Annual Report 2012 to 2013 - Madison Community Services Toronto

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Annual Report 2012—2013 Client Artwork—Art Expressions Group
Our Mission
Promoting the independence, health, recovery, and community integration of persons with
mental health and/or addictions challenges through advocacy, education, and the provision of
a broad range of community-based and housing support services.
Annual General Meeting—October 30th, 2013
Annual Report 2012 to 2013
Madison Community Services
Past Presidents
Sylvia McFall
1981 - 1982
Ronald Ballantyne
1982 - 1985
Kate Sikerbol
1985 - 1987
Catherine Kenny
1987 - 1989
Margaret Heinz
1989 - 1991
Phillip Carter
1991 - 1992
Nola Coulter
1993 - 1994
Wendy Fletcher
1994 - 1995
Michael Smyth
1995 - 1997
Leon Richardson
1997 - 1998
Barbara Kraker
1998 - 2001
Norman Hayman
2001 - 2002
Dino Melissa
2002 - 2004
Mario Nigro
2004 - 2010
Amanda DaCosta
2010 - 2011
Life Members
Ronald Ballantyne
Elected May 24th, 1988
Michael Smyth
Elected September 16th, 1998
Leon Richardson
Elected December 13th, 2000
Client Artwork—Art Expressions Group
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Annual General Meeting
October 30th, 2013
Agenda ................................................................................................................................... 4
Annual General Meeting Minutes, October 25th, 2012 ........................................................ 5
President’s Report .................................................................................................................. 11
Executive Director’s Report .................................................................................................. 13
Programs and Services Report ............................................................................................... 15
Finance Committee Report .................................................................................................... 18
Audited Financial statement 2012—2013 ............................................................................. 19
Board of Directors, 2012-2013 .............................................................................................. 24
Board of Directors, Proposed Slate, 2013-2014 .................................................................... 25
Board Candidate Biographies ................................................................................................
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Madison Staff......................................................................................................................... 28
Committees ............................................................................................................................ 30
Thank You to Funders and Donors ........................................................................................ 31
Thank You to Our Partnerships and Collaborations .............................................................. 32
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36th Annual General Meeting Agenda
October 30th, 2013
1. Welcome by the President
2. Appointment of the Meeting Secretary
3. Motion: AGM Voting
4. Declaration of Proper Constitution of Meeting
5. Approval of Agenda
6. Approval of Minutes of October 25th, 2012 Annual General Meeting
7. Presentation of Financial Statements and Approval of Auditor’s Report
8. Appointment of Auditor for 2013-2014
9. Report of the President
10. Report of the Executive Director
11. Election of the Board of Directors for 2013-2014
12. Special Mentions
13. Parting Gifts
14. Other Business
15. Meeting Adjournment
Madison Open House
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35th Annual General Meeting Minutes
October 25th, 2012
Members Present:
Wafaa Abaas, Huda Abdulrahman, Baidaa AlDalaimi, Nahad Al-Ethman, Abdulameer Almagedi, Hameed
Azeez , Angela Browning, Sonia Carranza, Alba Castillo, Chris Chester, Peter Cloutier , Sonia DiPlacido ,
Lisa Ferries, Nihaya Flaifel, Jairo Forero, Francois Garneau, Deirdre Green , Khaleel Haddad, Mayyadah
Hayyawi, Patricia Hadzalic, Frank Kachavos , Feryal Kazanshi, Johnny-Adnan Lawrence, Kirk Lumsden,
Joanna Marfleet , Sandra Martinez, Maria Mayorga, Estrella Muayargas, Terry Nakatsu, Daniel Newman,
Tsege Nigusse , Ene Paabo, Alan Parker, Carson Parrett, Rocio Ramirez, Alex Rothenberg, Betty Ryan,
Uberlinda Sepulveda, Tania Serrentino, Lynda Solowinski, Afaf Tobya, Kathleen Treseder, Stephen Twu,
Nessie Villaruel
Staff Members Present:
Dominic Allega, Melissa Banton, Zena Birhany, Kim Breland, Yvonne Brown, Michelle Gardner, Sandra
Grant, Maha Majeed, Guadalupe Marquina-Rojo, Jeribelle Quicho, Safath Rahman, Tim Mt Pleasant,
Kamalesh Visavadia, Carlos Wilson
Board of Directors Members Present:
Kelly Aizicowitz (President), Michael Bublavy (VP / Client Rep), Stephany Mandin (Secretary), Bill
Walker, Andrew Chornenky, Adam Kirkham, Mario Nigro (Retiring Member).
