Christine Richard became a Friend of the Foundation 20 years ago when the CREB^® REALTOR Community Foundation committed to a $1.5 million donation to Crestwood Affordable Housing Development for a project that provided long-term housing to those in need.

CREB^® REALTOR^® Community Foundation has awarded Community Grants to L’Arche Association of Calgary, HomeSpace Society, The Mustard Seed, and Discovery House Family Violence Prevention Society.

Murad Shivji has been a Calgary REALTOR^® for over 20 years and before starting his real estate journey, lived and worked in the Mediterranean, New York and various countries across North Africa. If there is one thing, he has learned from his many global experiences, it’s the importance of connectivity.

Being a friend means something different to everyone, and for CREB® REALTOR® Laura Christie, being a Friend of the Foundation means something very special.

Amy Brooks has been a REALTOR^® for 24 years. During that time, she has accomplished a lot, joining the RE/MAX hall of fame and receiving the company’s lifetime achievement award. However, one constant throughout her career has been supporting local housing and shelter initiatives through CREB^® REALTOR^® Community Foundation.

After more than 15 years in the real estate business, Kim Vink believes giving back to the community is just as important as selling houses.

For CREB^® REALTOR^® Deborah Scruggs, volunteering has long been an integral part of her identity. In fact, it was this desire to help people that led her to enter real estate later in life, after 25 years as a homemaker.

CREB^® REALTOR^® Tony Valckx is quick to lend a helping hand to those in need,

As a CREB^® REALTOR^® since 2012, sales manager for Partners Development Group and a mother of three, Ismahan Omer is one busy woman. But she hasn’t let that stop her from doing what she can to give back to the community.