youth opportunities unlimited - annual report 2012/2013

Annual Report 2012-2013

2 2012 - 2013 Youth Opportunities Unlimited

Cover photo: Photographed outside the YOU Made It Café in The Cornerstone building, downtown London.

“As an employer in the YOU Summer Jobs for Youth program, we receive the energy and eagerness of the student while the student receives on-site training and valuable

experiences to help them with their future endeavours.”

London Cross Cultural Learner Centre

“If it wasn’t for the help and services YOU provided me, I would be starving everyday of the week and still living on the streets.”

Merrick

Our MissionYOU supports youth to build skills, confidence and independence to reach their potential.

Our VisionA community where youth are embraced and will thrive.

Our ValuesIn all we do, we remain:

Accountable

Collaborative

Compassionate

Courageous

Innovative

Persistent

Youth... at the center of everything we do

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Since 1982, Youth Opportunities Unlimited

has helped lead youth in London and

Middlesex County toward success.

We believe that investing in youth and

strong communities go hand-in-hand.

We know that many youth need guidance

and support to reach their true potential.

We work with our business, community

and government partners to address

youth’s most pressing needs.

Through Transition, Career and Enterprise

Services we provide youth with the

training, skills development, supports

and referrals they need to develop their

potential and lead positive lives.

Table of Contents

2012 - 2013 Youth Opportunities Unlimited

Executive Report .......................................................4

2012/2013 Board of Directors ...................................5

Directors & Managers ................................................6

YOU Team .................................................................6

Transition Services ....................................................7

Career Services and Next Wave Youth Centre ..........8

Enterprise Services ...................................................9

Youth Star Award .....................................................10

Polaris Award ..........................................................12

Steve Cordes Community Star Award ....................13

Nick DiSanto Youth Entrepreneurial Award .............14

7th annual Breakfast for YOU Empowering YOUth ..15

6th annual Reach The Beach Races ........................15

Revenues and Expenditures ....................................16

Youth Opportunity Unlimited Community Partners ...............................................17

“In my experiences providing outreach to at-risk youth at the Youth Action Centre, I’ve gained a great respect for the nonjudgemental, and welcoming

atmosphere the staff create for their clients. They are one of the most respectful staff I’ve ever met.”

Ted Town, Option Clinic, London InterCommunity Health Centre

“The level of support and cooperation between Meals on Wheels London and YOU enables both organizations to grow and meet their goals. Everyone wins!”

Laurel Hevenor-Vallance, Executive Director, Meals on Wheels London

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Without doubt, 2012 was a year of transition. It was a year that challenged and tested YOU. With funders, donors and volunteers making increasingly difficult decisions on where to invest, it was a time to reflect upon, and demonstrate, more than ever before, our value to the community. It was a time to further develop innovative programming, strengthen community partnerships and build new ones while always fostering an environment that enables youth to build positive futures.

With youth unemployment at a staggering 20 percent, it was a time to speak with force and clarity on the increased need for investments in youth and to respond to the best of our ability with programs and services to address those needs. Our social enterprise businesses provided expanded skills training and employment for youth who need the supports and services to build a better life.

Visits to our Youth Action Centre increased by 62 percent over the previous year placing tremendous strain on our capacity. Training and employment programs are vital. However, when youth lack basic needs, it’s almost impossible for them to participate in those programs. Youth seeking a better life and a sustained future need first healthy meals, a safe place to live and a caring team to listen and help.

Our staff continue to display perseverance and commitment in meeting the many and often complex issues youth face. With respect and patience, our staff continue to help youth build confidence, develop goals and succeed. The determination youth reveal in facing obstacles, returning to education, learning new skills and gaining employment speaks to remarkable resiliency. Youth speakers at many events, including our annual Breakfast for YOU, enabled diverse audiences to see how crucial basic needs services are and how those services inspire hope and resiliency in youth. We undertook all our challenges with great determination.

• YOU launched a Balanced Scorecard initiative that measures our agency’s performance against key areas of finance, customer care, organizational development and community service.

• Our new programs include: dual credit program in partnership with TVDSB and Fanshawe College, new training programs targeted to

youth receiving Ontario Works, new healthy meals programs partnered with MLHU and TVDSB, and expanded enterprise placements for youth training in our social enterprise businesses.

• We addressed the need for youth-focused investments to funders, as part of provincial budget developments and also while hosting federal and provincial economic roundtable discussions.


