ANNUAL REPORT 2019 SHOW YOUR LOCAL LOVE
#UNIGNORABLE TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
5 VISION, MISSION, VALUES
6 INVESTMENT OVERVIEW
8 IMPACT STORY
10 ALL THAT KIDS CAN BE
12 HEALTHY PEOPLE, STRONG COMMUNITIES
14 FROM POVERTY TO POSSIBILITY
16 COLLABORATING TO COMBAT #UNIGNORABLE ISSUES
18 VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS
20 OUR TEAM
22 BECAUSE OF YOU CELEBRATION & AWARDS
24 CORPORATE DONATIONS & EMPLOYEE CAMPAIGNS
26 DONATIONS & GIFTS IN KIND United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo has been accredited through the 22 TREASURER’S REPORT Imagine Canada Standards Program. The Standards Program Trustmark 23 AUDITOR’S REPORT (shown above) signals that United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo has 24 CONDENSED FINANCIAL demonstrated compliance with each of STATEMENTS the Imagine Canada Standards: Board Governance, Financial Accountability and Transparency, Fundraising, Staff Management, and Volunteer Involvement.
2 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO CONTINUES TO BE A VITAL PARTNER TO A WIDE RANGE OF SOCIAL, HEALTH, AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, FUNDING 25 AGENCIES AND OVER 40 PROGRAMS IN THE PAST YEAR. THANKS TO YOUR GENEROSITY, WE IMPACTED THE LIVES OF 30,000 PEOPLE LAST YEAR!
In 2017 the Board of Directors developed its strategic A special thank you to Ken Sandmoen and Craig Picton, plan to create a path for our organization to become Co-Chairs of our 2019 Community Campaign for their more effective and innovative. This plan focused leadership and unwavering support. In our efforts to on strengthening our ability to create impact in the find new and innovative ways to grow our community communities we serve. We identified three major support, in 2019 United Way Fort McMurray and Wood areas of focus: Buffalo invested in a computerized 50/50 system and entered in to a long-term agreement with The Regional 1. Growing community support Recreation Corporation to host 50/50 ticket sales 2. Strengthening our impact at community concerts. Additionally, in 2019 we are honored to have become a major beneficiary of the local 3. Positioning for future success annual RE/MAX Golf Tournament. Through these kinds of successes, the continued initiatives of Red Menu, the GROWING COMMUNITY SUPPORT use of digital signs throughout the region, as well as the outstanding contributions and efforts of our individual For the first time since 2014, our Community and corporate donors and volunteers, our campaign Campaign realized a slight increase in funds raised $4.65 million. raised, due in large part as a result of the incredible generosity of our local community. Recognizing the In our ongoing efforts to recognize the contributions struggles that our region continues to experience, of our donors and volunteers, during 2019 we this increase speaks to the kind and giving nature continued to progress our Stewardship Plan. As well, of the people of Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo. we hosted our third ‘Because of You’ event bringing We would like to sincerely thank everyone who together our volunteers and donors to celebrate the contributed in any way--be it through giving or outstanding contributions made to the success of our volunteering--to the success of our 2019 campaign. annual campaign.
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 3 POSITIONING FOR FUTURE SUCCESS
As we look to the future, United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo is continuing to work together with FuseSocial and the Wood Buffalo Community Foundation as we collaborate to provide shared services that can be accessed by agencies across the social profit sector.
In 2019, United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo partnered with the Regional Recreation Corporation and Fusesocial to combine our Family Day, Campaign Kick-off, Registration Day and Volunteer Day in to one successful community event!
United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo remains an active participant in the Homelessness Initiative STRENGTHENING OUR IMPACT Strategic Committee (HISC) which advocates for ending homelessness in the Municipality and United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo stewards the Community Plan on Homelessness takes its’ responsibility for donor stewardship very including strategic planning, funding, communication, seriously. Ensuring funding is allocated to programs research and best practices. HISC also reviews and partner agencies that are responsive to the project proposals to ensure priorities are addressed. needs of the community, is crucial. We strive to fund programs that address critical needs through We are proud to continue to be leaders in the clearly defined outcomes and benefits. We then demonstration of collaborative practice and invest available funds into those specific programs will continue to seek opportunities for strategic and steward the outcomes and benefits on a partnerships as we move forward. demonstrated and measured basis. We have continued to tell our own story about what Our formalized Community Investment (CI) process we do and how we add value. Continuing to devote continues to be driven by our Community Investment energy into educating the Region on how we help Agency Support Teams. These teams bring together solve the complex needs of people is critical to a group of dedicated volunteers representing a people sharing our passion about supporting our cross-section of our community who follow a partner agencies. To that end, we continued to: strict process of best practice in funding decision • Ensure donor dollars go to where they will have making. Applications are reviewed by teams and the most impact formal meetings are held with agencies to discuss program service delivery, outcomes and financial • Educate by connecting people to volunteer positions. Recommendations are made to United opportunities so they can witness first-hand the Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo’s Board of impact and outcomes Directors for final decisions on how to best meet • Influence social change in Wood Buffalo community needs. We understand our important role in ensuring your dollars are stewarded properly. To • Steward funds where donor dollars are invested that end, funded agencies submit quarterly reports on • Invest locally so everyone in Wood Buffalo will outcome achievements and fiscal spending and meet have the opportunity to be successful with United Way teams a minimum of four times over the course of the funding year. • Create leaders through volunteer engagement
