Annual Report
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Annual Report
Annual Report Centre for Family Literacy Vision: A healthy, literate society where all are able to contribute and succeed. Mission: The Centre for Family Literacy builds, develops and improves literacy with families and communities. Board of Directors 2007 Jason S. Randhawa, Chair James M. Hutton, Vice Chair Dr. Susan Lynch, Vice Chair* Randy Boissonnault, Past Chair Chris Burrows, Treasurer* Dwayne Lysak, Acting Secretary Treasurer Mitchell Flaman David Hiebert Tom F. Hodson* Dr. Heather Raymond Kim Thornton *Retired in April 2007 Message from the Honorary Chair Every action in support of increased literacy in our community makes a difference. Literacy is the key to unlocking the talent and potential within each and every individual. Personally, I can think of no better investment than an investment in human talent. “ The more you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. Dr. Seuss, “I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!” Eric Newell, University of Alberta Chancellor Honorary Chair of the Centre for Family Literacy Centre for Family Literacy Annual Report 2007 1 Report from Our Leaders “ Reading is a ladder out of poverty. It is probably one of the best anti-poverty, anti-deprivation, anti-crime, anti-vandalism policies you can think of. As the Centre enters its 8th year (having existed as Prospects Literacy Association for 21 years before that) change is a constant that has become the norm. What hasn’t changed is our organizational commitment to meeting the needs of participants, our partners and funders, our changing community and the evolving field of family literacy. Local trends affecting our participants and programs were discussed during our first ever cross-program partner meeting in June: “ Gordon Brown, Prime Minister of United Kingdom We explored the impacts of the booming economy on staff retention, volunteerism and the families we serve. Front line workers reported a sharp increase in parents working several low paying jobs to pay higher rents; they are simply too stressed and stretched to attend literacy programs with their children. We also discussed the high number and unique needs of participants from new refugee groups who have no first-language literacy to build on; the challenges they face are often daunting. Provincially, the Centre piloted four Regional Networks to provide local training and support for family literacy. The model allows for timely responses to the specific needs of a region during a time of much change. On the national level, we continue to advance the capacity and professional standards of the family literacy field through the Foundations in Family Literacy training. This training was developed in 2001 with contributors from across Canada and is now being revised and updated with several new chapters. These developments are the culmination of the work the Centre has been 2 doing since its inception – developing, delivering and providing training using evidence based programs and the most recent research and best practices in the field. This year Vancouver Community College adopted the training as the basis for its family literacy certificate program. In order for Maureen Sanders to participate in this important national work, she and Kimberley Onclin, Program Manager at the Centre since 2002, became Co-Executive Directors this past fall. As in every year, we looked to our past and our future and to the community needs around us to guide our literacy work. We continue to benefit from the wisdom of our Board of Directors and the many perspectives these members bring to discussions. We also benefit from the talent and passion of our employees and our wonderful volunteers, without whom our work would not happen. Thank you to all of you who supported us this year through partnerships, funding and donations, and through being a part of the family literacy community through your interest and commitment. Together we work for change we know is necessary. We wish to express our great appreciation for the support and encouragement we receive for our efforts to ensure that ours is a healthy, literate society where all are able to contribute and succeed. Sincerely, Jason Randhawa, Chair Maureen Sanders, Co-Executive Director Kimberley Onclin, Co-Executive Director Centre for Family Literacy Annual Report 2007 3 Lois Hole Memorial Literacy Awards In 2007, the Centre for Family Literacy established the Lois Hole Memorial Literacy Awards in memory of our beloved patron, the Honourable Dr. Lois E. Hole. The awards were presented at the Leading with Literacy Breakfast in January 2007. Award Recipient Linn Pascal The Lois Hole Learner Award: Linn Pascal “While growing up in the Caribbean, I was labelled ‘slow’ because of my inability to read,” says Linn. In July 2005, he joined the adult tutoring program. “It was late in life, but not too late.