2008 We’ve assembled builders to pull for Alberta’s ALBERTA’S PROMISE caring agencies, and communities together young people. Annual Report
The little red wagon is a symbol of childhood, a helpful means for pulling the occasionally heavy load of life, and a place to keep dreams, with a handle so an adult can help out from time to time. Albertans are entrepreneurial. Independent. Some An economic engine, with a can-do attitude Commitment is good. MessagesMessages from from Alberta’s Alberta’s Promise. Promise An Economic Engine, with a Can-Do Attitude. RecommitmentCommitment is even better. is Good. Recommitment is Even Better. Other Partners Leveraging their Alberta’s Promise Relationship. would even say maverick. We meet challenges with > > > > enthusiasm – whether they’re identified in a community
Tyra Henschel, Executive Director build success stories that help strengthen It’s an exciting project that will help develop Alberta is nationally and internationally known force due to higher wage levels, the volunteer As part of Alberta Children and Youth Services, Many of our Promise Partners have Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo EPCOR The Wilderness Youth Challenge The Lethbridge Herald’s Food for Thought Child and Youth Friendly Calgary hall in Cold Lake or a conference room in Calgary. the social fabric within our communities. As the resiliency of our children and youth and I as an economic engine. We have the people, pool becomes smaller. Employees attracted to Alberta’s Promise delivers programs and sent us an enthusiastic recommitment. Our recommitment to Alberta’s Promise is Maintaining vital communities means Program in St. Albert increased their overall holiday campaign was able to connect with connected with Promise Builder Calgary $139 million worth of obstacles facing kids you’ll see in this Annual Report, the future is encourage everyone to look at “The Promise of the can-do attitude, and the resources to the not-for-profit sector are in need of the tools initiatives that support our Promise Partners Here are a few sample responses. the perfect symbol of the value we place committing to organizations such as Alberta’s revenue by leveraging their association with Promise Partners to get financial support, Co-op to obtain free groceries for their And while the views on how to rise to these challenges have been removed. That’s what the work of full of possibilities for Alberta’s Promise and the Future” section for just a taste of what this overcome obstacles. Albertans are generous and knowledge to run their businesses more in their operations, and benefit the children on our kids. We accept our leadership role Promise that foster excellence in our youth. Alberta’s Promise to raise their profile and gain helping to raise over $40,000. Empty Bowls event, raising awareness for our 1,164 Promise Partners has given to the our province’s kids. partnership will accomplish. with their time and money and our province efficiently. With limited funding to further train and youth they serve. The efforts of Alberta’s in ensuring all citizens, organizations, and Over the next three years EPCOR will invest a support from other Promise Partners interested youth homelessness. are diverse, there is one thing Albertans all agree on: children and youth of our province over the past has the highest number of not-for-profit staff and a predicted transitioning of 80% Promise and its partners are closely tied to the Alberta 4-H agencies in the Wood Buffalo area realize the minimum of $1,000,000 into children and youth in their work. five years of the Alberta’s Promise program. Alberta’s Promise has already begun the process Our team is ready to continue working with all organizations per capita in the country. The of Executive Directors into new roles or realities the not-for-profit sector is facing today Alberta 4-H is proud to be part of a province- vested interest we all have in raising our next programs. Thanks to Alberta’s Promise we’re of renewing our partnerships for another five year of our valued partners. Together, we are eager sector generates almost $10 billion in economic retirement over the next four years, new in our province. wide organization that provides opportunities generation. Working in collaboration with the able to enhance our community investment to We have a responsibility to create a better future for We’re celebrating this achievement and building term and with a re-energized group of dedicated to achieve even more for our province’s kids so activity every year, while employing well over disciplines are emerging in the not-for-profit to connect with a network of other like-minded many Promise Partners in our community, better focus on our future generations. The on it, using that momentum to accomplish even agencies, builders and communities we are that they may reach their greatest potential. 