Executive Report

Steve Cordes

Brian Hughes

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Steve Cordes

From left to right: Phil Masschelein, Natalie Allen, Dan Grantham, Cheryl Miller, Paul Digby, Lane Trotter, Brian Hughes, Michael R. Mitchell, Steve Cordes

Absent: Walter LeGrow, Kim Fraser, Michael F. Lewis, Diana Ferrera, Anthony Gene.

2012/2013 Board of Directors

Photographed in The Community Meeting Room located on the roof level of The Cornerstone.

The Room is equipped with a SMART board, free WiFi, seating for board room or classsroom use and a kitchenette. The Room opens onto an outdoor area.

Rental fees support much-needed programs and services for youth.

Please contact 226-777-0116 x108


Steve Cordes, Executive Director Brian Hughes, President, Board of Directors

• We focused on growing our social enterprises thereby creating increased employment and training opportunities for youth. A particular highlight was successfully bidding on the Meals on Wheels fresh daily meals program. Customers in all our social enterprises provide valued experiences for youth leading to transformative changes in individual youth and in our shared community.

Thank you to all donors, funders, staff, volunteers and board members. Each of you provide invaluable supports to youth in London and Middlesex. Through strengthened board governance, increased communication with stakeholders and further collaborative community partnerships YOU looks to the year ahead with confidence.

We congratulate incoming Board President, Walt LeGrow. Walt has great enthusiasm for youth development. He will be a strong and impactful leader. The Board wishes departing member Anthony Gene much success as he pursues a new career while we welcome newest members Natalie Allen and Paul Digby.

Thank you for your continued support and on-going friendship.

Respectfully submitted,

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Directors & Managers

Back left to rIght

christine Dirks, Director, Marketing

& Communications, Jacqui Deleeuw,

Manager, Career Services, Steve cordes,

Executive Director

front left to rIght

Mirella Bryant, Transition Services Team

Leader, Melissa costella, Director,

Operations & Project Management,

andrea Decoste, Director, Finance &

Administration

aBSent: lois holden, Manager, Enterprise

Services

Photographed at the YOU Made It Café. The YOU Made It Café serves healthy, delicious food. The Café is located at The Cornerstone. To learn more please visit the Café or call 226-777-0116 x108.


YOU Team

Photographed on the roof level of The Cornerstone.


Transition Services continues to deliver critical support to youth, through transitional and affordable housing, life skills development, basic needs; and effective referrals to specialized services in our community.

The Youth Action Centre operates as a multi-service hub, where at-risk youth can feel welcomed and gain support with a variety of personal challenges that impede their development. The Centre helps youth to see their real potential by helping break down barriers, and remains the entry way into formalized supports such as transitional housing, employment, training and life skills programming.

Collaborative strategies with staff members in other service areas help youth quickly access personal supports in times of need, allowing the youth to continue with their goals.

• Youth action centre Drop-in Services: Open weekdays 8am-9pm. Informal counselling and supports were delivered to some 300 youth ages 16-24.

• In-centre Meal Programs: More than 19,300 breakfast and dinners served.

• Basic needs Provisions: More than 3,387 basic needs items distributed including personal hygiene products, bagged lunches, monthly food bank, clothing, shower and laundry facilities.

• ontario Works trustee Program: Dispenses Ontario Works support cheques to youth under the age of 18 who cannot live in their parental home.

• Youth referral Services: 1,181 referrals made and ongoing support provided to youth attending other community programs and services responding to addictions, mental health, income supports, education, disability supports, dental/medical needs, legal issues and other basic needs services.

• Youth action centre: Planned Activities Employment Counselling Outreach, Hands on Housing, Guys Group – In Partnership with Streetlight Services, Peer Support Sessions, Young Mom’s Group – in partnership with MLHU, Creative Art Sessions.

• In-centre health Support Services: Onsite MLHU Public Health Nurse, MLHU Public Health Dietician service, On-site Anonymous Testing Clinics (in-kind partnership with LIHC), Harm Reduction and HIV education (in-kind partnership with RHAC London) occur regularly.

As of June, 2013 Primary Healthcare Services will connect youth to ongoing primary care through a newly created on-site medical room and ongoing access to a primary care provider through a partnership with London Intercommunity Health Centre.

