THE POWER OF COMMUNITY

Today, let’s talk about the real estate market from a community and locational perspective. But first, we’d like to highlight something truly special to us: Red Day.

VIDEO CREDIT TO JOHN BERTRAND

Every year, on the second Thursday of May, Keller Williams teams worldwide set aside their work and dedicate the day to giving back. Red Day is all about community—lifting up the neighbourhoods we live and work in. For the second year in a row, our brokerage spent the day at the Guelph Food Bank, a place with a long-standing mission to support those in need.

The Guelph Food Bank was established in 1989 by Spiritwind Christian Centre with a clear goal: to provide food assistance to those in need while helping them achieve self-sufficiency through life skills programs. Decades later, that mission remains as vital as ever. As part of a larger food bank network, the Guelph Food Bank has developed an impressive system for food distribution and community support.

This year, our team focused on helping with The Store, a retail initiative that is part of the food bank’s operations at their Crimea Street location. The Store sells gently used and new overstock items, generating funds to support the food bank’s programs. What started as weekend garage sales and popup events has grown into a year-round thrift store, thanks in part to a generous Feed Ontario grant. This funding allowed the food bank to create a welcoming retail space, complete with new furnishings, racking, and an easy-to-use point-of-sale system. The Store also revived the food bank’s previously paused clothing exchange program, offering an efficient way to distribute non-food donations.

While we spent the day sorting and tagging clothing for The Store, one sobering reality stood out: the shelves at the food bank are looking emptier than ever. Donations have decreased this year, even as the need has grown. According to the Guelph Food Bank’s director, they’ve seen 1,000 new clients this year alone—a stark reminder of the economic challenges many are facing. Our team collected several hundred pounds of food donations from our clients and community, but it was eye-opening to see how much more is needed to meet the rising demand.

Red Day is a meaningful tradition for our brokerage and the entire Keller Williams network. It’s a day to connect with our communities, support our neighbours, and remind ourselves what it means to truly belong to a community. Personally, I look forward to Red Day every year. It brings our team together and reinforces the importance of giving back.

A heartfelt thank you to our clients, partners, and everyone who donated—you are making a difference. If you’d like to support the Guelph Food Bank further, you can drop off food donations throughout the city or donate directly through their website.

Thank you for being part of your community and for all you do to make it stronger.

Enjoy the weekend,

Paul

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