4 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO • Engage local residents in the community United Way. Through a trying transition period they investment process have exemplified the core values and commitment of our brand. The challenges we have faced as an • Engage in valuable collaborative initiatives that organization have been mitigated by the devotion and maximize impact and outcomes to the citizens talent of our incredible team and their shared vision of and social profit sector a strong and healthy sector and region. United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo To the United Way Board of Directors, thank you for continues to enjoy a great relationship with the your dedication and leadership. To the many volunteers Canadian Red Cross. It was a partnership borne from who donate their time to our Community Investment the 2016 wildfire that continues today. The Canadian Committee or to fundraising efforts and events Red Cross has assisted to fund a portion of the deficit throughout the year, we thank you for your gift of time, from our campaign fund raising again this year and, dedication and for spreading joy and compassion as a result, we were able to fund programs this year to those most vulnerable citizens of our region. We which we would have been unable to support. We are remain deeply grateful to the thousands of people very grateful for this partnership. and numerous organizations who give so generously 2019 saw the departure of our post wild fire leader, and trust us to ensure your dollars best serve those in Cecilia Mutch. Cecilia was critical to leading us need. Because of ALL of you our region is stronger. through significant change and positioning us to Sincerely, serve an impacted and altered community. Cecilia continued to provide her leadership and support during the transition to a new leader and we remain grateful to her for this commitment to our agency and Region. Steven A. Yatauro We are also deeply grateful to the staff team at the President, Board of Directors
VISION, MISSION & VALUES
VISION VALUES EVERYONE IN EVERY • ENERGIZE & INSPIRE VOLUNTEERISM COMMUNITY HAS THE • ENDORSE INNOVATION, PARTNERSHIPS & OPPORTUNITY TO REACH COLLECTIVE ACTION THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. • PROVIDE NON-PARTISAN LEADERSHIP • EMBRACE DIVERSITY
MISSION STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS EMPOWER EVERYONE TO 1. GROWING COMMUNITY SUPPORT IMPROVE LIVES AND BUILD 2. STRENGTHENING OUR IMPACT STRONG COMMUNITIES. 3. POSITIONING FOR FUTURE SUCCESS
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 5 INVESTMENT OVERVIEW
2019 COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN TOTAL
TOTAL EMPLOYEES: SPECIAL EVENTS: RAISED: $2,300,400 $737,873 $4,652,655 CORPORATIONS: INDIVIDUALS: $1,5 8 4,814 $ 29,868
86% 80% INVESTED INVESTED IN INTO THE ALL THAT KIDS CAN BE, COMMUNITY FROM POVERTY TO POSSIBILITY, HEALTHY PEOPLE, STRONG COMMUNITIES 2% HOW DONOR INVESTED IN UNITED WAY COMMUNITY DOLLARS PROGRAMS AND COLLABORATIONS WERE USED 4% IN 2019* DIRECTED BY DONORS TO CHARITIES OF THEIR CHOICE (NOT EVALUATED BY UNITED WAY) 14% FUNDRAISING AND RELATED OPERATING COSTS
WE HAVE ONE OF THE LOWEST FUNDRAISING COST RATIOS IN * For a more detailed breakdown, please CANADA. FUNDRAISING AND RELATED OPERATING COSTS HAVE visit CRA.gc.ca and review schedule D of BEEN UNDER 15 PERCENT OF TOTAL REVENUE FOR OVER 10 YEARS. our financial statements.
6 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO BY THE NUMBERS
ALL THAT KIDS CAN BE
AGENCIES: 5 PROGRAMS: 8 LOCAL LIVES DIRECTLY IMPACTED: 5,624 TOTAL ALLOCATION: $569,000
HEALTHY PEOPLE STRONG COMMUNITIES
AGENCIES: 17 PROGRAMS: 29 LOCAL LIVES DIRECTLY IMPACTED: 36,043 TOTAL ALLOCATION: $2,439,865
FROM POVERTY TO POSSIBILITY
AGENCIES: 3 PROGRAMS: 5 LOCAL LIVES DIRECTLY IMPACTED: 16,794 TOTAL ALLOCATION: $842,500
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 7 IMPACT STORY
IN AUGUST 2019, THE SALVATION ARMY SHELTER WAS CONNECTED WITH A 55+ YEAR OLD MAN, REFERRED TO IN THE STORY AS E.C, WHO HAD NO PLACE TO TURN AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM A TWO MONTH LONG STAY IN THE HOSPITAL FOLLOWING A STROKE.
The Salvation Army worked closely with E.C., depression and anxiety. He turned to alcohol as a unveiling a series of traumatic life events that led him way to cope. E.C’s alcohol dependency caused him to homelessness. to lose his driver’s license, to quit and to be fired from various jobs, and eventually be dismissed In November of 2012, E.C. lost his youngest brother from his union. after he was murdered by their other brother. In 2014, he went through a divorce which led him to struggle The Salvation Army’s Shelter Supervisor listened emotionally and financially to the point of losing his attentively to E.C’s story and his indication that home. In 2015, he was a single parent caring for both he would like to get reinstated with his union. The of his children. In 2016, he and his children were Salvation Army Shelter Program provided him a place evacuated due to the wildfire and subsequently lost to sleep, food to eat, and kindhearted encouragement their housing. to help him overcome the conditions set by his union and become reinstated. The Family Services Program E.C’s children decided not to return back to the provided him with the financial and emotional support community after the wildfire. E.C felt alone. This he needed to continue to attend his physical therapy continuation of trauma throughout the years led and mental health and addictions programs. E.C to develop mental health disorders such as Once reinstated with his Union, E.C began to apply for jobs and, in no time, secured one. The Salvation Army Family Services and Food Services Programs came to his aid once again providing work clothes and boots, and a daily lunch for him to take to work. When THIS MAN WAS GIVEN ANOTHER E.C received his first pay cheque he found a place to CHANCE AT LIFE WITH THE rent and moved out of the The Salvation Army Shelter. KINDNESS SHOWN FROM OUR E.C is now almost two years sober and is so thankful for the help that he received through the programs COMMUNITY THROUGH THE he accessed during his time at The Salvation Army. UNITED WAY COMMUNITY This man was given another chance at life with the kindness shown from our community through the INVESTMENT FUNDED PROGRAMS. United Way Community Investment Funded programs.
8 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO ANNUAL REPORT 2019 9 ALL THAT KIDS CAN BE
UNITED WAY HAS GIVEN THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF WOOD BUFFALO THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO GET A GREAT START IN LIFE, DO WELL IN SCHOOL AND REACH BY THE NUMBERS THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY:
• Providing access to programming which 5 8 optimizes healthy development and AGENCIES PROGRAMS socialization skills. • Assisting in the prevention of bullying, violence and victimization.
*5,624 • Developing skills to create healthy relationships. LOCAL LIVES DIRECTLY IMPACTED • Offering emergency housing and support to youth not living at home.
• Improving literacy.
$569,000 • Empowering through mentorship programs. PARTNER AGENCIES • Supporting barrier free access to sports.
TOTAL COUNT OF UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS IS UNAVAILABLE. INDIVIDUALS ACCESSING SERVICES AT MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS ARE COUNTED AT EACH ORGANIZATION, RESULTING IN A LARGER COLLECTIVE COUNT. • Providing the supplies needed to succeed in school.
