united way 2011/2012 annual report

2011/12 AnnuAl RepoRt

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Contents President’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Executive Director’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Campaign Chair’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Campaign Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Impact Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Campaign Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Community Impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 11

Our Leadership Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Treasurer’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 – 15

Our Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Our Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 – 19

Spirit Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 – 21

Together, we inspire people to make a difference

to the social well being of our communities .MIssIon

Healthy, thriving communities where people

help each other to live full lives .VIsIon

UnITED WAy FRASER VALLEy2

It’s been another fantastic year for the United Way of the Fraser Valley . With our largest fundraising campaign ever, we continue to build our distribution base to support our Fraser Valley communities . Our United Way has seen growth in member’s annual grants as well as one-time contributions to new and innovative programs that support our most vulnerable neighbours . It brings me great pride to know that our United Way continues to successfully bridge those in need with those who can help .

Our United Way is successful because of the generosity and compassion of the residents and businesses of the Fraser Valley . Our donors are the unspoken heroes—it’s their support that builds a better and brighter future for those in need of a helping hand . Our donors build strong communities —communities where neighbours help neighbours . To these donors, our United Way offers a big thank-you on behalf of all those who benefit from your kindness .

Also, the campaign volunteers, board members and staff of our United Way (who are also donors themselves) give their time, effort and commitment to continue this challenging but important work . Their contributions, big and small, keep our local United Way movement alive . While I cannot offer enough thanks for this hard work, each of these people should know that they have made someone’s life better .

My last two years as president of our United Way have been rewarding in many ways . It is an experience I will not forget . I can’t wait to see the future achievements of our United Way as I know there will be many more in the years ahead!

Kristine Bienert BC Utilities Commission

Our donors are the unspoken heroes;

it’s their support that builds a better

& brighter future .

PRESIDEnT’S REPORT

AnnUAL REPORT 2011/123

We say that change starts here . Every year I look back and I am amazed at what we have accomplished with such a small staff team! We have Kelly who enters all the pledges, payments and keeps our tiny office running . Denise, who is only part time, ensures all of our bills are paid, pays out all of our grants and designations to hundreds of charitable organizations and ensures we comply with Canada Revenue Agency . And finally, Lori who has done an incredible job working with our volunteers to find the funds to help address the most critical issues in the Fraser Valley . She is also responsible for the marketing and our new look . While change does start here, I want to thank our tiny staff who haven’t changed, but who remain committed to changing the lives of individuals here in the valley .

Kristine Bienert stayed on for a second year as Board President . This has provided stability for our Board to ensure that we stay relevant to the community and that we are financially stable to address community needs . Even though the economy hasn’t improved over the last few years, we continue to exceed fundraising goals and make significant increases to program funding .

As always, a heartfelt thanks to the incredible volunteers we work with, including Board Members, Impact Committee Members and Campaign Cabinet . Last but not least is a special thanks to all of the workplace volunteers who take the time to ask their fellow workers to make a donation . Without this incredible team of volunteers, we couldn’t succeed!

Wayne Green, Executive Director

Without this incredible team of

volunteers, we couldn’t succeed!

E x ECU TI V E D IREC TOR ’S REPORT


On behalf of the United Way of Fraser Valley, I am thrilled to share our results for the 2011 United Way Campaign of $827,341, an increase of more than $50,000 over our previous year .

The campaign this year focused on change, creating awareness of the many services and programs United Way offers in the Fraser Valley . From our Leadership Recognition event at Galaxy Cinema Chilliwack in June, to our kick-off breakfast at Abbotsford City Hall in September, to our year-end Spirit Awards Sock Hop in March, we were deliberate in recognizing the people who contribute to the success of United Way and lead us to help make change .

Change does start here; it was apparent with the increase in dollars raised that we have a community that believes in the difference United Way makes and many great programs and services offered . Thank you to the individuals who have contributed and made a difference in our community, through donations, sponsorships and the gifting of time by our many volunteers .

As a leader in my organization, and now within my community, I was proud to be able to contribute to making a positive impact along with our Campaign Cabinet (see page 6) . The leaders within this group put in countless hours of volunteer time, and utilized many connections and influences to help create awareness and raise funds for our campaign . I would like to also recognize the City of Abbotsford, who stepped up to host our 1st Annual Breakfast Campaign Kick-Off, which had more than 300 attendees .