Transition Services

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Career Services and Next Wave Youth Centre

Career Services and The Next Wave Youth Centre have continued to meet the employment, training and lifeskills needs of youth in London, Strathroy and communities within Middlesex County. Youth unemployment rates have remained high. In the first half of 2012, 18.7% of youth (15-24) were unemployed in London compared to 17% in Ontario and 14.8% in Canada. (Source: Statistics Canada)

• Of the 391 youth who accessed service looking for assistance in finding employment, 70% were employed. The provincial employed rate for the same employment and training program was 63%.

• 3,507 youth participated in employment and training workshops.

• 1,013 students participated in employment readiness workshops.

• Through summer programming, including Summer Jobs For Youth and Summer Jobs Service, 653 youth were placed with employers.

• Through Employment Ontario, $129,200 was invested locally into small, medium and large size employers for training opportunities for young people to provide skills and experience.

• 33 youth successfully passed their GED (General Educational Development) exam.

• With the production of Market Quality Preserves now taking place at the Next Wave Youth Centre, there are new training opportunities for youth in Strathroy and surrounding Middlesex County.

“Having worked with other agencies in the past I have found YOU services to have superior professionalism and insight. A very positive experience.”

Rob Pouliot- Owner and Operate of Walkers Fish and Chips

“I’ve gained a lot of confidence and feel like I’m giving a better interview each time.” Meghan, 19 who accessed YES life skills, pre-employment workshops,

interview workshop and job search coaching.


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This has been a dynamic year for Enterprise Services with growth in all areas. We have increased the number of participants in our training and skills development program and increased sales in several areas. In addition to serving delicious breakfast, lunch and healthy snack options, the YOU Made It Café hosts many special events and meetings, plus provides catering services to local businesses. We continue to produce quality products and services for London and surrounding communities from our recycling facility, woodshop and retail outlets.

• 70 youth received relevant job training, skills development and valuable work experience (includes training participants and co-op students).

• 77% of participants gained employment or returned to school.

• 90% of participants completed the training program.

• Traffic has increased to our newly renovated kiosk with new gift baskets and promotional items.

• Over 30,000 meals were prepared in the YOU Made It Café including catering, YAC and Meals on Wheels.

• 900,000 pounds of recyclables were processed and shipped at the 11,000 sq. ft recycling facility.

• New products at the woodshop were introduced including chef paddles.

• Community Meeting Room renovations were completed in January and the room now features a SMART Board, teleconferencing phone and catering services.

Enterprise Services

“YOU gave me employment when I couldn’t find work and helped me in my job search. YOU is a great support

network with programs that will help me excel.”Nakasuk


Photos top left to bottom right: YOU Made It Café. YOU Made It Recycling. YOU Made It Woodshop.

YOU Made It Market Quality Preserves.

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Youth Star Award

The Youth Star Award recognizes youth in London and Middlesex who have been recipients of YOU services and have overcome significant barriers and demonstrated perseverance, commitment and responsibility.

Josh Broad came to YOU after a difficult time. At his previous high school Josh had trouble socializing and was often bullied. Life at home was far from great. He felt isolated and alone. With a change of school Josh

decided it was time to make another change. He left home and moved into The Cornerstone Transitional Housing Program. This provided Josh with a new environment where he felt cared for and in which he could examine his issues and, with the help of YOU staff, develop an action plan. Soon new responsibilities resulted in new goals and Josh’s desire to learn, grow and strive to reach those goals.

Zach engle applied his determination and desire to succeed to his job search. Having completed a

three month placement with the local networking organization, Emerging Leaders, Zach received a glowing reference from his employer who noted his responsibility and commitment. YOU staff who worked with Zach

remarked on Zach’s commitment to his job search and his determination to not let barriers get in the way of his success. He was always on time for meetings and always on time for interviews. Zach is currently working full-time with Stream Global Services and looks to his future with confidence.

cassie hall was a training participant at the YOU Made It Café. At first she was shy and quiet. As the weeks passed Cassie gained confidence and began to open up to both customers and the YOU staff team. She soon proved herself a dedicated employee. The Café team came to depend on Cassie to accomplish her tasks and they were never disappointed. Because of her friendly and outgoing personality, Cassie was featured in an article in The London Free Press about youth involvement in the YOU Made It Café.

thea Jeanveau returned to YOU after several years as she knew she would again receive the supports she needed to secure work and overcome personal challenges. Thea was losing motivation with her job search. She had not expected to be unemployed for such a long time. Thea was also dealing with a number of personal challenges and had become disheartened. By applying herself to her job search, and doing the necessary hard work, Thea successfully completed the You Made It retail kiosk Spark training program and is now employed full time with a salary and benefits.