10 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO FOCUS
Giving children and youth the support they need to get a great start in life, do well in school, and reach their full potential
OUTCOMES
• Engagement in Learning
• Connectedness & Community Involvement PARTNER
• Emotional & Physical Wellbeing AGENCIES & PROGRAMS IMPACT
• 7,018 children, parents, family members, and care takers were given the opportunity for socialization, education, and peer support; as well as professional guidance and referrals to additional programming, support and intervention.
• 42 at-risk youth accessing temporary housing were successfully transitioned back home.
• 361 youth were provided with transportation and access to programming opportunities regardless of financial barriers.
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 11 HEALTHY PEOPLE, STRONG COMMUNITIES
UNITED WAY FOCUSES ON CREATING VIBRANT NEIGHBOURHOODS, WHERE EVERYONE EXPERIENCES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONNECTION TO ONE ANOTHER BY:
• Creating social and recreational opportunities BY THE NUMBERS for seniors.
• Empowering seniors to maintain their voice with regards to policy and social change.
17 29 • Providing space to honour diverse cultures in AGENCIES PROGRAMS our community to allow them the opportunity to flourish.
• Supporting individuals and families struggling *36,043 with mental health, physical restrictions, family LOCAL LIVES violence, abuse, and addictions. DIRECTLY IMPACTED • Providing harm reduction training and strategies to vulnerable persons.
• Facilitating safe interactions for children and $2,439,865 their parents in family breakdown situations. PARTNER AGENCIES • Connecting people to crisis intervention 24/7.
*TOTAL COUNT OF UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS UNAVAILABLE. INDIVIDUALS ACCESSING SERVICES AT MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS ARE COUNTED AT EACH ORGANIZATION RESULTING IN A LARGE COLLECTIVE COUNT. • Providing access to lifesaving services in times of trauma and need.
12 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO FOCUS
Creating vibrant neighborhoods, where everyone experiences a sense of belonging and connection to one another.
OUTCOMES
• Neighbourhood & Community Engagement
• Personal Wellbeing & Safety
• Connected to Supports
IMPACT PARTNER
• 120 clients were provided with pre-treatment AGENCIES and/ or treatment services to break the cycle of addiction and improve their lives for a better & PROGRAMS future.
• 3,130 seniors were provided with a safe, welcoming place to socialize and be supported.
• 303 crisis intervention and counselling sessions were provided to survivors of sexual assault.
• Children from 13 schools, in both Fort McMurray and outlying communities, received information on Halloween safety.
• 786 individuals in crisis have become resilient and empowered as a result of crisis line support.
• Monthly Elders’ dinners enabled the intergenerational sharing of culture and traditions within various Indigenous communities in the RMWB.
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 13 FROM POVERTY TO POSSIBILITY
UNITED WAY WORKS TO MEET THE BASIC NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY’S MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE, GIVING EVERY INDIVIDUAL THE OPPORTUNITY TO REALIZE A BETTER FUTURE BY:
• Collaborating with local agencies to combat homelessness and poverty.
BY THE NUMBERS • Offering Outreach Services to transition homeless people off the street.
• Giving access to transitional housing support for 3 5 persons with complex barriers. AGENCIES PROGRAMS • Providing shelter, meals, daily essentials and laundry facilities for our homeless population. *16,794 LOCAL LIVES DIRECTLY IMPACTED UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO CO-CHAIRS THE POVERTY $842,500 REDUCTION NETWORK OF WOOD BUFFALO PARTNER AGENCIES (PRN). THE PRN IS A GROUP OF SEVERAL INVESTED AGENCIES WHO COLLABORATE TO:
TOTAL COUNT OF UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS IS UNAVAILABLE. INDIVIDUALS ACCESSING SERVICES AT MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS ARE COUNTED AT EACH ORGANIZATION, RESULTING IN A LARGER COLLECTIVE COUNT.
14 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO FOCUS
Helping to meet the basic needs of our community’s most vulnerable people, giving every individual the opportunity to realize a better future.
OUTCOMES
• Housing Stability
• Food Security
• Employment & Financial Security PARTNER IMPACT AGENCIES • 3173 warm showers were provided to individuals accessing the day-time drop in center. & PROGRAMS
• 54,717 nutritious meals were served to individuals accessing the Emergency Shelter, Out of Cold Shelter and community meal program.
• 5427 pairs of socks were given to help keep those experiencing homelessness warm during the cold winter months.
• Build awareness of poverty in our community • Research and collect data for effective response • Build the capacity and knowledge • Provide responsive initiatives to low income for professionals individuals and families • Influence social change
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 15 COLLABORATING TO COMBAT #UNIGNORABLE ISSUES
TOOLS FOR SCHOOL CANADIAN RED CROSS
Tools for School is a partnership between United United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo continues Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo and Staples. to partner in recovery with Canadian Red Cross. This The purpose of this initiative is to ensure that collaboration began following the wildfires in 2016 and children from all families have access to necessary continues to flourish today. The Community Partnership supplies to successfully participate and learn in the Table continues to demonstrate great results achieved classroom. This year 650 students from four local through this collaboration. school districts received necessary school supplies through this program. POVERTY REDUCTION NETWORK THE REDPOLL CENTRE United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo is a key stakeholder in the Poverty Reduction Network (PRN). United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo is the The PRN is comprised of a group of organizations anchor tenant of this social profit community hub. who are committed to reducing the effects of poverty The United Way subleases space to sports, arts, in the region and supporting those whose lives have culture and social profit organizations. been negatively impacted by poverty. They work as a collective to raise awareness of the issues around The purpose of the Redpoll Centre is to create a poverty and provide innovative solutions specific to collaborative and professional administrative office the region. space that incubates and strengthens community benefit groups. This allows social-profit organizations the space to collaborate and work in an environment COMMUNITY INDEX OF WELLBEING where they are able to utilize the skill sets of other Together with eight partners, United Way took professionals and like-minded individuals. part in surveying our residents to ask about their wellbeing and how we can improve the quality of HOMELESSNESS INITIATIVES life in Wood Buffalo. STRATEGIC COMMITTEE
United Way is proud to be part of this committee SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY PLAN to steward and advocate the 10 year plan to End United Way was a partner in creating and stewarding the Homelessness, Heading Home: The Right Thing Social Sustainability Plan for Wood Buffalo. The Social to Do. This committee is involved in strategic Sustainability Plan was created to identify priorities and planning, funding, communication, research and help guide decision making, resource allocation and best practice review. collaborative community action. By working together, we can align resources and effort toward meeting a commonly held set of priorities and goals.
