PKAR Selects CMHA HKPR as Charity of Choice For Fundraising Efforts

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Association of REALTORS (PKAR) has chosen the Canadian Mental Health Association of Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) as their 2023 Realtors Care Charity of Choice, announced on Wednesday.

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Each year REALTOR members of PKAR donate funds to Realtors Care which is presented to a local charity that supports housing in the community. In 2022, PKAR raised $25,919 to support the YES Shelter Peterborough as the charity of choice.

This means that in 2023 all PKAR fundraising efforts will support CMHA HKPR.

The CMHA HKPR is working hard to address homelessness and mental well-being through community-based mental health and addictions services and programs and the development of their Garden Homes Project. The goal of this program is to reduce homelessness in Peterborough City and County by providing affordable, small homes to those who are most vulnerable.

“Much of our community has been challenged with access to affordable housing. This generous donation from PKAR lends itself to creative ways to finding a solution to a highly complex problem,” says Mark Graham, chief executive officer at the CMHA HKPR. “With low vacancy rates and many people facing homelessness, this initiative is needed now more than ever.”

PKAR says they are ‘proud to support this incredible initiative which will act as a valuable ‘demonstration project’ for other tiny homes, hopefully paving the way for more affordable housing and improved health for all.’

“Unfortunately, homelessness is an ongoing struggle for some of the most vulnerable people in our community, and across the province”, says Kate Kidd, PKAR president. “Housing is a priority for our REALTOR members, and the CMHA HKPR initiative will serve to directly support this issue and give those in need a chance at a brighter future.”

For more information, visit the PKAR website.

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Peterborough And The Kawarthas Association Of Realtors Announce A New President

Peterborough and the Kawarthas Association of Realtors (PKAR) announced their new 2022 President, Kate Kidd, on Tuesday.

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Kidd has been an active volunteer with PKAR since becoming a realtor and has been on the Board of Directors since 2019.

“I am looking forward to working with President Kidd and her experienced Board of Directors in 2022,” said Christine Ball, CEO PKAR. “Kate is passionate about Real Estate; she provides thoughtful leadership while prioritizing professionalism and innovation within our Association and our membership.”

“Our realtor members are some of the most experienced and qualified in the province,” said Kidd. “My goal for 2022 is to continue to reinforce the reputation of our member realtors as trusted, accountable and engaged members of their communities.”

Kidd’s term runs the calendar year and will conclude Dec. 31, 2022.

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Peterborough and the Kawarthas Association of REALTORS Members Donate to YWCA Peterborough Haliburton

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton has been chosen as Peterborough and the Kawarthas Association of Realtor’s (PKAR REALTOR) selected charity of 2021 resulting in a donation of $23,318.74.

Photo courtesy of YWCA.

Each year PKAR REALTOR members select a registered charity to support, through the RealtorsCare Foundation of Ontario, with a focus on initiatives that directly benefit shelter-based needs in our community.

“It is integral for us to get behind this meaningful organization and contribute towards helping provide support for women who experience violence and abuse,” said Jon Maxwell, president of PKAR. “As a result of the generosity of our REALTOR members over the years, PKAR is proud to have donated over $100,000.00 to local charities like the YWCA.”

“YWCA Peterborough Haliburton is honoured to receive this generous donation from PKAR in order to provide much-needed safe shelter and support for local women and children experiencing gender-based violence,” said Kim Dolan, Executive Director of YWCA Peterborough Haliburton. “The need at YWCA Crossroads Shelter has increased as a result of the pandemic and we are immensely thankful to PKAR’s membership for their dedicated and compassionate response.”

YWCA Peterborough Haliburton provides safe shelter, resources and support to help women safely escape violent situations, build upon their existing strength, and move forward in their lives.

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