“ While in the program, Linn discovered he was dyslexic. “The Centre has some great resources,” says Linn’s tutor Glenna Gardiner. “They really helped Linn focus on the words so they make sense.” Linn now has a new, higher paying job and is reading the newspaper; he sees a whole new world opening for him where he can reach his true potential. 4 The Lois Hole Community Leadership Award: Dr. Ruth Hayden Dr. Hayden was instrumental in founding the Centre for Family Literacy and is an influential leader in emergent and family literacy, working tirelessly to advance the cause and providing a wide variety of training to front line workers in many sectors. “ To be recognized for doing the work I love in the name of Lois Hole, a champion of literacy in Alberta, is truly an honour. Dr. Hayden Award Recipient Dr. Ruth Hayden Dr. Hayden also helped the Centre develop numerous training tools, co-authoring several Centre for Family Literacy resources. Ruth has helped bring the joy and benefits of family literacy to hundreds of Albertans. Centre for Family Literacy Annual Report 2007 5 Volunteer Leadership Over the years, the Centre for Family Literacy has depended on volunteers to help deliver programs and govern the organization. “ To me, literacy is the absolute key to unlocking human potential. More recently, many community volunteers have stepped forward to work on committees to enhance the Centre’s efforts to increase awareness and raise the resources necessary to deliver our programs and services. “ Ken Regan, General Manager, CKUA Radio Network Jay Averill, Manager of Corporate Communications, Stantec Inc. worked with the Board and staff to develop key messages important to the Centre. “If an organization wants to raise awareness of its goals and rally people around a cause it needs to have a great story,” says Jay. “It’s been a wonderful experience working with the Centre to develop and start telling its story.” Ken Regan, General Manager, CKUA Radio Network, volunteered to help create a new Public Relations Committee of the Board, “I’m honoured to volunteer with the Centre because I believe the work they do is crucial.” “The CFL addresses an extremely important issue in our society and it has been my pleasure to work with them over the past several years,” says Jared Smith, Principal, Incite Solutions Inc, who helps coordinate the quarterly corporate breakfasts each year. “My efforts have been small compared to the inspiration that I have received in exchange.” The list goes on, and the Centre is indebted to each and every volunteer for the commitment and dedication they demonstrate every time they share their gifts of time and talent with us. 6 Family Literacy Certificate Program Vancouver Community College is now hosting Canada’s first Family Literacy Certificate Program using the Centre for Family Literacy’s existing Foundational Training in Family Literacy as the core content for the course. “We are delighted to have been able to draw on the expertise, experience and groundbreaking curriculum development of the Centre for Family Literacy!” says Gyda Chud, Dean, Centre for Continuing Studies, Vancouver Community College. “In fact, our partnership program and its success to date would not have been possible without the commitment of the Centre to professionalize this relatively new field.” This program builds knowledge and skills in a wide range of areas that are key to high quality programs and services and is facilitated by leaders in the family literacy field. “ This training truly provided a foundation from which I can build and expand my skills, knowledge and experience. “Family literacy is gaining widespread interest as a cross-sectoral, long-term and sustainable approach to family education, support and services,” says Maureen Sanders, Co-Executive Director of the Centre for Family Literacy. “The Certificate