16 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATION WITH FUSESOCIAL
We have enriched our partnership with FuseSocial to enhance capacity development within the Social Profit Sector in Wood Buffalo. Examples of our partnership are evident in the Executive Director capacity building initiatives such as the ED Round Table and Leadership Education.
COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN THE SOCIAL PROFIT SECTOR OF WOOD BUFFALO
United Way along with FuseSocial, and the Wood Buffalo Community Foundation, are exploring ways to create a shared vision of the desired future for the social profit sector, as well as a plan of funded activities to achieve that vision over a three- to five-year period.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FOR MEMBER AGENCIES
The United Way recognizes that helping professionals working in the agencies we support are often faced with unique challenges when supporting clientele. In order for those employees to give the best support possible, access to EAPs are necessary when needed. The United Way is proud to offer this service to our agency’s staff and volunteers.
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 17 VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS
OUR VOLUNTEERS AND DONORS ARE PIVOTAL IN ENABLING UNITED WAY TO ADDRESS THE SOCIAL NEEDS OF FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO. THEIR PASSIONATE INVOLVEMENT CREATES POSITIVE, LASTING CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
• Andrea Hine CHAIR • Melissa Kellington
• Michelle Velez TEAM LEAD • Michael Hurlburt
• Cathy Pitura • Joe Flannery TEAM LEAD
• Gwen Leepart • Aoife House
• Caitlin Downie • Mariko Kerr
• Dustin Stuyt • Skyanne Patey
• Kristy Lennox • Chantal Seymour
• Cameron Biggin • Valerie Banman
• Jennifer McLeod • Christian Coetzee TEAM LEAD
• Tara Chilinski TEAM LEAD • Lisa Hamm
• Ann Morehouse • Nathan Carter TEAM LEAD
• Ian Fowlow • Sam LeBlanc
• Allison Turcotte • Rajeev Varma
• Milena Joveska • Liz Whitcomb
18 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• Steve Yatauro PRESIDENT
• Jordanna Lambert VICE PRESIDENT
• Dale Mountain TREASURER
• Ken Sandmoen 2019 COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN CHAIR
• Tana Leblanc 2020 COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIR
• Craig Picton 2020 COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN CHAIR
• Andrea Hine CHAIR OF THE COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITTEE United Way Board of Directors:
• Shaun Dupilka Back Row (L-R): Craig Picton, CHAIR OF THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Dale Mountain, Tony Mankowski, • Tony Mankowski Steve Yatauro, Ken Sandmoen CHAIR OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, PAST PRESIDENT Front Row (L-R): Andrea Hine, • Krista Balsom Lisa Hilsenteger, Jordanna Lambert • Lisa Hilsenteger
• Caitlin Hanly
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 19 Back Row (L-R): Meg Szpak, Lacey Day, Josephine Skinner, Shawna Pelley Front Row (L-R): Kayla Mawhinney, Maryellen Fenech, Jo Day OUR TEAM
• Maryellen Fenech DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE
• Josephine Skinner FINANCIAL SPECIALIST
• Meg Szpak MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
• Lacey Day REDPOLL CENTRE COORDINATOR
• Shawna Pelley COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COORDINATOR
• Kayla Mawhinney COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COORDINATOR
• Lindsey Bradbury COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COORDINATOR
• Jo Day DONOR RECOGNITION
20 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO ANNUAL REPORT 2019 21 “BECAUSE OF YOU” CELEBRATION & AWARDS
“BECAUSE OF YOU” WAS HELD TO CELEBRATE AND THANK THE 2019 COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS. IT ALLOWED UNITED WAY TO THANK THOSE WHO ARE CHAMPIONS OF OUR ORGANIZATION AND OUR COMMUNITY.
BRILLIANT BEGINNINGS AWARD: RE/MAX FORT McMURRAY
RE/MAX Fort McMurray has been an incredible supporter of United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo in the past year. Lance and the team stepped up in a big way, and graciously selected United Way as a beneficiary of their 2019 RE/MAX golf tournament. Through this, RE/MAX Fort McMurray donated $40,000 to support those in need in the RMWB. L-R: Steve Yatauro, Lance Bussieres, Ken Sandmoen On top of their donation, RE/MAX Fort McMurray also sponsored the smocks needed for United Way 50/50 events.
RE/MAX Fort McMurray has committed to supporting United Way in 2020, and we are thrilled to have their continued partnership.
22 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO PARTNER AWARD: FINNING (CANADA)
Finning was chosen for the Partner Award because of their continued, unwavering commitment to United Way in numerous ways.
In addition to their annual workplace campaign, they are actively involved in United Way fundraisers, and they are continually diversifying their fundraising efforts, including this year’s CAT UTV raffle. L-R: Steve Yatauro, Tony Mankowski, Ken Sandmoen
The workplace volunteers run each campaign enthusiastically and passionately, contributing to their continued success.
MARY-ANNE WARREN DONOR AWARD: MAUREEN HALL
Maureen has been actively involved with United Way, as both a workplace volunteer and donor for many years. Over her period of donation, Maureen has L-R: Steve Yatauro, Aoife House, Ken Sandmoen contributed in excess of $90,000 to benefit the social (Aoife was accepting on behalf of Maureen) infrastructure of our community. Maureen has gone above and beyond as a champion of United Way, and we are grateful for her generosity.
DIANE SHANNON SPIRIT AWARD: LOCAL HERO FOUNDATION
Local HERO Foundation showcases what it is to be a dedicated, engaged agency partner. Andrea, Paul and the team are always eager to volunteer with, and contribute to the success of United Way events. This year they hosted many workplace teams for ‘Seeing L-R: Steve Yatauro, Andrea Montgomery Spring, Paul Spring, Ken Sandmoen is Believing’ tours, and leveraged their helicopter services as prizes for fundraising initiatives.
VOLUNTEER AWARD: MICHAEL HURLBURT
Michael has been a champion for United Way for over 20 years through his role on the Community Investment Committee. His years of service and dedication to ensuring dollars are stewarded to where they have the greatest impact, have helped create positive change in Wood Buffalo! L-R: Steve Yatauro, Michael Hurlburt, Ken Sandmoen
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 23 DONATIONS & GIFTS-IN-KIND
IT IS THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS THAT UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO IS ABLE TO FUND PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITY. DONORS ENSURE THAT THE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE OF OUR REGION CONTINUES TO THRIVE.