I am excited about continuing my role with the United Way of Fraser Valley and join Bruce Howell as co-chair for 2012 . Together, I know we can make a difference —change does start here .

Deborah Mohr, Branch Manager, BMO 2011 Campaign Cabinet Chair

I was proud to be able to contribute

to making a positive impact along

with our Campaign Cabinet .

C A MPA IGn CH A IR ’S REPOR T


2 011 BOA RD OF D IREC TORS

President: Kristine Bienert, BC Utilities Commission

Vice President: Raymond (Ray) Warren, RBC Royal Bank

Treasurer: Jason VanGarderen, MnP LLP

Director: Richard Ashton, MSA Society for Community Living

Director: Ian Chapman, Terasen Gas (retired)

Director: Frank Dunham, Superintendent, Mission Public Schools

Director: Laurie Dyck, Fraser Valley Regional Library & CUPE 1698

Director: Bruce Howell, Prospera Credit Union

Director: Deborah Mohr, BMO Bank of Montreal

Director: Kenny Jones, Country 107 .1

Director: Rose Shawlee, Baker newby LLP

Director: Linda Sonmor, Ministry of Social Development & BCGEU

2 011 C A MPA IGn C A BInE T

Chairs:

Deborah Mohr

Mahmood Ladhani

Division Chairs:

Geoffrey Crampton

Kim Hissink

Heather Johnson

Kim Ross

Harjit Takhar

Mark Taylor

2 011 IMPAC T CO M MIT TEE

Chair:

Linda Sonmor

Members:

Ed Gluza

Wayne Green (staff)

Mike Hellinger

Janet Hutchinson

Phyllis Janzen

Julie Johannesson

Carol Wagner

Each of these people

should know that they have

made someone’s life better .

VolunteeRs


Another incredible year! Our Campaign Cabinet, led by Deborah Mohr and Mahmood Ladhani, paved the way for record growth in many of our campaigns . They targeted for an increase of 7% over 2010, but by november, we were up more than 30% . The momentum took a sharp turn downwards in December—fortunately the early growth provided enough of an increase to allow us to reach our goal .

Our new slogan is Change starts here . It was a year of changes; we added three new events to our calendar . Last June we honoured our Leaders with a night at the movies . We were amazed by the turnout —expecting 75 people, we scrambled to have enough pizza and popcorn for almost 120 . Baker newby, Raymond James and BMO covered all the costs, recognizing that our Leader donors contribute more than 40% of all employee gifts .

In September, the campaign had a positive start with our first Pancake Breakfast Kick-off . With the generous support of the City

of Abbotsford, the turnout was phenomenal . Thank you Mark Taylor, Heidi Enns, and the City staff for making our dream of starting our campaign with a bang a reality .

The opening of a new, unique branch of RBC on Whatcom Rd provided a venue to honour our 10-year Loyal Donors . Whatcom Wines provided generous samples and the new Save-on-Foods delivered appetizers . It was wonderful to meet the people that are the foundation of our ability to bring positive change to our communities .

The success of our annual campaign rides on the generosity of organizations that provide us with Loaned Reps . Fraser Health, for the seventh year in a row, supported the campaign by loaning us a passionate employee . RBC for the second year loaned us a management trainee and Prospera Credit Union once again sponsored the hiring of a rep . This team was able to break many campaign records while increasing our profile in the community .

The largest thanks must, however, go to the employee volunteers at each of the hundreds of workplaces that hold a campaign . These are the people that turn their passion into employee donations, and it is each individual’s gift that allows United Way to continue building a better community for all . Change starts here, in the beautiful Fraser Valley .

Lori Masse, Director of Resource Development

It was wonderful to meet the people

that are the foundation of our ability

to bring positive change to our

communities .C A MPA IGn REPOR T


BC Housing, Coast Capital Savings, VanCity, Government of Canada, Abbotsford Community Foundation and of course, United Way were the primary funders .The FVHn’s mission was to raise awareness about homelessness and affordable housing in each of the Fraser Valley municipalities .

On September 21, 2011 we held a celebration at Abbotsford City Hall, congratulating all those who had been involved

in accomplishing the goal – FVHn was no longer needed . While affordable housing and homelessness are still a critical issue, every community now has or is developing housing strategies . It only took six years!

Community Development is slow work and often misunderstood . Rarely can one individual or organization take all of the credit for the completion of a project . It takes a team and teamwork .

