2014 Annual Report - Inn from the Cold
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2014 Annual Report - Inn from the Cold
2014 Annual Report The families and children represented in this publication are previous guests of Inn from the Cold. We thank them for their bravery in helping us share our story. The five things you need to know about family homelessness in Calgary, and the five things the Inn from the Cold is doing about it. Inn from the Cold 1 A Message from our Board Chair For most organizations growth in demand for clients and services is cause for celebration. For Inn from the Cold such growth is cause for concern. In 2014, the need for support and services from the Inn by homeless children and their families was at its highest level ever. However, thanks to increased donations and support from our amazing community of supporters, the Inn was able to meet those growing demands. To address the 130% increase in demand for our services, we responded. In 2015, the Inn expanded our relationship with Knox United Church to develop a daily community Inn that allows us to more effectively provide shelter and support to families that the permanent Inn facilities were not able to take in due to capacity constraints. In conjunction with the Calgary Homeless Foundation, the Inn also agreed to take on the operation of Journey House, a supportive housing complex that allows high needs female-headed families to move into housing with the support and services that they need to help ensure that they achieve independent living. These undertakings mark the beginning of a new chapter of Inn from the Cold’s story as the Inn continues to refine its approach to addressing family homelessness. No longer just an emergency shelter, Inn from the Cold is committed addressing the root causes of family homelessness. We believe that a house does not equate to a home, that a trauma-informed approach is needed and that the journey to stability in home can be a long and arduous one. The Inn intends to support that journey every step of the way. 2 2014 Annual Report Inn from the Cold offers shelter, sanctuary and healing to assist homeless children and their families in achieving independence. We, at the Inn, are committed to that mission as we work to create a centre for excellence in family homelessness that will allow us to move closer to our vision of a community where no child or family is homeless. We remain optimistic that, with the continued support of our community, we will realize that vision. Thank you for your support along this journey. Sincerely, Brad Grant Chairman of the Board MISSION Inn from the Cold offers shelter, sanctuary and healing to assist homeless children and their families achieve independence. VISION A community where no child or family is homeless. A Message from our Executive Director S h e l t e r, S a n c t u a r y , H e a l i n g . This past year presented us with enormous challenges, with a 130% increase in demand for our services by homeless children and their families. In the face of a most challenging year, our hearts were warmed and our optimism remained strong as Calgarians responded with an outpouring of support. Not one child or family was turned away. The root causes of family homelessness are extremely complex and each family who walks through our doors has a different story and different set of needs to help get them to a place of independence. What we do know however, is children and their families are the fastest growing demographic affected by homelessness and more than 50% of our guests were children in 2014. This constitutes a crisis in our eyes and in the eyes of Calgarians. We weathered the storm last year and we will again in 2015. Rather than responding to crisis situations, we are taking an informed and strategic approach over the next three years to meet this increasing need head on. Inn from the Cold will truly become a provider of shelter, sanctuary and healing for homeless children and their families to help them achieve independence. The solution to this crisis requires far more than four walls and a door and we are building our objectives and activities to make meaningful strides to address family homelessness in Calgary and Canada. 