CORPORATE GOLD PLATINUM DONATIONS ($5,000 - $9,999) ($10,000 - $24,999) Access Helicopters CEDA Group of Companies MILLENIUM Aluma Safway Fort McMurray Catholic ($100,000+) School District Aluma Safway Syncrude Canada EMPLOYEE Suncor Energy Foundation CAMPAIGNS Canadian Natural Resources Ltd GOLD MILLENIUM ($5,000 - $9,999) HERITAGE ($100,000+) Servus Credit Union Government of Alberta ($50,000 - $99,000) Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Waypoints Finning (Canada) Suncor Energy Centre of Hope CNOOC Syncrude Canada Ltd. CNOOC The Gwyn Morgan & Finning (Canada) Earls Restaurant Patricia Trottier Foundation Terracon Geotechnique Ltd BENEFACTOR Burnco Rock Products Ltd BENEFACTOR ($25,000 - $49,999) ($25,000 - $49,999) SILVER Enbridge Pipeline Enbridge Pipeline Regional Municipality ($2,500 - $4,999) RE/MAX Fort McMurray of Wood Buffalo The Children’s Centre Imperial Oil Foundation NorthStar Ford Spartan Controls Ltd National Maintenance Fort McMurray Public School District Diversified Transportation Council for Canada Imperial Oil Ltd Some Other Solutions Autism Society of the Regional PLATINUM Municipality of Wood Buffalo ($10,000 - $24,999) Boston Pizza Alberta Energy Regulator CEDA Group of Companies Bank of Montreal Gibson Energy ULC Family Christian Centre (Fort McMurray)
24 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO ANNUAL REPORT 2019 25 INDIVIDUALS Chris & Kristy Cryderman R Clarke, Andrew Read, Peter & FAMILIES Collins, Sterling Rideout, Raymond D S PLATINUM Davis, Angela & Bradley Sandmoen, Ken ($10,000 - $24,999) Demers, Susan Shaw, Conrad & Norma Donnelly, K. Short, Jaclyn & Dean Dimm, Cliff, Ronda & Family E T Jurak, Peter & Blake, Melissa Ewert, Roger Trudeau, Justin Kachur, Patrick, W F V Mackenzie, Ken Farlow, Ian & Denise Velez, Michelle Mark Jakeway Farwell, Kim W Stinson, Kevin Finnson, Glen Welcher, Don Yatauro, Steve & Trish Fisher, Shelley & Pontello, Richard Wilkes, Clifton Francoeur, Bruno GOLD G BRONZE ($5,000 - $9,999) Galachiuk, Matthew ($1,20 0 - $ 2,499) White, Brian & Gail Gear, Tom A Burns, Scott Gibson, Taryn Aardal, Kate Carter, Andrew Goodine, Lloyd Abeda, Walday Darroch, Roslyn H Abram, Amber Faber, Elizabeth Hall, Jesse Acheson, Sheri Frycz, Dwayne Hebbard, Stephen & Roberts Sarah Adam, G. Jacobson, Ken Hernani, Ceferino Jr & Nerissa Adeyemi, Ademola Kelly, R & S Hill, Dwayne Alexopoulos, Nikitas Lowe, Ryan Hofforth, Brian Allen, Jennifer Mankowski, Tony & Monica Hogg, Joanne Allen, John Simms, Doug & Lynette House, Aoife & Travis Andrews, Tyler The Keys Family K Khan, Mohammad & Kiran Anstey, Vincent SILVER L Armstrong, Sandra Lane, Marlene Arruda, Carlos ($2,500 - $4,999) Lewis, Dwayne Arthur, David A Little, J, Steven Arthur, Khary Agnew, Michael M Arthur, Mark Aitken, Robin MacDonald, Danny & Maryellen Aulenbach, Larry Allen, Karla & Brett Macedo, Yun, Yun B Amalraj, Joseph Macgowan, John Badowsky, Brock Ansahsam, Ernest Macinnis, Michael Baglieri, Marco B Martin, Wil Baker, Shawn Berridge, Lois N Balmer, Kenneth Black, Keith Nakano, Ethel Barclay, Rob Boone, Charles P Barker, Jason Bourassa, Ernest & Tracy Payne, Benjamin Barnes, William Bradbury, Andrew, Lindsey & Leyah Peltonen, Walter Barr, Ian C Penney, Cynthia Bartlett, S. Carter Hicks, Sandra Pond, Bradley Barwick, Kerry Popejoy, Aaron
26 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO Batta, Umesh Brown, Rael Chwelos, Mike & Laina Bazzi, Hussam Brown, Samuel Clancy, Daniel Bazzi, Wissam Brownson, James Clark, George Beaudin, Jean Bruce, Leon Clarke, Megan & Dylan Taylor Bedard, Trevor Budden, M. Colbourne, Rick Bell, Ken Budden, Tony Cole, Doreen Bencharski, Kenneth Budgell, Harry Cole, Todd Bennett, Brooke Bunch, Nancy Constantineau, John & Carol Bennett, Danny Bunning, Adeen Cooke, Heather Bennett, William Burden, Devan Coote, Judy Bentley, Randall Burke, Jennifer Cosman, Arthur Berridge, David Burpee, Taylor Courchene, Craig Berry, Shawn Butler, Lawrence Cousineau, Luc Biduke, Cody Butt, Michelle Cross, Lloyd Bildfell, Eric Butt, Shane Crowley, Britney Bischler, Jenna C Culligan, Dawn Bishop, Keith Cain, Brittney Curtis, Brenda Bishop, Vicki Callan, Sarah Cutler, Kristen Blackwood, Colton Camp, Chad D Blake, Tiffany Campbell, Angus Danson, Todd Blanchard, Gloria & Glen Campbell, Donald Danson, Trent Blanchet, Mike Candline, Barry Dardis, Patrick Bliss, Damon Cap, Kelly Davids, John Bodoano, Jason Carbery, Sean Davis, Brent Boettcher, Douglas Carrell, Morgan Davis, Jason Boger, Darren Carriere, Remi Davis, Michael Bolt, Paula Carson, Liam Davis, Olivia Bonvie, David & Family Carter, Martin Deeks, Douglas Booker, Garth Carter, Nathan Desmet, William Bosch, Jeremy Carty, Ryan Devlin, Kevin Bourque, Gary Castor, Henry Dhingra, Rajiv Boutilier, Joanne Cavaleiro, Joao Di Fabio, Michael Boyko, Travis Cavanaugh, Mitchell Dickinson, Ainsely & Lindsay Brace, Charlene Cebula Family Doka, Erika & Ian Bradley & Barbara Brown Chabot, Josee Donahue, Collin Bradley, Blaine Chai, Ginny, Pee, Fung Donald, Jonah & Amanda Bradley, Jakob Chan, Mel Doucette, Bruce Brandle, Robert Chan, Patrick & Family Doudiet, Clayton Brannan, Kellie Charbonneau, Normand Downey, Dwayne Breen, Desmond Chase, Bill Dowson, Kristofer Breen, Dwayne Chaulk, Travis Doyle, Celina Bricker, Brad Cheeseman, Brad Drake, Dwayne Briegel, Douglas Chiplin, Andrew Dube, Michael Briere, Brian Chisholm, Tom Ducey, Ryan Brittain, Murray Christopher, Leo Duff, Graeme Broniewska, Kasia & Locking, Magda Chubb, Dustin Dunn, Bob Brown, Paul, B Churchill, Gary Dunn, Hunter
