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YWCA CALGARY 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT INTERVENE | EMPOWER | LEAD

SHE IS SHE IS SOMEONE

LETTER FROM THE CEO SHE IS SOMEONE

The YWCA of Calgary is the largest and longest She likes to get up before the sun rises. This is serving women’s organization in the city. In order her time to reflect, to plan, to dream. She likes to best support women for more than 104 years, her coffee strong, just like her. She peeks as well as be responsive to the changing needs outside, jacket or no jacket? Definitely bring of the community, the YWCA has been and must a jacket. Her day is busy. First stop is an remain nimble in service provision and business appointment with her counsellor to talk about practices. how she’s feeling, help process past trauma, and to make sure she’s accessing her support Much of the 2014-2015 year has been focused on “Because of the YWCA, I feel safe, protected network. Then, it’s time to focus on her language ensuring the YWCA’s mission and vision remain at and job skills to create a sustainable future. the forefront of all we do and sustain us through and supported” ~ Chris Throughout, she’ll be thinking about finding a the challenging economic times that often impact safe, permanent place to live. She wants that our city and province. The organization continues more than anything. A place of her own. Her to proactively refine strategy that opens doors own kitchen table where she can pull out a chair for vulnerable women and connect them with for a new friend to join her over a dinner she the supports and services they need. made in her own oven. Her own bedding chosen in purple, her favourite colour and her own As a catalyst in the city with the ability and inten- shower, oh, her own shower. A place to put her tion to impact systemic change on issues related to photos, maybe even a vase to hold her favourite equity, poverty, homelessness and family violence, flowers. A space to call her own; the opportunity we speak up for those who cannot. Embedded to contribute to community. Fundamental human societal issues will not change overnight, but by rights because she is someone. working together with our community partners on projects like the Plan to End Homelessness and Enough for All Poverty Reduction Strategy, She is between 18 and 81 years of age and is we can address core barriers and move forward usually single, widowed or divorced. She is often to a place where women can thrive in a safe and Aboriginal or new to Canada and struggling with equitable community. a language barrier.

Last year the YWCA spoke out on many issues She is brave. Last year, she was one of the 1,348 that impact the women we support. One that women and 284 children who stayed at least one garnered a great deal of interaction on social media night in a YWCA emergency shelter or transi- and within the community was the discussion of tional housing program. She knows what it’s like affordable housing, specifically the legalization to be afraid, alone and struggling with trauma. of secondary suites. The YWCA, along with many other organizations advocated with City Council She is resilient. She is likely among the nearly to remind them of the 200 women who, on any 48 per cent of women at the YWCA in 2014 who given night, sleep in a YWCA shelter or housing were unemployed or underemployed and the program, due to the barriers women face in 75 per cent who had an income of less than accessing safe, affordable housing in Calgary. $25,000 annually before tax. She likely needs more education and training to access stable There will be many more opportunities to engage employment. in the issues at hand, connect with community partners as well as with our donors as we She is hopeful. In the past year, she and 1,572 other continue to raise funds to provide services and learners accessed language and employment skills supports to women and families in need and training for new Canadians and women struggling advocate to change our community for the better. with unemployment and underemployment.

Thank you for your ongoing connection to the She is powerful. In 2014, 8,346 women and their YWCA and your dedication to helping us intervene, family members accessed at least one of the empower and lead when and where women BOARD OF DIRECTORS YWCA MISSION YWCA’s 18 programs. Beginning their transition need us most. Patricia McLeod, QC, Board Chair Georgine Ulmer To intervene, empower and lead when from crisis, vulnerability and need towards Jana Taylor, Vice Chair Nancy Foster and where women need us most. stability, empowerment and resilience. Julie Watkins, Vice Chair Mona Jasinski Rebecca Morley, Treasurer Elaine Wong Kate Fischer, Secretary Amie Blanchette YWCA VISION Sue Tomney Kate Thompson Kim Connell Women thriving in a safe and equitable Chief Executive Officer, YWCA of Calgary Lorraine McVean Sue Tomney, Ex Officio Member, community. Kate Gollogly CEO YWCA of Calgary