2014 was marked by extreme adversity and our staff, volunteers and supporters rose to the challenge; for that we are grateful and proud. 2015 will be marked with similar challenges but we are confident. This is not only because we know when we call out Calgarians respond, but because we are becoming more proactive with our strategic direction and know we will realise a community where no child or family is homeless as we take these steps on a new path. Thank you, sincerely, for your support and commitment throughout these challenging times. Linda McLean Executive Director Inn from the Cold 3 1 Children and their families are the fastest growing demographic affected by homelessness. “ The growing number of children with uncertain access to the most fundamental of basic needs should be a central priority for our city. That we continue to allow children to suffer deprivation is a concern. The ripple effect of a generation who will never reach their potential because of this deprivation constitutes a crisis. Addressing family homelessness now is a critical piece of the solution. 130% increase in demand for shelter services over 2013 2,297 individuals sought shelter at the Inn, of whom 1,244 were children – Linda McLean, Executive Director 57 days = average length of stay in shelter 97% of the year we were at or over capacity 515 individuals were referred to hotel/motel placements because the Shelter and Community Inns were full 4 2014 Annual Report 175 nights of the year, the Inn had to place families on mats in shelter living spaces ” IFTC led the response to this crisis. “ The Shelter environment at Inn from the Cold is always very challenging for families; the circumstance of being homeless, along with the challenges that families experience leading up to their Shelter stay, are compounded by communal living, especially when common areas are used to sleep 10 extra families on the floor. That said, there are frequent bursts of happiness and joy—news that a family has found housing, and the constant prompting from the children that joy and play can be found anywhere. This speaks to the tremendous resilience and strength of the families we serve. – Randy Malkoski, Shelter Team Lead ” In 17 years, Inn from the Cold has never turned a family away. But after weeks at over capacity, something had to change. Our families deserve so much better. In late 2014 the Inn formed the strategies to address the crisis that continues to grow. These strategies are a reality in 2015: expanded shelter for short-term emergency needs and an innovative supportive housing residence for long-term solutions. Inn from the Cold 5 2 The faces of family homelessness are a mirror of Calgary’s most vulnerable. 1 % Middle Eastern 1% Asian 7% families were 18% ofimmigrants were headed 51% ofby families single mothers our guests were 53% ofAboriginal, yet Aboriginals make up only 3% of Calgarians 5% Other Latin American 15% Caucasian 19% African/Caribbean 53% Aboriginal Agnes had been planning her escape for five years. On Dec. 10th, after being stalked and harassed by an abusive former partner and the father of her child, Agnes fled her home in Ontario. She left behind an apartment, her belongings, everyone she knew and flew to Calgary with her son Bryant, age 6. They arrived with just two suitcases, not knowing a soul, and slept at a cheap motel that first night. Inn from the Cold took them in the next day. Making the leap was scary. “Imagine going to a place where you don’t know anybody. It wasn’t an easy decision to make,” says the 32-yearold mom, who was born and raised in Ghana and came to Canada in her twenties. “Now we have to take it one step at a time.” But by February, Agnes was feeling low and thought about returning to Ontario. “Going to interviews, no car, no job. Going to look for apartments and nobody calling me back because I don’t have a job. It was really, really hard.” (continued on page 7) 6 2014 Annual Report IFTC addresses the unique circumstances of each family. (continued from page 6) “And he told me,” she says, turning to look at her son with a gentle smile, “‘there’s no turning back.’” “My auntie told me that,” says Bryant, who’s bright beyond his kindergarten years. “Then I stepped back and said, yes, we are not going back. So, whatever