Our History
Each year, the Ottawa Real Estate Board raises funds for the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation through our Annual Charity Golf Tournament, the “$2 per member per month” campaign and additional donations. The Foundation is operated by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), and its mission is to raise funds from all its members to provide grants to shelter-related charities in communities throughout the province.
These charities assist those among us who do not have adequate shelter, those who may be dealing with homelessness, addiction, mental or physical illness, spousal or familial abuse, physical disability, poverty, or ageing. The work these organizations do is essential to the well-being of our community, but it is often difficult and stressful work and there is never adequate funding available from public sources.
OREB’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament is operated on a cost recovery basis and utilized primarily as an opportunity to raise funds to be donated to the REALTORS Care® Foundation in accordance with the guidelines approved by the Board of Directors.
The tournament is open to all OREB Members, guests of Members and sponsors, providing everyone with the chance to reconnect, meet new colleagues and establish face to face connections with the tools and services sponsors in the stress free, networking rich, golfing adventure environment.
Funds Raised
Since its inception in 2003, the Annual Charity Golf Tournament has raised over $350,000 for these deserving charities as part of OREB’s yearly distribution of funds.
| Year | Golf Tournament Approx. Amount Raised | Grant Funding Approx. Total Allocated | Local Shelter-Based Charities Endorsed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18,200 | $117,000 | 13 |
| 2022 | $20,200 | $113,377 | 18 |
| 2021 | Cancelled Due To Covid | $106,952 | 21 |
| 2020 | Cancelled Due To Covid | $77,359 | 22 |
| 2019 | $19,800 | $97,000 | 28 |
| 2018 | $19,700 | $92,000 | 25 |
| 2017 | $21,000 | $100,000 | 29 |
| 2016 | $25,000 | $100,000 | 26 |
| 2015 | $27,500 | $70,000 | 23 |
| 2014 | $34,000 | $82,000 | 29 |
| 2013 | $27,000 | $76,000 | 20 |
Want to Sponsor the 2024 OREB Charity Golf Tournament?
Would your business like to support this event? Click the button below to learn more, see what opportunities are available, and fill out our sponsorship form. If you have any questions regarding sponsorship, email golf@oreb.ca.