Program provides participants with the opportunity to build the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to work effectively with families to support their literacy development.” Centre for Family Literacy Annual Report 2007 Participant 7 The floor of the multi-purpose room is strewn with blankets; parents with babies and tots in tow arrive… and soon a parade of wheelchairs and walkers encircle the group in a warm, friendly embrace. not what you might expect at an early childhood, oral literacy program. “ “ It takes a village …. I get tired but I just love it, so I stay until the very end. Tom, a participant in the intergenerational Rhymes that Bind program We know the importance of literacy in families is passed from one generation to the next. To encourage this positive cycle, the Centre now hosts one of its Rhymes that Bind programs at a seniors’ complex and is seeking more locations. Tom, who comes weekly, likes to join in the singing. “The babies seem to really like my voice,” he says. But Tom doesn’t stop singing just because the program has ended, he goes on until all the visiting is over and the children have gone home. If any shyness is experienced, the little ones soon make short order of it – arms outstretched, wobbling their way to the first smiling, if somewhat wrinkly, face they see. Three generations clapping, singing, stomping their feet, but mostly smiling and laughing – this is a picture that truly depicts the importance of having all generations involved in family literacy. 8 “They are so cute, and so full of energy, it really lifts my spirits.” Luella, a participant in the intergenerational Rhymes that Bind program Centre for Family Literacy Annual Report 2007 9 “ Thank you for the opportunity to attend this training; it was very informative and great networking. Family Literacy Regional Network “ Participant “In order to provide the most effective programming for rural Albertans, it is important to know what services are available, who is providing them, where and when,” says Holly Handfield, Coordinator, northwest Family Literacy Regional network. “Creating networks of family literacy practitioners and others from related sectors allows for the sharing of this information, effective referrals are made, training and personal experiences are shared – these things are critical.” The Centre for Family Literacy has established four Family Literacy Regional Networks to fill this need. The pilot project is funded through the Parent-Child Literacy Strategy, Community Programs, Alberta Advanced Education and Technology. Coordinators provide information on family literacy, act as a resource to Family Literacy Initiative Funded program coordinators, facilitate 10 family literacy training and coordinate networking opportunities for organizations delivering family literacy programs and those wishing to do so. “Any training in family literacy is welcome, but training within our own region provides additional value,” says Judy Smith, Adult and Family Literacy Coordinator, Community Adult Learning Council, Valleyview. “The establishment of the Regional Network was a relief. I felt isolated up here. There were no designated Family Literacy programs or access to ongoing support; any networking that did happen we organized ourselves, and there was never time.” “ Judy has now built connections with other service providers who understand her community’s needs and is able to discuss her thoughts and ideas. With the success of the year-long pilot project, the Centre is looking to expand the Family Literacy Network into more regions of Alberta. Literacy is not a luxury, it is a right and a responsibility. If our world is to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century we must harness the energy and creativity of all our citizens. President Bill Clinton Centre for Family Literacy Annual Report 2007 11 Program Statistics Adult Participants 4,665 Child Participants 7,583 Unique and Innovative Programs The Centre for Family Literacy provides a wide range of adult and family literacy programs in Edmonton, as well as training, resources, information and awareness across Alberta and Canada. Programs In partnership with community organizations, our programs support language and literacy development within a family context. Books for Babies Encourages parents of infants between birth and 12 months to share books with their babies. Each