Since 1992, LSTAR has focused its community service on shelter-related charities, raising $1,119,426 for numerous organizations.
Beneficiary |
Total Donated as of December 31, 2021 |
| Mission Services of London | $348,994 |
| Anova | $16,950 |
| Grace Café | $6,000 |
| Unity Project | $118,944 |
| VAWSEC | $66,697 |
| Women’s Community House | $33,883 |
| All Our Sisters Conference Bursaries | $2,000 |
| Hockey Helps the Homeless | $41,450 |
| London Affordable Housing Foundation | $23,950 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | $135,022 |
| Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre | $89,495 |
| London Housing Registry | $6,000 |
| Investing in Children | $35,206 |
| St. Joseph’s Hospice | $56,950 |
| London Health Sciences Foundation Adult Eating Disorders Clinic | $50,000 |
| Meals on Wheels London | $20,392 |
| Inn Out of the Cold Elgin | $12,950 |
| Women’s Rural Resources Centre of Strathroy and Area | $8,000 |
| St. Thomas Elgin Second Stage Housing | $8,950 |
| London Food Bank | $9,067 |
| St. Thomas Elgin Food Bank | $4,367 |
| Strathroy Food Bank | $4,367 |
| My Sister’s Place | $8,080 |
| Indwell | $5,000 |
| Humana Community Services | $3,356 |
| Welkin Child and Youth Mental Wellness | $3,356 |
| TOTAL | $1,119,426 |
Other Activities and Partnerships Include:
- The 2021 Christmas Kettle Campaign - More than 100 REALTORS® came out to participate in the 2021 Christmas Kettle Campaign in London and St. Thomas, in support of The Salvation Army – Ontario Division. Nearly $21,000 was raised at kettle locations across the region. Huge thanks to all the LSTAR Members who volunteered their time and participated in the campaign.
- The 2021 BusinessCares Food Drive - In December, Members also took part in the 2021 BusinessCares Food Drive, in support of the London Food Bank, with 30 volunteers collecting food and/or money donations at three London stores. Volunteers collected more than 9,000 pounds of food and over $7,000 in cash donations.
- Canadian Blood Services - LSTAR also continued to partner with the Canadian Blood Services as a Partner for Life. To join the LSTAR Team, go to blood.ca and click Join A Team.
Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation:
- In 2021, LSTAR continued to honour its pledge to the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation’s Every REALTOR® Campaign in the amount of $2.00 per member/per month. The Foundation’s mission is, “to advance the Foundation’s philanthropy by enabling REALTOR® Members and real estate boards to practice effective and ethical fundraising in support of shelter-related causes in Ontario.” In 2021, the Foundation provided more than $1 million in grants to shelter-based organizations across Ontario communities.