“Homelessness is a symptom The YWCA, as a catalyst in of pain and trauma; Magda a city sensitive to the real is proof that if you can needs of women, has been overcome pain, you will be providing programs and successful.” ~ YWCA employee services to vulnerable women and their families Many women remain locked in a cycle of abuse because they have nowhere to go. The YWCA for 104 years. We continually Sheriff King Home emergency shelter is a haven for women and their children who are fleeing adapt our operating models family violence. The shelter provides basic needs including food and personal items, as well as to meet the needs of women, on-site counselling, and support to connect clients to resources for housing, legal services, and the community, when and education opportunities. The goal of the YWCA Sheriff King Home emergency shelter is to and where they need us provide safety and security and establish a transition plan to ensure the family can develop most. healthy relationships and live safely in the community. At the YWCA, those who are vulnerable are able to access an array of services and supports they need from within a single organization. This means The Need. In 2014, YWCA emergency shelter saw women and their families are able to quickly the length of stay increase by 21 per cent over understand and explore options available to 2013. The same year, YWCA Mary Dover House them that best fit their current needs. transitional housing program saw the length of stay increase by 37 per cent over 2013. In 2014, the YWCA’s extensive service offering, covering emergency shelter, housing, counselling and skill development supported more than 8,300 women and their family members.

At the YWCA, we embrace and value the views and experiences women and their families bring to our community. We believe good citizenry is comprised of a diverse range of individuals who feel they have opportunities to connect in the Magda community and are empowered to make healthy When s choices. he was fat little, sh her’s aft e loved t ershave. he smel as a nu As a yo l of her As an advocate for every woman to thrive in a rse, she ung wom th adored an, emp gr e small c the high loyed ief when safe and equitable community, the YWCA works hildren -pitched her gran a gran she care giggle o memb dson wa diligently to abolish vulnerability by addressing dmother d for. As f er. She s murde an , she che a mothe felt traum red by a d then h rished t r and atized a family social conditions and systemic barriers including er grand he feel o nd hope tightly son’s sm f her son Magd less. within h all han ’s a’s son e family violence, poverty, homelessness and lack h er lovin d clutch h ncourag er life fo g embra ed ome cou ed her t of access to education and job training. rce. Mag ce. Child ntry to C o move f da is bra ren are her h anada; a rom her ve. S he is ostage in fter her M someone s his bas arrival h agda wa . ervitude ement a e held We know that when women can contribute s a little . He exto nd force “I am still searching for myself but I know my abus girl ado trapp rted $45 d her in ed by he red by h ed, isola ,000 fro to socially and economically to their communities c r mothe er fathe ted and m her. S ruelty, s r. To esca r but vulnera he was they require less public funding for basic human he marr pe her m ble. purpose now is to take care of others, so I just 1 ied and l other’s Mag 4. eft home da escap needs, social programs and health-related issues. when sh t ed; again e was hrough t . This tim he door e, she can see my grandson in their eyes.” ~ Magda Years emerg of the Y W walked later, aft ency shel CA Sherif w er marr H ter and f King Ho orking ying, Ma ouse tran then to t me with chil gda beca sitional h he Y WCA deep dren. Sh me a nu ousing pr Mary Dov ly and af e loved a rse ogram. er w ter raisin ll the ch T ith joy w g her ow ildren oday, Ma hen yea n son, w gda is s moth rs later as filled comm afe and er. Then she beca unity w has foun , she wa me a gr here sh d a sup 4 YWCA OF CALGARY s filled w and- e can be portive 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT 5 | INTERVENE | EMPOWER | LEAD ith unim gin to he | | aginable al. SHE IS RESILIENT

OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS 2014-2015 SOURCES OF REVENUE Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters Bow Valley College Calgary Action Committee on Housing and Homelessness 18% Calgary Alpha House (DOAP Team) Calgary Board of Education