For example, the recent completion of the Christine Lamb Residence in Abbotsford is not the accomplishment of one person . Gail Franklin, who led the Fraser Valley Housing network, could get some credit . George Ferguson, who was Mayor when the project was first announced, Dr . Ron Van Wyk, who is responsible for the homeless count in the Fraser Valley, Pamela Willis, who was the Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Society when this project was started, and United Way of the Fraser Valley could all take some credit . The bottom line is… we should all be proud that we were able to work together to make positive change .

In 2011 United Way worked with many others to make change in the three areas our communities have determined as most urgent . United Way provides grants for programs or projects that are preventative or that will reduce the need for services in the future . We invested almost $125,000 in programs and projects to address these priorities in 2011:

❯ From poverty to possibility

❯ Healthy people, strong communities

❯ All that kids can be

2011 was again an exciting year . We closed down an

initiative and we felt good about it! In 2004 at a community

forum, affordable housing and homelessness appeared to

be a huge un-met need in every Fraser Valley community .

With United Way’s backing and the support of numerous

individuals and organizations, the Fraser Valley Housing

network (FVHn) was created .

CoMMunIty IMpACt


The City of Abbotsford now has an Affordable Housing Strategy . This 3- to 5-year strategy maps out how the city can preserve low-cost rental stock, create affordable market housing and develop new non-market housing .

As an initiative of the City of Chilliwack, the Chilliwack Housing for Homeless Foundation has been created . This new foundation will buy units that can be rented out to those homeless or at risk of becoming homeless .

pRIoRIty gRAnts pRogRAM DesCRIptIon ContRIbutIon

Abbotsford Community Services

Youth worker and skills development —Autumn House

$12,500

Agassiz - Harrison Community Services

Cooking on a Budget Community Kitchen $5,000

Aldergrove neighbourhood Services Society

Beat the Streets Youth Homelessness Initiative

$15,000

Cyrus Centre Youth Support Worker $3,557

Elizabeth Fry Society Firth Residence

Women’s economic literacy and leadership project

$12,583

Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association

Pay it Forward—Healthy Lifestyles for Acquired Brain Injury

$10,000

L .I .n .C . Mission’s Kitchens, Gleaners Project, Soapbox Organic Community Garden, Mission Food Access Network Coordinator

$10,000

Mennonite Central Committee—Fraser Valley Rent Assistance Project

A rent bank for individuals at risk of becoming homeless due to unpaid rent or utilities.

$15,000

new Heights Church Skills training for those on or leaving the streets

$10,000

Pacific Community Resources Society

Youth Transition House $12,000

Parish of St . Alban - St . Dunstan

Community Garden/ Community Kitchen $10,000

Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre (TRAC)

Tenant training and dispute resolution $2,860

❯ From poverty to possibility

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E SSEnTI A L SO CI A L SER V ICE GR A nTS:

United Way provides Essential Social Service (ESS) Grants to agencies to ensure that there is a strong safety net of services available to individuals in need throughout the community . Often we don’t know in advance what services our family members or friends will need, but we want to ensure that those services are there when we need them . 2011 was the second year we set funds aside in advance so that we are in a position to increase ESS Grants, without taking any financial risk of paying out more funds than we had available . Twenty-seven member agencies (see page 17) were given grants in 2011 .

EMERGEnC y TR A nSIT A SSIS TA nCE PRO GR A MS (E TA P)

We manage two separate ETAP Programs in the Fraser Valley, one in Chilliwack and one in Abbotsford/Mission . These programs allow individuals without the financial resources to access transit to attend medical appointments, job interviews and other programs that improve their lives . Expanded in 2010, the incredible support of the

City of Abbotsford and the District of Mission allows the program to assist fourteen community based organizations .

“ ETAP helps us in

need when our lack

of money is already

stretched to the limit .”

CO M M UnIT y A SSIS TA nCE PRO GR A M (C A P)

In partnership with the Abbotsford Heat, United Way distributed more than 2,000 tickets to hockey games . Children, youth, seniors, people with disabilities and others financially disadvantaged were able to enjoy a night out for a hockey game . Thank you to the local business sponsors who purchase the large blocks of tickets, which were then given to United Way to distribute .

“ It is wonderful to see

parents with acquired

brain injuries bring

their children to the

games and be just like

any other family .”