Guests Present:
Alison Hunt (Director, Access1), Jan Lackstrom (Clinical Director, UHN), Todd Ross (Senior Consultant,
Toronto Central LHIN), Jean Stevenson, Joy Connelly, Ken Edwards, John Loewen (Former E.D.), Garry
Green (Former E.D.), Roslyn Brown (LPM), Jody Sperling (HR Director - ETC), Andrew Moor
(President, ETC), Curtis Mokren (Settlement Officer, CIC)
Quorum: Declaration that quorum was achieved.
MOVED BY: Lynda Solowinski
SECONDED BY: Alan Parker
CARRIED: Yes
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1.0 Welcome by President
2.0 Appointment of Secretary
MOTION: To appoint Kim Breland as the recording secretary for the meeting.
MOVED BY: Kirk Lumsden
SECONDED BY: Sonia Carranza
CARRIED: Yes
3.0 Motion: To allow all clients present to be permitted to vote at this year’s AGM.
Wording: “All clients of Madison that are present are permitted to vote at this meeting”.
SECONDED BY: Sonia DiPlacido
CARRIED: Yes
4.0 Declaration of Proper Constitution of Meeting
MOTION: To declare quorum for the AGM.
SECONDED BY: Alan Parker
CARRIED: Yes
Art Expressions Program
5.0 Approval of Agenda
MOTION: To approve the Agenda as presented in the AGM Package
MOVED BY: Terry Nakatsu
SECONDED BY: Estrella Muayargas
CARRIED: Yes
6.0 Approval of Minutes of the 34th Annual General Meeting 2011—2012
MOTION: To accept the minutes of Madison’s 34th AGM
MOVED BY: Andrew Chornenky
SECONDED BY: Stephany Mandin
CARRIED: Yes
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7.0 Report of the President
Kelly expressed the Board’s thanks to former Executive Director, Garry Green, and welcomed the new
Executive Director - Kamalesh Visavadia, and explained the process involved in selecting a new Executive
Director. Kelly talked about the past year’s highlights including the new Strategic Plan, the continued support of Equitable Trust, the growth of the CIC program, and the continued success of the CAMH partnership at 1011 Lansdowne. She referred to the 4% increase in spending on Community Mental Health that
the provincial government has promised. Kelly noted that the theme of this year’s AGM was Aboriginal, in
honour of the new Urban Aboriginal Youth Program that Madison is piloting with the Native Canadian
Centre of Toronto and the Central Toronto CHC. She acknowledged departing Board member, Mario Nigro, and thanked him for his many years of service.
MOTION: To accept the President’s report as presented.
MOVED BY: Chris Chester
SECONDED BY: Lynda Solowinski
CARRIED: Yes
8.0 Report of the Executive Director
Kamalesh began his remarks by thanking the caterers for the wonderful meal, and welcoming everyone to
the 35th AGM. Kamalesh thanked past ED Garry Green and mentioned the fundraising event of November
11 2011 that raised over $12,500, the 2011 Christmas party that was attended by over 100 people, the Island BBQ that had over 200 people including many CIC families, and the Geneva Park and Kinark trips
that were quite different and both great. He gave kudos to the Social Recreation committee for planning so
many great events. He spoke of the Strategic Plan, and how the key to its success was everyone’s participation. He noted that we are partnering with Equitable Trust on a new Education Bursary program for clients. Kamalesh thanked our other funders (Toronto Central LHIN, Ontario Ministry of Health, Toronto
District School Board and Garry Green, Industry Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, CAMH,
Aurico Gold, and Equitable Trust. Kamalesh acknowledged two clients who passed away in the past year.
He also recognized the success of Alan Parker who has had two paintings commissioned by CAMH, and
Sonia DiPlacido’s book “Exaltations in Cadmium Red” which was published this year. He recognized
Board members, Mario Nigro and Junie Facey, and our partners, Jan Lackstrom from the University
Question:
There is a lot of information in the report about Craigleigh. How many houses does Madison
have?
Response: Seven.
Comment: Madison could consider cost-saving and environmental ideas like giving people in houses bonuses for being thrifty with utilities, etc.
Response: We’re always interested in hearing good ideas like that.