it takes, we have to face it.” “ Homelessness is a risk for growing numbers of immigrants. The shortage of affordable rental housing in Calgary intensifies the impact of low income, immigration status, language barriers and household size on immigrants’ housing opportunities. To assist these vulnerable families IFTC has had to stretch further than ever before—founding new partnerships, understanding new cultures and bridging gaps to welcome Newcomers to Calgary… to welcome Newcomers home. – Joelle Berard, Director of Programs ” With help from Inn from the Cold, their lives are turning around. After months of searching, in April Agnes secured a job and an apartment (“It’s so beautiful!”). She happily notes that Inn from the Cold has offered to supply some furniture and “the small stuff that we need to settle down.” Meanwhile, she’s just one course away from completing a diploma in social services. “I don’t have really big expectations,” she explains. “All I need is something that will help me and him, that we don’t have to always beg. Something, just little things that will help us to be as a family… Something that will help us to move on, that’s all.” Inn from the Cold 7 Why Claire’s? In the Spring of 2013, facing a critical need to open 35 additional crisis response beds, Inn from the Cold launched Claire’s Campaign to raise funds and provide beds to homeless mothers and their children. Gary jumped in to help create an annual campaign that would define our shelter, and change lives. mother Claire “My taught me the value of giving back to the community and that everyone deserves a chance to succeed in life. ” – Gary Nissen 8 2014 Annual Report In 2014, we raised $500,000 Caption Inn from the Cold 9 3 Children learn what they live. The childhoods of homeless adults are disproportionately characterized by persistent poverty, residential transiency, educational struggles, and other stressful or traumatic events. 143,200 children in Alberta live in poverty “ Adverse early environments create deficits in skills and abilities that drive down productivity and increase social costs—thereby adding to financial deficits borne by the public. (Heckman, 2012) ” Children who grow up homeless are more likely to become homeless adults. 10 2014 Annual Report IFTC intervenes at an early stage to break the cycle of homelessness. The Early Childhood Development program (ECD) provides children and youth with the best start in life, setting a course towards a healthy, independent future. In one year, the ECD program offered 483 activities, such as Parent-Child Mother Goose and Read Aloud, with a total participation of 2,997 children and 1,460 adults. Activities like these provide the opportunity for children to develop physical, emotional, educational and social skills. 0-3 4-6 7-12 19% 13-17 AGES OF CH I L DREN AT IF T C “ Toxic stress impedes brain development in small children. Supporting our ECD program is supporting healthy brain development and long-term success. – Margo Smith, Manager, 24% 24% 33% The National Institute for Early Childhood Education Research estimates the return on investment in early childhood education to be 7:1. ” Early Childhood Development Inn from the Cold 11 4 A House A Home: recovery from homelessness requires holistic supports. Lack of affordable housing is just one of many factors that contributes to family homelessness. crisis family breakup discrimination trauma poverty Cost of living domestic violence mental health challenges unemployment addiction low literacy Prior to arrival at the Inn… 12 2014 Annual Report 30% 30 % of families had no form of income 31% of families were exposed to family violence “ The housing market in Calgary is competitive. I’ve gone with families to apartment viewings where the line is out the door. If you just mention the word ‘shelter’ you don’t stand a chance. – Raymond Bwititi, Manager of Housing 36% of adults were unemployable (impacted by major barriers to work) 44% of adults did not complete high school ” 9% of parents were pregnant Inn from the Cold 13 IFTC is more than a shelter; we address the root causes of homelessness. Programs like New Journeys: Assessment and Triage and Housing with Intensive Supports provide a holistic approach. “ The