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AiMHi Family and Friends Newsletter
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A IMHI FAMILY & FRIENDS
NEWSLETTER
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
CLBC Meeting with CEO Seonag Macrae.……..2
Common Goods, ChangeIt………………..………… 3
Gov’t fund dental, Home Sharing..……………….4
AiMHi news, Elder Abuse Awareness ………….5
Adventure Camp………………………………………….6
Lending Library, RDSPs…………………………………7
Summer Dance for children.…………..……………8
Expect Little, Dream Big……………………………….9
Summer hints for your dog
The Heart of AiMHi is You, Coupon………...9, 10
June 2015
Volume 2015, I ssue 2
We need your help!
Due to the rising costs of postage, we are encouraging receipt of AiMHi’s Family and Friends
Newsletter by email. To sign up for this service, please contact Wendy Goyer at 250-564-6408 ext.
239 or email [email protected]
AiMHi, 950 Kerry Street, Prince George, BC V2M 5A3 www.aimhi.ca
Connect with us:
Dates to watch for: June 15, 2015 – Elder Abuse Awareness Day June 22, 2015 – AiMHi AGM & Long Term Service Awards June 25, 2015 – CLBC update meeting
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AiMHi is making it easy for you to donate With one phone call we will pick up your donations
from your home! All you have to do is place your donations out on your drive way! Your donations benefit others on so many levels. Not only do your donations translate into funds for much needed services, but provides employment opportunities for people who have special needs!
Our message is simple – donating means recycling reusable items and helping AiMHi at the same time. It really is a win - win situation.
On behalf of AiMHi I wish to express a sincere thank you to the Value Village team and to our ‘Bin Supporters’ for embracing this partnership. Together we are making a difference in the lives of others.
Donations are accepted at these six locations: Vanway Transfer Station Hart Hwy Landfill
Canadian Tire First Baptists Church
Our Saviours Lutheran Church AiMHi 950 Kerry Street
Value Village pays AiMHi every time you donate.
ChangeIt® – Small change, big difference!
AiMHi is now registered with ChangeIt – A program that allows for a simple way of giving – each time you make a purchase, you are giving a charitable donation! For more information see the ChangeIt website. https://ca.changeit.com/
Here’s how it works! It all starts with a little change.
ChangeIt® lets you automatically round up your debit, credit, or mobile wallet purchases and donate the difference to causes you care about. It's the easiest way to give and getting started is simple.
1. Register your card 2. Choose one or more charities 3. Set your monthly rounding limits
Watch your small change make a world of difference! You can track your donations online, control your rounding preferences any time and even set a monthly maximum. You'll also receive monthly giving summaries and an Official Donation Receipt for Income Tax Purposes for every penny you donate. It's a small change in your life that could make a huge difference for so many others. Click here to see if your bank participates...
“It is an easy way to give to charities by hardly even noticing how much you're donating.” “I was surprised by how the small amounts really do add up.” “It works great and I get a tax receipt at year end - no worries - no hassles.”
Look for the big GREEN Box!
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Gov't funds dental care for low-income families April 9, 2015 08:21 AM from the Prince George Citizen
The province is providing a one-time, $120,000 grant to support access to urgent dental care for low-income families. There are 20 not-for-profit dental clinics, including Prince George's Emergency Dental Outreach Clinic, that will get $4,000 each. The majority of the $80,000 allotted to the clinics will be used to lower rates for those in need.
The remaining $40,000 goes to the BC Dental Association's Save a Smile program, supporting urgent dental care to children of families without dental-plan coverage. Last year government provided dental services to about 137,000 people on income and disability assistance for a total cost of $58 million.
For information on the dental program for persons with disabilities and persons with persistent multiple barriers visit www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/factsheets/2005/dental.htm.
Home Sharing - AiMHi - One Community - One Vision
OPEN YOUR HEART, OPEN YOUR HOME
Adults with Developmental Disabilities face a variety of challenges. One of these challenges is finding adequate housing. For 57 years, AiMHi has helped people with these needs by
providing housing options and supports for daily living assistance. Currently, we are further developing these services through our Home Sharing Program. This program connects a
person like yourself with someone who is looking for a supportive place to live and to call home.