amberly Martin entered YOU services as a Trustee youth living independently of her parents. Even at 16 Amberly presented herself as a young lady with plans and ambition. However, she needed supports to meet her goals. There were many hurdles to overcome but Amberly persevered. Now some years later Amberly is attending Western University, working


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colby thompson entered YOU services lacking motivation in his job search and lacking confidence in himself. He did not have his high school diploma and had been out of work for a considerable period. Colby enrolled in the YOU Made It program where he excelled in his duties at the Kiosk often taking a leadership role and training other youth. He showed great initiative in continuing to volunteer at the Kiosk following his placement. Colby has since run for the Youth Council through the City of London and continues to participate in events as a YOU representative. He continues to work with YOU to secure work and to obtain his high school equivalency diploma.

Pam Wilson came to YOU for guidance and to gain employment skills as she had significant personal challenges to overcome. She joined the YOU Made It Kiosk team where she took great care in learning her job and being a team

player. Pam always gave 100 percent and made positive changes for her future. She successfully completed the program and gained full time employment. Pam has since stayed connected with YOU

as a volunteer to train new youth in YOU programs and to speak at presentations for the organization.

toward a degree while living in The Cornerstone Transitional Housing. Amberley is attaining her goals with determination and poise.

tiffany reznik has made substantial accomplishments since coming to YOU through the OW Trustee program as a youth living independently of her parents. She describes herself as being full of attitude, but she was determined to succeed. Tiffany graduated from The Cornerstone Transitional Housing Program into a bachelor apartment elsewhere and now works at the YOU Made It Café. Tiffany blushes

when others mention how far she has come. She finds it difficult to recognize that is was her hard work and her determination that improved her life. Tiffany is on her way, with a smile, to meeting her potential.

Scott Steele was 20 when he first accessed YOU. He had a grade eight education, little confidence, little work experience and few references. Scott was referred to the You Made It Recycling program. In this supportive and challenging environment Scott thrived. He developed skills and displayed great dedication. His work ethic, dependability and pride in a job well done were evident by his attention to detail and the quality of his work. During his time in the Recycling program Scott studied for his G1 license, which he obtained before he left the program. He completed the program with perfect attendance and earned a placement with Mennonite Furniture. Scott has since obtained his G2 license and plans to apprentice to become an industrial insulator.


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Polaris Award

london Intercommunity health care

London InterCommunity Health Centre serves thousands of youth every year in locations across the community. The 90 full and part time staff employ their knowledge of youth development, and the many factors that contribute to positive outcomes, to ensure all youth are treated with respect and understanding. By working closely with community partners, the Health Centre reduces duplication of services while ensuring clients have access to a full range of services to meet their unique needs. These collaborative partnerships enable staff to learn new skills and to then share information and expertise with other skilled team members. “Our approach is one of providing care through a partnership model” says Greg Nash, Team Lead for Children, Youth and Family Programs.

Since it began nearly 25 years ago the Health Centre has remained true to its mission: to provide, in a welcoming setting, inclusive and equitable health and social services to those who experience barriers to care and to foster the active participation of individuals and the communities it serves. Barriers to care can include poverty, homelessness, language or culture, and complex and/or chronic health conditions including mental health and addictions. “We build opportunities for healthy and inclusive communities,” says Michelle Hurtubise, Executive Director. “Programs address factors that impact health, well-being and the ability to reach one’s potential. These factors - income, education, employment, housing, food security, recreation and social supports are as much a part of youths’ lives as they are adults’,” adds Nash.

Today, two locations (Huron and Highbury & Dundas and Adelaide) provide the community with primary care services by physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and social workers. For 16 years the Health Centre has worked in partnership with Lorne Avenue Public School and with neighbourhood and community groups to offer the Children’s Nutrition and Learning Project. This project was developed from needs identified by community members, parents, children. It was designed to build capacity, volunteerism and community engagement as well as provide children with nutritious food options throughout the school day. In 2007 funding for a Youth Outreach Worker Program allowed the Health Centre to hire four full-time outreach workers to serve the needs of at-risk youth ages 12 to 21 in North East London. Most recently, the Centre implemented an Ethno-Racial Youth Mentoring Program for youth ages nine to 13.