needs of the families at the Inn are complex, and the New Journeys team helps families set goals and connects them to community resources. A few months ago, a single mother with two children came to the Inn after moving to Calgary in hopes of finding a more stable life. The mom has FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) and it affects her memory, impulse control and comprehension. She’s pregnant, too. We were able to connect her to the appropriate resources in the community, so she can become independent. Just this week she signed a lease for her family to have their own place—she’s very excited. ” assessmenthealing child development income support counselling connection to community resources instrumental needs skills development trauma treatment parent education 14 2014 Annual Report crisis intervention – Gill Newman, Manager, Assessment & Triage Inn from the Cold 15 5 Every crisis has a solution. 16 2014 Annual Report YOU were there for us. support, Inn from the Cold was able to face the challenges of 2014 head on. Thank you for believing in us. Thank you for making a difference . With your “ The best part about volunteering at the Inn is being able to see the smiles, excitement and life in the kids. You get to see their self-esteem and confidence grow and develop over time. My time there renews my heart and spirit. There is nothing you can buy that is comparable. ” – Jennifer Y., Volunteer Community Inn Program The 52 Community Inns were vital during the capacity crisis of 2014, providing shelter and basic needs for up to 40 additional family members each night of the year. 577 Inns were hosted throughout the year. 54,895 volunteer hours (that’s 26 full-time employees!) 2,765 volunteers 131,729 meals were served by volunteers Inn from the Cold 17 2014 Donors We are so grateful for the amazing support provided by our community. Partners and Funders DreamINN Big! Gala Sponsors Alliance Pipeline Charity Partners Crescent Point Energy Corp. Cenovus Energy Inc. NCS Multistage Canyon Technical Services Ltd. City TV KiSS 95.9 Pattison Outdoor Advertising Avenue Magazine Element Technical Services Inc. Landstar Development Corporation Canadian Oil Sands Limited Essential Energy Services Limited Partnership GMP Securities LP Halliburton VistaVu Solutions Graycon Group Lake Breeze Winery & The MacIntyre Family Stikeman Elliott LLP Red Events STEP Energy Services Grant Thornton LLP Calfrac Well Services Ltd. SB Navitas Tubular W. Brett Wilson Triumph Tubular & Supply Ltd. Import Tool Corporation Ltd. Sotheyby’s International Realty Canada Renata M. Reid & Associates Dream Unlimited Corp. McKenzie Lake Dental Inc. Calgary Foundation Calgary Herald Christmas Fund Calgary Homeless Foundation City of Calgary: Community & Neighborhood Services Crescent Point Energy Corp. McArthur Fine Furniture Peters & Co. Limited Sunterra Quality Food Markets United Way of Calgary and Area United Way of Greater Toronto Sponsors and Program Supporters Allied Properties REIT – Hot Lunch Program Arthur J. E. Child Foundation – New Journeys: Assessment & Triage Boardwalk Charitable Trust Fund – Family Support Program & Journey House Boardwalk Rental Communities – Milk Sponsorship Burns Memorial Fund – Off to School Inn Style Calgary Children’s Foundation – Early Childhood Development Calgary Motor Dealers Association – Family Support Program Calgary Real Estate Board Charitable Foundation – Meal INN Between Calgary South Rotary Partners – Santa’s Gift Shop & Meal INN Between Canada Post Community Foundation – Early Childhood Development Canadian Oil Sands Limited – Early Childhood Development Children’s Hospital Aid Society – Early Childhood Development CIBC Children’s Foundation – Family Support Program Genstar Development Partnership – Winter Ready Kinsmen Care Foundation – Hot Meal Program MacQuarie Group Foundation – Adopt-a-Family P.E.A.R.L. Foundation – New Journeys: Assessment & Triage RBC Foundation – ECD Parent and Child Program William S. Herron Family Charitable Foundation – Family Support Program Capital Supporters Bruce and Carmen Alger – Transportation support Burns Memorial Fund – Vehicle maintenance Cenovus Energy Inc. – Cenovus Intake Room Children’s Hospital Aid Society – Transportation support