family is given a book bag and a number of books to support reading from an early age. Rhymes that Bind Promotes oral language development as a foundation for literacy. Books Offer Our Kids Success (B.O.O.K.S.) Designed for parents of preschool children, B.O.O.K.S. consists of small group workshops that focus on reading, listening, talking and writing using high quality children’s books. Literacy Classroom on Wheels (C.O.W. Bus) A traveling library for parents and preschool children, the bus makes weekly stops in high-needs areas of the city so families can visit for story sharing and free book borrowing. Lending Boxes Offers partner agencies a small, free lending library and mini workshops to encourage parents to borrow and share books with their children. Storysacks Involves parents and other community members in the creation of props, scenery and characters that support and enhance a selected children’s book. Multi-Cultural Book Buddies Provides parents of pre-school children from diverse ethnic backgrounds with books and ideas to support shared reading and literacy activities in their homes. 12 Book Buddies Provides school aged children with books and ideas to support shared reading and other literacy activities with preschool siblings and other family members. Help Your Child to Read and Write Parents of elementary school-aged children learn strategies to help build their children’s confidence and support reading and writing in the home. Adult Tutor Program Trained volunteers work individually with adults who read or write below a grade nine level. Small group workshops are also offered. Alberta Prairie Classroom on Wheels (C.O.W. Bus) The bus travels to rural and urban Alberta communities building awareness of family literacy, providing fun-filled literacy events and leaving small legacy libraries. Training and Services As a leader in the family literacy field in Canada, sharing our knowledge is an important aspect of the work we do. The Centre has developed manuals and delivered workshops, implemented provincial and national programs and provided the tools needed to ensure that literacy is seen as everyone’s business. Annually the Centre provides training opportunities for family literacy practitioners and others working with families. These training opportunities include: The Family Literacy Training Institute Regional Training across Alberta in family literacy program models Food for Thought Online Foundational Training in Family Literacy Our staff responded to thousands of inquiries during the year regarding training, funding sources, promotion and awareness materials and general information about family literacy. These inquiries came from local, provincial and national programs and organizations. Centre for Family Literacy Annual Report 2007 Training, Outreach and Awareness Statistics Adult Participants 2,147 13 Our Partners Working together toward a common vision, the Centre for Family Literacy and our community partners are making a difference. ABC Head Start programs in the following schools Abbott Belmead Eastwood Ekota Gold Bar Grace Martin Kensington McKee Sherwood St. Francis of Assisi Other Head Start Programs C.A.P. Head Start at Atonement Home Clareview Head Start Early Head Start Aboriginal Parent Link Centre Action Family Literacy Ontario Alberta Home Visitation Network Association Alberta Resource Centre for Quality Education ASSIST Community Services Centre Ben Calf Robe Society Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society Big Brothers, Big Sisters Bissell Centre Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Edmonton Rundle West Edmonton Calgary Learning Centre Candora Society of Edmonton Capital Health, Early Intervention Program 14 Child Development Day Homes of Alberta Community Cultures Institute Community Literacy Ontario Community Options Society of Edmonton Edmonton Early Intervention Program (Kara West) Edmonton Catholic Schools Anne Fitzgerald Holy Trinity Mother Teresa Our Lady of Peace Katherine Therrien Sacred Heart St. Alphonsus St. Francis St. Joseph St. Maria Goretti St. Matthew Edmonton Chinese Mennonite Church Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre Edmonton Public Libraries Abbottsfield Calder Idylwylde Jasper Place Millwoods Sprucewood Stanley Milner Edmonton Public Schools Abbott Athlone Bannerman Belvedere Brightview Callingwood Crawford Plains Delton Eastwood