WE GROW cfsea.ca CFSEA engages donors with causes they are passionate about to build permanent endowments

WE GIVE CFSEA distributes investment earnings to a broad range of community initiatives

WE INSPIRE CFSEA connects issues, convenes partners and develops community-based solutions 2019 / 2020

CONNECT ANNUAL , AB T1A 2S8 104, 430 – 6th Avenue SE GIVE JOHN IGNATIUS IMPACT FOUNDER REPORT You can leave a legacy for generations to come! Community Foundation of * fiscal year end June 30, 2020 Online: cfsea.ca Southeastern In Person or Mail: 104, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8

Cheques made payable to: Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta Charitable Registration number: 136030285RR0001 The Community Foundation of Southeastern Thank you for your generosity! Alberta honors and acknowledges that we are situated on Treaty 7 and Treaty 4 territory. Traditional lands of the Siksika (Blackfoot), Kainai (Blood), Piikani (Peigan), Stoney-Nakoda, and Tsuut'ina (Sarcee) as well as the Cree, Sioux, and the Saulteaux bands of the Ojibwa peoples. We also honor and acknowledge that we are on the homelands of the Metis Nation within Region III. Vibrant, healthy, caring communities ~ Today, Tomorrow, Forever!

104, 430 - 6th Avenue SE Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8 P 403.527.9038 F 403.527.9204 E [email protected] W www.csfea.ca AT A GLANCE

Land Acknowledgment Page 1 CFSEA Message Page 3 Heritage Club Page 4-5 Agency Funds Page 6 Endowment at a Glance Page 7 Rural Community Funds Page 8-11 Granting Initiatives Page 12-15 COVID Response Page 16-17 Inspirational Youth Pages 18-19

DONATIONS $3,979,982

GRANTS ENDOWMENT FUND Michael Anctil – Chair Sue Edwards – Executive Director $682,418 $15,970,035

WE CREATE MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN VIBRANT, HEALTHY, DONORS AND LOCAL CHARITIES FOR THE CARING COMMUNITIES PERMANENT BENEFIT – Today, Tomorrow, Forever! OF SOUTHEASTERN ALBERTA

INTEGRITY – We are trustworthy, transparent, and accountable

INNOVATION – We respond quickly and creatively to local needs and issues

INCLUSION – We embrace diverse perspectives and experiences

LEADERSHIP – We support community conversations and collaboration as a catalyst for change

2 WELCOME

Chair & Executive Director Message

We are proud to be working with a wide range of CFSEA welcomes Julie Friesen, Stanley Sakamoto dedicated, thoughtful individuals and organizations and Tyler Pocsik to the Board of Directors! from across our region. This has been an unprecedented year and our community continues to inspire us This report celebrates the accomplishments and our through COVID-19. We are honored that donors donor’s contributions which drives our passion and and community builders continue to believe in our makes the work we do possible. From the donors vision. By choosing to support the initiatives that who entrust us to guide their philanthropy, to the our staff and volunteers embark on to support our organizations devoted to addressing some of our most vulnerable populations in the wake of the community’s greatest challenges - we thank you for pandemic, we are able to continue providing funds joining us in supporting a vibrant, healthy, and caring to our community. community.

We would like to express a sincere thank you to five Michael Anctil – Chair of our dedicated Directors who have retired: Gregory Sue Edwards – Executive Director J Niwa, Pamela Lehr, Robert Belau, Suzanne Curtin and Tracy Stroud. We wish you success and joy in the coming years.