Calgary Chamber of Voluntary Organizations 3% Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre Calgary Domestic Violence Collective 50% Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre 11% Calgary Food Bank Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association Calgary Police Service Calgary Public Library Calgary Society of Community Opportunities 19% Calgary Women’s Shelters Director’s Network Carya Children’s Cottage Society Community Kitchen Program of Calgary Government Grants CUPS Health and Education Centres Other Grants Discovery House Family Violence Program, Course Fees, Accommodations Prevention Society “I know I have a support system that is Other Income: Membership/Rentals, Investment Donate a Car Donations and Fundraising Dress for Success Elbow River Healing Lodge unbreakable.”~ Natasha Food and More Horizon Housing Immigrant Services Calgary 2014-2015 SERVICE AREA EXPENSE Inclusive Alberta Inn From the Cold Jewish Family Service Calgary Lantern Church 22% Making Changes 28% Momentum Mustard Seed NeighbourLink Calgary New Age Services Prospect Human Services 7% Sponsor Energy The Women’s Centre Women in Need Society 12% Women’s Resource Centre 12% ll as skills gram as we Vibrant Communities anada pro the YWCA comers to C through Calgary New es offered led. asha ing ent cours She excel Nat ne. Mak provem program. 19% things do im ment Skills she gets allows ian Employ sed and everyday Canad e is focu inning of Sh the beg r energy nd grow. Counselling & Personal Development programs do’ list at direct he change a her ‘to ime and es a began to ize her t she cross Natash Education & Employment programs r to organ ery line s cing the he tasks. Ev and she’ t experien priority ot a plan d was no d Transitional Housing programs towards . She’s g ’s husban ntally an a victory places. Natasha ecame me er list is a is going as and b rk at the Emergency Shelter & Outreach programs off h . Natash cess she w ort netwo it happen suc Her supp r son FUNDING PARTNERS GOVERNMENT FUNDERS making y abusive. elf and he Resource Development e. physicall move hers is someon ed her to cy shelter. Calgary Homeless Foundation Alberta Health Services: She and was A convinc e emergen Administration and Central Services with love YWC ff King Hom Calgary Learns Addictions and Mental Health Services od filled r WCA Sheri a childho e and he into the Y g sha had when sh Counsellin HomeFront City of Calgary - Family and Community Nata dulthood mother, sed YWCA d in her a devoted sha acces ted in United Way of Calgary & Area Support Services overjoye e was a nt elter, Nata d participa a son. Sh as an eve At the sh rvices an s and had l career lopment se d her son’ Government of Alberta: husb uccessfu rsonal Deve re her an d had a s & Pe m to ensu a wife an . ive progra Calgary and Area Child and Family Services was good an extens ner. Life fort. Justice and Solicitor General plan he and ty and com ars old, s safe nadian as 10 ye home YWCA Ca Human Services a’s son w m their uate of the n Natash igrate fro is a grad nd with Government of Canada: Whe ed to em d quickly y, Natasha mployed a and decid algary an Toda ogram, is e e her husb e loved C r nt Skills pr hrough th Citizenship and Immigration Canada nada. Sh ruction fo Employme he found t try to Ca uage Inst d clarity s . coun CA’s Lang upport an r husband 6| YWCA OF CALGARY in the YW the s ed with he | 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT |7 enrolled s reconcil YWCA, ha SHE IS SOMEONE

She is hopeful. The YWCA helps women Your donation allows the YWCA to offer family violence, poverty and homelessness prevention achieve sustainable and intervention services that are cost effective and provide significant return on investment. employment and For Albertans, this means the return of as much experience fuller social as $20 for every dollar invested and generating net cost benefits of over $54 million for $9.6 and economic inclusion. million of preventative programing. 1