Glendale Grace Martin Inglewood John Barnett John A. McDougall Lauderdale Norwood Ormsby Parkdale R. J. Scott Rundle Sifton Spruce Avenue Youngstown Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations English Express Further Education Society of Alberta Health for Two Network Jasper Place Child & Family Resource Centre K.A.R.A. Family Support Centre La Fédération canadienne pour l’alphabétisation en français La Salle Residence The Learning Centre Literacy Association & Learning Connections Program Literacy Alberta Literacy B.C. Literacy for Life Foundation Literacy Now (2010 Legacies Now) Literacy organizations and Family Literacy programs across the province Mennonite Centre for Newcomers Centre for Family Literacy Annual Report 2007 Michener Park Residence Millwoods Centre for Newcomers Mill Woods Family Resource Centre Movement for Canadian Literacy Multi-cultural Health Brokers Co-operative National Adult Literacy Database Native Counseling Services of Alberta Northeast Parent Link Centre NorQuest College Norwood Child & Family Resource Centre Partners for Kids Partners for Youth Public Health Centres Bonnie Doon Duggan/Twin Brooks Eastwood Jasper Place North East Health Clinic Woodcroft Rainbow Literacy Society Red Road Healing Society Royal Alexandra Hospital (Pastoral Care) Starbucks Coffee Stores Terra Centre for Pregnant and Parenting Teens (Braemar and Downtown) Touchmark at Wedgewood Vancouver Community College Vietnamese Mothers Group West End Parent Link Centre YMCA Family Ties Program Jamie Platz Centre 15 Our Supporters The Centre for Family Literacy is honoured to recognize our public and private sector supporters who are committed to helping families grow and prosper. Government Donors Alberta Advanced Education and Technology, Community Programs City of Edmonton, Community Services Human Resources and Social Development Canada, Office of Literacy and Essential Skills Public Health Agency of Canada Region 6 - Edmonton & Area Child and Family Services Anonymous (8) Alberta Association of Library Technicians Alberta Business Family Institute, School of Business, University of Alberta Alberta Environment Alberta Venture Carol Aubee-Girard Jay Averill Alice & Alan Bell Fund* Annette J. Berry Randy Boissonnault Bernie Brotschi Leah Burrows Rob Campbell Fredda Cherlet CIBC City Lumber & Millwork Barbara Dart G. Dieleman Liz Duncan Ron Evans David Fallowfield Jill Folkins Randal & Naylene Fries Darlene Gadowsky Troy Galvin Jennifer Gamble Serge R. Gilbert Darrell Giraldeau Greater Edmonton Library Association Funders Centre for Family Literacy Society of Alberta Fund* CIBC World Markets Children’s Foundation Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association Edmonton Community Foundation Edmonton Journal Raise-aReader Family Literacy Society Fund* Hutton Family Literacy Fund* National Collaborating Center for Determinants of Health Petro-Canada Success by 6® The Rotary Club of Edmonton United Way of the Alberta Capital Region Wild Rose Foundation 16 January 1 to December 31, 2007 Dave Hancock Sybilla Heinemann David Hiebert Arlene Howell-Pick Robert W. Hutchinson James M. Hutton In honour of: Hope Manuel Sandra, Marco, Alex and Amanda Rev. Claude and Lynda Delorme James Tyler Irvine Tammy Irwin Carol Kariatsumari Lyle & Terry Katerenchuk Catherine and Imants Krumins Jane Liang-Weissegerber La Bruyère Fund* Leading with Literacy Breakfast Patti M. Lefebvre Donna Lemieux Rama Logsetty Dennis MacLellan Richard Maranchuk The McDavid Family Geraldine R. McLellan Marina Michaelides John & Maggie KHG Mitchell Family Fund* Lillian Nagy Neonatal Associates, Royal Alexandra Hospital Ogilvie Fund* Kimberley Onclin Esther Ondrack Della Paradis Centre for Family Literacy Annual Report 2007 Lynne Paul Dr. & Mrs. Kinsley and Patricia Payne Dale Perusini E. Anne Phipps Fordyce & Pat Pier John & Barbara Poole Family Saifee Rashiq and Ami Singh Leah Rasmussen Maureen and Esmond Sanders Janice Schneider Mary Lou Sedgwick Libby and Roger Smith Grace Soares Maria Soares Starbucks Coffee Company Deana Stewart Laurie Stewart Strathearn United Church Swim, Bike, Run for Lisa TELUS Cares – Dollars for Doers TELUS – Dollars for Dollars Brian F. Thompson Cheryl Lee Tkalcic United Way of Calgary, Donor Choice Program Peter Van Kempen Deb Whitten Dr. Grace Wiebe Andrew Woolfson Yellowhead Regional Library *Funds at the Edmonton Community Foundation 