Annual Report - YWCA Edmonton

EQUALITY
OPPORTUNITY
CHOICE
ANNUAL REPORT 2013
VISION
Women shaping a world of equality, opportunity and choice.
MISSION
Through leadership, advocacy and support for women and their families,
YWCA Edmonton creates strong, inclusive communities that value
women’s perspectives.
VALUES
Integrity
We have the fundamental responsibility to conduct all of our
relationships in a clear, honest and ethical manner.
Empowerment
We encourage each individual to recognize the ability and strength
within themselves to build a life of dignity with the courage to reach for
their dreams.
Diversity
We believe that individuals of different backgrounds, experiences
and abilities are necessary to create a vibrant environment that will
successfully meet the needs of our community.
Innovation
We have the courage to change course and we believe in creating
unique solutions that anticipate the changing needs of the community.
Equality
We are a feminist organization that believes when working for the
equality of women, we work for the equality of all.
Heart
We bring compassion and energy to all that we do.
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BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Julianna Charchun President
Hilary Anaka Vice President
Jennifer Forsyth
Vice President
Sharan de Waal
Secretary
Laura Keegan Treasurer
YWCA
VISION
MISSION
Kendall Barber Director
Heather Chapple Director
Maxine Clarke Director
Megan Demers
Director
Sarah DeSouza
Director
Janelle Effa
Director
Sheri Kowalchuk
Director
Geeta Passi-Shourie
Director
ANNUAL
MESSAGE
BUILDING ON OUR VISION
It’s been another exciting year for YWCA Edmonton. Looking back on the year, we
have also undergone considerable changes.
Our talented and dedicated Board of Directors embarked on a different path this
year, focusing on creating our 10 year vision. We struck a number of Board Task
Forces to study issues of importance to Edmonton women. We studied women’s
health, particularly the issues facing women who live in the inner city; we
explored the issues that are unique to senior women; we examined the housing
needs of Edmonton women and we looked into the lack of accessible affordable
child care. We also struck another working group to explore social enterprise as
a way of providing long-term sustainable funding to our organization.
The Task Forces met with stakeholders, women and community groups from
across the city and are finalizing the reports and recommendations. This work
will provide the framework for the 10 Year Vision of YWCA Edmonton. Our
members, volunteers and funders can be assured that YWCA Edmonton is
listening to and responding to the needs of women in our community.
June was a big month for our organization. We moved our operations into the
historic Empire Building right in the heart of downtown Edmonton. The move
is significant. It gives us a bright, new professional space that reflects the work
and the people of this agency. It will also greatly increase our visibility in the
community. The new space is also part of the vision of our Board of Directors.
They wanted a space that reflects who we are and one that our members and
staff can be proud of.
Finally after two years of planned deficits, YWCA ended 2013 with an operating
surplus. While the number is small, it is symbolic of the efforts of staff, donors
and volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure YWCA Edmonton continues to
offer Equality, Opportunity and Choice.
Thank you for your continued support.
Uzma Rayani
Director
Lindsay Smith-Abrams
Director
Julianna Charchun
Board President Jackie Foord
Chief Executive Officer
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VIOLENCE
PREVENTION
AND RECOVERY
THE ISSUE
LAKESIDE HAVEN
Our respite and recovery retreat was held twice this year. Sixty-five women and children
rebuilding their lives in second-stage housing were able to spend a healing weekend
on the lake with relaxation, adventure, games, good food and campfire sing-a-longs.
Registered Psychologists are onsite at these retreats for any who wish to access them. As
our partner charity Wings of Providence CEO Pat Garret puts it: “Our families come back
to the city changed somehow. Refreshed. A tightness in them has gone, laughter comes
more easily. It’s wonderful to see.”
67% of all Canadians say they personally know at least one woman who has been sexually
or physically assaulted. In Alberta, that number jumps to 75%.1
Besides the devastating toll that domestic violence has on victims and their families,
the ongoing cost to Albertans is significant. In the past five years alone it is estimated
that over $600 million will have been spent on the provision of a few basic health and
non-health supports and that the majority of this cost ($521 million) is coming out of the
pockets of Albertans in the form of tax dollars directed at the provision of services.
Fortunately, investment in quality prevention and intervention initiatives can be very cost
effective, returning as much as $20 for every dollar invested.2
YWCA COUNSELLING CENTRE
The YWCA counselling centre is open to all. However, the large majority of our clients
(92%) are women and children, and almost half of that number are suffering from or
survivors of domestic violence.3 Thanks to partnership with the United Way and donations
from the community, The YWCA offers a unique sliding scale with a minimum fee as low
as $5. For perspective, most sliding scales have a minimum fee of $60. Additionally, our
model states a person’s ability to pay does not influence the level of service provided. This
means that someone who is in need of a Registered or Ph.D. level psychologist will be
seen by one, regardless of the fee being paid. This model ensures the highest quality care
is received by those who are most vulnerable.
Access to YWCA counselling resources including: individual, couple and group therapy
has led to long-term positive outcomes in our clients. Our research shows that 90% of
our clients attribute a positive change in their lives as a result of the support they receive
through the YWCA Edmonton Counselling Centre.4
Our families come back to
the city changed somehow.
Refreshed.
A tightness in them has
gone, laughter comes
more easily.
It’s wonderful to see.
1. Angus Reid Omnibus Survey, Canadian Women’s Foundation, 2012.
2. Preventing Domestic Violence in Alberta: A Cost Savings Perspective, University of Calgary School of Public Policy
http://www.policyschool.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/research/l-wells-domestic-violence.pdf
3. YWCA Edmonton Counselling Centre Statistical Data 2013
4. YWCA Edmonton Counselling Centre Client Satisfaction Survey 2013
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GIRL
EMPOWERMENT
To protect client confidentiality this is a fictional representation illustrative of a typical client.
THE ISSUE
GIRLSPACE ALUMNAE
As girls enter adolescence, from ages 9 to 13, their confidence declines sharply and they experience higher rates of
depression. In Grade Six, 36% of girls say they are self-confident, but by Grade Ten this has plummeted to only 14%.1
My name is Samantha and this was my second time in GirlSpace. I came to GirlSpace back when I was 12 and I thought I
could get more out of it, now that I’m 14. Here were a few of my favourite sessions this time around.
In Grade Six, boys and girls report the same levels of depression—about 25% say they feel depressed at least once
a week.2 However, by Grade Ten rates of depression in girls have jumped—they are three times more likely than
boys to be depressed.3 For girls, depression typically stems from “low self-esteem, negative body image, feelings of
helplessness and hopelessness, and stress.”4
‘Budgeting’ was a great. My friends and I would always just spend money as soon as we got it. But I used my budget and
saved…and bought myself a laptop! It’s thinking about your purchases. Saving and budgeting let’s you buy the important
things.
GIRLSPACE
This year 49 young teen girls completed the 18 week program. GirlSpace provides a safe setting for girls to discuss
and explore difficult issues such as healthy relationships, bullying, imposed gender roles, budgeting, physical and
mental health, decision making and body image.
1. http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/dca-dea/publications/yjc/pdf/youth-jeunes-eng.pdf William F. Boyce, Matthew A. King, and Jennifer Roche, Public Health Agency of Canada, 2008, p. 125.
2. Emotional Health Among Canadian Youth, Public Health Agency of Canada, 2006.
3. Girls in Canada Today: National Opinion Poll & Report on the Status of Girls, p. 2
4 Girls in Canada Today: National Opinion Poll & Report on the Status of Girls, p. 9
Our session on ‘Decision Making’ helped me understand that it’s really important to take some time to think about how
something is going to affect you now and later on before making a choice. I think the ‘Healthy Relationships’ session is great
for junior high school kids, because they’ll basically be friends with anyone who walks up to them, thinking they have their
best interests at heart.
The wrap up retreat at YoWoChAs was so great. On the swing-by-choice I went up as high as I could possibly go, which was
amazing because my biggest fear is falling. When I was going up I thought I would regret it if I didn’t do it and I knew I was
surrounded by people I trusted. So I went for it, and it was awesome!
GirlSpace taught me how to be a good friend and to make friends more easily; how to get involved in society; how life may
throw crazy things at you, but you can deal with it; to love myself and that you don’t need to live up to expectations set FOR
you, but do your best with the ones you set for yourself.
– Samantha, Age 14, GirlSpace Alumnae
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THE POWER OF
®
BEING A GIRL
CONFERENCE
Y ACT UP
In 2013 we wrapped up the pilot of this YWCA Canada program focusing on young girls
and civic engagement. This project saw young women age 16-20 host a film screening
of “Miss Representation” for International Women’s Day in March and promote an antibullying art contest in February.
THE POWER OF BEING A GIRL® CONFERENCE
This year more than 175 junior high school girls attended the 5th annual Power of Being
a Girl® Conference held at MacEwan University City Centre Campus. They spent a full day
rotating through interactive educational sessions on topics like internet safety, mental
health and teamwork. RBC Gold Medal Paralympian Viviane Forest spoke to our girls
and encouraged them to see barriers as opportunities. CTV’s Carrie Doll also stopped by
to talk about goals, passions and to take the girls through a journaling exercise with the
girls’ new journals that they received for attending the conference.
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HEALTHY
COMMUNITIES
YOWOCHAS OUTDOOR EDUCATION CENTRE
In 2013 YoWoChAs hosted more than 750 summer campers and more than 5000 visitors
throughout the year. Thanks to the support of the community we were able to offer 30
kids subsidies to attend camp. Many school and team building groups made use of our
beautiful waterfront, natural setting and challenging Adventure course.
FROM A CAMPER’S PERSPECTIVE
Hi my name is Lily and I have been coming to summer camp at YoWoChAs since I was six
years old. My brother had already been going to YoWoChAs for three summers so I was really
excited to go! It is totally awesome; there are so many things to do. I made it to the very top
of the super high climbing wall and rang the victory bell! My team helped me reach the top by
pulling on a rope. I’ve gone up on the watchtower to learn about the wetlands and once saw an
owl sleeping in a tree. My favourite activities are stand-up paddling and the high ropes course
where you climb up and do a balance, then go down and swing like a monkey! I went as high
up as I could go.
I’m too afraid to go for the morning polar dip… It’s freezing! Instead, I choose morning
madness, where we play a bunch of our favourite games like ‘camouflage.’ One summer, we
went on a two-hour long adventure hike to the lookout point at the edge of YoWoChAs. We
could see the whole place, it’s huge!
I loved my new friends in my cabin group. Our group name was ‘The Red Bob’s of Fury’, we
choose that name over ‘The Rainbow Monkey Dishwashers.’ In the evening after supper
we would go to the campfire together and sing songs while eating a snack like rice-crispy
squares, fruit, cookies, or s’mores.
I can’t wait until next summer, when I’ll be a Prospector. That means I get to sleep in the tipi
and try the natural sauna. Also, my little brother will finally be old enough to go to YoWoChAs
too, he’s so excited!
– Lily B, Age 8, future leader at play.
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31ST WOMEN
OF DISTINCTION
AWARDS
WOMEN’S
LEADERSHIP
YWCA Edmonton is founded on the belief that women must take a leadership role in
shaping society’s direction in order to achieve equity and equality for all women. Through
leadership, advocacy and support for women and their families, YWCA Edmonton creates
strong, inclusive communities that value women’s perspectives.
SPONSORS
YWCA LEADERSHIP CENTRE
Presented by
Barry Lycka M.D.
LEADERSHIP SPEAKER SERIES
This Series is a fundraiser for the YWCA Leadership Centre project. Event speakers
included Premier Alison Redford; Ruth Kelly, President and Publisher of Alberta Venture;
Mona Duckett Q.C., one of Canada’s most respected criminal lawyers; Elsie Elford, Dean
of Business at MacEwan University; and Dr. Verna Yiu, an Executive Vice President of
Alberta Health Services and a practising pediatric nephrologist. All of these women spoke
of their personal and professional journeys to excelling and becoming influential leaders
in their fields.
CIBC
YWCA
The YWCA is working to establish a Leadership Centre with programming that will serve
young women in the greater Edmonton area who are between the ages of 6-19. The
Leadership Centre is a three-phase program that will provide girls the opportunities they
need to become leaders. The goal is to bring the best practices and latest research from
across North America together under the umbrella of the Leadership Centre to provide
girls the most comprehensive, meaningful experience possible.
CSU 52 Benevolent Society
Canadian Western Bank
Italian Centre Shoppes
Shores Jardine
CTV
The Edmonton SUN
Avonlea Photography
Above and Beyond Promotions
BubbleUP! Marketing
ADVOCACY SPEAKER SERIES
This year a group of advocacy-minded women from on our Board of Directors began
hosting dinners at local restaurants for interested women and inviting special guest
speakers to join them. Speakers this year included Dr. Cristina Lucia Stasia, Film,
Cultural Studies & Gender Studies Scholar; and Andrea
Burkhardt, Executive Director of the Action Coalition
on Human Trafficking (ACT) Alberta.
Congratulations to all of the 2013 recipients and nominees!
Chateau Lacombe
Design By Diana
Holes Greenhouses
Northlands EXPO Centre
Regent Signs
Ricci Hair Co.
Sage Restaurant at River Cree
SEP Digital
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2013 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION RECIPIENTS
The Honourable Lois Hole Award for Lifetime Achievement - Jan Fox
Advocate - Dr. Kim McBeath
Arts & Culture - Sandra Bromley
Educator - Andrea Cooper
Entrepreneur & Businesswoman - Tracey Scarlett
Volunteer - Marjorie Cooper
Trailblazer - Dr. Shelley Lorimer
Turning Point - Kelly Falardeau
Young Woman of Distinction - Mackenzie Martin
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ADVOCACY &
PARTNERSHIPS
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
“Human trafficking is one of the most heinous crimes imaginable, often described as
modern-day slavery. This crime robs its victims of their most basic human rights and is
occurring in Canada and worldwide. The victims, who are mostly women and children, are
deprived of their normal lives and compelled to provide their labour or sexual services,
through a variety of coercive practices all for the direct profit of their perpetrators.