Going into our 4th year of successful Home Sharing, we are in search of more places for people
to call home. We want to connect people with developmental disabilities to a place where they can call home. A place where they can have the freedom to live a more independent life, a place where they have people who care about them to provide them with the support needed to be a
member of their community and have a sense of belonging. We are looking for people who can provide the stability that comes from being part of a home and family, just as we have for the past 57 years.
If you or someone you know have room in your hearts,
an extra room in your home, and are interested in giving
a person that sense of family, connection and belonging, then we want to speak with you. We understand that
families and homes come in all different shapes and sizes and we are interested in speaking with anyone who would like to learn more about this rewarding
opportunity. We’ll be happy to give you more information, or simply answer some of your questions on becoming one of our Independent Home Share Providers.
Please call Home Sharing Coordinator @ 250-564-6408 ext. 251 or email [email protected].
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The 2014 Performance Improvement
report can be found on AiMHi’s website: http://aimhi.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/PICReport-2014-
Final-Copy.pdf.
We hope that reading the Performance Improvement Report will give you an understanding of the types of services we
provide, and the steps that we take to ensure that these services are beneficial and rewarding to the people we serve.
This is just some of the volunteers and supporters of the Winter Games.
On May 20th and 27th, from 1-3 pm, the TELUS Day of Giving Team joined AiMHi in working on planting and weeding of the Community Garden here at 950 Kerry Street.
2014 Performance Improvement
Report
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – June 15
WEAR PURPLE and join us as we raise
awareness of the importance of our community being safe for everyone!
The PG Community Response Network and the Senior’s Resource Centre are planning a ‘Walk
for Awareness of Abuse and Neglect of Vulnerable Adults’.
Date: June 15th, 2015
Time: meet @ 12:00 noon & the walk starts at 12:15 pm
Location: PG City Hall Come celebrate with us!
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PRINCE GEORGE AND DISTRICT SKILL BUILDING LIBRARY*
A Community lending library of toys for children, ages birth to 19 years, located at 950 Kerry Street. The Skill Building Library is open to anyone who can use items from our collection. We have things to help with specific skills; fine motor, social, discrimination, but mostly they are just fun to play with. We also have some parenting resources.
There is no charge and toys are usually borrowed for a month but can be kept longer if needed. We also accept donations of used toys.
All families and professionals are invited to drop in and have a look! If our open times are not convenient, please phone to make an appointment. Contact Penny Soderena- Sutton at 564-6408 extension 250 if these times are not convenient. *Sponsored by AiMHi!
Registered Disability Savings Plan
What is an RDSP?
A Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a registered product created by
the Government of Canada. This plan is designed to help disabled Canadians
and their families form good long-term savings habits – RDSP participants may
be eligible for grants and bonds from the government assistance program.
If you are a Canadian citizen with a social insurance number, under age 60 and
are eligible to receive the Disability Tax Credit, then you should consider opening a RDSP.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A RDSP? There are many different disabilities that are eligible for the RDSP. If you are receiving the Disability Tax Credit,
under age 60 and a Canadian with a valid SIN, you may be eligible for your RDSP.
With the registered disability long term savings plan, you may contribute on an annual basis any amount – with a lifetime
maximum limit of $200,000.
View the Government T2201 form to see if you qualify for the Disability Tax Credit, which in turn will reveal if you also
qualify for an RDSP.
Speak with a Financial Planning Representative for more information about your RDSP’s.
Check out http://endowment150.ca/ to see if you quality for Endowment 150 one time offer of $150.00 gift to RDSPs for adults and children.
Hours Tuesday:
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Expect Little...Dream BIG
Recently, a Facebook group for "Special Needs Families of Northern BC" was formed by Julie MacMillan.
This group was created over a year ago as many parents of special needs children mentioned there was nowhere for Northern BC parents to collaborate our ideas, joys, concerns and experience. The group is specifically for parents or primary guardians of special needs children who live north of Williams Lake and within BC. In addition, as long as the parent feels their child has special needs, they are welcome to join the group. It is kept as a closed group to provide a safe haven for members to speak freely and all members are asked to keep what they have read on the Facebook page confidential unless permission has been given to do otherwise. It’s a great place to make new friends across Northern BC who have an understanding of what others are going through in similar situations. In addition, now with nearly 150 members it provides a great resource, sounding board and place to share ideas, concerns, and triumphs. If you are interested and would like more information contact Julie at [email protected].
(This is not an endorsement from AiMHi, but thought that some
families may be interested.)