Comment: Thanks to all of the Board and staff. Last month the Spanish group had an issue with a staff
member; they talked to Kamalesh about their big issues and how they were not treated equally
or like a person. Now they are seeing a better attitude.
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Question: Is the Education Bursary for all clients? What does it cover?
Response: The Bursary is for Madison clients only. Clients determine what they want to study, e.g. skills
development – not just university or college.
Question: Can we get the emergency pager back?
Response: We will examine the cost versus the frequency of need, and discuss it with the staff and the
management team. We have heard a few clients that they miss it.
Comment: Thanks to Madison for your support and respect.
Question: How long does it take to paint a room?
Response: About three of four hours if you have three or four people working on it.
Question: How many education bursaries will be awarded?
Response: The $15,000 bursary budget will be divided among as many people as possible. We're looking
forward to seeing your applications, and encourage everyone to apply.
Question: How do we apply?
Response: Fill out the application form; a committee made up of Madison people and Equitable Trust people will evaluate the applications. Each applicant will get a maximum of $1,500 each.
Question: What are the criteria?
Response: You have to be a Madison client, and the course you want to take has to benefit you, with education or skills development.
Question: Will there be any clients on the selection committee?
Response: Yes; we have to figure out how that will work.
Comment: Lynda had an experience at another agency that wasn’t fair with regard to the Bursary.
Response: We'll work to make it as fair a process as possible, and we’ll get advice form places that have
done it successfully.
Question: Is the bursary a grant or a loan?
Response: It’s a grant, like a gift.
Question: Can we use the bursaries for family members?
Response: Not at the moment, but was can talk to you about it
MOTION: To accept the Report of the Executive Director.
MOVED BY: Tsege Negusse
SECONDED BY: Sonya Carrenza
CARRIED: Yes
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8.1 Remarks by Andrew Moor, President, Equitable Trust
Andrew remarked that Equitable Trust gets more from their relationship with Madison than we do from
them; they help renovate our houses but bricks and mortar are only a tiny part of Madison. What makes
the agency work is it’s people. It’s nice to meet the tenants and have barbecues. Yvonne Brown is an inspiration of positive attitude. ETC’s employees are young and they are learning how to give to their
community, and they will be there to support Madison throughout the years to come.
9.0 Finance Committee Report
Kelly Aizicowitz, Board President, introduced auditor Doug Holt, who presented the Financial Statements.
10.0 Presentation of Financial Statements and Approval of Auditor’s Report
Auditor’s report: the actual audit report is not in your handouts. It verifies that the auditors found no
problems with the financial statements. The biggest expenses were salaries, then buildings, then supplies
and equipment. There was $50,000 more income and expenditures than in 2010-2011. Madison has a
surplus of $40,000 income over expenses. There is $627,000 of combined Retained Earnings, $432,000
of which is in the General Program (Agency) fund.
Question:
We revisited the previous question about Craigleigh being identified separately –
Response:
This is because we own that property. Kamalesh will sit down and discuss this with the individual at a later date.
Question:
Why are the full statements not included in our packages?
Response:
We’ve never done that because they’re so long, but they are not secret and are available to
those who wish to review them and put them on our website. A copy of the Audited Financial Statements was provided to the questioner.
MOTION: To accept the Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report as presented.
MOVED BY: Andrew Chornensky
SECONDED BY: Bill Walker
CARRIED: Yes
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11.0
Appointment of Auditor for the 2012-2013 fiscal year
MOTION: To appoint Hillbourn Ellis Grant as Auditing Firm for 2012/2013 Fiscal Year.
MOVED BY: Stephany Mandin
SECONDED BY: Tsege Nigusse
CARRIED: Yes
12.0
Election of the Board of Directors 2012-2013
MOTION: To accept the new Slate of Directors as presented.
SECONDED BY: Tania Sorrentino
CARRIED: Yes
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Special Mentions
Departing Board member, Mario Nigro, was recognized for his many years of service and presented with a
gift.
Garry Green, who had left the position of Executive Director during the year, was recognized and thanked
with a gift to be forwarded to him on behalf of the agency.
Manuel Minero was rewarded with an extra day of vacation
in recognition of his 15 years of service to
Madison as a Case Manager.
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Meeting Adjournment
MOTION: To adjourn the 35th Annual General Meeting
MOVED BY: Tania Serrentino
SECONDED BY: Tsege Nigusse
CARRIED: Yes
35th AGM 2013
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President’s Report
New Leadership at Madison Community Services
Madison Community Services has continued to grow and thrive this year. While
we bid adieu to the members of our senior management team, we have been lucky
to welcome some familiar faces back to the organization and into different roles.
