Following the start of the new leadership term, the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation has announced its 2026 Board of Directors, a group of dedicated REALTOR® leaders from across the province committed to strengthening communities and addressing shelter and food insecurity in Ontario.
The Board will guide the Foundation’s philanthropic efforts throughout the year, supporting charities and community initiatives that provide safe housing and access to nutritious food for Ontarians in need.
Working together to strengthen communities across Ontario
The 2026 Board of Directors will help lead the Foundation’s work by:
· Supporting charities and initiatives focused on food security and housing stability across Ontario.
· Encouraging REALTORS® and real estate leaders to engage in collective giving and community impact.
· Advancing the Foundation’s mission to build stronger, more inclusive communities where REALTORS® live and work.
Leadership of the 2026 Board
Rebecca Kopel will serve as Chair of the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation for 2026, working alongside Chair-Elect Vicki Sweeney and the Foundation’s leadership team.
“My goal is to deepen the connection between our members and their Foundation by increasing awareness, expanding reach and strengthening relationships across Ontario.” – Rebecca Kopel, 2026 Chair, Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation
The 2026 Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation welcomes the following new members:
· Paul Etherington, Ontario Real Estate Director
· Sarah Hart, Director-at-Large (Executive Officer)
· Anu Joshi-Mehendale, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Director
· Jerry Kzywda, REALTOR® Director for Southern Ontario
And the following Board Members who are returning or continuing with their term:
· Lori Roberts, Past-Chair
· Vicki Sweeney, Chair-Elect & REALTOR® Director for Central Ontario
· Elyse Gallagher, REALTOR® Director for Northeastern Ontario
· Samreen Al-Taher, REALTOR® Director for Western Ontario
· Ray Chan, Director-at-Large (REALTOR®)
· Heather O’Neill, REALTOR® Director for Eastern Ontario
· Robert Trembinski, Treasurer & REALTOR® Director for Northern Ontario
Through the leadership of its Board and the generosity of REALTORS® across the province, the Ontario REALTORS Care Foundation continues to be the giving arm of Ontario REALTORS®. Dedicated to supporting shelter-related causes and addressing food insecurity in neighbourhoods across the province, the Foundation empowers REALTORS® to make a meaningful difference in the communities where they live and work. Through collective giving, we strengthen the impact of our profession by supporting local charitable organizations that deliver vital services to individuals and families in need.
SOURCE ORCF ONTARIO REALTORS® CARE FOUNDATION
To learn more about your charitable Foundation, visit www.RealtorsCareOntario.ca