STAFF

CFSEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sue Edwards, Executive Director Executive Committee Barbara Kenworthy, Finance Administrator Niki Gray, Community Engagement Coordinator Michael Anctil – Board Chair Kim Stief, Community Fund Coordinator – Prairie Crocus Ajit Atwal – Vice Chair Community Fund Cheryl Pocsik – Secretary Nicole Nichols, Community Fund Coordinator – Brooks & Robert Belau – Treasurer District Community Fund Michelle MacLean, Community Fund Coordinator – Rural DIRECTORS Community Fund of Forty Mile

David Andrews The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta Jim van der Sloot wants to convey our heartfelt thank you and appreciation Myrna Stark to Chris Christie on her retirement as our Executive Suzanne Curtin Director. In three years with CFSEA, Chris initiated various Tracy Stroud programs that have led to exceptional growth. Chris’ Matthew Lofgren vision will impact the communities that we serve, for Neil Maser many years. The Staff, Board of Directors and committee Frances Barnes members wish Chris all the best in her retirement. It was Cody Ibbotson our pleasure to work with such a forward thinking and Pamela Lehr dedicated professional. Thank you, Chris, your leadership, Gregory J Niwa and commitment to the Community Foundation will be dearly missed.

3 JOHN AND MATA RINKE

Every so often, our Foundation is the recipient of an extremely generous bequest that is a true game changer for charities in southeastern Alberta. Here is the story of two individuals who have done just that – today, tomorrow, forever!

The story of John and Mata Rinke began The memories of John and Mata on June 30, 1942 when they eloped and will live in the hearts of many began their new life together on a farm near and our community will feel their Eastend, Saskatchewan. John was a man presence forever from the kindness, that personified respect, dignity, honor, and generosity, and impact of their integrity. Mata was proper, dignified, and down to earth. legacy.

John was a proud man who had a strong silent We are forever grateful for their image that always saw the good in people. contributions to CFSEA and He loved nature and the outdoors – his cattle extremely appreciative for the ranch was his pride and joy. Mata was a hard bequest of $2.7 million, which worker who in the early years, carried out the will have an impact on southeast job of a hired man as money was sparse. She Alberta for generations to come. had a soft spot for animals, seniors, and kids even though she and John did not have children of their own.

John and Mata’s philanthropic journey with the Foundation began on March 9, 2000, when they established a Charitable Remainder Trust listing CFSEA as the beneficiary. When John passed away on August 29, 2003, Mata continued their passion as philanthropists and became a Heritage Club member in 2007. At that time, Mata also established the John and WE Mata Rinke fund designated to the Smart and

Caring Fund which supports the community’s GROW GROW greatest needs.

4 HERITAGE CLUB MEMBERS

Heritage Club Members are donors who have included our Community Foundation in their future plans with a gift through their estate.

Heritage Club Members commit to leaving a bequest/future gift of cash, a percentage of their estate, life insurance, retirement funds or other appraisable assets. Their foresight and generosity creates positive impact across SE Alberta communities for generations to come.

Amos, Michelle Edwards, Tyrone Neubauer, Janet Shabatura, Cheryl

Anctil, Michael Garden, Al Nittel, Jim Siegle, Rod

Anctil, Wanda Garden, Tanis Niwa, Gregory J Siegle, Shirley

Anctil, Yvonne Grona, Eleanor O’Reilly, Todd Sihvon, Murray

Anonymous 12 Hawthorne, Glenda O’Reilly, Darlene Sihvon Margaret

Atwal, Ajit Heine, Doug Panabaker, David Snedden, Shann

Barnes, Drew Heine, Shirley Panabaker, Debbie Stimson, Gary

Barnes, Frances Hern, Ben Pearson, Les Stickle, Glen

Bernhardt, Otto Hern, Kathy Porter, Mark Stickle, Joanne

Bernhardt, Ann Hogg, Nelson Renner, Rob Summerbell, John

Best, Debra Hogg, Sharon Roberts, Bill Summerbell, Freddie

Bradford, Keri Houlston, Robin Roberts, Lavina Taylor, William

Christie, Andy Kammerer, Dan Rodych, Ted Taylor, Marg

Christie, Anne Knight, Kimberley Rodych, Donna Thompson, Barbara

Christie, Chris Lloyd, Bill Rothwell, Brian Torrance, Ken

Christie, Michael Lloyd, Fay Rothwell, Gwen Valli, Gilda

Cunningham, Karen MacKay, Sandy Saunderson, Donald Way, Nora

Dynes, Bruce MacKay, Jane Saunderson, Marjorie Welling, Miriam WE Dynes, Jan Mueller, Elizabeth Semrau, Kevin

Edwards, Susan Neubauer, Barry Semrau, Marlene GROW

5 AGENCY ENDOWMENTS

An agency endowment fund is a safe and simple way for a nonprofit organization to establish its own endowment. Donors can be sure that the endowed fund’s principal will not be spent and can grow over time, $49,478 providing a source of lasting support and sustainability.