BC 211

Any resident in the Fraser Valley can simply dial 211 to access free, multilingual, confidential information and referral 24 hours a day, seven days a week . Whether you are looking for a homeless shelter, assistance for a senior, or drug information to help a son or daughter, specialists can assist you by discussing what your needs are and providing the local contact information for the services that you need . This service is now operating from Boston Bar and Hope through Vancouver up to Whistler .

❯ Healthy people, strong communities

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SU CCESS By 6 ®

Success By 6® is an early childhood development initiative created from a partnership between United Ways of BC, the Province of BC and the Credit Unions of BC, dedicated to providing children with a good start in life .

29% of children entering kindergarten are considered developmentally vulnerable . In other words, almost 30% of our children are not ready for the learning school provides .

BC has the highest child poverty rate in Canada for the sixth year in a row .

Early childhood programs ensure that children have the capacity to learn and be successful in life . From developing appropriate cultural materials for First nations children, to reading programs where parents learn how important it is to read to their children, to recreation programs developing small and large motor skills; all essential skills to ensure our children are ready to grow up to become successful adults later in life .

RE A DInG PRO GR A MS

In 2010 with our partners Thrift Recycling Management and Discover Books (formerly the Reading Tree), we were able to create a Lending Library in one school in each of the four Fraser Valley school districts . Since then, we are adding one new

school per year in each district where 10 books per student will be contributed to start lending libraries in each classroom . The school’s only responsibility is to send a letter home to parents asking that they turn off their televisions and read with their children for 20 - 30 minutes per day .

❯ All that kids can be

pRIoRIty gRAnts pRogRAM DesCRIptIon ContRIbutIon

Abbotsford Early Childhood Committee

Early Childhood screening for developmental delays

$3,500

Abbotsford Children & youth Committee

Children & Youth Forum $3,000

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leADeRshIp DonoRs

PATROnS ($ 5 , 0 0 0 +)

Andrew Gutteridge Bruce Howell Eddy Mejholm Marv neufeld Bertha Jane Sorensen

PIOnEERS ($ 2 , 5 0 0 – $ 4 ,9 9 9 )

Kristine Bienert Victoria Brookes Heather Cook Lynne Ganske Wayne Green & Edith Vibert Diane Griffiths Gord & Robbie Holloway Todd Kesslar Joan Kilbride Sandra Levers Ian McAskill Susan McKenzie Darryl Plecas Keith Robinson Ron & Merrilee Royal Rod Santiago Brian & Trudy Siborne Mark & Debbie Taylor nellie Taylor Bruce Temple Anonymous (x 3)

L E A DERS OF THE WAy ($1, 0 0 0 – $ 2 ,49 9 )

Scott & Jodie Adam Jorrie Alary Bonnie Anderson Tracey L . Anderson Morgan Andreassen James Arden Richard Ashton Pat Baker Lee & Debbie Bass Shannon Beisiegel Laura Belyea Grant Davis Filomena De Sousa Cary & Linda Eden Daniel Elliott Thomas Hugh Ellis Heidi Enns Hilda Fehr Leona Fleck Rick Gendemann Anthony E . Gendreau Tanya Georget Beth and Dave Gillespie Darlene Gosling George Grant John Hamilton D . Harder Tim & Madge Higginson Jackie & Paul Hogan Joginderjit Jabal Diane Janzen Phyllis Janzen Wendy Jeddry Heather Johnson Mark Johnston

Ravish S . Kainth Christina Kerslake Lynn King Donna Kiselbach Trudi Kloepper Mahmood Ladhani Karen Landon Andrew Libbiter Joanne E . Lillos Chris Marsh Robin Marshall Wendy Martin Barrie Mitchell Rob Moller Sylvie Murray Siegfried (Siggy) Peters Len Peters Frank Pizzuto Sean Reid Kathy Reily Glen Robertson Kimberly Ross Tim Segger Ken Snyder Pat Soanes Kelly Speck Dave Stephen Darren Stevely Lisa Tanasichuk Joe Tkach Tamara Van Den Brink Jason VanGarderen Kelly Vermette Raymond Warren Jennifer Watts Scott Wyper John yannacopoulos Anonymous (x 15)

Each individual’s gift

allows United Way to

continue building a better

community for all .


We look forward to continuing to

work together… with a sole focus

on the best interests of our Fraser

Valley community .