Many of you know Jean Stevenson, as she led the development of our strategic
plan a year ago. As the Board of Directors was looking for an Interim Executive
Director, Jean’s knowledge of Madison and the mental health sector proved to be a
very valuable asset. Jean brings a consultative approach to the agency and has
been working hard to ensure our clients are receiving service that is second to none! We’re happy to have
Jean with us in 2014.
Safath Rahman is a familiar face to all of you, as he’s played a role in supporting the senior management
team over the last number of years. The Board was pleased that Safath has taken on additional finance and
human resources responsibilities. His “can-do” attitude will serve the Madison well, and we look forward
to continuing to work with him.
The Board is eager to support Jean, Safath and all of our great staff over the next year. We also look forward to the appointment of a Program Manager.
A New Home
Madison found a new home this year! A lot of work went into looking for a new space that meets the
needs of our growing agency. A committee of staff, clients, and board members toured a number of available offices in the city to find a location that provides clients with more space for social-recreational activities as well as for meetings with their case managers; our staff with an expanded footprint in which to
work; and is easy to get to for all.
Our new space at 201 Dundas Street West, right by St Patrick subway station, has met our needs, and we
are very happy to be sharing it with the good people of Community Resource Connections of Toronto. If
you haven’t come by the new office yet, we urge you to stop by and say hello!
Supporting our Clients
With the invaluable support of Equitable Bank, Madison was able to create a Bursary Program for our clients. Equitable Bank has donated $30,000 dollars over the last number of years so our clients have the opportunity to further their educational studies. We have put in place an application process for clients to access this funding, and the dedicated members of our Bursary Committee review and approve applications
as they are received.
I want to congratulate all of our clients who have accessed this funding, and furthered their educational
studies. Your perseverance and hard work is nothing short of amazing, and the Board looks forward to
continuing to provide this type of support.
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Thanking Equitable Bank
Equitable Bank continues to be an amazing partner for Madison. On top of the $30,000 that they donated
for the Bursary Program, they have provided $15,000 in funding for our capital projects and most recently
provided $15,000 for our Arts Expression program. We can’t thank Equitable enough for all of their support, and I urge us all to give them a big round of applause!
I know many of you were eager to see the Arts Expression Group program get started again, and this boost
from Equitable Bank will help us do just that. The Board looks forward to seeing your artwork and hearing about the projects that you’re all working on.
Thanking Madison’s Board
I’d like to take the opportunity to thank our Board of Directors for their support, time and effort on behalf
of Madison. The last year has not been without its challenges, and everyone has had an “all hands on
deck” approach to our work. We all look forward to continuing with the implementation of our strategic
plan, and working with clients, staff and our stakeholders to bring Madison into its next chapter.
I’d also like to take this opportunity to announce that while I will remain Chair for one more year, I do
plan on leaving the Board after that. It’s been a great pleasure for me to serve on Madison’s Board for the
past 6 years, and I know I’ll be leaving the organization in good hands as we transition to a new generation
of leadership.
Respectfully submitted,
Kelly Aizicowitz
Board Chair
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Executive Director’s Report
“Following the Roadmap of Madison’s 5-Year Strategic Plan as a Team”
In the summer and fall of 2012 I was engaged (together with my associate, Joy Connelly)
by Madison Community Services to plan and conduct a strategic planning process and develop the 5-year strategic plan (for 2013-2018). In the course of carrying out the comprehensive stakeholder consultations, I learned a lot about and came to greatly admire Madison’s pioneering history in supportive housing; it’s excellent case management, housing
and other programs; as well as the wonderful clients, staff, and board members who make
up the Madison family.
Given that experience I was thrilled to be asked by the board to be Madison’s interim Executive Director in July, 2013 and pleased to continue in the position throughout 2014. Due to my involvement with the development
of Madison’s strategic plan, it feels appropriate to use this Annual Report as an opportunity to highlight just a
few of the key initiatives which were undertaken in 2012-2013 – working as a team and using our strategic directions and priorities as our roadmap.