The Vermilion Energy/YWCA Employment Resource Moral imperatives aside, the economic costs of family Centre assists vulnerable women who are violence, poverty and homelessness to Albertans is struggling with poverty to build essential skills, substantial. job search techniques, resume writing skills and connections with education partners and employers. Family violence. In the past five years, it’s estimated The goal is to support women to establish and over $600 million was spent in Alberta on the maintain sustainable employment. The Vermilion provision of basic health and non-health supports Energy/YWCA Employment Resource Centre offers related to family violence with $521 million coming these services and opportunities to the hundreds out of the pockets of Albertans in the form of tax of women who are currently accessing YWCA dollars. 1 housing and support programs, as well as those living in the community. Poverty. In Alberta, poverty costs $7.1 to $9.5 billion a year. 2 The side effects of poverty, like Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) increased chronic health problems, lower levels provides basic English language training to of education, fewer occupational skills and lower facilitate social, cultural and economic adapt- levels of literacy, cost every taxpayer in Alberta, ation for permanent residents or refugees who each year, between $2,710 and $3,625. 3 have come to Canada. This program is designed to help with adjustment and confidence, including Homelessness. In October 2014, more than 3,500 information about the local community and Calgarians were experiencing homelessness Canadian society. Language skills are practical and 23,165 Calgary households lived in poverty and self-sustaining. (income less than $20,000 and spending more than 50% of their income on shelter). 2 Most studies indicate those people with the highest The Need. At the YWCA, we believe access to needs incur system costs of $100,000 or more education and employment opportunities for per year. This is two to three times higher than women and new Canadians is fundamental to the cost of providing housing and support. 2 a thriving community. Our goal is to help reduce poverty and isolation and support our clients to Eric gain sustainable employment. a She loves th In 2014, 947 people participated in our language e smell o a pen re f paper sting se and the programs, 80 people completed the YWCA see curely on feeling o ing the in her fing f Canadian Employment Skills program and another w k turn in ers. She ords tu to words loves Erica is rning int and she a survivo 545 were supported to build job skills through capa o poetry. loves th a ro r. 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LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIR In 2014, YWCA counselling In 2014-2015, the YWCA Board of Directors and personal development focused on understanding the varied backgrounds and skills of its new and returning members to programs supported more ensure each woman has the opportunity to provide her talents and wisdom to the organization. than 2,200 women and their With that strong foundation, and the right voices in each discussion, we were able to make great families with the support strides in moving forward with the sale of the YWCA’s downtown land as well as determining and guidance they needed how best to proceed with development of a new facility to meet the long term needs of the to live safely while enjoying organization. healthy relationships and A large part of the Board’s energy this next year will be directed towards finalizing the sale of the thriving futures. property and supporting the development of a project management team for the new facility. Women may be struggling with isolation, This team will support YWCA leadership with challenges related to parenting and healthy change management as the organization embarks relationships as well as trauma and the impacts on projects and plans that shall result in many of abuse. YWCA individual and group counselling, years of cultural and physical transformation. as well as parent ing groups, focus on discussing specific topics relevant to women and allow them Moving forward, we will continue to enhance to find support among peers that help them to board governance practices and board develop- grow and heal. ment and engage in instructional sessions with management to build our understanding of the As children grow, develop and learn they can needs of women supported by the YWCA. struggle to understand what healthy behaviours Connectivity in the community amongst the and healthy relationships are. The YWCA offers a friends, advocates and alumni of the YWCA will variety of individual and group counselling pro- also be critical for this Board. Spending time at grams for children as well as the YWCA Community YWCA events, speaking with past YWCA staff Parent and School Support (COMPASS) program , an early and board as well as connecting with the current intervention program that offers in-home educa- team members who provide the many programs tion to parents and help them grow and heal, to and services the YWCA has to offer will help the families with children that are experiencing Board build a stronger connection, both within emotional problems. the organization and throughout the community.

YWCA Child Care centres . Access to child care should As I move into my second year as Board Chair, never be an obstacle to upgrading education or I want to thank the current Board members for finding and sustaining employment. The YWCA their time, talents, passion and dedication. It is operates two early learning child care centres, a pleasure to work with such an engaged, enlight- one located at the main YWCA site downtown and ened group of women. Our board members, the other at Bow Valley College. current and past, as well as the community members serving on our board committees, are The Need. In 2014, the YWCA provided more all part of the incredible legacy of the YWCA. than 2,400 hours of individual counselling ed at and arriv and in excess of 500 hours tionship I look forward to an exciting year ahead. The olent rela ’t have a e left a vi She didn of group counselling Michell d afraid. ion, economic climate may present challenges, but e crisis an informat sessions to women, ichell f her YWCA in he right r I am confident we are a strong organization in M faces o the n’t have t pport he elf in the r she did ools to su children and men. YWCA of hers ants he plan and ication t and Calgary: advocating, educating and providing limpses e. She w commun r herself Counselling and Personal atching g y and aw le. tegies or r help fo exceptional services for women and their families. C s her jo el valuab stra asked fo roaches rls bring nd to fe s s so she bout app Development programs two gi nfident a ho need daughter learned a with to be co n and w Michelle ningfully “My girls know they are not responsible for ughters es to pla s to er girls. cate mea supported more than 2,200 da who lik . She like for h ommuni t from a woman like this d use to c suppor women and their families She’s ys been tools an he could accepted e’s alwa rds, the s and she Michelle adult decisions and that their job is to be plan. Sh e the wo nities aughters ed help. with the tools and guidance to d to hav opportu her d she need ther ared an ges and rs when ident mo they needed to live safely be prep t challen s the ounsello and conf Patricia McLeod, QC y to mee he know c e patient their a kid.”~ Michelle strateg action. S elle e a mor express while enjoying healthy the eady for er. Mich becam ed how to hy way. YWCA Board Chair ed and r ithin in h rls learn in a healt relationships and thriving equipp lity lie w nd her gi d anger d capabi a fusion an tential an one. gs of con futures. po e is some feelin erful. Sh pportive is pow . lan, a su . wo girls le has a p needs it ther of t y, Michel hen she ingle mo Toda idance w 10 | YWCA OF CALGARY lle is a s ity and gu | 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT |11 Miche commun YWCA OF CALGARY 320 5th AVENUE SE, CALGARY, AB T2G 0E5 TEL 403-263-1550 FAX 403-262-1743 CHARITABLE REG# 108227927RR0001 YWCAOFCALGARY.COM

