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Strides for Shelter 5k and Fun Run

Sponsorship Opportunities

Since the inception of the Strides for Shelter 5K in 2016, the Canopy Housing Foundation has returned more than $212,000 from the race proceeds to several worthy local beneficiaries:

  • 2024: Home Again Foundation to build a one bedroom cottage for a homeless Veteran. - $38,500
  • 2023: Charlotte Family Housing to redesign, restructure, refurbish, and restock Charlotte Family Housing’s MAP (Motivated Achievement Points) “Store.” - $42,000
  • 2022: Charlotte Rescue Mission to have a dedicated space for intake and meeting of new program participants in new building - $39,444
  • 2021: Hope House of Huntersville to renovate garage space to create children's play/learning environment - $26,760
  • 2019: The Relatives to purchase a much-needed van to transport approximately 300 children on an annual basis to necessary appointments (medical, school, legal, etc.) - $25,000
  • 2018: Men's Shelter of Charlotte to assist with the renovation costs at their Tryon Street shelter - $20,000
  • 2017: A Child's Place to assist in addressing the needs of children experiencing homelessness in Charlotte (at a cost of $1,000 per year per child) - $15,000
  • 2016: Urban Ministry and Housing First Charlotte to assist in building an apartment complex for people experiencing homelessness in Charlotte - $5,000


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The Canopy Housing Foundation is the charitable, non-profit arm of the Canopy Realtor® Association. The Foundation strives to promote affordable homeownership, provide funding to create housing opportunities, and encourage volunteerism and philanthropic activities among its 15,000+ Realtor® members.

Download the 2025 Sponsorship Packet

All sponsorships are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please contact Stacy Baum at (704) 940-3147 or sbaum@canopyrealtors.com

Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-807-2214. The license is not an endorsement by the state.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS