Summer 2016 - Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre

A PLACE WHERE HOPE GROWS
Newsletter | Summer 2016
From The Desk of Nancy Johnston, ED
Excerpt from AGM address
This past year has been a time of significant transition at Cornerstone.
Linda Janzen our Executive Director retired. I left my position as
Manager of Residential Services to assume the Executive Director role.
I believe that we have successfully navigated this transition and this is
due to the exceptional level of commitment and skill that is evident at
all levels of the organization.
At Cornerstone, we are committed to being a centre of excellence
in the field of family violence prevention. Building capacity within
our organization is a high priority. We invest in continuous staff
development and training. Service provision is rooted in researched
best practices.
Fostering positive relationships with our funders, our donors, our
community partners and the individuals and families that we serve are
key to our success. We invite and welcome feedback from our clients.
Comments that we receive are overwhelmingly positive.
The day to day work is challenging and demand for our services
remains high. This past year our average shelter occupancy rate
was 134%, we provided youth violence prevention programming to
1179 students in Northumberland County and we have a wait list for
classrooms requesting the program. Staff travelled a total of 9191 km’s
to reach individuals and families in our rural communities. (continued)
IN THIS ISSUE
From the Desk of Nancy Johnston. 1
Service Stats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Art Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Cornerstone and the YMCA
Team Up Again! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Summer Fun! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Donation to the Adeline Bulger
Children’s fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Meet the Board of Directors . . . . . 3
Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Giving the Gift of Hope. . . . . . . . . . 4
“The community and
women are very lucky
to have a place like
this to come when
they are in crisis”
Service Stats
232
Support Calls
April to June
19
Women Served
in the Shelter
April to June
15
Number of Children
Served in the Shelter
April to June
113
Women Served in
Community Counselling
April to June
The needs are great and the issues complex. Every job is important in
accomplishing the mission of Cornerstone. Our staff is commended for their
perseverance, skill and genuine care and compassion that they offer to the
women and children we serve.
When a woman finds safety at our shelter after years of violence or a woman
living in a rural area has access to a counselor, or a child learns to understand
what a healthy relationship is, it’s because of our supporters, donors, funders
and service partners. On behalf of Cornerstone, thank you.
Cornerstone is a place where hope grows. We welcome everyone to continue
helping us lay strong roots for hope to grow for women and children
impacted by family violence in Northumberland County.
Executive Director
Art Therapy
Nicole Kerouac, an Art Therapy Placement Student, has been donating her
time with our women and children since early March. She has been an
exceptional addition to our residential and community services. These art
sessions provide a creative outlet for participants that nicely complements
our other services and supports.
21
Children Served in
Community Counselling
April to June
20
Clients in Family Court
Support Program
April to June
42
Women Served in Transitional
Housing & Support
April to June
1666
Children and Youth
served in Youth Violence
Prevention Program
2015/2016 school year
If you know someone living with abuse, please
contact our 24 Hour Support Line
905-372-0746 or 1-800-263-3757 Toll Free
Cornerstone and the YMCA Team Up Again!
This year, Cornerstone and the YMCA Northumberland have renewed
our partnership to offer each of our children staying with us the chance
to attend The Y’s Camp Tiki. Each child will have one full week at the Day
Camp which is a once in a lifetime opportunity for most of these children.
The YMCA Northumberland along with Cornerstone’s Adeline Bulger
Children’s Fund are making it possible for these children to go at no cost
to them. They will participate in the many fun activities the camp has to
offer and will have the chance for some fun in the sun! Thank you to the
many generous donors and to the YMCA that have made this possible! It
will be a summer they will never forget!
Summer Fun!
This summer, not only will our children be able to attend Camp Tiki but we
have planned a bunch of fun activities throughout the season!
Thank you to Joseph Bulger,
Dan Bulger and Rev. Gary
O’Dwyer. Together they have
donated thousands to the
Adeline Bulger Children’s fund
and we are very grateful for
your support!
MEET OUR BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
Elaine Cortesis-Yates
Chair (Mat Leave)
Samantha Liscio
Acting Chair
DinDin Villarino
Acting Vice Chair
Gerard Bondy
Secretary/ Treasurer
Darryl Goodall
Peter Donoukous
Nicole Gibson
Chief Kai Liu
Susan Rowland
Stefanie Rudd
Michelle Tabor
Upcoming Cornerstone Events…
Cobourg’s 2nd Annual Longest Lunch
Ladies Night Out
Wednesday August 3rd, 2016
12:00 pm at the Cobourg Pier
Tuesday Sept 27, 2016
7:00 pm Cobourg Lions Centre
Davis Independent BBQ
Saturday August 27th, 2016
11:00 am at Davis Independent Port Hope
For more info on all of these upcoming events please
go to www.cornerstonenorthumberland.ca
Giving the Gift of Hope
Four years ago Angela Rose reached out to Cornerstone
on behalf of the Bryan Rose Sports Fund. The fund was set
up in honor of Bryan Rose an avid athlete and community
supporter who believed in creating opportunities for
children to enjoy sport and play. Since his passing, his
grandson Josh along with numerous family members,
have raised over $25,000 for local organizations
encouraging sports for kids. The Foundation has
supported Cornerstone’s children’s programming over the
years and here we will find out why.
Tell us a bit about the Bryan Rose Sports Fund.
Josh: It was started 4 years ago now. It was always a
dream of my Papa’s to help kids who couldn’t afford to
participate in playing sports. Passing at younger age than
he ever expected, it was one of those things where we
asked “What can we do to carry on his legacy?” It all came
pretty naturally.
What is it about helping kids that speaks to you?
Angela: Like Joshua said, it was something my dad was
really involved in. My dad was really involved in our sports
and the community as a coach. He coached the Cobourg
Cougars, women’s fastball and minor hockey - it’s where
his passion lied. Things were a challenge for him growing
up, he had a number of barriers to overcome. I know he
would say that if it had not been for the game of hockey,
his life would have gone in a completely different direction.
He was drafted at a young age to the Oshawa Generals,
and that opportunity helped him overcome some of
those barriers. As a coach, he was often in the background
making sure that a financial barrier was not the reason for
someone not participating in a sport.
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The Rose Family at the Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Why did you decide to support the children here at
Cornerstone?
Angela: When we were starting to talk about the fund,
our first priority was for the funds to remain local. We then
started thinking about the barriers, beyond finances, that
may prevent children from participating in sports and
recreation. Cornerstone was the first call we made and this
is the partnership that has evolved over the past four years.
It was a local agency that we decided immediately to
contribute to, and although we aren’t dealing with really
large amounts of money, the funds appear to be truly
making a difference.
What has been the best part about helping kids in
the community?
Josh: Well, it really isn’t about us. But it’s when there’s a
kid that got the chance to do something, like playing on a
sports team or attending a recreational camp, that others
take for granted. Even if we are helping out just one of
those kids, it makes it worth it.
Angela: We also know that a coach, a really good coach,
has the potential of changing someone’s life.
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