Exploitation often occurs through intimidation, force, sexual assault and threats of
violence to themselves or their families.”1
YWCA CANADA RESOLUTION
At the 2013 Annual Members Meeting of all YWCA’s across Canada, YWCA Edmonton put
forth the following motion which was adopted:
Whereas conservative estimates of human trafficking put the number of victims, at any
given time, at 2.5 million worldwide2; and
Whereas 80% of all trafficking victims are female and half of all victims are children2; and
Whereas Canada is a source, transit, and destination country for trafficked persons2; and
Whereas in Canada, it is disproportionally Aboriginal youth and women who fall victim to
human trafficking3;
Be it resolved that YWCA Canada oppose and condemn all forms of human trafficking as
defined by the United Nations Palermo Protocol; and
That a National Working Group be formed, facilitated by the National Advocacy Director, to
explore and identify possible actions that can be taken by Member Associations to address
human trafficking in Canada; and
That the Working Group will explore opportunities to raise awareness about human
trafficking at International events such as the UN Commission on the Status of Women and
the World YWCA Summit and Council Meeting.
STATUS OF WOMEN PROJECT
YWCA Edmonton is also working together with the Action Coalition on Human Trafficking
in (ACT) Alberta; Centre to End All Sexual Exploitation (CEASE); and the Sexual Assault
Centre of Edmonton (SACE) on a two-year project funded by Status of Women Canada.
The project aims to deliver a community plan to prevent the trafficking of girls and
women for the purposes of sexual exploitation.
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
In addition to our violence prevention and recovery programs, YWCA Edmonton shares
resources, best practices and support with Lurana Shelter, Wings of Providence,
Community Initiatives Against Family Violence and the Diverse Voices Conference.
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1. The Honourable Vic Toews, P.C., Q.C.,
as Minister of Public Safety
2. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2013
3. ACT Alberta, 2013
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DISABILITY
SERVICES
Our Disability Services team has 98 adults and children with disabilities carefully matched with
loving Support Homes and caring families who view our individuals as family members. Our
Community Support Workers provided more than 67,000 hours of respite and relief inside the
family homes or in the communities of those caring for a loved one with a disability. Additionally,
we provided more than 3,200 full days of service matching clients with weekend host families,
giving respite to our families.
IRIS’S STORY
Iris was born west of Stony Plain, one of five children in a very poor family. She left home at the age of
13. Iris never married and remained homeless most of her life, helping her sisters with their families
when she could but often disappearing for long periods.
At the age of 60, Iris finally went see a doctor for the first time in her life, complaining of pain in her
chest. The doctors found stage-four cancer throughout her body. This is when Iris came to the YWCA.
After several visits she was matched with a loving family and moved into an acreage home. Initially
untrusting and hostile, as soon as Iris walked into her beautiful new home she looked around and
decided: “I guess I could be the boss of this place!” The Support Home was so happy to have her as
part of their family, even building a shed on their property to store all of Iris’s treasures that she had
accumulated over her years of searching through garage sales. Iris was able to look out the window
every day and see her precious belongings were safe.
The first time I met Iris, she threw a chocolate bar at my head and swore. With patience though,
our relationship grew to the point where she would look forward to our visits. I would make sure my
fingers and toes were newly polished beforehand, so we could ‘ooh’ and ‘ahh’ over them and discuss
what colours did or didn’t suit me well. She loved all things ‘girly.’
Iris was given a prognosis of 6 weeks at the outside. But she seemed to be thriving in this new family
environment and even reconnected with one of her estranged sisters. She had never been part of a
family before. She lived for a year and a half with her support family and said those last 18 months of
her life were without a doubt her happiest; surrounded by support, care and love.
But eventually the end came, and Iris waited until she was alone to die, because that was her choice.
She had said to us all: “I’ve done everything by myself. I can do this by myself, too.”
AUDITOR’S
REPORT
To the Members of Young Women’s Christian Association of Edmonton:
The accompanying summary financial statements, which comprise the summary statement of financial position as at
December 31, 2013, and the summary statement of operations for the year then ended, are derived from the audited
financial statements of Young Women’s Christian Association of Edmonton for the year ended December 31, 2013.
We expressed an unmodified audit opinion on those financial statements in our report dated March 26, 2014. Those
financial statements, and the summary financial statements, do not reflect the effects of events that occurred
subsequent to the date of our report on those financial statements.
The summary financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for
not-for-profit organizations. Reading the summary financial statements, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the
audited financial statements of Young Women’s Christian Association of Edmonton.
Management's Responsibility for the Summary Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the audited financial statements in accordance with
Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.
Report of the Independent Auditors on the Summary Financial Statements
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on our procedures, which
were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standard (CAS) 810, "Engagements to Report on Summary
Financial Statements."
To the Members of Young Women’s Christian Association of Edmonton:
Opinion
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financial statements, and the summary financial statements, do not reflect the effects of events that occurred
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audited financial statements of Young Women’s Christian Association of Edmonton.
Management's Responsibility for the Summary Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of a summary of the audited financial statements in accordance with
Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations.
Auditor's Responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the summary financial statements based on our procedures, which
were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standard (CAS) 810, "Engagements to Report on Summary
Financial Statements."
