Thanksgiving Spirit All Year Round
Stratford, ON – In the spirit of giving, REALTOR® Heather McDowell decided to make her business successes a win for local charities too. For each real estate transaction completed in 2021, she pledged to donate $125. Heather recently delivered cheques to Tavistock Assistance Plan (TAP) and OptimismPlace (OP) bringing the total so far this year to an impressive $2,250. In addition to monetary donations, she serves on the boards of multiple local charities and has been chosen to help plan her community’s future in terms transportation, energy, food security, economic growth, etc.
“I’m very fortunate to have been chosen to join Future Oxford as a representative of East-Zorra Tavistock,” says Heather. The select group of volunteers and partners are working on an ambitious plan to maintain a high quality of life in Oxford for future generations.
An exceptional community connection is one reason why Heather was selected for Future Oxford. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of these organizations:
Know Your Lemons® Global Breast Health Educator
OptimismPlace: Board of Directors and Women of the Year 2021 Committee
Performing Arts Lodging (PAL) Stratford: Supporting Cast Chair, Executive Board
Member without a Portfolio and Tenant Selection Committee member
Oxford Women in Networking (OWIN): Membership Co-Chair
Tavistock Assistance Program (TAP): Secretary and Board Member
Not that long ago, Heather was a single mother struggling to make ends meet. She is forever grateful for the support she received in her time of need. Coming full circle now, Heather is sponsoring the Allyship and Advocacy Award at the annual Women of the Year Awards and Fundraiser hosted by OptimismPlace.
OptimismPlace is Perth County’s only women’s shelter. It provides secure, protective housing for up to eight weeks for women with or without children as well as support services to anyone in need.
“It is my distinct pleasure to present the Allyship and Advocacy Award along with my daughter, Dylan, on October 15th. To register for the online event, which features great prizes, or to donate, please visit www.optimismplace.com/woty-2021.”
Watch for Heather’s new, bimonthly lifestyle and real estate column in the Tavistock Gazette. “Honestly, writing it has been so much fun!”
Sutton is a 100% Canadian-owned and operated company with more than 6,500 REALTORS® in over 200 offices nationwide. To find out more about Sutton, visit www.sutton.com. To learn more about Sutton Spirit, visit www.suttonspirit.com.
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Sutton Group Realty Services Ltd. Contact:
Brooke Matthews
604-691-1689
stories@suttonspirit.com
First Choice Realty Ltd. Contact:
Heather McDowell
519-271-5515
hmcdowell@sutton.com