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Target Realty Corp William Bontje Empire PPE & Supply INC Wade Felesky Partnership Pat and Joel Cochrane Lodge 116 Benevolent Activities Jana Taylor and Bryan James Borthwick Energy Navigator Employees Gary Nissen RMP Energy Inc Comic And Entertainment Independent Order of Odd Association De Lottinville Kimberly Bowen Engineered Air Resman Sheila O'Brien Sisters of St Joseph of the Expo Committee Fellows, Crescent Lodge No 81 Jane Perry Tempro Tec Inc Bowen Workforce Solutions Community S-ervices Ryan ULC Diocese of London Foundation Linda Cooper Mona Jasinski and Phipps Enterprises Inc Barbara Thorpe Leanne Bradley Blaine Erne Pat and Barry Stewart Specialized Tech Inc Cornerstone Agencies LTD David Boudreau Kalman Pinter TNT Engineering Ltd Walter Brock Bertha Ann Fisher Talisman Energy Inc Mary Jane and Bob Swinn Angela Corsi Jim Pattison Lease Kelly Plett Patricia and Gordon Tones Brian Brown Eric Fizzell Norlee Flaaten Latitude Art Gallery Randy Penny Georgine Ulmer Gail Flaherty Laurie M. Anderson Lendy Perez Universal Ventilation Ltd WHO SUPPORTS US Wendy and Ward Flemons Professional Corporation Carrie Phillips The University of Calgary Greg Fletcher Ken Lee Tietje Piera CJSW 90.9 FM FLIPP Advertising Inc. Sanders Lee Mark Polak Urban Barn A SINCERE THANK YOU... COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENTS Foothills Alliance Church Elaine and Harold Lemieux Allan Popp Teresa Utsunomiya Wade Forsyth Teresa and Wayne Lentz Practice Solutions Inc Janet Vellutini Thanks to you, our doors are always open and Fundraising events hosted on our behalf are Liz and Tony Fricke Gerald Macey Brad Purdy Arlene and Michael Verdiel support is always offered. unique and hugely impactful to the organization. Marilyn Fry Josephine MacGillivary Randy James Farms Ltd Jo Ann Visser Choosing the YWCA as a charity of choice for Tracy Gawley and Murray Brack Letha MacLachlan Beth Rankin Ka-thleen and Robert Wallace Because of your generosity, the YWCA is able to your event, activity or fundraiser means you are Donald Gibbons Cathie and Bruce Mahon Raymond James Canada Kate Walsh continue adapting to the changing needs of our a catalyst in the community and, while having Glass Tech Entrance Jim Maidment Foundation Patricia Watson community and ensure we have compassionate, fun, you are helping vulnerable women and Systems Ltd Rick Marsden Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd Michael Webb expert and professional staff to help our city’s their family’s transition to a place of hope and Gonzaga University Marshall Family Law Cindy Reeves Milley Wetter most vulnerable. resilience. Thank you to all who have held or Lorraine and Ron Gorsche Craig Martin Nima Reilly Amy Whitehead participated in third party events for the YWCA Herbert Gurski Lavinia Martin Nicole Remillard Marilyn and Garth Wiggins Because of you, women and their families are this year. Carla Gustafson Lynn Martin Niosi Carolyn Reu Valerie and Joseph Wilson able to access safe shelter and housing, coun- Robert Hagerman Elaine May - Carol and Doug Ring Richard Wojcik selling, life skills and job training, education Christine Hall and Lisa May Hugh Robinson Kathleen Wollenberg and child care. GIFTS-IN-KIND Kevin McCoubrey Calvin McClary Bill Rosehart Elaine Wong Amy Hancsicsak Frederick McClelland