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 27 Dunsworth, Ryan Gillespie, Ryan Hoddinott, Nolan Dupont, Lucien Gillingham, V. Hokanson, Gladys Durnford, Bruce Girard, Roch Holesworth, Fred Dyke, Jordan Giraudier, Devin Holloway, Crystal E Glover, Ashley Holmes, Ken Earle, David Goldie, Lisa Holmes, Michael Eckl, Ralph Goobie, Kirk Horon, Marlin Edwards, Hugh Goodyear, Andrea Horvath, Margaret Edwards, Scott Gouthro, Trevor Hoskins, Jason Ellis, Lanette Govender, Sagran Hoskins, Mike Epp, Marjorie Grant, Darryl Houle, Kimberly Erickson, Ryan Grant, Leonard Howatt, William, S Ernst, Michelle Grant, Maggie Hrycay, Tracy Evoy, David Grant, Skylar Hryniewicz, Fabian Evtushevski, Craig Greaney, Kelly Hudson, T Ezekiel, Deanna Green, Ross Huffman, Steve F Greening, Shawn Huisman, James Falloon, Freeman Gretzan, Randy Huntley, Natalie Faulkner, Tina Gu, Mingxing Hurd, Mike Fayad, Tallel H Hurlburt, Jason Fediuk, Byron Hache, Josee, Renelle & Hiebert, Hurley, Juanita Finnan, Brendan Christopher Hurley, Patrick Fisher, Dion Hamm, Lisa Hutchins, Paul Fisher, Joshua Hammond, Gerard I Fitzgerald, Christoph Hanna, Steven Ingram, Justin Fitzpatrick, Sean & Michelle Harding, Pamela J Flamand, Jinny Harper, Russell Jahelka, Cory Flaro, Matthew Harris, James Jaipersaud, Yoganand Fleet, Mike Harris, Leonard James, Glenn Fleming, Paul Harrison, Robert James, Stacey Fleming, Todd Hawco, Chad Jameus, Kris Flint, Tamara Heath, Sandy Janisse, David Florence, Leonard Hebbard, Robin & Jonathon Jantzon, Sven Flynn, Kara Hebert, Timothy Jass, Daljeet Ford, Stephen Heck, Michael Jesso, Maryann Forrest, Steve Herman, Dan Jhanwar, Deepak & Tripti Somani Franks, Curtis Heroux, Nathan Jimenez Family Froc, Jay Hewitt, Kyle Jimmy & Chelsea Noskiye Fuhr, Greg Heywood, Bryce Johnson, Richard G Hill, Josiphine Johnston, Stephanie Gagnon, Jennifer Hill, Lana Joyce, Sean Ganter, Brenda Hill, Shawn K Gardner, David Hillier, Todd Kailyn Park Gaudet, Scott Hiscock, Shawn Kari, Matt Gaulton, Troy Hobbs, Reshelda Kavanaugh, Ken Gill, Mike Hocker, Cheryl Kearney, Paul Gillard, Dwayne Hodder, Tanner Keightley, Kevin
28 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO Kelly, Darren Loo, Darryl Mcgloin, Paul Kelly, Erin Lorentz, James Mcgrath, Brad Kelly, Lloyd Loucks, Bradley Mcgrath, Clarence Kendall, Timothy Lucas, Ian Mcgrath, Lynette Kenny Family Luker, Mike Mcivor, Ryan Kett, Donna Lund, Robert Mckay, Peter Kidd, Jeffery Lysak, Darren Mckenzie, Jason Klym, Ronald M Mckinley, Bryan Kolenski, Gary Ma, Hong Mclean, Maria Kononchuk, Marvin & Oriana Mac Gillivray, Andrew Mclean, Matthew Kontuk, Fraser MacDonald, Aaron S. & Family Mcleod, Mackenzie Kosc, Dave MacDonald, Brett & Sandra Mcleod, Robert L Macdonald, Christophe McNeil, Rod & Kerry Lambert, Andrew Macdonald, Darren Mcneilly, Gary Lambrechts, Matt Macdonald, Matt Mcpherson, Daniel, (Je Lamoureux, Ronald Macdonnell, Daniel Mcquilter, Caitlin Landry, James MacDougall, P. Mehta, Prashant Landry, Yves Maceachern, Breanna Mennie, Brenda Landsiedel, Cary & Michelle Machin, John Mercer, Trevor Landsiedel, Michelle Maciborski, Caroline Mercredi, Quentin Langevin, S. Mackinnon, Carey Metcalfe, Anthony Langille, Craig MacLean Keith & Karen Metz, Donald Langille, Guy Maclean, Paula Michelin, Perry Lankin, Crystal Macleod, Jamie Mills, Brian Larkin, Adrian & Karen Macneil, Colleen Milner, Perry Lasalle, Dinna MacNeil, E. Mirza, Rehan Lawley, Annie Macnicol, Rechelle Mitchelmore, Wyman Lawrence, Jesse Macphee, Christopher Moffitt, Brandon Lecointre, Stephen, J Macpherson, James Molloy, David Lee, Melissa Macrae, James Moman, Lawrence LeFebvre, Syl &Leslie Madden, Barbara Moore, Justin Lefort, Roland, J Maidment, Stephen Moore, Shaun Lemay, Stephen Makkinga, Richard Morgan Jacobson Leonard, James Malbon, Brian Moseng Travis &Deanna Lesko, Lynn Mandisanta, Ana Aiven Mountain, Dale Letourneau, Dwayne Manning, Vanessa Mudzviti, Truman Lewko, Ronald Manuel, Geniveve Mueller, Mark Lhirondelle, Marlene Manuel, Jesse Muise, Renie Lidstone, Robert Marquis, Eric Mulhall, Annmarie Lind, Robin Marshall, Michael Mulley, Jana Linder, Corey & Shandra Marshall, Steven Mulrooney, Stephen Lines, Dan Martens, Lorraine Munro, Jason Little, Dean Martin, Megan Murphy, Kyle Little, Richard Mayers, Robert Murphy, Timothy Loder, Amanda Mccaul, Nick Murray, David Loder, Dexter Mccormick, John Muzey, Yemane Lomond, P Mcfadyen, Tyler Myers, Angela
