CANADA – News media, industry publications, real estate boards, charities, individuals and companies share/rebroadcast and take inspiration from Sutton Spirit stories about our active members. Some of their stories are highlighted on the REALTORS Care® website

Abbotsford, B.C. – Congratulations to Sat Swaich, who was recently named one of Canada’s Top 100 Giving Agents for 2023. This distinction is an initiative of Rate My Agent. Sat’s generosity is rooted in his early years. He was raised in a first-generation immigrant family in the Fraser Valley and learned the value of hard work in his family's grocery store.

Abbotsford, B.C. – Children with developmental disabilities can play hockey in a safe and welcoming environment thanks to Sutton Group West Coast Realty in Abbotsford, as well as other generous sponsors. For the past few years, member of this Sutton office has been contributing funds and volunteering…

Vancouver, B.C. – Joel Korn, a Sutton REALTOR®, regularly volunteers to help maintain the beauty and dignity of the Downtown Eastside and Vancouver’s Chinatown, which was recognized as a National Historic Site in 2011. Joel joins many other volunteers doing the tedious but meaningful work…

CANADA – Spring is a time for renewal. In the Forbes magazine series Accessing the Most Powerful Version of You, senior contributor Kathy Caprino asks: “How do we quickly accelerate our own growth and give ourselves new information that will help us make a bigger, more thrilling impact in the world?”

Kelowna, B.C. – Brad Premack is shining a light on the sad fact that one in four children in Canada experience abuse or neglect. He currently donates 10% of his net commissions to the Child Advocacy Centre of Kelowna, along with donating his time and other resources. This centre has a successful track record of helping children and their families change…

Nanaimo, B.C. and Oakville, ON – In Nanaimo, 59 teams and 424 walkers participated in the Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY), a winteriffic, family-friendly fundraiser for charities that assist people experiencing hunger and homelessness. The Nanaimo event contributed $123,865 to the record-setting total of nearly $14 million!

Vancouver, B.C. – This spring, Kane Schutz will be organizing his 25th charitable donation drive with friends and clients. Twice a year, this Sutton REALTOR® is pleased to be able to drop off contributions at the Union Gospel Mission, or the Good Stuff Connection, a North Vancouver thrift store that supports SAGE House.

Oakville, ON – This just in: The beloved Charity Golf Tournament for the Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre will swing into action again this summer raising money to rehabilitate wild animals. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. on June 21, 2024, at the Garrison Golf and Country Club in Kingston.

Oakville, ON – Mark Cadesky is a Broker who moonlights with a local band called the Oddibles. This past week, the group put on an incredible show at the Shore in Port Credit raising more than $800 for JDRF, a charity focused on improving life for people with diabetes.

CANADA – On Saturday, February 24th, thousands of people in 190 communities across the country will bundle up and walk alongside their neighbours in the Coldest Night of the Year. This event has raised over $75,000,000 for numerous charities, including Habitat for Humanity, which builds houses for families in need.

Ottawa, ON – Each February during Heart Month, Canadians remember loved ones they’ve lost to heart disease; strive to improve their own cardiac health; and support research and treatment facilities. Colin Zappia has partnered with a local business, Aurelius Fine Oils to raise money for the University of Ottawa Heart Institute…

CANADA – Sutton Spirit is an initiative that began decades ago to enhance networking among Sutton REALTORS® and Brokers while raising their public profiles. Giving back to the community is proven to build trust and respect.

Vancouver, B.C. – Raymond Lui, a REALTOR® with Sutton Group - West Coast Realty, has a convenient option for busy brokers and sales associates planning to make contributions in 2024. He has launched www.giveaturkey.ca with a link to a GoFundMe page to simplify the donation process and make it transparent.

Ajax, ON – It was a record-setting year for the members of Knitting and Crochet for Community: by the end of December, they had crafted 4,653 hats, mittens, blankets and more and delivered them to hospitals, long-term care facilities, homeless shelters, and others. Sutton REALTOR® Whitney Collins-Wilson launched the group in 2020.

Oakville, ON – Sutton Group - Quantum Realty Inc. raffled a delectable chocolate house and raised $500 for local food banks just in time for Christmas. With this gift, the charities could use their extra purchasing power to provide healthy, satisfying meals to 100 people in need.

Surrey, B.C. – More than 200 people dove into an underwater world ruled by the King of Atlantis, who fights an arch enemy intent on controlling the cursed Black Trident and ensuring the seventh kingdom of the seas remains lost in the depths. Dee Soriano and the Dee Realty Team at Sutton – Premier Realty invited their clients and families…

Richmond, B.C. – In a heartening display of community spirit and holiday generosity, the Steveston Santa Claus Parade dazzled local streets on Christmas Eve while gathering donations for the Richmond Food Bank. Sutton Seafair REALTOR® Diana Dickey and her husband Jerome, donned in delightful holiday attire, volunteered…

Surrey, B.C. – Even until the last days of the year, the team at Sutton - Premier Realty continues to remember people in need. At a recent Christmas party, they raised $600 to fund multiple charitable projects including contributions to their local food bank. Volunteers deliver cash and non-perishable food to the Surrey Food Bank, then work a four-hour shift organizing the warehouse…

Lethbridge, AB – When Audrey King entered the real estate industry as an office manager in 1980, she displayed a natural aptitude for the business, organizational know-how, and caring leadership. That was the beginning of 43 years of exceptional professional and community accomplishments that culminated last week in a special award.