Established in 1998, the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation is the largest public foundation in Canada dedicated to funding women’s shelters and domestic violence prevention. Agents, offices, and staff of Royal LePage actively contribute to the Foundation’s mission, ensuring that women and children seeking refuge from domestic abuse find the safety and support they need.

In addition to our team members supporting individual fundraising events, all Keleher + Co. agents continuously support the Foundation through commission donations. In recognition of their exceptional dedication, Maggie Jarvos earned a spot in the Top 1% of all donors, while Chris Keleher achieved Top 10% in 2023.

Learn more about RLP Shelter Foundation here.

Home Horizon serves as a vital link between emergency shelter and independent living, focusing on youth at risk of homelessness. Their mission involves empowering these young individuals to rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Recognizing the challenges they face in transitioning to adulthood, Home Horizon provides access to counseling and comprehensive programs. These initiatives equip youth with essential life skills, foster positive relationships, and facilitate re-engagement with education, job training, and employment, ultimately guiding them towards self-sufficiency and independence.

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The GTHS (Georgian Triangle Humane Society) is a non-profit charity that operates an Animal Centre in the south Georgian Bay region. Established in 1999, they provide shelter to over 1,500 homeless animals annually, finding them caring families through adoption. Additionally, they run programs and services aimed at keeping more than 3,000 pets with their families during emergencies. GTHS’s engagement goes beyond animals, offering After School programs that have benefited over 2,000 youth by nurturing compassion and empathy through interactions with cats and dogs. Their vision is for a compassionate community, supported by innovative programs and services promoting the well-being of both pets and people. Their values encompass compassion, well-being, perseverance, inclusivity, and life-long learning, all aimed at empowering positive change and strengthening the human-animal bond.

Learn more about the GTHS here.

My Friend’s House is a non-profit in the Georgian Triangle supporting abused women and children since 1991. They assist around 600 individuals annually through shelter, outreach, transition, and children’s programs, across the region. Their mission is to offer safety, crisis support, and gender equity advocacy. They envision empowered women and transformed communities, guided by values like fearlessness, respect, integrity, excellence, diversity, and service. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the organization ensures a safe and respectful environment for all, free from bias and harassment.

Learn more about My Friend’s House here.