17 Our Supporters Donations Received in Memory of Stephen Wilson: Doug & Jan Berry Terry & Leona Colman Robyn & Nathan Del Vecchio D. M. Hilts Sophie & Donald Hunter Donald & Fay Kennedy James & Gayl Lepp Julianne Lilley Ravi & Joy Mani Hubert & Val McChesney Jim McDowall & Carol Moos Lorne & Audrey Paccagnan Renfrew County Catholic District School Board Sherwood Park Ladies Curling Club Sherwood Park Quilt Guild Darlene Vany Judith & Jan Vogelaar Anne Watt Catharina & David Wilson Isobel Wilson In Kind Donors ACCESS/CHUM TV Canada Safeway Limited Eastwood Store Terra Losa Store Chapters/Indigo, West Edmonton CKUA DATS, City of Edmonton Edmonton Journal Giant Tiger Store Legacy Magazine Lobster Press Limited 18 McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada Save on Foods Sobeys, Millwoods South Edmonton Truck Wash Stadium Save on Foods Starbucks Coffee Company We acknowledge support from the following book publishers Books for Business Cambridge University Press Canadian Scholars’ Press Inc. DK Publishing, Inc. Eaglecrest Books Fire the Imagination Firefly Books Ltd. Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited Harper Collins Canada Limited H.B. Fenn and Company Ltd. Kids Books 4 Less Lone Pine Publishing Louise Kool & Galt Limited McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited National Book Service Nelson, a Division of Thomson Canada Limited New Readers Press Orca Book Publishers Our Canada Pearson Canada Pearson Longman ESL Penguin Group (Canada) Raincoast Books Reader’s Digest Large Print Scholastic Canada Ltd. Simon & Schuster Canada Temeron Books Inc. University of Toronto Press January 1 to December 31, 2007 Legacy for Literacy Club The Legacy for Literacy Club recognizes and honours those who have planned a gift to the Centre for Family Literacy through a bequest in their will, life insurance or trust arrangement or have made an outright gift to the Centre for Family Literacy’s endowment fund. Keith Anderson and Carol Kariatsumari Randy Boissonnault Chris and Leah Burrows Rob and Paige Campbell Caroline and James Gilfillan Dr. Ruth Hayden Jim and Nancy Hutton Paul Kottl and Heather Raymond Donna and Gerard Lemieux John and Barbara Poole Maureen and Esmond Sanders Libby & Roger Smith Robert and Shirley Stollery Centre for Family Literacy Annual Report 2007 19 Statement of Operations For the Year Ended December 31 Revenue Grants Donations and fund raising Casino Interest Sales 2007 2006 $ 1,302,854 154,163 57,083 19,341 18,928 $ 1,552,369 $ 1,290,409 116,687 45,720 19,798 7,278 $ 1,479,892 930,157 201,199 151,262 53,408 12,007 5,934 1,353,967 890,548 220,976 121,704 49,159 15,980 8,055 1,306,422 117,596 24,279 20,048 10,244 4,780 176,947 90,851 29,886 16,833 8,905 3,806 150,281 21,455 23,189 9,817 14,030 (10,000) - (14,948) (15,131) $ 6,324 (19,997) (5,967) $ 17,222 Program Expenses Salaries, wages, contracts and benefits Program delivery Facilities Travel: projects and services Promotion Travel: programs Administrative Expenses Salaries, wages, contracts and benefits Office Facilities Professional fees Promotion Excess of revenue over expenses before other revenue (expenses) Other revenue (expenses) Amortization of deferred contributions related to equipment and leasehold improvements Contribution to the Edmonton Community Foundation Amortization of equipment and leasehold improvements Excess of revenue over expenses 20 Balance Sheet As at December 31 2007 2006 $ 653,614 38,481 18,167 710,262 17,921 $ 473,528 14,280 19,696 507,504 27,723 $ 728,183 $ 535,227 $ 66,521 $ 72,759 532,149 3,059 535,208 601,729 329,462 12,876 342,338 415,097 14,862 93,000 18,592 126,454 14,847 93,000 12,283 120,130 $ 728,183 $ 535,227 Assets Current Assets Cash and temporary investments Amounts receivable Prepaid expenses Equipment and leasehold improvements Liabilities and Net Assets Current Liabilities Accounts payables and accrued liabilities Deferred Contributions Related to operations Related to equipment and leasehold improvements Net Assets Invested in equipment and leasehold improvements Internally restricted Unrestricted *Complete audited financial statements are available on request. Centre for Family Literacy Annual Report 2007 21 Laugh Read Rhyme Learn Write Play Center for Family Literacy 201 11456 Jasper Ave NW Edmonton AB T5K 0M1 Toll Free Phone Fax Website 1-866-421-7323 780-421-7323 780-421-7324 www.famlit.ca