Most recently, the Health Centre implemented the Ethno-Racial Youth Mentoring Program for ages 9 to 13, as well as expanded the Youth Outreach Workers program to serve the East London and Argyle communities.

The Polaris Award recognizes an individual, organization or private company that has been a guiding light to youth through strong leadership and personal commitment in the area of youth services in London and Middlesex County.


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Steve Cordes Community Star Award

This award was created by the Board of Directors in 2008 to recognize exceptional, long-term commitment to youth in London and area.

anago resources Inc.

Since 1961 Anago Resources Inc. has provided developmental services, children’s mental health and youth justice services in London, Middlesex and surrounding counties. Today, Anago’s Youth Justice Programs for youth in direct care ensure each youth’s highest area of risk is clearly addressed. Individualized therapeutic programming is planned with each youth shortly after arrival to achieve a successful discharge.

The Anago team plays a key role in bridging the gap for youth between incarceration (chiefly at the King Street Detention facility) and achieving a positive transition back into the community. Anago credits much of its success to the many partnerships with community agencies to ensure the most supportive approach is created and necessary resources are available for youth in Anago’s care. The goal is to demonstrate to youth that life without criminal activity is more meaningful then life with criminal activity. Bradley S. Duncan, Chief of Police, London Police Services says Anago helps youth realize their abilities and build self-confidence. Anago’s work with young offenders, notes Duncan, “is an integral part in a prevention plan to reduce the number of youths revisiting the justice system.”

Anago has ongoing collaborations with W.D. Sutton school program, resulting in visits to the Circle R Ranch where youth participate in archery, horseback riding, orienteering and mapping. Fanshawe Pioneer Village designed a program to meet the interests and abilities of King Street youth and has planned field trips to attend live productions at the Stratford Festival and the Grand Theatre. Many of Anago’s King Street youth participate in yoga classes at Moksha Yoga and are also given lifetime aftercare VIP Yoga Memberships in order to continue their new lifestyle after discharge from King Street. The programs evolve to ensure the youth served are provided with the necessary resources and opportunities to succeed.

Since 2010, Youth Opportunities Unlimited has partnered with Anago in providing individualized skills training and educational support to Anago’s youth at King Street Detention. This collaboration has assisted with integrated service delivery and unique opportunities for the youth. Through preparing youth with tools and information, and then accompanying them to YOU’s community programs and services, the youth have increased confidence in achieving a positive future.

In the past year, three youth serving longer term custody sentences had the opportunity to work full time in YOU’s Enterprise Services while serving custody. This was the first approved reintegration leave for a youth’s full time employment while serving a custody sentence. It was approved due to the unique supervisory aspects of YOU’s Career Services and through the careful planning and advocacy among the case management team. Each month, youth at King Street Detention participate in some aspect of YOU’s services based on their highest area of risk and need. Partnerships with organizations such as YOU help Anago achieve the best possible outcomes for youth in direct care.


King Street Detention team, Anago (Non) Residential Resources Inc.

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Nick DiSanto Youth Entrepreneurial Award

This award recognizes the entrepreneurial talents of youth at Youth Opportunities Unlimited. The Board of Directors created the award in 2008 in memory of a YOU friend who, after a short career working for others, opened his own business and became a successful entrepreneur.

Joy cameron

Joy left home when she was seventeen. There was family turmoil and Joy was struggling with clinical depression, self-harming behavior and suicidal thoughts. With the help of a friend who urged her to go to the hospital, and with the support of staff at Youth Opportunities Unlimited and other community agencies, Joy overcame her obstacles. Now 25, Joy shares her story of resiliency to increase awareness, reduce mental health stigmas and bring hope to those in need. She has found that coping strategies and community resources are “crucial to recovery”.

In 2009, Joy became a member of the Youth Insight team, a YOU program in which youth share their stories with high school students, church groups, business professionals and educators. She draws on her experience to let others know that in the midst of mental illness there is hope. In 2010 Joy entered the Child and Youth Worker Program at Fanshawe College graduating in 2013. A placement at

WOTCH Community Mental Health Services gave Joy the opportunity to engage in mental health treatment. As a trained Child and Youth Worker, Joy now incorporates her knowledge of mental health treatment into her presentations.