I am pleased to report on and present the financial highlights of the United Way of the Fraser Valley for the year ended March 31, 2012 . The Board of Directors, management and staff of UWFV are committed to ensuring that the financial operations are presented in a clear, understandable and transparent manner . These financial statements primarily reflect portions of the 2010 and 2011 campaign (depending on when funds are pledged and received) . Included is the grant revenue distributed during the fiscal year-ended March 31, 2012 .

F In A nCI A L H IGHL IGHTS

RevenueThe net campaign revenue reported is 1 .4% less than the prior year even though pledges increased 6 .6% over the same period . This difference is due to when donations are recognized into revenue, primarily when the money is received and/or distributed . Therefore, even though there was an increase in pledges in the fiscal 2012

year, more money was actually collected in 2011 (from previous campaigns) . Grant and other revenue remained consistent with the previous year .

expensesAs a result of our donors’ generosity UWFV was able to increase the amount invested in the community to $452,751 . This is in addition to the distributions made through the Success by 6®, Children First and Vibrant Abbotsford grants . The total non-grant and non-allocation expenditures have been reduced from the prior year and were under budget .

statement of net AssetsThe Statement of net Assets highlights the internally restricted funds which include a one-time receipt of funding, the sustainability fund, as well as an emergency fund established to protect the community and organization’s ongoing viability . The future ESS fund was topped up by an additional $10,000; the entire fund was then used to increase member agency grants .

F In A nCI A L GOV ERn A nCE

The Board reviews and approves an annual budget and monitors the monthly financial statements . The Executive Committee has reviewed the external auditor’s findings and presented them to the Board .

The financial statements for the year-ended March 31, 2012 have been audited by an independent accounting firm . We have received, other than the expected qualification on the completeness of donations, a clean audit opinion .

We look forward to continuing to work together with our partners and members, with a sole focus on the best interest of our Fraser Valley community .

Jason VanGarderen, Chartered Accountant, MNP LLP

TRE A SURER ’S REPOR T


2011/12 2010/11

RE V EnUE

Donations $ 714,561 $ 803,628

Funds transferred from other United Ways 55,672 56,819

Funds transferred to other United Ways (9,504) (6,389)

Gross campaign revenue 760,729 854,058

Uncollectible pledges (14,500) (96,850)

Net campaign revenue 746,229 757,208

Grants 440,211 447,629

Sponsorships 8,101 8,505

Investment revenue 10,924 6,038

Other revenue 22,680 32,702

total Revenue $ 1,228,145 $ 1,252,082

E x PEnSES

Resource development $ 201,020 $ 207,733

Net Revenue available for programs 1,027,125 1,044,349

PRO GR A M E x PEnSES

Allocations and designations $ 452,751 $ 423,056

Community development 177,179 191,310

Children First 64,904 129,107

Success by 6® 245,222 163,854

United Way of Canada dues 5,386 11,839

Vibrant Abbotsford 91,098 116,029

total program expenses 1,036,540 1,035,195

Excess of expenses over revenue for the year $ (9,415) $ 9,154

FInAnCIAl stAteMents

S TATEMEnT OF OPER ATIOnS FOR THE y E A R EnDED M A RCH 31, 2 012

With comparative figures for 2011


S TATEMEnT OF nE T A SSE TS FOR THE y E A R EnDED M A RCH 31, 2 012

With comparative figures for 2011

Net assets - beginning of year $ 7,915 $ 22,530 $ 10,00 $ 123,338 $ 40,000 $ 195,260 $ 399,043 $ 389,889

Excess (deficiency) of revenues (5,652) _ – – – (3,763) (9,415) 9,154 over expenses for the year

Endowment contributions – – – – – – – –

Transfer from unrestricted fund 10,000 – 60,000 (70,000) – –

Utilization of funds – (20,000) – – 20,000 – –

Investment in capital assets – – – – – – – –

Capital lease repayments 1,357 – – – – (1,357) – –

$ 3,620 $ 22,530 $ – $ 123,338 $ 100,000 $ 140,140 $ 389,628 $ 399,043

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ouR FunDeD MeMbeRs


FunDeD MeMbeRs Designations1,2 Essential Social Service Grants

Priority Grant totAl

Abbotsford Community Services $11,572 $12,000 $12,500 $36,072

Abbotsford Peer Support for Seniors $125 $9,000 – $9,125

Agassiz-Harrison Community Services $260 $5,000 $5,000 $10,260

Aldergrove neighbourhood Services Society $130 $4,000 $15,000 $19,130

Ann Davis Transition Society $2,900 $7,000 – $9,900

Big Brothers Big Sisters Abbotsford, Mission, Ridge Meadows $1,280 $9,000 – $10,280