Glenda Ross Garth Wong Because of you, women and children who access The YWCA appreciates and understands how Sherry Hanson Sheila McIntosh Elaine Savoie Nelson Wong YWCA programs are building healthy relationships, important it is to our donors to be able to provide Myrene Hayes Katherine McKeen Deborah Schmidt Woodcreek Community attaining sustainable employment, appropriate tangible items. We appreciate the many times Jehad Haymour Judy and Duncan McLachlan Scotiabank Association housing and are experiencing fuller social and donors think of our clients when they are out Linda Haymour Danna McLeod Craig Senyk Joyce Wright economic inclusion in a safe and equitable shopping and pick up an extra bottle of shampoo, Julia Hewitt Elsbeth and Ed Mehrer Helen Sharpe Ian Yeomans community. a bag of diapers, pajamas or underwear. Riz Hirjee Maria Melnychuk Ellie Siebens Vern Yu Brenda and Alan Hocking Mark Middlebrook Rick Siluch Pat and Kris Zack In partnership with you, we are breaking the We also appreciate the care and effort that goes Tanya Hoffman Milestone Asset Management Crawford Smith cycles of family violence, poverty and exclusion into the hand made gift-in-kind items such as Bradley Holdershaw Michael Millan Heather and Doug Spackman Community Fundraising to support women to thrive. quilts, afghans and dolls that donors create. Robert Hoover Donna Millican St. Paul's Anglican Church Events Thank you for each and every donated item. Karen and Murray Hutson Cheryl Mills St. Pius X Church 108 Sun Salutations Indevelopments Corp Kristin Moore Kathryn Stankievech Brasso Nissan 45 Year IMPACT OF YOUR DOLLARS International Quality Moore's Industrial Service Ltd and Gordon Robinson Celebration Consultants Ltd Jackie and Peter Morgan Lawrence Stilwell Calgary Herald Christmas For as little as $100 a month you can provide up Jackie Palmer Distributors Richard Morgan Carla Stoever Fund to three weeks of counselling and play therapy Diane and Merrill Jamieson Jennifer Mork Marion Sutherland Canadian Pacific Police for a child recovering from trauma. For $750 you Patricia Jeffers and Glenn Murphy Darren Sweeney Service can provide the gift of independence to a woman Gerry Patwell Edith Neilsen Terralog Technologies Inc Girls Gathering struggling with homelessness. The Ken Blanchard Companies Dolores and Paul Neilson Richard Thiessen Hope for Healing Kevan King Kerry and Bob Nelson Shone Thistle La Due Ladies Luncheon Hails and Doug Kirker Karen Nixon Kate Thompson Ladies LPG Golf Association Elsie Klassen Shirley Noord Michael Tims Locks & Frocks 5th Annual Knitters for the Needy Susan and Brian Nuttall Titan Transport Ltd Shoppers Drug Mart Tree of Knox Presbyterian Church Okotoks Rentals TM Formworks LTD Life Campaign Elsa Kothawala Doug Olafson Christina Tokarz Spectra Energy PJ Drive “I walked into the doors (YWCA) a victim of domestic Doug Kuss Doreen Orman Sue Tomney Susan Elko Celebration Serina Kwok Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Annie Tonken of Life violence seeking help. I am a survivor. Victims are Johanne Lacasse Eryn Paterson Totran Transportation Services Sweet Treats for Change silent, survivors have a voice.” Ladies Auxiliary Fraternal John Pearce Virginia and Howard Trawick Women Talk Order of Eagles Aileen Pelzer Diane and Grayson Turnbull Donald Lajoie Pemoco Ltd Udeck Designs Corp