In 2011 Joy began a public speaking initiative called Joy Cameron – Bringing Hope, Increasing Awareness, Reducing Mental Health Stigmas. In this capacity she has spoken to elementary, secondary and post-secondary schools, churches, businesses and as a United Way Impact Speaker has addressed staff of the City of London, Museum London, RCMP and London InterCommunity Health Centre.

Kelly Ziegner, Director, Community Engagement with United Way of London & Middlesex, says Joy is an incredible champion and advocate for mental health issues in our community. “She captivates audiences; changing attitudes and inspiring people to action.” Joy’s work has now expanded to the development of customized lesson plans for Health and Physical Education courses in secondary schools. Joy’s goal is to further develop customized lesson plans focused on many aspects of mental health including coping skills and stress management based around the Ontario Curriculum requirements. “I look forward to seeing mental health being addressed at earlier ages within our school system, and would love to be a part of that change.”


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Thursday, February 5, 2013 London Convention Centre

Presented by Gleed CommercialMore than 650 of London’s business and community leaders listened intently as keynote youth speakers Devon Trowell and Valerie Christie shared their stories of how, with persistence and resiliency, they overcame obstacles to build better lives. Thank you to all who attended the annual YOU fundraiser and to all who made donations to the online auction and the Stratrord Getaway. Special thanks to Presenting Sponsor Gleed Commercial and to supporting sponsors @Print, C&C Insurance, CTV, Gordons Gold Jewellers, Libro Financial Group, McCormick Canada, Melchers Construction, RBC, TD Canada Trust, and The Kent Group.

revenue supports much-needed programs and services for local youth. the 8th annual Breakfast for YoU takes place thursday, february 6, 2014

at the london convention centre.

Friday, August 9, 2012 in Port Stanley Presented by Intact Insurance

This fun 5k and 2.5k event, organized by New Balance London, drew more than 325 runners and walkers. As charity recipient for this popular run and walk, YOU receives 100 percent of pledges and a portion of the proceeds. Thank you to Presenting Sponsor Intact Insurance and to supporting sponsors Adrian Reid-Cowell Registered Massage Therapist, Fanshawe College, Forest City Image Centre, Giant Tiger Store 096, G.T.s Beach Bar & Grill, Hillman Kitchen & Bath, Kia Motors London, King’s University College Student Council, Port Stanley Foodland, Robert Q, Sloan Stone Design, Smith Fruit, The Kent Group, and The Tricar Group.

the 7th annual reach the Beach races takes place friday, august 9 in Port Stanley. www.reachthebeach.ca

7th annual Breakfast for YOU Empowering YOUth

6th annual Reach The Beach Races


For new YOU events please visit www.you.ca

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Revenues and Expenditures

Amortization of Deferred Contributions Relating to Capital Assets

Donations & Fundraising

United Way of London & Middlesex

Earned Revenue

Municipal

Provincial

Federal

Other Operating Expenses

Professional Fees

Program Delivery

Amortization

Ontario Works Disbursements

Salaries & Benefi ts

revenues

expenditures

Total Revenues

$5,160,038



Youth Opportunities Unlimited Community Partners

• Atlosha Native Healing Centre

• Children’s Aid Society

• Community Futures Development Corporation of Middlesex County

• EyeLook Media Inc.

• Fanshawe College

• John Howard Society of London and District

• Junior Achievement London and District

• KPMG

• London District Catholic School Board

• London Economic Development Corporation

• London Housing Registry

• London Inter Community Health Centre

• Madame Vanier Children’s Services

• Middlesex County Ontario Works/Social Services

• Middlesex-London Health Unit, Strathroy & Area

• Ministry of Children and Youth Services-Probation

• Minto Property Management Group

• Regional HIV/AIDS Connection

• St. Leonard’s Society of Canada

• Strathroy & Area Seniors’ Centre

• Strathroy Business Improvement Area (BIA)

• Strathroy & District Chamber of Commerce

• Tech Alliance

• Thames Valley District School Board

• The London Chamber of Commerce

• The University of Western Ontario

• The Workforce Planning and Development Board of Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford

• Vanier Children’s Services

• Women’s Rural Resource Centre Strathroy & Area

• Youth For Christ

We are pleased to recognize the support, initiative and leadership of our many community partners. In working together around a common vision we maximize opportunities for youth and strengthen our community.

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Youth Opportunities Unlimited proudly acknowledges our funders

and major donors2012-2013

charitable registration # 119307668 RR 0001

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youth opportunities unlimited - annual report 2012/2013

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