues, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) donates nearly $1 million each year to give back to the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation (ORCF) on behalf of our Members.
Since 2008, TRREB has participated in the ORCF’s Every REALTOR® Campaign where TRREB donates $1 per Member per Month. Each dollar supports shelter-based charities, food banks, and help lines, just like these.
Friends of Ruby
Friends of Ruby was founded in 2014 to meet the needs of 2SLGBQTIA+ youth in the GTA. The centre provides a drop-in space, barrier-free counselling, practical support programs, and meals. Friends of Ruby is all about creating a supportive community and allowing young people to feel validated, involved, and empowered to lead healthier lives.
“The thing that motivates me is being able to see youth thriving in this environment.” – Gabrielle Poole-Fournier, Friends of Ruby Housing Navigator
Abuse Hurts
Since 1993, Abuse Hurts provides accessible support, healing, and individual empowerment for adult survivors, their families, and caregivers. They are a national leader in the development of programs to prevent abuse, in advocating for the rights of those who have been abused, and in the creation of survivor-friendly ways of helping abuse victims find healing.
“Our main service that we offer is delivering hope.” – Ellen Campbell, Abuse Hurts Founder
Haven on the Queensway
Haven on the Queensway is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those in need by providing food, clothing, and other resources. Their five core programs – First Care, Food Bank, Haven’s Closet, Haven Helping Seniors and Hope with Wheels – are tailored to address different aspects of poverty and homelessness. They are enhancing the quality of life for those in need by providing food, clothing, and other essential resources.
“Your donations are well used at Haven… I can see the difference it makes to all our clients.”
– Mary Lee, Haven on the Queensway Volunteer
Watch for first-hand accounts of how TRREB’s ORCF donations make a difference in your local communities.