These agencies have established endowment funds at CFSEA which generate valuable annual operating revenue to support their impactful TOTAL AGENCY work. You can make a contribution directly into an endowment fund for the FUNDS DISTRIBUTED charity of your choice!

• REDI Enterprises Society • City of Medicine Hat (Arts & • The Mustard Seed

• Brooks Public Library Heritage) • Ronald McDonald House

• Big Brothers Big Sisters • Friends of Medalta Society • United Way of Southeastern

• Medicine Hat News Santa Claus • Medicine Hat and District Food Alberta

Fund Society Bank • YMCA of Medicine Hat

• Rotary Club of Medicine Hat Music • Medicine Hat Public Library • HALO – Medic Air

Festival Society • Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society

• CORE Association Society • Canadian Mental Health

Association SE Region

“The Board of Directors of REDI contributes to the REDI Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation to recognize retirees from the Board. We are also honored to make contributions in the memory of individuals who have asked for a donation in lieu of flowers.” – Executive Director, Craig Wood WE

PICTURED:

GROW GROW Craig Wood, REDI Executive Director Rachel Kruitbosch, REDI Board Director Cheryl, Pocsik, CFSEA Grant Committee Chair

6 2018 - $5,374,933 2020 $6,182,014 2019 - $5,318,261

Total 2018 - $5,206,451 Endowment 2020 $7,806,779 2019 - $5,511,200

2018 - $1,668,382 2020 $1,638,633 2019 - $1,723,341

Smart and Caring Fund Designated Operating

2018 - $127,769 2020 $181,449 2019 - $191,418

Grants 2018 - $182,230 Distributed 2020 $200,827 2019 - $185,955

2018 - $22,005 2020 $300,142 2019 - $39,640

Smart and Caring Grants Designated Flow Through

* Flow Thru grants for 2020 include $231,591 of the Government of ’s Emergency Community Support Fund. *Designated includes Agency, Donors Advised, Field of Interest and Scholarships Funds

2020 Operating Expenses $358,485

36.7% 5.9% 7.3% 6.1%

Salaries & Professional Fess & Oce Communication & Benefits Membership Marketing

6.6% 34.5% 1.2% 1.7% WE

Occupancy & Rural Community Professional Special GROW Insurance Fund Enhancements Development Events

7 RURAL COMMUNITY FUNDS

Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta launched three rural endowment funds in 2019, each with their own Advisory Committees. Donations to the community funds stay in the area and granting recommendations are decided by the local committee. We are very grateful for a generous grant which funds a part time Community Fund Coordinator in each area!

RURAL COMMUNITY FUNDS ALLOW DONORS TO GIVE WHERE THEY LIVE AND WILL BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY, THEY CALL HOME – FOREVER!

BROOKS AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY FUND Brooks and County Victim Services Unit received $1,250 from the Spring 2020 Re-purposing Grant. To comply with Alberta’s relaunch requirements during the pandemic, they were faced with additional costs. This grant allowed Victim Services to implement a physical barrier and purchase personal protective equipment (PPE) for both staff and volunteers to continue providing essential services to victims of crime and trauma.

“ On behalf of the Brooks and County Victim Services Unit, I would like to thank CFSEA for awarding our organization with a grant to allow us to continue our essential services during these unprecedented times. Over the years, the support of CFSEA through various grants has played a key role in helping us enhance out volunteer capacity, provide training and most importantly in provide support, information, and referral to victims of crime and trauma. It is through community donations and grants like this that have helped us keep our doors open in our community.” WE

- Greg Lynch, Board Chair of the Brooks and County Victims

GROW GROW Services Unit

8 RURAL COMMUNITY FUND OF FORTY MILE North Forty Mile Recreation Society received $5,000 from the 2019 Fall Smart and Caring Grant to make their arena fully accessible. They are using these funds to enhance the arena in Bow Island by adding a barrier-free washroom and an accessible ramp.