Opinion
In our opinion, the summary financial statements derived from the audited financial statements of Young Women’s
Christian Association of Edmonton for the year ended December 31, 2013 are consistent, in all material respects,
with a fair summary of those financial statements, in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit
organizations.
April 8, 2014
Edmonton, Alberta
Chartered Accountants
When Iris passed away, we tracked down a minister of the church her parents attended. We bought
her a coffin, a memorial service and tea. The whole affair was covered in her favourite colour, pink. It
was wonderful to see how many people came to say good bye and share stories about the woman they
knew to be so rough on the outside, but an angel on the inside.
I am amazed at this Support Home family. They opened their home and hearts to Iris, allowed to her to
live the last months of her life with dignity, surrounded by love. There are extraordinary people among
us, and that gives me hope for the next ‘Iris.’
- Sydney Carriere, Disability Services Coordinator
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FINANCIALS
TREASURER’S REPORT
The financial story of 2013 is one of turn around and success. After two years of
planned and significant deficits, we worked very hard to ensure that we achieved at
minimum, a break-even on operations. While the year had a number of challenges,
it is with great pride that we can say that we ended the year with a small surplus.
After a few years of struggling with fundraising, this year we took some small
and not so small leaps forward. Our Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event had an 80%
increase in revenue. Additionally, we had the largest number of individual donors
and donations ever. Of course our challenge is to keep that momentum going.
Our overall expenses are higher than last year however most of those are related
to the direct services we provide to our disability clients and are covered by our
contracts. We were able to hold the line on all other expenses. That is not an easy
task as we face the same salary pressures and increasing costs as any other
business in the region.
YWCA EDMONTON
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
As of December 31, 2013
2013
$
2012
$
Current Assets
1,967,087
1,670,716
Capital Assets
3,027,293
2,819,360
3,027,293
2,819,360
Current Liabilities
279,215
237,801
Deferred Revenue
274,855
131,737
Deferred Contributions Related To Capital Assets
474,145
523,598
1,028,215
893,136
1,999,078
1,926,224
3,027,293
2,819,360
ASSETS
LIABILITIES
Late in the year we received the last substantial disbursement from the Rose
Krozelle bequest. Ms. Krozelle died several years ago and YWCA Edmonton has
been a beneficiary of her generosity. It’s hard to quantify the good work that this
bequest has generated over the years. We will continue to honour her legacy
through careful investment.
NET ASSETS
Fees for Services
7,148,930
6,391,222
Thanks to the staff, volunteers, donors, funders and friends for making this year a
financial success. Because of you we are able to offer programs when and where
they are needed.
Government Contracts, Grants and Subsidies
1,533,903
1,117,503
Counselling Centre
458,225
460,678
Fundraising and Donations
346,838
275,515
66,672
53,105
9,554,568
8,298,023
4,562,146
3,935,938
REVENUES
Other Revenue
EXPENSES
Purchased Services
Laura Keegan
Board Treasurer
Salaries, Wages and Employee Benefits
3,514,088
3,088,621
General and Administrative Expenses
1,093,371
1,070,336
349,315
357,398
9,518,920
8,452,293
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenses before other
revenues and expenses
35,648
(154,270)
OTHER REVENUES AND EXPENSES
37,206
(98,482)
Net excess (deficiency) of revenues over expenses for the year
72,854
(252,752)
Counselling Centre
The full YWCA Edmonton 2013 Audited
Financial Statements are available on our
website: www.ywcaofedmonton.org
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YWCA
SUPPORTERS
FUNDERS
•
Donate In Honour or In Memory of a Special Someone
Alberta Association YWCAs
•
Include the YW in Your Special Day It’s a unique and meaningful way to
celebrate your accomplishments, celebrations and milestones, such as
weddings or birthdays.
City of Edmonton - Family &
Community Support Services
•
Leave a Legacy Leave a bequest in your will of cash or real property.
Government of Alberta Community Spirit program
•
Make a Gift Through your Stocks & Securities or Life Insurance Recent tax
incentives have made gifts of publicly listed securities an effective way to
make a significant donation.
Presented By Superior
Safety Codes
Government of Alberta - Family
Support for Children with
Disabilities
•
Corporate Giving When you make a corporate gift to the YWCA, you’re
doing more than just making a donation – you’re engaging your employees,
customers, suppliers and business partners.
Government of Alberta Person’s with Developmental
Disabilities
Servus Credit Union
•
Host a Fundraiser Hosting a fundraiser allows you to become a catalyst in our
community while having fun and helping women and their families’ move on to
lead happier, healthier lives.