Big Brothers Big Sisters Upper Fraser Valley $796 $10,000 – $10,796

Boston Bar north Bend Enhancement Society (new) – – – –

Chilliwack & District Seniors’ Resources Society $240 $4,000 – $4,240

Chilliwack Community Policing Society $104 $3,000 – $3,104

Chilliwack Resource Centre – $4,000 – $4,000

Chilliwack Restorative Justice and youth Advocacy Association $250 $4,000 – $4,250

Creative Centre Society for Mental Wellness – $4,000 – $4,000

Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association $100 $7,000 $10,000 $17,100

Fraser Valley Child Development Centre $3,840 $4,000 – $7,840

Hope & Area Transition Society – $4,000 – $4,000

John Howard Society of the Fraser Valley – $6,000 – $6,000

M2/W2 Association $130 $4,000 – $4,130

Mission Association for Community Living $390 $4,000 – $4,390

Mission Community Services Society $1,886 $9,000 – $10,886

Mission Hospice Society $312 $4,000 – $4,312

Mission Literacy in Motion $260 $4,000 – $4,260

MSA Society for Community Living $1,534 $4,000 – $5,534

Sardis Doorway for Mothers and Children Society $1,700 $8,000 – $9,700

Upper Fraser Valley Developmental Preschool Society – $10,000 – $10,000

Women’s Resource Society of the Fraser Valley $512 $5,000 – $5,512

otheR MeMbeRs

Abbotsford Amateur Radio Emergency Services Society non-funded

Abbotsford Community Foundation3 $2,340 non-funded

Chilliwack Society for Community Living $200 non-funded

CnIB – BC/yukon Division3 $4,000

Parent Support Services Society of B .C .3 $3,000

St . John Ambulance B .C . & yukon – Chilliwack Branch non-funded

West Abbotsford Community School non-funded

1 2011 Campaign, pledge loss may occur. 2 Designations are paid over and above any Essential Social Services Grants.3 Membership withdrawn by agency


Here are some examples

of the amazing successes

taking place in our

communities, as we work

with our partners to create

positive, lasting change .

youth who are facing multiple barriers (pregnancy, low income, school incompletion, mental health and addiction issues and limited adult or family support) are provided with safe transitional housing for six months . While living in the supportive environment of the Autumn House they are provided life skills in a variety of areas to empower them to live successfully on their own .

One youth who was asked to leave Autumn House during his first stay, returned after addressing his substance use issues for a second

try . He successfully graduated, received a promotion at work, and volunteers at the youth shelter that housed him when he was homeless . He has turned 19 and is successfully supporting himself . The continuum of housing and skill development available to him has made a big difference in his life .

from Autumn house

(Abbotsford Community services)

Any time a client is helped, even in the smallest way, it is a success, and due to the special skill set that each community partner has, benefits everyone .

numerous clients are now on the Methadone program and have more stable housing because of United Way funding . For example, one missing girl has been located and two people are now in full recovery and are leading productive, healthy

lifestyles . In a fiscal year, over 1,500 clients were seen and, of that, there have been numerous improvements for them—from finding stable housing, getting on Methadone, going into rehab… there were over 248 referrals made to Fraser Health partners including detox and mental health, housing, legal advocacy, and the Ann Davis Transition Society .

A young man/client, whom we worked with for more than six months, has moved to Alberta . He got back into his trade, saved the down payment for his home and has been clean for over 18 months . He specifically came to one of our programs recently to thank our staff on his way back to Alberta after visiting Chilliwack .

from pacific Community Resources society

ouR stoRIes


I have appreciated the times I could receive Heat tickets from FVBIA (Fraser Valley Brain Injury Association) . not only am I not working, but my husband isn’t either due to Parkinson’s disease .

Getting tickets allows us to have a “date night” compliments of whomever provides these tickets . Thank you to whomever you are! We have both enjoyed them .

from Fraser Valley brain Injury Association

The transformation that I’ve witnessed in my daughter after spending just a few months with her new Big Sister has been absolutely phenomenal . Since the only change in her life during this time has been the addition of this positive relationship it is the only thing I can attribute her new behaviour to . For my daughter to have the opportunity

to model her Big Sister’s lovely character during the beginning of her teen years has been a huge blessing to our family .