“It’s fantastic to see that Reid will now be able to fully enjoy the arena. Before Reid wouldn’t be able to join his brothers and friends for long, or we would have to leave simply to use the washroom. Now we will be able to come to the arena any time, without any concerns. It’s a great feeling.” - Rebecca Hintz,

Bow Island resident and mom to seven-year-old Reid

“This project truly demonstrates the reason why our own local committee came together to establish the Rural Community Fund of Forty Mile,” comments Clint Thacker, Chair of the local Advisory Committee. “It just goes to show that when we all work together to make something happen, we can and will make a lasting and meaningful impact in the County of Forty Mile.” - Clint Thacker, Advisory Chair

“We would like to thank everyone at the Rural Community Fund of Forty Mile and the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta for awarding us with this grant. The support provided is so important, and vital for our community. We could not be happier to have this project now complete as it means so much to so many, and we know how great the impact will be for all those using this facility

now and for many years to come.” WE

- Tina Mcilmoyl of the North Forty Mile Recreation

GROW GROW Society

9 PRAIRIE CROCUS COMMUNITY FUND (SPECIAL AREAS NO. 2, 3 AND M.D. OF ACADIA)

Hanna Food Bank Association was the recipient of $7,000 from the Spring 2020 Re-purposing Grant. The Food Bank normally serves approximately 50 clients from the communities of Hanna, Youngstown, Delia, Craigmyle, and surrounding areas. Due to the pandemic, the Food Bank prepared for an increase in demand for food and supplies.

“We are thankful for the generosity of CFSEA. Due to the economics in the oil industry over the last few years, we have lost our larger donors. Although our community has been very supportive and generous, it has been difficult to meet out budget. The funds received from the Prairie Crocus Fund made it possible for us to manage our budget more easily.”

- Judy Burgemeister,

Treasurer of the Hanna Food Bank Association

Empress Friendship Centre received $1,500 from the Spring 2020 Re-purposing Grant for their community meals program. In July and August volunteers will host an outdoor BBQ every Monday from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Friendship Centre. The program provides an opportunity for community members to connect with one another and combat social isolation while still observing COVID-19 guidelines.

“Empress Friendship Center has received incredibly positive feedback. The fresh veggie bags were an important nutritional element of the meals. The initiatives helped break down barriers of isolation that COVID-19 created for many in our small

WE community.”

- Diane Jarvis,

Staff and Volunteers of the GROW GROW President of Empress Friendship Center Empress Friendship Centre

10 BROOKS AND FORTY PRAIRIE DISTRICT MILE CROCUS

TOTAL FUNDS DONATED TO $5,627 $5,810 $9,500

TOTAL GRANTS DISTRIBUTED * $76,498 $40,000 $49,500

* (Smart & Caring, Flow Through and Designated)

VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES

PRAIRIE CROCUS COMMUNITY • Kathleen Jensen COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP FUND • Leona Ferguson COMMITTEE Advisory Committee • Lisa Tiffin • Frances Barnes, Chair • Linda Bingeman, Chair • Matthew Lofgren • Jason Openo • Elaine Michaels • Nicole Gardner • Karen Blewett • John Van Otterloo • Kyle Clugston • Lois Bedwell GRANTS COMMITTEE • Lance Doll • Lucille Hertz • Cheryl Pocsik, Chair • Marco Jansen • Roger Bedwell • Ajit Atwal • Michael Anctil (ex-officio) • Blaine Whitford • Myrna Stark RURAL COMMUNITY FUND OF • Jaime Rogers • Rachel Kruitbosch FORTY MILE • Joanne Stickle • Shannon Bergstreser Advisory Committee • Karen Cunnigham • Shelly Beck • Clint Thacker, Chair • Lindsay Niwa-Mathers • Tracy Stroud • Curtis Gouw • Michael Anctil (ex-officio) • John Van Tryp • Michelle Amos FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE • Jill Bernhart • Neil Maser • Robert Belau, Chair • Larry Robinson • Petra Mauerhoff • Cody Ibbotson • Lorne Buis • Shona Dickie • Darren Hirsch • Nathan Kiffiak • Tyler Pocsik • Dennis Egert • Stephanie Hlady • Ryan Dorton • Tyson Ormann ENDOWMENT DEVELOPMENT • Sean Blewett COMMITTEE • Todd O’Reilly BROOKS AND DISTRICT • Greg Niwa – Chair COMMUNITY FUND • Barry Neubauer Advisory Committee • Jim van der Sloot

