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…

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.

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.

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…

Richmond, B.C. – Sutton Group - Seafair Realty associates Ray Estrella, Brenna Inthavixay, Dan Fontaine, Daniel John, and Richard Chan are pleased to announce that they will once again offer a free Family Day skate for the whole community. The afternoon event will include goody bags for the children, face painting, and an animated photo booth.

Delta, B.C. – When Sue and Jayson Gordon’s daughter Abby was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at just eight years old, it changed more than her own life—it inspired her parents to help everyone coping with the life-changing condition. Sue is pleased to donate 2% of her realty commissions to JDRF.

Vancouver, B.C. – Corwin Kwan and his wife Yvonne organized a clean-up of Spanish Banks that was incredibly rewarding. The beach between UBC and Kitsilano is popular with locals and tourists, but the litter they leave behind is unsightly and poses a risk to wildlife including birds and sea creatures.

Surrey, B.C. – KidsPlay is a local grassroots charity that aims to keep kids away from a lifestyle of drugs, gangs, and violence by sharing positive experiences and modelling community leadership. Kuljit Minhas of the Minhas Group at Sutton - Premier Realty invited KidsPlay participants to be his special guests at the Port Kells Nursery.

Richmond, B.C. – This month, 125 children with physical, mental, and social challenges were all smiles as they boarded a plane at YVR destined for a magical day at Disneyland. For 28 years, Dreams Take Flight Vancouver has arranged these free trips, which are made possible thanks to the generosity of donors, and the hard work of volunteers including Diana Dickey…

Vancouver, B.C. – In two and a half weeks, David Eng volunteered at three outdoor sporting events: the CIBC Run for the Cure Vancouver, which raised $819,000 for cancer treatment and research; the Turkey Trot, which supports local food banks; and Under Armour Eastside 10K, a run that showcases the downtown area and encourages the participation of athletes with disabilities.

CANADA – All 13 Canadian provinces and territories were affected by wildfires this year and the area burned has surpassed anything ever recorded in our history. More than 45 million acres burned this year. Corwin Kwan picked up a shovel and helped to plant trees in Mahon Park in North Vancouver as part of National Forest Week this September.

Surrey, B.C. – Sutton - Premier Realty along with TD Canada Trust and the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board hosted the 15th annual Real Estate Softball Tournament last week at Softball City in South Surrey. Sixteen offices participated—the largest turnout in the tournament’s history.

Kamloops, B.C. – Thieves broke into a storage area at the Salvation Army in Kamloops this summer and stole nearly 100 children’s backpacks full of school supplies, water bottles, discounts for haircuts and gift cards for footwear. Corwin Kwan rallied support from others in the real estate industry and drove to Kamloops …

Vancouver, B.C. – Dedicated friends and spontaneous ingenuity ensured that 6,000 cyclists were off to a safe start in the RBC GranFondo Whistler. The 122km and 152km endurance bike races ascended from Stanley Park in Vancouver to the popular ski village. David Eng was one of the seasoned volunteers…