2017 ANNUAL REPORT HELPING TO BUILD BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR 120 YEARS CHANGING LIVES SINCE 1897 YWCA Metro ’s vision is to achieve women’s equality. Our mission is to touch lives and build better futures for women and their families through advocacy and integrated services that foster economic independence, wellness and equal opportunities. YWCA Metro Vancouver is a volunteer- and membership-based organization that is part of the global YWCA network.

2017 / 2018 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR Geri Prior BOARD Debbie Nagle Gina Arsens VICE CHAIR Lisa Coltart MEMBERS Diana Chan Morna Creedon Sileika SECRETARY Meera Bawa Elayna Diemert Valerie Mann TREASURER Woon Ai Tsang Genevieve Pinto

Message from the Chair and Interim CEO

YWCA Metro Vancouver of North Vancouver, with completion The Commission on Accreditation achieved considerable growth expected in Summer 2020. of Rehabilitation Facilities awarded the YWCA’s WorkBC Employment and diversification throughout We were honoured to receive the BC Services Centres the highest level of 2017. We continued to support Non-Profit Housing Association’s 2017 accreditation that can be given to our communities with innovative Housing Provider of the Year award. an organization. By achieving this programs and services while This award recognizes the YWCA accreditation, the YWCA demonstrates advocating for systemic change to as an innovative non-profit housing that it meets international standards for help realize our vision of achieving provider that continually adapts to the client-centered services and addresses women’s equality. dynamic needs of Metro Vancouver’s the unique needs of each person we communities. With help from our generous serve. supporters, the YWCA achieved many Universal early learning and child care milestones this year, including opening continued to be an advocacy priority The YWCA Beatty Hotel / Residence the doors of a number of new housing for the YWCA in 2017. We launched and the YWCA Health + Fitness Centre communities. our Child Care Now Campaign in the continue to fund vital YWCA programs, spring, which called on the provincial support the financial stability of our YWCA Cause We Care House – built in and federal governments to work organization, diversify our funding partnership with the City of Vancouver together to find a solution to BC’s child streams and position the YWCA as and the Vancouver Public Library – is care crisis. Second to housing, child an important contributor to the local now home to 21 single mother-led care is the highest monthly expense economy. families. YWCA Como Lake Mews, for families with young children. Our a seven-unit townhouse development campaign raised awareness on the This annual report highlights the many adjacent to YWCA Como Lake Gardens benefits of a universal system, which ways we collaborate with our donors, in Coquitlam, opened in Fall 2017, will advance women’s equality and partners and other stakeholders as did YWCA Cheshá7min-awtxw – offer a major economic opportunity for across Metro Vancouver to provide which features nine units in the City of BC. vital programs and services for single North Vancouver. We give thanks to the mothers and their families. Whether we Squamish Nation for helping us name Our employment services continue to are building safe, affordable housing Cheshá7min-awtxw (the mothering provide training and job opportunities or advocating for a system of inclusive room). This name recognizes the Coast for thousands of people across Metro and affordable child care, the YWCA is Salish peoples and their traditional, Vancouver. We are particularly proud of investing in women and children and unceded territories. our specialized programs for women, helping to change our communities for newcomers and survivors of violence. the better. In Winter 2018 we look forward to We launched YWCA Pathways to Sincerely, opening the doors of YWCA Pacific Leadership in early 2017, a free, Spirit Terrace – a 31-unit housing seven-month program for immigrant community developed in partnership single mothers that offers information with the City of Vancouver and on employment, education and training Geri Prior Michelle Sing Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services. resources, as well as five months of Chair Interim CEO The YWCA has also partnered with flexible mentorship and a guided Chard Development Ltd. to build 14 project on civic engagement. units of affordable housing in the City “I remember my child having a beautiful Christmas last year despite coming out of a very difficult situation and going through lots of transition. I remember Munroe House staff coming to the hospital even though I was no longer a resident there and visiting me after my emergency c-section with my second child. I remember that a year later, my child is still receiving art therapy support from Munroe House staff. And every day that I wake up and see the beautiful life my family now has, I can’t believe how blessed we are. But I know it was Munroe House that took me from fear and uncertainty to safety and beauty, thank you!” – Former resident of YWCA Munroe House

STRONG START FOR CHILDREN 237 children received quality early learning and child care at YWCA centres.

SMART CHOICES FOR YOUTH 274 girls and 174 boys participated in YWCA after-school youth education programs in Vancouver, Richmond and Surrey.

LASTING CONNECTIONS 110 girls and 109 professional women took part in the YWCA High School Mentorship program.

YEAR IN REVIEW In 2017, donors like you helped change the lives of 47,507 YWCA clients and program participants.