She is now much more co-operative (used to fight all of us on everything), willing to try new foods (used to refuse to eat if it was not familiar), and is starting to show more appreciation and affection .

I am so impressed with the work put in by BBBS organization to ensure that the match would be such a great fit and I thank all the volunteers from the bottom of my heart for the love and care they give to our children!

from big brothers big sisters of the Fraser Valley

We are proud to have found an industry leader in Prospera Credit Union to inaugurate our Top Abbotsford Employer program .

We were also successful in opening the doors for communication regarding what makes an excellent employer . We not only discussed the benefits that are positively impacting the employees, but also how a few small changes and employee support can have a positive impact on the company’s bottom line .

Most importantly, the Top Abbotsford Employer program has allowed us to open a dialogue with local businesses about how to bridge the gap of poverty in our own city . We have called local business owners to action through the repetition of messages of the small changes that they can implement in their own company to make a difference in the lives of their employees .

from Vibrant Abbotsford

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United Way is pleased to

recognize and honour the

outstanding achievements

of this year’s workplace

campaign participants .

MEMBER AGEnC y C A MPA IGn SPIR IT AWA RD

This award recognizes employees of a United Way Member Agency that achieved significant results in a campaign .

nominees:

❯ Abbotsford Community Services

❯ Abbotsford Peer Support for Seniors

❯ Aldergrove neighbourhood Services

❯ Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley

❯ Chilliwack Resource Centre

Recipient:

❯ Aldergrove neighbourhood Services

L A BO UR PA R T IC IPAT IOn SPIR IT AWA RD

This award recognizes a union or local for significant involvement in the campaign .

nominees:

❯ BCGEU Local 1004

❯ CUPE Local 458

❯ Fraser Valley Labour Council

Recipient:

❯ Fraser Valley Labour Council

L E A DERSHIP C A MPA IGn SPIR IT AWA RD

This award recognizes employees of an organization for their significant involvement and results in Leadership Giving . Leadership giving is defined as gifts of $500 or more .

nominees

< 100 employees:

❯ Canadian Western Bank

❯ KPMG

❯ Manning Elliott Chartered Accountants

❯ MnP LLP—Abbotsford

> 100 employees:

❯ BMO Bank of Montreal

❯ Costco Wholesale

❯ Golden Valley Foods Ltd .

❯ ICBC

❯ RBC Financial Group

Recipients:

❯ MnP LLP—Abbotsford:


QUA nT U M L E A P SPIR IT AWA RD

This award recognizes the employees of an organization that had an exceptional increase in employee contributions .

nominees

< 200 employees:

spIRIt AwARDs


❯ Best Buy & Future Shop

❯ Canadian Food Inspection Agency

❯ Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre

❯ national Parole Board

> 200 employees

❯ City of Abbotsford

❯ Corrections Canada


❯ TD Bank Group

❯ Recipient:


Recipients:

❯ City of Abbotsford

❯ Corrections Canada


EMPLOy EE C A MPA IGn CH A IR SPIR IT AWA RD

This award recognizes an Employee Campaign Chair who has run an exemplary campaign and inspired

those around them .

nominees:

❯ Fred Grewal, Manning Elliott Chartered Accountants

❯ Harjit Pangli, Canadian Western Bank

❯ Heather Horvath, RBC Financial Group

❯ Jas Gill, Service Canada

❯ Jennifer Watts, Manning Elliott Chartered Accountants

❯ Meghan Cheek, MnP LLP

❯ Phyllis Janzen, Corrections Canada

❯ Sophie Lamarche, Corrections Canada

Recipient:

❯ Sophie Lamarche, Corrections Canada

C A MPA IGn OF THE y E A R SPIR IT AWA RD

This award recognizes employees of an organization that achieved significant results . Recipients must

have more than 80% participation as a minimum criteria .

nominees

< 200 employees:

❯ BCAA

❯ Canadian Western Bank

❯ Manning Elliott Chartered Accountants

❯ MnP LLP - Abbotsford

> 200 employees:


❯ Prospera Credit Union

❯ RBC Financial Group

Recipient:

❯ Manning Elliott, Chartered Accountants

❯ Recipient: Prospera Credit Union

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