• David Andrews, Chair • Matthew Lofgren WE • Brian Petersen • Michael Anctil (ex-officio)

• Nora Way • Cindy Slenders GROW • Debbie Piper • Pam Lehr • Grant Jensen • Todd O’Reilly • Inge Ellefson

11 GRANTING INITIATIVES

TOTAL CHARITIES DONOR FIELD OF DESIGNATED FUNDED ADVISED INTEREST GRANTS

99 $36,625 $23,790 $83,525

SCHOLARSHIPS EMERGENCY FUNDING FLOW THROUGH AGENCY

$49,970 $252,651 $135,551 $49,478

SMART & CARING AND DESIGNATED GRANTS BY SECTOR

7% 15% 2% 14%

Arts & Culture Education Environment Health & Wellness

40% 14% 8%

Social & Community Services Recreation Other

SCHOLARSHIP IMPACT STORY Scholarship Total: $49,970 The James and John McConnell Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 to benefit students entering post-secondary school for nursing, paramedic, or medical research. The scholarship is awarded annually to students from Maple Creek Composite and Consul High Schools within the Chinook School Division No 211. The scholarship has now awarded $155,131!

“The McConnell Scholarship has affected me in many ways and is continually helping me with financial situations. This year sure has been one weird year and with all that’s going on money seems to be an issue for everyone. Being chosen as a recipient for the scholarship has helped me pay for rent, tuition for my final semester, and everyday essentials like groceries and house hold supplies. I’m currently in school for Primary Care Paramedic and along with

WE many other post secondary programs mine was delayed. As of right now I’m currently just starting the practicum portion of the program which is the final lag to achieving my diploma.

GIVE This scholarship has helped me substantially and I am beyond grateful to the McConnells for their generosity of helping me and the other recipients whom have received the scholarships this year and in the past years. They say good things happens to those who wait, well 2020 sure has had many of us waiting, now let’s let the good begin.” - Tristen Sulz 12 INVESTMENT READINESS PROGRAM (IRP)

The Investment Readiness Program (IRP) is part of a national initiative led by Community Foundations of Canada (CFC) and funded by the Government of Canada to provide non-repayable capital to social purpose organizations. These funds help organizations across Canada grow their social enterprise. The IRP is designed to assist social purpose organizations in preparing for their future through business planning, capacity enhancement, or development of a new enterprise. This program can assist organizations at any stage, from refining a new idea to scaling up and preparing for new investments.

This year, The Friends of Medalta Society received $50,600 to expand their production of clay products manufactured at the Medalta Potteries National Historic Site into larger wholesale contracts. They will be able to increase production volume and product selection by using the funds to upgrade existing equipment and purchase new equipment. With this grant they will be able to purchase: 2 large kilns, an air filtration system, a new computer system, and numerous new moulds including their best seller, the Medalta 66 mug. Previously, they have been using original moulds from the 40’s which are leaking and causing production delays. The new, larger kilns will also save weeks in production time compared to the old, smaller kilns that are malfunctioning.

Lisa Miklash, Production Manager, is thrilled to receive the funds for the new equipment. Miklash has worked for Medalta for the past 9 years and has struggled with the speed of production due to old, malfunctioning equipment. Mike Onieu, Executive Director, explained that the current demand always outweighs the supply of products at Medalta.

