Royal LePage Shelter Foundation
The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation is a Canadian nonprofit organization focused on supporting women's shelters and domestic violence prevention programs. Established in 1998, it operates as the largest public foundation in Canada dedicated exclusively to this cause, raising over $51 million by 2024[^1][^2][^5].

Mission and Activities

The foundation channels funds to over 200 local women’s shelters and national partners, directly assisting approximately 50,000 women and children annually[^3][^5]. Its initiatives include:

• Funding emergency shelters for women and children fleeing domestic violence.
• Supporting violence prevention programs, including teen healthy relationship education[^3].
• Matching Royal LePage offices with local shelters to foster community-specific fundraising and advocacy[^2][^3].

Fundraising Model

Royal LePage agents and brokers donate a portion of their commissions, while offices organize localized events such as charity auctions and awareness campaigns[^1][^4]. National fundraising efforts include corporate conferences and retreats, with donations distributed to shelters and partners like the Canadian Women’s Foundation and Women’s Shelters Canada[^3][^5].

Impact and Reach

On any given day, the foundation’s network supports shelters housing over 3,000 women and 2,500 children across Canada[^3][^4]. It emphasizes addressing systemic issues, noting that half of Canadian women report experiencing physical or sexual violence by age 16[^2][^3]. The foundation also highlights the estimated 360,000 children annually exposed to family violence[^2][^3].

Governance and Recognition

The foundation is governed by a board of directors and collaborates with Royal LePage’s national network of real estate professionals. Its 2024 fundraising total reached $4.5 million, marking cumulative donations exceeding $51 million since inception[^5].