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Home is where we build our lives, share everyday moments and look ahead to the future. Everyone deserves to experience that sense of belonging in a place where they feel safe.

At The Riz Team, this belief makes the work of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation especially meaningful to us.

The Foundation has announced that it has raised $60 million since its establishment in 1998, supporting women’s shelters and intimate partner violence prevention programs across Canada. It is a milestone worth recognizing—and an opportunity to bring greater awareness to the work that continues.

A Collective Effort Across Canada

Behind this achievement are Royal LePage professionals, donors and communities contributing through commission donations, fundraising events and awareness initiatives. These efforts help support local women’s shelters and national programs focused on preventing family violence and helping young people develop healthy relationships.

Every contribution is part of a broader commitment to helping people find safety and move forward with support.

Why This Matters to The Riz Team

As real estate professionals serving Waterloo Region, we spend our days talking about home: what people need, where they want to live and what their next chapter might look like.

This milestone invites us to reflect on something fundamental to those conversations. Feeling safe at home matters deeply.

As members of Royal LePage Wolle Realty, we are proud to recognize the Foundation’s achievement and help share its purpose with our clients, neighbours and community.

Learn More or Get Involved

You can read the original Royal LePage article or make a donation to support the Foundation’s work.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, ShelterSafe.ca provides emergency contact information for women’s shelters across Canada.

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