“By increasing production capacity, Medalta is better able to meet the demand for our iconic stoneware products. The increased retail sales will improve our financial resiliency and will help us deliver on our Mission for years to come. We’re thankful to have a great Community Foundation to work with.”

-Mike Onieu, Executive Director at Medalta WE

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13 SMART & CARING COMMUNITY FUND GRANTS

Smart and Caring Community grants support communities across southeastern Alberta by enhancing the belonging of all citizens and strengthening the nonprofit and voluntary sectors.

FALL 2019 - $82,690 Bow Island & District Tourism & Brooks Music Festival Hanna Roundhouse Society Historical Society Blues at the Bow - Annual music festival Upgrade to building safety Building repairs - electrical & A/C 2,500 10,000 10,000 Cereal Golden Centre Group Irvine & District Agriculture Society Bow Island Municipal Library Roof repairs & sterilizer for kitchen Skating/curling after school program Library shelving 3,000 2,690 5,000 Crossroads Clinic Association KidSport Society Medicine Hat & Redcliff Brooks & County Victim Unit Services Computer equipment Youth in sports Association Volunteer management project 2,000 15,000 2,500 Gas City Canine Cruisers North 40 Mile Recreation Society Brooks & District Museum & Historical Westview & Goodyear dog parks Barrier free washroom Society 15,000 5,000 Videos to reflect the history of Brooks 10,000

SPRING RE-PURPOSING - $104,030 In March, CFSEA re-purposed the Spring 2020 Smart & Caring granting funds. This shift enabled us to provide funds for frontline charitable organizations dealing with those most affected by the pandemic. The Community Foundation worked collaboratively with community partners, charities, and municipal leaders throughout southeastern Alberta to ensure a coordinated and responsible approach to help mitigate the impact of the pandemic on our community.

Brooks Champion Center Bow Island Family & Community Support Medicine Hat Be YOUth Centre PPE and cleaning supplies Services Virtual programming 6,000 Youth summer program 2,500 5,000 St Vincent de Paul - Brooks Community Food Connections Food security Association & District Food Bank 10,000 Food security Food security 1,100 Brooks Food Bank 5,000 Food security Aj’s Loan Cupboard Hanna Food Bank 8,000 Equipment support Food security 7,229 Brooks & County Victim Unit Services 7,000 Association Domestic violence support Big Brothers Big Sisters Medicine Hat & Empress Friendship Centre 2,000 District Food security Backpack program SPEC Association for Children & Families 1,500 7,000 Safe reopening Canadian Mental Health Association – SE 10,000 North Flats Alberta Region Mental health support Social connections Crossroads Clinic Association 10,000 10,000 Technology equipment Medicine Hat Family Service 1,430 Redcliff Youth Centre Counseling support Recreational equipment 8,000 4,500 WE

GIVE CFSEA GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP OF THEIR FALL 2019 GRANT EVENT: JMH PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS LTD. We Appreciate Your Support!

14 FALL SMART AND CARING IMPACT STORY

Irvine and District Agricultural Society were recipients of $2,690 from the 2019 Fall Smart and Caring Grant to help provide free skating and after school curling programs for youth in the community. This grant helped cover the cost of ice time so children could go skating or enjoy the after school curling program. The Irvine and District Agricultural Society operates the Sports Complex and keeps the building properly maintained.

“We are so grateful for the many donors and community supporters along with the Community Foundation who have helped support free ice time for children. This program continues to promote physical activity and mental health.” – Irvine and District Agricultural Society representative

This grant helped provide free skating and curling programs for 20-60 children per week. Children were provided with the opportunity to skate and curl which improved their self-esteem and helped promote a healthy, active lifestyle while having fun. The program was such a success for the community of Irvine with regular, consistent attendance from students.

“Often times kids that normally did not excel in school sports found they did much better at curling than the kids who regularly did well in school sports. This gave those kids a confidence boost and leveled the playing field. A lot of kids would not have been able to skate or curl without this program.” – Irvine School teacher WE

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15 At the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta, we are committed to supporting our communities.

