Toronto, ON – Girls in the poorest regions of the world are more likely than boys to be malnourished and be denied access to education.  Yet, studies show that when a girl has enough to eat, a safe environment, and an education, she’ll work to raise the standard of living for herself and her family. [...]

Regina, SK – Growing up in small-town Saskatchewan, Darlene King learned the necessity and the joy of deep prairie roots.  In a region where so many people’s livelihoods are affected by fickle weather, helping neighbours is a way of life.  Darlene’s mother, who had five children, found time to volunteer for the Hospital Auxiliary and [...]

Barrie, ON – People in need in Barrie enjoyed nutritious Easter meals thanks to the efforts of the Hometeam.  The five REALTORS® from Sutton Group – Incentive Realty Inc.* who make up the team are Stuart Anderson, Diane Neto, Mark Turcotte, Carolyn Bickerton and Graham Gray (pictured left).  They contacted the Barrie Food Bank to [...]

Ajax, ON – This makeover didn’t require eyeliner or lipstick—just a garbage bag, a pair of gloves and a willingness to pitch in for the community!  On Friday April 19, as part of Ajax Green Living Days, Kerri-Ann Davies organized a community litter cleanup to coincide with the Mayor’s 20-Minute Makeover.  Kerri and 10 [...]

Vernon, BC – Calling someone a “Champion Dirt Bag” might normally result in a brawl but REALTOR® Beth Marks assures people that, in this case, it’s a great compliment!  Her inventive and light-hearted Dirt Bag campaign involves a bag of soil, a clay starfish and a very worthy cause: helping those struggling to afford housing [...]