With your support, we provided 58 programs and services offered in 54 locations throughout Metro Vancouver. SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING 567 low-income single mothers and children made their home in one of 10 YWCA housing communities: Cheshá7min-aw txw, Cause We Care House, Semlin Gardens, Fraser Gardens, Munroe House, Crabtree Corner Housing, Como Lake Gardens, Como Lake Mews, Alder Gardens and Arbour House. CONVENIENT ACCOMMODATION 27,870 guests enjoyed comfortable, affordable stays at the YWCA Beatty Hotel/Residence. Proceeds from their visits help fund our programs. 45% of room nights at the YWCA Beatty Hotel/Residence were subsidized for those needing emergency or temporary accommodations.

FREEDOM FROM VIOLENCE 168 clients accessed the Legal Educator’s services to help navigate the legal system and keep their families healthy and safe.

SUPPORTING FAMILIES 207 single mothers and 277 children took part in 13 YWCA Single Mothers’ support groups, inlcuding Baby & Me, a group for pregnant single mothers to be and single mothers with newborns.

HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIVING 23,718 plates of food were served at YWCA Crabtree Corner in the Downtown Eastside. 11,977 visits to the YWCA Health + Fitness Centre helped support YWCA programs and services.

A SUSTAINABLE YWCA 751 individuals and 45 corporate groups volunteered more than 25,213 hours in 2017. 123 volunteers participated in YWCA youth education programs.

OPPORTUNITIES AND EMPLOYMENT 2,742 people accessed job search assistance through the YWCA’s WorkBC Employment Services Centres in Vancouver and on the North Shore. These job seekers include: • 2,012 people, who attended the 2017 WorkBC Job Fair. • 124 women, who took part in the FOCUS@Work program. • 47 youth, who participated in Strive – a 12-week program for youth who are transitioning out of foster care. 2017 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS YWCA Metro Vancouver’s ongoing impact in the community is made possible by our donors and proven financial stability. We continue to grow our reserves while diversifying our funding to maintain a strong financial base.

Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2017 Statement of Revenue and Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2017 ASSETS REVENUE (Operating and Capital) Cash and Cash Equivalents 6,172,611 Government Contracted Programs 13,476,961 Short-term Investments 1,045,421 Fund Development 7,887,787 Accounts Receivable 1,497,126 Hotel/Residence 4,475,262 Inventory and Prepaids 260,183 Health + Fitness 2,737,767 Total Current Assets 8,975,341 Early Learning and Child Care Centres 1,792,315 Restricted Investments 2,431,884 Other Revenues 928,798 Long-term Investments 4,487,310 Events 665,213 Property and Equipment 34,124,638 Total Assets 50,019,173 Investment Revenue 624,646 Total 32,588,749 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities 2,496,729 Fund Development revenue includes the following: Deferred Revenue 1,322,485 Current Portion of Capital Leases Payable 33,844 Donations 5,863,926 Current Portion of Mortgages Payable 200,725 Government Grants 1,971,861 Gaming 52,000 Total Current Liabilities 4,053,783 Total 7,887,787

Mortgages Payable 4,940,761 EXPENSES BY PROGRAM AREA* Total Liabilities 8,994,544 *Expenses by program area include allocations from head office of common administrative and support costs. Fund Balances 41,024,629 Total Liabilities and Fund Balances 50,019,173 Government Contracted Programs 14,218,444 Hotel/Residence 3,277,382 Fund Balances allocated to: Health + Fitness 2,654,796 Unrestricted 803,126 Other Community Services 2,324,494 BC Housing Replacement Reserves 980,751 Early Learning and Child Care Centres 2,218,324 Board Designated Endowment Fund 2,139,000 Fund Development 1,407,201 Board Designated Capital Repair and Replacement Reserve 2,809,905 Depreciation 1,060,863 Board Designated Legacy Fund 502,114 Events 414,521 Board Designated Employment Program Fund 2,400,000 Head Office 301,209 Capital Fund 29,938,599 National and World Allocation 124,263 Donor Designated Endowment Funds 1,451,134 Total 28,001,497 Total Fund Balances 41,024,629 REVENUES EXPENSES BY PROGRAM AREA Other Revenues 2.9% Investment Fund Revenues 1.9% De velopment 5.0% Depreciation 3.8% Early Learning & Events 1.5% Child Care Centres 5.5% Events 2.0% Early Learning & Head Office 1.1% Health + Child Care Centres 7.9% Fitness 8.4% Other Community National & World Services 8.3% Allocation 0.4% Hotel / Residence 13.7% Health + Fitness Government EXPENSES BY 9.5% Contracted Hotel / Programs Residence 11.7% 41.4% CATEGORY Government Fund Contracted Development 24.2% Programs 50.8%

Salaries & Benefits 58.2%

Program Office & Delivery & Contracted Administration 2.6% Services 17.5% Depreciation 3.8% Supplies, Marketing, Staff & Volunteer Development 7.0% Building Occupancy & Equipment 10.9% The 2017 audited financial statements is available on our website. Statement of Revenue and Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2017 GIVE HOPE BY SUPPORTING YWCA METRO VANCOUVER

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