Government of Alberta - Region
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Authority
SPONSORS
Telus
Kellerdenali
Oilers Nation
Avonlea Photography
Catering By Gail
Fat Franks
Flirt Cupcakes
MMP Central
LEND YOUR TIME AND TALENT
This inaugural event in honour of the National Day of Remembrance
and Action on Violence Against Women featured guest speakers
MLA David Dorward and Stephanie Perilli sharing their experiences
of domestic violence with our guests. The event raised $6000 for YWCA violence
prevention and recovery programs. Thank you to the Government of Alberta Human
Services; Family Violence Prevention, Bullying and Women’s Issues, Fairmont Hotel
Macdonald, our volunteers and guests.
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St. John’s Ambulance
Government of Nunavut - Dept.
of Health & Social Service
We strive to engage volunteers within our community through a diverse range of
opportunities, from special events to fundraisers and group opportunities. Our
volunteers are key to helping us with our mission of girl empowerment, violence
prevention, healthy communities and women’s leadership. Whether assisting us
with a silent auction, helping out around the office or attending trade fairs, our
volunteers’ dedication is essential to what we do. Take part in our biggest events
and fundraisers for inspiring experiences that you won’t soon forget!
Special Event Rentals
ROSE LUNCHEON
WCA
Become a Monthly Donor It’s a quick and convenient way to make a significant
difference in the lives of women and their families throughout the year.
YWCA
Meanwhile, Finning raised over $16,000 to take home the Top Team trophy.
Congratulations and a sincere thank-you to our brave walkers, the Coaches Club,
Women in Media, Men’s Ambassadors, Day-of Volunteers and our Event Sponsors.
See you next year!
Support from our friends in the community help us deliver more effective
community services like subsidized counselling, leadership development, and
violence prevention and recovery programs.
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5TH WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES
The 2013 event at Churchill Square was a record breaker. Our men in heels raised
over $100,000 to fund YWCA violence prevention and recovery programs. The
dedicated Curtis Hargrove took the event challenge even further... 184km further.
Curtis raised over $8,000 -and a pretty good local media frenzy- by walking from Cold
Lake to Churchill Square in a single pair of ruby red high heels!
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Donors
1340040 Alberta Ltd.
Above & Beyond Promotions Ltd.
Adrianne Thomson
Adrienne Matheson
Alayne J. Sinclair
Alberta Blue Cross
Alberta Culture
Alberta Health Services
Aligra Wine and Spirits
Allan Rachinski
Alley Kat Brewing Company
Amanda Freistadt
Amanda Vella
Amber Niemeier
Caroline Madill
Caroline Stuart
Carolynne Bruha
Catering By Gail
Catherine Ripley
Catherine Vu
Cathy Pettapiece
Century Hospitality Group
Charles Evans
Chateau Lacombe
Cheryl Conan
Cheryl Hunt
Cheryl Rettschlag
Cheryl Tkalcic
Christian City Church
Christina Ingram
Christine Lund
CIBC
Edmonton Opera
Edmonton SUN
Eleanor A Olszewski Prof. Corp
Elisa Rizzo
EPCOR
Epicure & Avon
Eppy Graf
Erin Skinner
Evelyn Riedlinger
Fabulous at 50
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Famoso
Fat Franks
FC Edmonton
Finning Canada
Fiona Hay
Flirt Cupcakes
To our Donors
On behalf of all the women and families who have
benefitted from your donation, thank you.
– Jackie Foord, CEO.
Amy Miskie
Andrea Nicole Photography
Andrew Knack
Angela Ribey
Anita Feist
Anne Cameron-Sadawa