In order to address the immediate and urgent needs that arose throughout our region, CFSEA pivoted regular granting and implemented additional funding opportunities across southeast Alberta to those most affected by the pandemic.

STAY @ HOME GALA We gratefully recognize the corporate sponsors, community supporters and donors from across southeast Alberta for their generous contributions in helping to make the Stay @ Home Gala a success. A big thank you to our title sponsor: Pritchard and Company Law Firm, LLP.

The nationwide Stay at Home Gala hosted by the Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta on May 2, 2020 united people from all over our community, region, and our beautiful country.

The one-night event aimed to strengthen community efforts that manage the effects of the COVID-19 virus. With social distancing at its finest, the first-of-its-kind event hosted all the familiar elements: dinner provided by local businesses, game-changing speakers, entertainers, musicians, and much more. All proceeds from the gala stayed local to support charities in need across the region. All of the proceeds went to the COVID-19 Response Fund for SE Alberta.

$50,118.05 raised Thank you to our incredible team of volunteers, performers, and special guests for supporting our WE communities in need.

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16 EMERGENCY COMMUNITY SUPPORT FUND We are proud to have partnered with Community Foundations of Canada and the Government of Canada to deliver the Government of Canada’s Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF) across our region.

CFSEA was allocated an additional $363,720 to distribute to marginalized groups, youth, children and the elderly, essential workers, and newcomers who were facing increased challenges due to COVID-19. A total of $164,591 was granted to organizations working with these vulnerable populations. The remaining funds will be distributed in 2020/2021.

Ronald McDonald House CORE Association Medicine Hat YMCA Ronald McDonald House 10,000 7,650 40,000 7,250 The Mustard Seed Let’s Talk Science Good Samaritan Society 40,000 2,884 10,000 Medicine Hat Cares Society Cypress View Foundation Crohn’s and Colitis 5,307 40,000 1,500

CLIENT’S ONGOING REHABILITATION AND EQUALITY (CORE) ASSOCIATION CORE Association received an Emergency Community Support Fund Grant of $7,650 for their Stay in Touch and Learn from Home program. With this grant, individuals can keep in touch with their families, friends and community while pursuing their interests online.

“Some of our clients have not been out of their homes and yards since the middle of March. Staff have worked very hard to keep individuals as physically and more importantly, mentally active as possible. These laptops will allow CORE to assist individuals to be seen, and most importantly to be heard and to interact meaningfully in their community.”

- Wendy Ebach, Manager of Service Coordination

MEDICINE HAT CARES SOCIETY

“Thanks to a generous grant from Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta, we have been able to make it possible to keep feeding those in need with our Hamper Program by ensuring our shelves

and freezer are stocked. Our charity thanks the Foundation for providing us with this grant to keep WE fighting hunger in our community.”

GIVE – Patty Musgrave

17 RBC

The RBC Future Launch Community Challenge is a national initiative that supports youth leaders as they respond to local priorities and prepare for the future. The Challenge supports bold, youth-led ideas that address urgent community needs in 150 communities across Canada. This initiative encouraged youth to be bold and dream big about the future of their communities. CFSEA and RBC are proud to continue to support young leaders who are stepping up and making a change right here, in our community.

The RBC Future Launch Community Challenge had two components

PART 1 – Grantmaking: $60,000 was granted to youth initiatives across southeastern Alberta

PART 2 – Vital Conversations: discussions were held with youth ages 15 – 29 across the region in 20 different locations/groups