Strategic Priority: Enhance and, where funding permits, expand programs that promote connection,
engagement, and recovery
A new and exciting program at Madison is the Equitable Bank Bursary Fund. The Fund was first launched in
2012-2013 and Equitable has generously provided the funding for a second year in 2013-2014. The positive
effect of this program on the progress of our clients’ recovery is enormous. To date 14 clients have received
bursary funds to pursue learning in a wide range of areas including jewellery making, sewing, yoga instructor
training, interior design; sociology courses at the U of T and an Addictions Studies Certificate Program at Centennial. As always, great thanks go to Equitable for its strong commitment to support Madison and its clients.
Our Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) funded RISE program – which supports newcomers who have
experienced trauma in their home country and provide clients assistance in adapting and becoming oriented to
Canadian society- was successful in obtaining additional CIC funding to expand its staffing and is now able to
provide services to Farsi and Arabic speaking clients.
Our Art Expression Group, which Madison had been offering as an extremely successful program since 2010
has been re-launched – again thanks to generous funding from Equitable Bank.
In addition to these new and expanded programs, we continue to offer a full monthly schedule of socialrecreational programs as opportunities to help clients break out of isolation, socialize, learn, create and have
fun.
Strategic Priority: Maintain and enhance a high level of client participation and engagement as a client
-centred organization
Madison has always been a client-centred agency since it began. Madison continues to have two client representatives on the Board of Directors. We have a client training and transitional employment program in which,
we have expanded the number of clients who are receptionists at Madison’s office and clients continue to do
landscaping at Madison supportive houses. More clients are getting involved with Madison committees and the
planning for social-recreation events.
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A special Town Hall Meeting was held in 2012 with clients to get their valuable input into the development of the strategic plan. The Town Hall Meeting was an opportunity for our clients to affirm the importance of the case management, housing and social-recreational programs Madison provides to them, as
well as to make suggestions for improvements in the coming years. Madison is committed to continuously
building on that input and to providing more opportunities to hear the voices of our clients.
Strategic Priority: Strengthen existing, and pursue new partnerships and collaborations that increase
service quality and efficiency
Since its inception in 1981, Madison has been progressively developing and strengthening numerous partnerships with other agencies and organizations such as: CAMH; UHN; COSTI; the Local Immigration
Partnership; St. Clare MultiFaith Housing; Mainstay; and Fred Victor Centre.
A new partnership was created this year with the re-location and the sharing of our new office space with
Community Resources Connections Toronto (CRCT). Another new partnership has been made with Eden
Community Homes which is leasing its VanDuzer Art Studio to Madison’s Art Expression Group at a reduced rate and in return Madison has made its weekly art sessions open to Eden’s clients and the broader
community. In the years to come, Madison will continue to actively seek out new partnerships and collaborations that will increase our service quality and efficiency on behalf of our current and future clients.
Strategic Priority: Increase Madison’s profile and play an active leadership role in the mental health,
addictions and supportive housing sectors
In 2012-2013, Madison significantly increased its involvement
in the mental health, addictions and supportive housing sectors by participating more actively in sector groups such as: the Toronto Central LHIN
Community Mental Health and Addictions Sector Table; the Toronto Mental Health and Addictions Supportive Housing Network; the CAMH Alternative Level of Care (ALC) High-Support Advisory Committee; the Local Immigration Partnership Council; the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association (ONPHA)
Supportive Housing Committee; and the Mid-East Toronto Health Link. Our commitment to contribute to
the activities of these and other sector groups will continue during this time of rapid change and transition
in the sector and the need to work together collaboratively for our common goals.
These are just a few highlights of our progress to date in following the directions and priorities set out in
our 5-year strategic plan. An impressive amount has been accomplished in just the first year of the 20132018 plan. I am honoured and excited about being part of the journey of moving forward into the plan’s
second year of 2014.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the amazing Madison staff. The dedication, commitment, and professionalism that they devote to their work with our clients is truly impressive and inspiring. I also want to
particularly thank the staff, the board and our clients for the tremendous amount of support that has been
provided to me in taking on my role as an interim Executive Director. The power and beauty of teamwork, mutual support and ‘pitching in when needed’ has been taken to new heights in the last four months
at Madison and I look forward to more of the same for the rest of 2013 and into 2014.
Jean Stevenson
Executive Director
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Madison’s Programs and Services
Although Madison is a relatively small agency compared to others in the mental health and addictions sector, our impact in supporting our clients in their journey to recovery through our wide range of programs
and services is large and significant.