Crescent Point Energy Corp. – Crescent Point Kidz Zone Hockey Helps the Homeless – Security system upgrades Inter Pipeline – Inter Pipeline Dining Room Poelzer Family Foundation Fund at the Calgary Foundation – HVAC upgrades Rotary Club of Calgary South – 2nd floor electric panel The SA Foundation – 2nd floor office renovations Community Neighbors Platinum Gary Nissen (Claire’s Campaign Chair) Patricia Robertson The Anonymous Foundation The Carrera Foundation Gold A. Terry and Marion Poole Acadia Elevator Services Inc. Andrew and Cheryl Howden ATCO Group & ATCO EPIC Bevin and Kari Wirzba Calgary Catholic Teachers’ Charities Association Cenovus Employee Foundation Cenovus Energy Inc. Centron Group Gold (cont’d) Connacher Oil and Gas Co-operators Insurance (Canada) Dream Unlimited Corp. Encana Cares Foundation Encana Corporation Greenfield Family Foundation at TD Waterhouse – Private Giving Foundation ITLMA Foundation Jack Carter Family Fund at the Calgary Foundation Johnson Family Fund at the Calgary Foundation Judy and Steve Cripps Knickers ‘N Lace Inc. Margaret and Stanley Owerko McCarthy Tetrault Foundation Michael Fisher Professional Corporation Mike and Susan Rose Painted Pony Petroleum Ltd. Qualico Developments West Ltd. Ralph and Debora Cross Rumpel Family Charitable Fund Ruth and Larry Birchall Shaw Communications Inc. Stikeman Elliott LLP TD Waterhouse – Private Giving Foundation TELUS The Greene Family Charitable Foundation The Kaiser Charitable Foundation TOM Capital Foundation Tyler and Karen Cleveland Wilco Contractors Southwest Inc. Silver Abra Controls Inc. Adam Woodward Annie Freeze Aqueduct Foundation ARC Financial Corporation Benevity Social Ventures Inc Brookfield Residential Calgary Co-op Community Foundation Calgary Elks Lodge & Golf Club Canadian Institute of Natural & Integrative Medicine CapServCo Caron & Partners LLP Chris Hadfield, Inc. Claire Tocher Claus and Tracy Sitzler Community Natural Foods Ltd. Silver (cont’d) Craig Bilick David and Leslie Weekes Deborah Yedlin and Martin Molyneaux Denny Hop DirectShop Dunfield Family Fund at the Calgary Foundation Edd McRory Edmonton Community Foundation Enbridge Pipeline Inc. Essential Energy Services Limited Partnership Erin Fraser and Michael Miller Freehold Royalties Ltd. Great West Life Assurance Company Grosvenor Canada Limited Hopewell Residential Management LP Jina and Paul Morissette John Wright Kate Morriset and John Reynolds Kelly and Carla Kostiuk Larry Jones Leon Sorenson Linda Mackie Maureen Gillette Memorial Fund at the Calgary Foundation MDC Property Services Ltd. Meg Energy Megan Cornhill Michael and Madelyn Lang Michael and Margaret Minchau Michael Woloschuk Munich RE – Charitable Giving Committee Myron and Jennifer Standyk Nexen Energy ULC Nissen Family Fund at the Calgary Foundation PCL Construction Management Inc. (Calgary District) Raymond James Canada Foundation Richard and Catherine Vanderheide Scotiabank Calgary Marathon Secure Energy (Drilling Services) Inc. Southview Alliance Church St. Stephen Protomartyr Ukrainian Catholic Church Steve and Krista Haysom The Bradford Family The Eon Foundation Tod and Laura Hughes TransCanada PipeLines Limited Venture Interior Design Ltd. Wendy Andrusyshyn Thank you to the many other individuals and organizations for your support and donations last year. For a complete list of supporters, please visit our website. We aspire to provide all information as accurately as possible— if we have made any error with a name or listing please accept our apologies and contact us at 403-776-3290 so we can make necessary changes immediately. 18 2014 Annual Report Bronze 1400188 Alberta Ltd o/a D & T Plumbing 220571 Alberta Ltd. Aaron Montgomery and Catherine Ateer Alberta Laundry Systems Ltd. Altadore Baptist Church – Benevolent Fund AltaGas Ltd. Associated Canadian Travellers – Calgary Club Beringer Energy Inc Bernhard Janz Beth Cunningham Blaine and Karen Walker Bradley and Audrey Grant Brentview Baptist Church Calgary Flames Foundation for Life Calgary Korean Presbyterian Events Committee Canadian Bar Association Chemnor Industries Ltd Cheryl and Andrew Howden Chinook Energy Inc. Connor, Clark & Lunn Foundation Dale Burstall Daniel L. Baxter Professional Corporation Daniel and Diane