2019 RBC FUTURE LAUNCH COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT AMOUNTS - $60,000

Brooks and District – SPEC Association County of 40 Mile – Town of Bow Island Medicine Hat – Medicine Hat Public Sea-can garden / makerspace farming Bow Island Swim Club (Youth leadership and Library “Tic Tac Youth Group” (Teen mental project equipment) health initiative) 15,000 5,000 5,000 County of 40 Mile – Foremost Evangelical Medicine Hat – City of Medicine Hat Prairie Crocus – Town of Oyen Free Church Mennonite youth engagement Youth Advisory Council Tradworm Project “Breaking Barriers” (Youth mental health) 5,000 at two schools (Plastic-eating worms) 15,000 5,000 County of 40 Mile – Foremost School Silk screen machine for in-house printing / Medicine Hat – Medicine Hat College business training “Project Bee-Lieve” (Environmental 5,000 reclamation) 5,000

“For our initiative, we decided to investigate the ability of waxworms (Galleria Mellonella) to biodegrade plastic. This research was based around finding creative alternatives to recycling. We were also committed to educating young students on research and getting them involved in the field of STEM. Through partnering with TRAD Worm Industries and Southview Community School, we made both aspects of our project a reality. Roxanne, from Tradworms, taught us about

WE zero-waste research, environmental sustainability, and about the worms themselves! As time went on, the project proved to

INSPIRE be a resounding success.” Tradworms -Nicholas Samuelson, Chairperson

18 YOUTH VITAL CONVERSATIONS REPORT 1044 youth ages 15 – 29 were surveyed across southeastern Alberta, including Medicine Hat, Special Areas 2, 3 & M.D. of Acadia, County of 40 Mile and Brooks & District. By asking questions and facilitating conversation among our local youth, we were able to hear their opinions on the community’s greatest concerns and gather creative solutions. These results will help guide future granting priorities for CFSEA.

NUMBERS OF YOUTH SURVEYED

146 25 162 711

Brooks and District Special Areas 2, 3 & the Forty Mile Medicine Hat M.D. of Acadia

want to but too busy yes DO YOU 12% dont know 25% 57% VOLUNTEER? where to start

DO YOU PLAN TO STAY IN WHAT ARE THE TOP ISSUES IN YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR COMMUNITY? AND WHAT SOLUTIONS WOULD ADDRESS THEM?

25% DRUG Drug awareness and increased police YES USE and law enforcement top reason : family

67% NOTHING More youth events, youth centers, and NO TO DO recreational activities top reason : lack of career opportunities, pursuing trades, university or college not available LACK OF New employment opportunities, JOB OPPORTUNITIES Improve public transportation

YOUTH IN PHILANTHROPY (YIP) Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) is a Community Foundation program designed to introduce motivated youth to philanthropy and local community development. The program provides hands-on experience working as a team and with local charitable organizations to help their community thrive. Due to the pandemic, YiP looked a little different this year, WE

but we were thrilled to have the Medicine Hat Interact Rotary Club and Brooks Saint Luke’s Outreach youth group INSPIRE participate virtually.

Medicine Hat & District Food Bank Association - $2,147.50

Brooks Food Bank Foundation - $2,147.50 19 WE GROW cfsea.ca CFSEA engages donors with causes they are passionate about to build permanent endowments

WE GIVE CFSEA distributes investment earnings to a broad range of community initiatives

WE INSPIRE CFSEA connects issues, convenes partners and develops community-based solutions 2019 / 2020

CONNECT ANNUAL Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8 104, 430 – 6th Avenue SE GIVE JOHN IGNATIUS IMPACT FOUNDER REPORT You can leave a legacy for generations to come! Community Foundation of * fiscal year end June 30, 2020 Online: cfsea.ca Southeastern Alberta In Person or Mail: 104, 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S8

Cheques made payable to: Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta Charitable Registration number: 136030285RR0001 The Community Foundation of Southeastern Thank you for your generosity! Alberta honors and acknowledges that we are situated on Treaty 7 and Treaty 4 territory. Traditional lands of the Siksika (Blackfoot), Kainai (Blood), Piikani (Peigan), Stoney-Nakoda, and Tsuut'ina (Sarcee) as well as the Cree, Sioux, and the Saulteaux bands of the Ojibwa peoples. We also honor and acknowledge that we are on the homelands of the Metis Nation within Region III. Vibrant, healthy, caring communities ~ Today, Tomorrow, Forever!

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