With the support of our funders and in collaboration with our partners, in 2012 -2013 Madison continued
to provide a broad array of effective programs and services to our clients.
Toronto Central LHIN Funded Case Management Services
Madison provides comprehensive recovery-based case management services to over 350 clients with complex mental health and addictions challenges from diverse backgrounds. Although Madison serves a wide
range of individuals, we have honed our expertise to meet gaps in the mental health system, such as services to newcomers, to Spanish speaking clients and to clients who require high support.
“My worker is always there to help me in any situation.”
“Workers are very friendly, kind and dedicated in helping us obtain our individual goals – and often go
out of their way to encourage, support and help us achieve our goals.” ~ Madison clients
Supportive Housing
In 1983, Madison was one of the first agencies to provide supportive housing to clients experiencing mental health and addictions challenges as well as homelessness. Madison now operates seven homes, which
provide congregate living in a supportive housing setting to 46 of our clients at seven locations. Two of the
houses Madison own, three are leased through a partnership with Toronto Community Housing (TCH) and
two are leased directly from the City of Toronto. In addition, Madison has partnerships with Mainstay
Housing, St Clare’s Multifaith Housing, and UHN, which gives Madison the opportunity to offer bachelors
and one bedroom units (a total of 36 units) to clients who require medium support and prefer to live independently.
“I like having my own place.”
“Good to be out of the institutional setting.”
“No cameras on me – I have privacy.”
“I had a place to recover.” ~Madison clients
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CIC – RISE Program
In partnership with and funding from Citizen and Immigration Canada (CIC), Madison has developed and
expanded its RISE program. RISE provides a range of community-based, holistic services to address mental health and settlement challenges for newcomers, such as one-on-one case management, group orientation sessions, peer support and social activities. Working in partnership with and referrals from COSTI Immigrant Services, Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office, and Working Women, Madison’s RISE program is
designed to support a positive settlement experience that promotes independence, health, recovery and a
sense of belonging in Canada. Both the clients and the staff members of the RISE program come from diverse backgrounds and immigration experiences. Our staff members offer services in English, Arabic, Farsi and Amharic.
“Madison’s rise program helps us socialize and experience Canada, improve our language – helps us be
more confident.” ~ Madison clients
CAMH/ LPM/ Madison High Support Housing Collaboration
In collaboration with CAMH and LPM (a private landlord) 20 subsidized bachelor apartments are available
to CAMH clients who are making their transition from hospital to independent living. With the support of
LPM, Madison has established a community centre in the building for the clients of this partnership and
provides a wide range of programs including: a daily lunch program/cooking lessons; computer lessons,
yoga and exercise programs, nutrition, budgeting and personal finances management.
“Life would be a definite grind without it. It’s been very helpful”
“It’s good to know it’s there just in case”
“Place to meet friends be they staff or peers. It helps relieve stress”
“It’s comforting to know that there are such supports available”
“Wonderful experience, saviour for me 293 times”
“It’s very good…good people and good service”
~Madison Clients
CAMH Mood and Anxiety Program Partnership
Through this partnership Madison provides case management services to clients of CAMH’s Mood and
Anxiety program and in return CAMH provides our case managers with specialized training.
Spanish Groups
Madison offers two special programs to our Spanish-speaking clients. Every week our Spanish-speaking
staff members facilitate a group session for socialization, developing English language and life skills activities; as well as another group session to support our clients with addictions. These programs were developed to address the lack of such supports offered to the Spanish-speaking population who suffer from mental health and addictions challenges.
“The Hispanic group is very important for me because I feel support and mainly because I do not feel secluded.” ~Madison Client
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Art Expression Group Program
Madison’s Art Expression group program is a multicultural expressive art-based support group for our clients. The Art Expression program works from within the mental health Recovery model principles to provide clients with meaningful opportunities to socialize, develop important life skills, build community and
engage in a healing creative process.
The Art Program is very important for me. While I am painting, I can focus on the work and I get distracted from the thoughts that are tormenting my life. I feel like a little girl and I am able to express myself
through the paint, the color, and ideas.
Thanks to Madison for helping me in my recovery process.
~ Madison Client
Equitable Bank Bursary Program
With the generous funding provided by Equitable Bank, the Bursary Program is proving to be extremely
successful. The goal of the program is to provide our clients with the necessary funds to pursue learning
through formal education or life skills training. The joy on the faces of clients whose application has been
approved and their letters about the numerous positive effects the learning experience has had on their lives
is testimony to the power of this program.
