Charitable Organizations
Lifeline Cape Town South Africa is a non-government and non-profit organization (NGO), which offers free, 24-hour crisis counseling and individual counseling by trained volunteers in cases of rape, trauma, child abuse, addiction, depression, HIV/AIDS, relationship problems and suicide, to mention but a few.
Royal LePage/Johnston and Daniel Division (J&D) announces a newly formed partnership with the YWCA Arise Shelter in downtown Toronto. Named Arise for the spirit of preserverance that women who leave abuse bring to their struggle, this 27 bed shelter is making a real difference in the lives of women and children fleeing violence. With staff support available 24/7, this shelter provides on-site employment counselling, parenting support, addictions counselling, trauma and mental health support to women and children using the Arise Shelter.
J&D's support of the Arise Shelter will be funnelled through the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, Canada's largest public foundation dedicated exclusively to supporting shelters and ending violence against women and children. Every year the Shelter Foundation raises over $1 million to provide a safe haven and new beginnings to more than 30,000 women and children each year. Brookfield Real Estate Services Fund (owner of J&D) underwrites all of the administration costs, therefore 100% of every Sales Representative, Broker and Support Staff contribution goes directly to the cause.
As one of Royal LePage's largest corporately owned operations, Johnston & Daniel Division's salespeople and support staff are pleased to be giving back to the community, especially for such a deserving destination as the YWCA Arise Shelter. J&D is planning a number of fundraising initiatives throughout the coming year to create awareness and donations for the much needed shelter. We look forward to making a difference in our community.