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 29 N Pocsai, Stephen Saunders, E, E Nadig, Kyle Pollard, Chris & Jenilee Saunders, Scott Nand, Alvin Power, Wanda Saxton, Joseph Narciso, K. Pratt, Gerald Schiml, G. Nason, Jordan Prevost, Pierre Schneider, Leslie Neale, Scott Proudfoot, Jim Scott, Jacqueline Neary, Scott Pruden, Karen Segato, Michael & Mary Anne Nielsen Sheldon &Leanne Pynn, Chelsey Sellick, Philip Nilson, Alexander Q Seward, Lynn Normore, Haden Quarterman, Craig Seyed Tarrah, Mojtaba Northey, Logan Quayson, John Shah, Ashish O Quilty, Derrick Shantz, Geoffrey Obrien, Daniel Quinlan, Chad Shelvey, Michael Obrien, Leanne Quinton, Andrea Shore, Aaron Oconnor, Jamie Qureshi, Samir Shortman, Tammy Odonnell, Sanford R Shulko, Kevin Ohanley, Matt Rahime, Kamal Silk, Louis, D Olafson, Chad Ratkovic, Robert Sim, Bryan Onovwiona, Hycienth Rau, Arun Simms, Darrell Oram, Chris Redmond, Robert Simpson, Anne Orban, Ootashkik Reichenberg, Jim Sinclair, Brian Orr, Kim Reid, Gary, K, K Singer, Eric Ortega, Iris Rempel, Kerry Sjonnesen, Jim Osmond, Ryan Richards, Sean Skinner, Tyron Oster, Travis Richardson, Lee Slade, Tyler Owens, Jimmy Ricketts, Matthew Smith, Donnie P Ringstad, Christopher Smith, Marina Paliotti, Roberto Rivette, Jason Smith, Roger Paquette, Brad Roache, Silcar Sneddon, Scott Paridaen, Duncan Rogers, James Snow, Christopher Parsons, Randy Rogers, Matthew Sparkes, Edward Patel, Sanjay Rollinson, Edward Spring, Richard Paulson, Murray Romanow, Michael Stacey, Byron Payne, Jeremiah Rose, Cindy Stampe, Vaughn Payne, Nathan Rose, Jeff Steenvoorden, M. Penney, Darrin Ross, Greg Stepanuk, Ian Penney, Donovan Ross, Marty Stevens, Sherill Penny, Chris Rounsville, Scott Stoyles, Dean Perry, Jamie Rowsell, Colin Strauss, Charity Peters, Janet Rumjan, James Strong, Chris Peters, Michael Rustige, Tom Stuckless, Stephen Peters, R. Ryan, Hubert Sturge, William Phibben, Michael & Amanda S Sullivan, S. Picken, Scott Saballas, Aaron Sutherland, Fraser Pikecumby, Dawn Samson, Raymond Syed, Abu Pillai, Shyam Saulnier, Brian Pistner, Kevin Saulnier, Corey
30 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO T Whelan, Paddy Prestige Jewellers T.Brauer White, Douglas Quality Hotel Talssi, Walid Whitehead, Daniel Razor’s Edge Hair Studio Tam, Simon Williams, Dianne Regional Recreation Corporation Tanner, Keith Williams, Eric of Wood Buffalo Tarbitt Family Williams, Timothy Rogers Media Tattrie, N. Willoughan, Clayton RotaryLinks Golf @ Wood Buffalo The Fingland Family Wolfe, Jason Rudy Loy The Lacey Family Wolff, Kristoffer Russell Thomas Thomas, Jeff Wood, Jeremy Safe Community Wood Buffalo Thomas, Matthew Wylie, John Sarah Baron of Wood Buffalo Thompson, Adair Y Property Group Thompson, Jeffrey Yarkie, Angela Servus Credit Union Thompson, Tanya Young, Dale SMS Equipment Toner, Cecil Young, Richard St. Aidan’s Society Tredenick, Brittany Z Stacs Fine Food Tremblett, Keith Zimmer, Wayne Staples Tremblett, Kody Zwicker, Nathan Stepping Stones – Trettenero, Robert Woods Homes Youth Services Trottier, Christie & Derrick Suncor Energy GIFTS-IN-KIND Trufitt, Mike The Children’s Centre Tucker, B, Alice AlumaSafway Inc The HUB Family Resource Centre Tucker, Mitchell Absolute Serendipity The Salvation Army Tuli, Allyse A&W Waypoints Wood Buffalo Turner, Jon Ashwood Designs Tutt, William Barb Pinsent – Mortgage Architects U Benjamin Moore - Inspirit Home Unger, Tracy Best Western Plus Sawridge Suites Upshall, Scott Boston Pizza Ure, Graham Caribou Flowers and Gifts V Centre of Hope Van, Raay, Stephanie Chocolates & Candlelight Van, Seters, John Diversified Transporation Ltd. Vaudan, Richard Earl’s Fort McMurray Vestby, Chase Finning Canada Vincent, Martin Fort McMurray Giants Baseball Virus, George Fort McMurray Oil Barons Vredegoor, Matthew Fort McMurray Search & Rescue W Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta Walker, Christopher Harvard Broadcasting Walsh, D. Kathy’s Fiber Arts Studio Walters, Aldous Kelvin Sawatzky Watkis, Alexsis Local HERO Foundation Watsibm Krista & Jonathan NCSG - Trans Tech Weber, B. Northstar Ford Lincoln Welsh, Graham Pastew Place Detox Centre Wheeler, Christopher Patrick Boudreau, The Comic Shop Pembina Pipelines
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 31 TREASURER’S REPORT
The United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo (UWFMWB) continued into the 2019 fiscal year with a cautious and prudent approach to the organization’s operations and agency funding. For the first time since 2014, the UWFMWB generated an operating surplus while campaign revenues remained unchanged over 2018 despite a persistent downturn in the economy. This success is due to the efforts of our staff, board, volunteers and the incredible support we received from the community.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, the UWFMWB generated a surplus of $829,036 versus a deficit of $913,735 in the prior year. Total revenue was $6,485,149 in 2019, down $612,397 (8.6%) from the prior year. Campaign revenues remained unchanged at $4.6M, however, Fire Recovery revenue decreased by $851,033 as program activity declined and Red Cross grant revenue increased by $208,107. In 2019, UWFMWB received the second installment of Canadian Red Cross funding which represented a full year of revenue earned, versus a partial year in 2018.
