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HELPING YOUTH ON A BETTER PATH
For Toronto-based broker Mike Czestochowski, giving back to his community starts with its youth.
The recipient of CBRE’s 2022 Change Maker Award, Czestochowski, who sat on the board of Markham Stouffville Hospital for five years, is known for his generosity and his philanthropic efforts.
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During the pandemic he purchased 3,500 boxes of Girl Guide cookies and donated them to the staff of the Markham Stouffville Hospital. He’s also funded scientific research at the St. Michael’s Hospital and frequently donates to causes such as The Ride to Conquer Cancer and the Blu Genes Foundation. In recent years Czestochowski has focused his efforts on Covenant House, Canada’s largest organization for helping at-risk youth, providing them with shelter, employment resources and support networks. city. It’s a huge place, but their food bank was empty.” “ Since then, Czestochowski and his team have helped fill Covenant House’s food bank twice. Each time, they’ve donated more than $1,000 worth of food and toiletries. “The first time I visited Toronto’s Covenant House, it broke my heart,” he says. “I hadn’t realized how much need there was in our As part of his Covenant House efforts, Czestochowski once again participated in this year’s Executives Sleep Out on November 16, 2023. The Sleep Out is a one-night event that brings GTA executives together to sleep outside and raise funds for Covenant House’s programs. Last year Czestochowski raised over $13,000; this year he raised nearly $22,000. “It’s so important to help our youth get on a better path,” he says. “Too many young people end up on the street through no fault of their own, simply the result of bad circumstances. In such an affluent city, we need to do more to ensure we take care of each other and create a future where nobody has to stay out on the streets.”
Mike and Lauren are passionate about real estate and actively participate in various podcasts to share their knowledge and insights about the market. They are dedicated to educating and informing others about the intricacies of real estate trends and strategies. They are both recognized for their expertise in the real estate industry and have been invited as guests on the Simply Real Estate Podcast with Todd Slater not just once, but twice in 2023. Their extensive knowledge and insights in real estate combined with their passion and dedication, have made them highly sought-after guests. Mike also joined the Commercial Real Estate Podcast powered by First National in July 2023, sharing his thoughts about the state of the land market for this year. Through their podcast appearances, they provide valuable advice, tips, and guidance to listeners who are interested in entering or expanding their presence in the real estate market. Mike and Lauren’s expertise and enthusiasm make them a valuable resource for those seeking information and guidance in the realm of real estate.
CBRE Global Article Published December 2023
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