The of AiMHi is You!
Since 1957 AiMHi has strived to offer the best supports and services to infants, children, youth and adults who
have special needs, and their families. This has been successfully accomplished, in part, due to the ongoing
support of our donors, sponsors, and the partnerships we have with individual citizens, organizations, and
businesses in our community.
This support has come in the form of donations and planned giving which directly results in making a positive
difference in the lives of others. Donations like yours make it possible for us to continue helping people.
Together we are investing in people; addressing their needs because we care…...
How You Can Help
Make a one-time donation
Become an AiMHi Monthly Donor
Champion
Donate Securities
Or make a planned gift:
o Bequests in a Will
o RRSP’s and RRIF’s
o Life Insurance
o Real Estate
Visit our Website www.aimhi.ca
Just a few summer hints to keep your pet safe
and comfortable during hot, summer days.
- Exercise your dog early or late in the day
- Provide fresh water daily
- Check the temperature of the ground or sand to
make sure it is not too HOT for their paws
- Leave your dog in a shady area
- NEVER walk your dog when temperature is over
30oC (their paws burn on hot pavement and sand)
- NEVER leave your dog alone in a parked car on a
warm day, even if the window is left open)
Signs of heatstroke: muddy pink gums (not
bright pink), heavy panting with occasional
frothing at the mouth, disorientation, increased
heart rate.
What to do: remove from the heat source,
increase ventilation and apply cool water or
towel compresses. DO NOT apply ice. Reapply
cool towels frequently. Offer water, but don’t
force it. Get your pet to the vet quickly.
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□ Family Services
Funds will be used to increase access to quality services for families who are raising a child with special needs,
i.e.: Respite Services, Family Networking Group Seminars, Wills and Estate Planning, Infant Development
Program, Children’s Life Skills, Family Support, Family Advocacy, Developing Personal Family Networks,
Hospitality Industry Responsibility.
□ Community Access Services
Funds will be used to enhance Community Engagement, i.e.: Raising Awareness in the Community,
Developing Community Partnerships, Developing Community Personal Support Networks, Skill Building
Library, AiMHi Internet Bistro, AiMHi Community Garden, Community Access supports for people, ongoing
and increased access to AiMHi’s building for other Non-Profit Associations.
□ “Real Work for Real Pay” Services
Funds will be used to purchase equipment and supplies for training and to create new and enhance existing
employment opportunities for people, i.e.: Infinite Employment Solutions equipment, Kerry Kitchen,
Supported AiMHi Business (Document Shredding and Digitizing of Information), Employment Transition for
Young Adults, and Training Resources.
□ Health and Wellness
Funds will be used to improve the quality of care for people who have disabilities and special needs, i.e.:
Affordable and Safe Housing, Medical Equipment, Advocacy, Prince George Self-Advocates Caucus, Self-
Advocate Peer Advisor, Adventure Odyssey / Emergency Funds Club, Summer Camps for Children, Youth
and Adults, Bully Prevention and Training Resources.
□ Facility Needs (950 Kerry Street Building and Homes)
Funds will be used to address facility needs such as building enhancements, repairs, renovations to meet
specific needs of people served (mobility access), expansion and equipment needs for various departments,
i.e.: Maintenance Shop, Parking Lot, Snoezelen Room, Bike Warehouse, and the Purchase, Repairs and
Renovations associated with Homes operated by AiMHi.
□ I give my donation without restrictions to use as best needed.
Yes! I want to make a difference, please accept my gift.
Donor Name:______________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________________________________________
Postal Code: _______________________________
Telephone: ________________________________________________________________
E-Mail: ___________________________________________________________________
Is this a one-time gift? □Yes □No, I would like to make a monthly donation in the
amount of $___________commencing on the □ 1st or □ 16th of each month.
If you wish to donate Securities call AiMHi 250-564-6408
A Tax Receipt will be issued for all donations over $10 Charities Registration Number 11910 3323 RR 0001
□$100 □$75 □$50
□$25 □ $ Other_______
Donations can be made by one of the following methods:
□ Cheque made payable to AiMHi □ Visa □ MasterCard □ Donate on line: www.aimhi.ca _____________________________ Credit Card # ______________________________ Expiry Date ______________________________ Cardholder Signature:
□ Mailing List □ Do not list my name – I wish to remain anonymous