Anne Fitzpatrick
Anne Menard
Annette Broyles
Antara Gabinet
Atco Pipelines
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Avonlea Photography Studio
Avril McCalla
Axe Productions
Barb Stirling
Barbara MacLaren
Barry Lycka MD
Bedouin Beats
Bella Gella
Beryl Bacchus
Brad White
Brigitta Olansky
Brittany Earl
BubbleUp! Marketing
Canadian Western Bank
Canvas Print
Cara Ball
Citadel Theatre
Claudette Larocque
Claudia Read
Colleen Purdy
Colleen Sweet
Comedy Factory
Conroy Ross Partners
Cristina Stasia
Cookie Love
Csilla Fee
CTV Edmonton
D. Wong
Dale K. Perusini
Darcie Roach
Darlene Tymchuk
David Dorward
David Edey
David McGreer
Dawn White
Design by Diana
Don Padget
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Dorine Kielly
Dorothy Wittmeyer
Dr. Verna Yiu Prof. Corp
Duchess Bakeshop
Dust Queen Maid Service
Edmonton Capitals
Edmonton Eskimo
Football Club
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Fountain Tire
Frances Reynolds
Gail Commandant
Geeta Passi-Shourie
Giselle Denis
Global Visions Film Fest
Government of Alberta Human Services;
Family Violence Prevention,
Bullying and Women’s Issues
Grant Thorton
Gregg Janz
Gregory Miskie
Hal Zalmanowitz
Hans Custers
Head Shoulders,
Knees & Toes
Heather McPherson
Heidi Velun
Herbal Magic
Hole’s Greenhouses
Holly Huber
Hope Walls
Horton CBI, Limited
HSBC Bank Canada Women’s Network
Ila Olsen
Ilse Maree
Ingrid Russell
Jackie McLay
Jackie Polovick
Jacqueline Foord
Jacqueline Hills
Jan McMillan
Jan Schmitz
Jane Jackson
Janelle Effa
Janet Buckmaster
Janet Elliott
Jasmine Konsorada
Jennifer Cassidy
Jennifer Forsyth
Jennifer Fowler
Jennifer Stirling
Jerri Cairns
Jessica Buckwold
Jessica McIntosh
Jillian Garvey
Jim McLaughlin
Joanne Anderson
Job’s Daughters Alberta
Alumni Association
John Caputo
John Kolkman
Jolanda and Joery
Van Vlierden
Joviefer Gabriel
Joy Floden
Joyce Mallman Law
Juanita Qualizza
Judith Dyck
Judy Pagano
Julia Bareman
Julianna Charchun
June Selkirk
Karen Hollohan
Karen Sevcik
Karen Underhill
Kari Thomason
Karolina Sekulic
Kate Rombough
Kateryna Guay
Kathy Demuth
Kathy Goble
Kathy Haas
Kathy Meaney
Kay Dier
Kelleen Tait
Kellerdenali Construction
Kelly Buckley
Kenneth J. Fredeen
Kerri Shukaliak
Kerry C. Day
Kim Falconer
Kim Mah
Kim St. Amand
Kimberly Sicoli
Kline Design
Kristi Coleman
Laura Keegan
Laura Kennedy
Laura Young
Lauren Garcia
Ledcor Group of
Companies
Leigh Garvie
Leslie Helmers
Linda Brogly
Linda Sahli
Lingjuan (Joanne) Wang
Liquor on McLeod
Lisa Bonin
Lisa Evangelos
Living Through Art
Lord’s Shoes
Lori Cosgrove
Lori McKee-Jeske
Lori Rimmer
Lorna Gawlinski
Lynn Odynski
Lynn Sheets
MacEwan University
Made by Kiko
Maija Prakash
Margaret Sheets
Marilyn Hooper
Marilyn Mucha
Marissa Tordoff
Marjorie Cooper
Mark Gunderson
Marlen Walker
Mary Gallivan
Mary Lou Reeleder
Mary MacDonald
Mary Sekulic
Mary Troicuk
MaryAnn Houghton
Maureen Scheideman
Maxine Clarke
Maxine Klak
Meaghan Conroy
Megan Demers
Michael Buss
Michael Scholz
Michelle Hallonquist
Mildred Richardson
Miles Gorgichuk
Mina Lee
Minuteman Press
Mollie Hall
Monica Gorassini
Monica Stark
Muriel Stanley Venne
My Filosophy
Myrna Snart
NASCA (Northern Alberta
Shopping Centre
Association) Golf
Tournament
Natalia Ivanova
Natalie Hilbrecht
Natasha Carvalho
Nicole Martel
Nicole Perry &
Darren Wynnyk Wedding
Nola Welliver
Noni Herchen
Nora E. Begoray
Northlands
Old Scona Academic School
Olesia Toumine
One Call Locators
Canada Limited
Pam Dumont
Patricia Webb
Patrick Moore
Pattison
Paulette Rodziewicz
Peter Campbell
Philippe Paquin
Poppy Barley
Propaganda Hair Studio
Rachel Gosse
Ramona Fehr
RBC
REACH Edmonton
Rebecca Moorehead
Regent Signs
Ricci Hair Co.