Community investment is at the heart of our mandate and with a decline in campaign contributions comes a corresponding reduction in community investment expenditures. For the year ended December 31, 2019, community investment expenditures was $4,693,867 down $968,345 (17%) from $5,662,212 in 2018.
While UWFMWB has generated a surplus for 2019, annual deficits were incurred in the prior four years due to declining campaign contributions. Funding from the Red Cross permits the UWFMWB to maintain community investment at a level higher than campaign revenues generated. The UWFMWB Board of Directors recognize that a more sustainable solution is required for when the Red Cross contribution agreement expires. The UWFMWB maintains a healthy net asset reserve of $11,516,412 excluding investments in capital assets.
The UWFMWB Board of Directors and staff continue to develop strategies to improve the overall financial health of our organization by ensuring:
• Adequate cash reserves are on hand and appropriate investment strategies are employed, • A disciplined approach to fund management including strong oversight of operations expenses and effective administration of agency funding, • Effective internal controls exist, • New funding opportunities are pursued to offset declining campaign contributions and, • Revenue growth from the Redpoll Centre.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I can confirm that the financial statements continue to provide evidence of fiscal strength and financial discipline exercised by the UWFMWB. This resilient focus provides the foundation for the UWFMWB to successfully meet community and economic challenges into the future, and most importantly demonstrate to the donor community that their valued contributions are being diligently managed to maximize benefit to the community of Wood Buffalo.
I wish to thank all the remarkable individuals who are the driving force of the UWFMWB organization, agencies and all the partner organizations, it has been a privilege.
Sincerely, Dale Mountain CPA-CGA Treasurer – United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo
32 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO AUDITOR’S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO:
OPINION The condensed financial statements, which comprise the condensed statement of financial position as at December 31, 2019, and the condensed statement of operations for the year then ended, and related notes, are derived from the audited financial statements of United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo (the “Organization”) for the year ended December 31, 2019. We expressed a qualified opinion on those financial statements in our report dated February 18, 2020.
In our opinion, the accompanying summary financial statements are a fair summary of the audited financial statements, in accordance with the basis described in the note to the condensed financial statements. However, we were not able to determine if any adjustments to the condensed financial statements were necessary for the reasons described in The Audited Financial Statements and Our Report Thereon section of this audit report.
CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The condensed financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. Reading the condensed financial statements and the auditor’s report thereon, therefore, is not a substitute for reading the audited financial statements and the auditor’s report thereon.
THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OUR REPORT THEREON We expressed a qualified audit opinion on the audited financial statements in our report dated February 18, 2020. The basis for our qualified audit opinion was, as is common with many charitable organizations, United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo derives revenue from donations and fundraising, the completeness of which is not susceptible of satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of the Organization and we were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to campaign contributions and pledges, excess of revenues over expenses, cash flows from operations, current assets, current liabilities and net assets.
MANAGEMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management is responsible for the preparation of the condensed financial statements in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standard (CAS) 810, “Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements.”
AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITY Our responsibility is to express an opinion on whether the condensed financial statements are a fair summary of the audited financial statements based on our procedures, which were conducted in accordance with Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) 810, Engagements to Report on Summary Financial Statements.
Edmonton, Alberta MNP LLP February 18, 2020 Chartered Professional Accountants
ANNUAL REPORT 2019 33 THE UNITED WAY OF FORT MCMURRAY FOR THE YEAR ENDED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31, 2019
2019 2018
CURRENT ASSETS $ 12,215,041 $ 11,689,118
CAPITAL ASSETS 484,163 547,512
$ 12,699,204 $ 12,236,630
CURRENT LIABILITIES $ 698,629 $ 1,064,968
UNAMORTIZED DEFERRED CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS 490 613
$ 699,119 $ 1,065,581
NET ASSETS
Invested in capital assets $ 483,673 $ 546,899
General contingency reserve - -
Internally restricted net assets 8,143,161 7,641,441
Tomorrow fund 2,174,567 1,834,607
Capital fund 1,198,684 1,148,102
12,000,085 11,171,049
$ 12,699,204 $ 12,236,630
34 UNITED WAY FORT MCMURRAY AND WOOD BUFFALO THE UNITED WAY OF FORT MCMURRAY FOR THE YEAR ENDED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION DECEMBER 31, 2019
2019 2018
SUPPORT REVENUE $ 6,002,174 $ 6,643,614
PROVISION FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES (139,407) (155,023)
OTHER REVENUES 622,382 608,955
TOTAL SUPPORT AND OTHER REVENUES 6,485,149 $ 7,097,546
EXPENDITURES
General management and administrative expenses - -
Campaign expenses $ 385,755 $ 442,192
Community investment 4,693,867 5,662,212
Redpoll Centre expenses 425,109 427,965
Fire recovery investments 361,776 1,212,809
5,866,507 $ 7,745,178
Deficiency of revenue over expenses before other item $ 618,642 ($ 647,632)
OTHER ITEM
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments $ 210,394 (266,101)
DEFICIENCY OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES $ 829,036 (913,733)
Please note: As of January 2006, all United Ways across Canada adopted the Transparency Accountability in Financial Reporting (TAFR) Policy. This policy is focused on supporting the Development of Standard statements between all United Ways in Canada. This is a condensed version of United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo’s financial statements. The complete documents can be obtained by contacting United Way Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo or by visiting www.fmwbunitedway.com
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