“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the funds you have provided to me so that I can take
an Interior Design program course.
This course will help me to put my life back on track. Decorating, design and art are all a huge part of who
I am and it’s my expression to the world. It helps me to health through all the struggles that I have had
through my mental health issues.
I am looking forward to and am excited about my future, which I have not felt in many years."
~ Madison client
Social/Recreation Program
Madison has carved out a special niche as a mental health and addictions agency that provides its clients
with a wide range of social and recreational activities. Madison is committed to maintaining and expanding
this program because it has been proven that such activities play a large role in the recovery journey of our
clients through providing opportunities to break out of isolation, socialize, develop a community of friends,
learn new skills, and improve their overall life experience. In 2012-2013 some of our social/events included a 3 day out of town camping trip; a multitude of city outings (e.g. a BBQ at Toronto Island, the CNE,
the AGO, the ROM, a Blue Jay baseball game, plays and concerts), and holiday lunches.
“Social activities build emotional intelligence... the ability to get along with people and deal with conflict.
People with mental health challenges are almost always isolated. We can’t afford to go to events. Madison’s group activities bring us together.” ~ Madison clients
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Finance Committee Report 2012—2013
The committee met regularly to review Madison’s financial statements to ensure their accuracy, completeness, and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. We are also continually reviewing the
internal controls of Madison to ensure that all of its assets are safeguarded and that maximum benefit is
being received from those assets. I would like to thank my fellow committee member Bill Walker as well
as Jean Stevenson and Safath Rahman, for their commitment and dedication to this committee and Madison.
Respectfully Submitted,
Stephanie Price
Chairperson
Finance Committee
2012—2013 Expense Breakdown
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Audited Financial Statements 2012—2013
Statement of Financial Position
Statement of Revenues and Expenses
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2012—2013 Board of Directors
Kelly Aizicowitz
President
Michael Bublavy
Vice-President
Stephanie Price
Treasurer
Stephany Mandin
Secretary
Adam Kirkman
Adrienne Magennis
Andrew Chornenky
Bill Walker
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2013—2014 Board of Directors
Proposed Slate
Kelly Aizicowitz
President
Michael Bublavy
Vice-President
Stephanie Price
Treasurer
Stephany Mandin
Secretary
Adam Kirkman
Adrienne Magennis
Andrew Chornenky
Bill Walker
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Board Candidate Biographies 2013—2014
Kelly Aizicowitz
Kelly is a Government Relations Consultant with Strategy Corp Inc, where she works on behalf of a number of health care related clients. She has extensive experience in provincial politics, having worked in the
Office of the Premier, Minister of Culture and Minister of Education's offices. Kelly is active in her community, having played a role in Peace by PEACE, a not-for-profit conflict resolution program and providing advisory services to the Toronto Fringe Festival.
Michael Bublavy
Michael has been part of Madison Community Services since 1992. He has volunteered with the organization as a board member since March 2009. Michael brings his past experience as well as diverse community experiences to M.C.S. In his current role he hopes to help direct the agency in it's many future endeavors.
Stephanie Price
Stephanie has worked in capital markets for the past ten years. Currently, she is a research analyst in the
equity research group at CIBC World Markets, where she focuses on the software and business services
sectors.
Stephanie has a Masters degree in Business Administration , a Chartered Financial Analyst designation and
an undergraduate degree in Business from Wilfred Laurier University. She has chaired Madison’s Finance
Committee for the past several years.
Stephany Mandin
Stephany is a litigation lawyer and a partner of Goldman Hine LLP, a downtown Toronto law firm. Invested in social justice, Stephany has extensive experience in the areas of human rights, residential tenancy and
administrative law and has written articles for various journals and publications. In addition to her law degree, Stephany also has her Masters degree in socio-legal studies with a focus on economic rights, discrimination and marginalization. Stephany joined Madison’s board of directors in 2010 and looks forward to
many more years with the agency.
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Adam Kirkham
Adam is the Manager of Sponsorship Marketing with the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary
Festival - North America’s largest documentary festival, conference and market. He has extensive experience working on various special events and community engagement projects including work with the Toronto Fringe Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, Sundance Festival (USA) and Abu Dhabi Film
Festival (UAE). Adam also provides volunteer services for emerging artists & entrepreneurs.