Rita Calhoun
River Cree Casino
Robert & Shannon Kaffl
Robert Scott
Roberta Lux
Roger Thomson
Rosalie Gelderman
Rose Dehod
Rose Marie Tremblay
Rosemarie Randall
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Employees’ Charitable Donations Fund
Ryan Wright
Sam Wong
Sandi Roberts
Sandi’s Bold Designs
Sandra Bland
Sandra Christiansen
Sandra Clarke
Sandra Kereliuk
Sandra Roach
Sandra Woitas
Sarah DeSouza
Sarah Teasdale
Seble Amelga
SEP Digital Photography
Servus Credit Union
Shannon Rupnarain
Sharon deWaal
Sheila McDonald
Shelley Bauer
Sheri Kowalchuk
Sheri Thibeau
Shirley I. Gifford
Shoppers Drug Mart
Life Foundation
Shores Jardine LLP
Society of the Friends of the YWCA
Sophia M. Robinson
Soroptomist Club
International
Spirit Halloween
(Yamama Investment
Group)
St. John Ambulance
St. Michael’s Health Group
Stacey Padbury
Stefanie Hargreaves
Stephanie Perilli
Steve Cote
Steven Ponich
Superior Propane
Superior Safety Codes
Susan Fox
Susan Pointe
Suzanne Lacroix
Tanis Lowry
Tanya Hook
TELUS
Telus World of Science
The Country Pumpkin
The Melting Pot
The Ranch Golf &
Country Club
The Solstice Cabaret
Theresa Coley
Theresa Reichert
Tim Voyatzis
Tracy Irwin
Tracy Patience
Trevor Theman
Trost
Troy Burwash
Union 52 Benevolent
Society
United Cycle
Vandenberg Jewellers
Verna Yiu
Vidya Naicken
Virginia Lefebvre
Vivian Abboud
W. Jason Bekdashe
Wendy Moody
William W. Symonds
Winnie Chow-Horn
Womanition Magazine
Yolanda Van Wachem
Your One Cup Solution
Yvonne and Rob Wall
Zocalo
Walkers and
Coaches Club
Aaron Bosiak
Aaron Lyseng
Aaron Smith
Al Madge
Al Steenbergen
Alex Docherty
Alex Hindmarch
Alex Kennedy
Alexander Boutette
Amarjeet Sohi
Andrew McInnes
Andrew Ralstin
Andy Zylstra
Anthony Burden
Aron Alberda
Barry Husband
Ben Henderson
Benjamin Zukiwski
Bill Ellison
Bob Smith
Brady Flynn
Brent Davis
Brent Duckman
Brian Cherneske
Brian Chudy
Brian Kenny
Brian Shaw
Brian Sutherby
Brian Tsang
Bryan Kwan
Bryan Verhoeven
Cam Rutten
Cameron Yallits
Chad Zima
Chris Pangrass
Christian Campbell
Christine Warren
Clayton Gartner
Clayton Stanley
Clinton Ouderkirk
Craig Curran-Morton
Curtis Hargrove
Dan Devlin
Dan Hunt
Dani Rohs
Darcy Hurlock
Darren Ainsworth
Darren Bieganek
Dave Eatock
Dave Loken
Dave Rowse
David Brown
David McNicoll
Dean Hess Schmidt
Derek Beier
Dominic Strickland
Don Iveson
Doug Levouguer
Doug Pettapiece
Doug Reinbold
Dr. Barry Lycka
Dr. Gregg Janz
Drew Burkart
Ed Iwankow
Edmund Fong
Erhan Aydin
Eugene deLeon
Eugene Der
Frankie Kim
Gareth Martin
Gartley Scott
Gary Agnew
Geoff Schneider
George Colin
Geraldine Pauluk
Glenn Stewart
Gordan Finlay
Graham Newby
Greg Burns
Greg Johnson
Greg Miskie
Guy Lefebvre
Harold Semenuk
Harvey Panesar
Henry Chan
Hilary Anaka
Hung Chan
Hunter Boychuck
Igor Dugonjic
Jacob Smith
Jake Kolbuc
Jake Ryan
James Clancy
Jamie O’Connell
Jason Gower
Jason Roberts
Jason Ceres
Jason Gregor
Jason Herstad
Jason Vest
Jay Downton
Jean-Paul Tsotsos
Jeff Fixsen
Jeff O’Brien
Jeff Vanelle
Jerry Aulenbach
Jerry Ives
Joe Spelliscy
Joel Eden
John Cameron
John Kielly
Jon San Agustin
Jonny Sullivan
Joseph Kubelka
Josh Klassen
Josh Papke
Justin Laverty-Harrigan
Kellen Stenger
Ken Kabat
Kevin King
Kevin Tatlow
Kevin Wood
Kim Yip
Lincoln Ho
Luke Johannsson
Marc Beauregard
Mark Radke
Marlow Weldon
Matt Aker
Matthew Brown
Matthew Mowbrey
Matthew Seders
Merrick Duggan
Michael Chledowski
Michael Hackman
Michael Metz
Michael Oness
Michelle Demers
Mike Cor
Mike Stone
Mike Davies
Mike Zvonkovic
Min Dhaliwal
Mo Alharbi
Nathan Charrois
Neil Matheson
Nicholas Lussier
Nick Booth
Nick Gerke
Paul O’Neil
Paul Ermantrout
Paul Sheppard
Peter Jones
Ralph Mendita
Ranald Fong
Randy Allarie
Randy McDonald
Rashawn Lloyd-Kelly
Renee Te Dorees
Riley Mountney
Rob Dunseith
Rob Buckley
Robert Pauluk
Roger Cretain
Ron Matiejewski
Ross Swanson
Ryan Jesperson
Ryan Chopin
Ryan Steedman
Ryder
Sam Brown
Sam Chapdelaine
Scott Weller
Shaundra Malcolm
Stace Hamilton
Stephen Boyd
Stephen Petasky
Taylor Smith
Ted Feehan
Terry Bootsman
Terry Whittingham
Tim Schutz
Tom Soviewiski
Tripp West
Troy Taranoff
Wally vanderMeer
Warren Meunier
Wes Krahn
Wyatt Bird
Yvonne Ngan
Zackery Carey
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