Tsubouchi Delphi Energy Corp. Don and Susie Smith Donmar Foundation Edward and Kathleen Liegman Eric Spicer Eric Toews First Calgary Financial First Church of Christ, Scientist Foothills Alliance Church Giftfunds Canada Grant and Colleen Thomson Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society of Calgary Harvest Energy Trust Ian Macleod IndieGoGo Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited Jeffrey Smith Jennifer Jameus John Rook and Kim Melvin KPMG LaCoste Canada Lawson Lundell LLP Lorne Pierson Marathon Oil Canada Corporation Marc and Lori Poissant Marc Bombenon Michael Hoyward NCS Multistage National Bank of Canada Neil Groeneveld Parkdale United Church Bronze (cont’d) Pat Davis Patrick Windle Paul Storwick Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Plus Foundation Power of One Foundation Ruth Spivak Savanna Energy Services Corp Shirley Guenter St. Thomas United Church Suzanne West Terralog Technologies Inc. The Cedar Shop Building Materials The Bank of Nova Scotia The Dutch Canadian Club (1990) Tourmaline Oil Corp. Tri-West Capital Upside Engineering Ltd. Venturion Oil Limited Winterbourne Alpaca “ One kind act, one gift of hope and one person can change the trajectory of a life. Each day we see the currency of compassion come to life in the lives of our mothers, fathers and littlest shelter guests. We are sincerely grateful for the help and hope you give them each and every day. – Janeen Webb, Director, Donor Relations 190 community initiated fundraising events raised 808,333 $ 1,954 amazing Calgarians donated to the Inn for the first time ” 500,000 $ raised in the 2nd Annual Claire’s Campaign in honour of mothers Inn Crowd Monthly Donors – Special Mention Anne Fattouche Barbara Clay Barry Hensch Bradley and Audrey Grant Carla Cook Caryn Campbell Danelle Hames and Matthew Law Daniel Visser Debra Corroll Geri and Alan Moon Gord Lackie Graham Bennett and Laurie Strapp Integra Partners Ltd. Janeen and Doug Webb Jennifer Gies Joi Wollen Karen Jackson Karla MacNeil Keith Palmer Kimberley Ronan Marilyn Vavasour Murray Desjarlais Rick Luchak Rob Billington Rosemary Hunt Ryan Aucoin Stefan Baldwinson Tracy Marsden and Rhoneil Velasco Valentine Volvo Dealership Wendy Rhyno William Watts Inn from the Cold 19 Board of Directors 2014 Brad Grant Roger Balm Chris Moser Michael Guyette 20 2014 Annual Report Chair Vice Chair Past Chair Treasurer John Watkins Bruce Alger Karen Jackson Leanne Northwood Secretary Director Director Director Dave Botterill Neil Smith Martin Singer Linda McLean Director Director Director Executive Director Inn from the Cold Society Statement of Financial Position As at March 31, 2015 20152014 (Note 10) Assets Current Cash and cash equivalents $ 446,631 $82,169 Internally restricted cash and cash equivalent (Note 3) 3,680,599 3,113,624 Externally restricted cash and cash equivalent (Note 3) 1,895,341 975,441 Goods and services tax recoverable 112,387 72,057 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 53,654 35,365 6,188,612 4,278,656 Capital Assets (Note 4) 5,901,993 5,686,540 $12,090,605 $ 9,965,196 Liabilities Current Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 161,510 $ 94,136 273,723 – Accrued liabilities for repayment of funding (Note 5) Current portion of deferred contributions related to capital assets 237,832227,199 673,065 321,335 Deferred contributions Deferred contributions related to operations (Note 6) 1,692,341 693,866 Deferred contributions related to capital assets (Note 7) 2,597,935 2,762,760 4,963,341 3,777,961 Approved on behalf of the Board Director Net Assets Invested in capital assets 3,157,196 2,696,581 Internally restricted (Note 3) 3,680,599 3,113,624 Unrestricted 289,469 377,030 7,127,264 6,187,235 $12,090,605 Director $9,965,196 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. Inn from the Cold’s complete audited financial statements and accompanying notes are available to view or download at www.innfromthecold.org. Together we can build a community child or family is homeless where no #106, 110 – 11 Avenue SE Calgary, AB T2G 0X5 P: (403) 263-8384 [email protected] www.innfromthecold.org Thank you for supporting Inn from the Cold! 2014/15 audited financials will be available on our website in October 2015.