Adrienne Magennis
Adrienne is a client of Madison and served on the Board for several years. She sits on several Boards for
Non-Profit Organizations within the community. She has served on committees at CAMH. Her overall interest is to develop her skills and work with organizations to improve Housing and Support Services within
Toronto. Her goal is also to enhance the lives of all people living with mental illness.
Andrew Chornenky
Andrew Chornenky is a media relations professional currently
working with Scotiabank. Formerly he was
the Press Secretary for the Ontario Finance Minister and had worked at Queen’s Park for a number of years
following the completion of his degree at the University of Calgary.
Since 2010, Andrew has been involved with Madison helping with our 30th Anniversary Committee communications strategy.
Bill Walker
Bill comes to the Board of Directors with a lifetime of experience in Banking. He brings Board experience
as Treasurer for West Toronto Support Services (WTSS) (6 years) and Vice President of The Ontario Community Support Association (4 years). Bill has also volunteered with The Canadian Cancer Society and
delivered food for Meals on Wheels. He is an avid golfer and active reader who loves to travel. Bill has
volunteered his time with Madison by working on Madison’s three property Renovation Programs along
side the staff of Equitable Bank and has visited all of Madison’s Properties with the exception of
Craigleigh. Bill believes in the work that Madison Community Services does and looks forward continuing to be an active member of the Board of Directors.
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Current Staff
Management
Jean
Stevenson Executive Director
Safath Rahman
Manager, Finance and Human Resources
LHIN Case Management
Alexis
Tseng
Mental Health Recovery Worker
Chama
Pinzya
Charles
Kabowei
Courtney
Evers
David
Quintero
Mental Health Recovery Worker*
Domenic
Allega
Guadalupe
Marquina
Katherine
Malkovsky Mental Health Recovery Worker*
Manuel
Minero
Mental
Health Recovery Worker
Melissa
Banton
Melody
Wootton
Mental Health Recovery Worker*
Michele
Gardner
Noemy
Donan
Sabrina
Persaud
Sandra
Grant
Sandra
Russell
Yvonne
Brown
Staff Appreciation Day
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*Leave of Absence
Art In the Park
Current Staff
CIC—RISE
Jeribelle Quicho
Maha
Majeed
Workshop Facilitator/Peer Support Worker
Solmaz
Khoujini Mental Health Recovery Worker
Zena
Birhany Mental Health Recovery Worker
CAMH/LPM/Madison—Supportive Housing
Jenna
Stein
Full-time Engagement and Support Worker
Mark
Bacit
Michael
Holker
Ben
Jacob
Part-time Engagement and Support Worker
Erick
Minero
Part-time Engagement and Support Worker
Peter
Kleto
Part-time Engagement
and Support Worker
Kitty Chai
Relief Staff
Simin
Mehrpour
Relief Staff
Madison Client Thanksgiving Lunch 2013
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Current Committees and Work Groups
Board Executive Committee
Kelly Aizicowitz
Michael Bublavy
Stephany Mandin
Stephanie Price
Safath Rahman
Bill Walker
Board Finance Committee
Stephanie Price
Jean Stevenson
Communications & Fundraising Committee
Kelly Aizicowitz
Adam Kirkham
Andrew Chornenky
Equitable Bank Bursary Fund Committee
Bill Walker
Stephany Mandin
Jean Stevenson
Michele Gardener
Sandra Grant
Social/Recreation Committee
Courtney Evers
Adrienne Magennis
Michele Gardener
Noemy Donan
Sabrina Persaud
Laurie Stevenson
Guadalupe Marquina
Yvonne Brown
Chama Pinzya
Joint Health and Safety Committee
Sandra Grant
Manuel Minero
Trip to Jackson’s Point 2013
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Thank You!
Madison Community Services is pleased to acknowledge the following funders, donors
and community partners. Without the support of those listed below and others, we would
not be able to serve our clients in the way that we do.
Funders and Donors
Thank you!
Funding for Madison Community Services has been
provided by the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).
Madison receives funding for the RISE program
through Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
For the RSI & Rent Supplement Programs
We thank Equitable Bank for its generous donations
to support renovations to our housing properties, to
support the client bursary fund, and Madison’s Art
Expression Group.
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Partnerships and Collaborations
Thank You!
Lansdowne
Property Management
Madison thanks Eden Community
Homes for the use of the VanDuzer
Art Studio
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Annual Report 2012 to 2013 - Madison Community Services Toronto

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