100,000 people. sector to strengthen the sector. Sustainability Promise Partners. We understand the value we will drive the needed resources to support knowledge, advice and expertise Alberta’s our children and youth. more good work for our kids. As an alliance of looking forward to tackling future province-wide planning in this sector has become more of a of Alberta’s Promise and are recommitting ongoing children and youth programs in our Promise brings on the current needs and issues organizations dedicated to kids, we continue to initiatives like the Alberta Mentoring Partnership. In the not-for-profit sector competition for staff necessity than ever before. to our partnership for another five years. region. Looking at the collective impact we will of kids within our province are essential for Alberta’s Promise is fierce. As more people re-enter the labour The connections Alberta’s Promise provide have over the next five years, we are excited to us to make strategic decisions. We applaud > help youth groups acquire the resources to participate in upcoming province-wide initiatives the Premier and the Province for their work in maintain affordable programs to participants. that will certainly help build safe and vibrant advancing this innovative program. These connections also provide a way for the communities across Alberta. - Denise Carpenter, Senior Vice President, Public & ALBERTA’S PROMISE Alberta’s Promise is a catalyst for innovative In the past five years, we’ve helped create Premier Ed Stelmach Marie Stelmach Janis Tarchuk Bill Bannister Sue Riddell Rose corporate sector to get directly involved with our - Mayor Melissa Blake, Regional Municipality of Government Affairs, EPCOR and Alberta’s Promise Chair Gary G. Campbell, Q.C., Alberta Cancer Jim McPherson, McPherson, L’Hirondelle A CATALYST FOR HELPING KIDS partnerships that promote the growth of our 1,164 of these partnerships. Alberta’s Promise Chair Honorary Chair Minister of Children and Youth Services Northern Vice-Chair Southern Vice-Chair The Promise of the Future. young people and give back to the communities Wood Buffalo Premier’s Council Member Honourable Ed Stelmach, Premier Board, Alberta Health Services Associates youth. It’s not just a question of bringing a need partner agencies, builders and communities > in which they work. Together, Promise Partners Hugh Campbell, Edmonton Eskimos Tim Melton, Melcor Developments Ltd. and a means together. But rather, bringing the sustain vital programs, services, and special We would like to thank all of our Promise Over the past year, we have seen what Over the past five years, Albertans have ensure children and youth across Alberta Honorary Chair Football Club Chuck Mulvenna, Canada Safeway Ltd. right need and the right means to the table. projects. They provide funds, gifts in kind, and Partners for their commitment to make Alberta’s collaboration and co-operation between all witnessed the impact Alberta’s Promise has succeed, and we’re thankful to belong to such Town of Drayton Valley TD Bank Financial Group Marie Stelmach Denise Carpenter, Epcor Utilities Inc. Florence Murphy, EnCana Corporation That’s where real value occurs. volunteers. They also encourage businesses, Promise a program that gives our children and sectors in our province can do for Alberta’s had on children and youth throughout our great a unique initiative. The Town of Drayton Valley has a heart for Every year, in 42 communities across Alberta, Dennis Chinner, RBC Dominion Dr. Fraser Mustard, Canadian Institute for organizations and individuals in their community youth immeasurable opportunities to grow into children and youth. The benefits are apparent province. We are proud to represent Alberta’s Executive Director Securities Inc. Lethbridge Advanced Research, The Founders’ Network Renewing Commitment In 2008, Alberta’s Promise launched a new Alberta’s Promise will help lead this charge - Bruce Banks, Chief Executive Officer, Alberta 4-H children. As a prosperous community, we TD Bank Financial Group invests in education, to pull together for the benefit of local children healthy and successful adults and citizens. through the work of our 1,164 Promise Promise as Vice-Chairs, and share a common are committed to pulling together to support literacy, children’s health and the environment. Tyra Henschel Sheehan H. Chowdbury, Youth Member Patricia Nelson, Calgary Health Trust We are all accountable to Alberta’s young partnership with the Institute for Nonprofit by working to develop a province-wide social and youth. Partners. These dedicated organizations are view with our many partners that investing in families by providing resources that build a We believe that children and youth should Strater Crowfoot, Siksika Nation Margaret Newall, Prairieaction Foundation people. Alberta’s Promise Partners have been Studies at Mount Royal College to deliver these marketing campaign that will bring together its Alberta’s Promise initiatives are important to developing an increasing number of initiatives our youth is a requirement to build a sustainable stronger future for Alberta. We truly value our have the opportunity to fulfill their potential Staff Patrick D. Daniel, Enbridge Inc. Eric Newell working collectively for five years to channel workshops to organizations in the voluntary network of Alberta’s Promise stakeholders and Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol All these partners are focused on making a real many Albertans and, as such, we are proud that enhance programs and services benefiting future for generations to come. partnership with Alberta’s Promise and the and everyone has a responsibility to help them Lynn Byers, Senior Manager Jack Donahue, Donahue Wells Cal Nichols, Edmonton Investors Group Ltd. $139 million worth of resources into child and sector across the province. The Institute for all Albertans to support mentoring organizations Spectrum Disorder difference, and have become an indispensable to support the extension of the program for children and youth. opportunities it gives our kids. Our projects, achieve it. This is why we are renewing our Shannon Cote, Partner Services Coordinator Darwin Eckstrom, Northern Alberta Fay Orr, Deputy Minister, Alberta Children youth agencies, helping to create opportunities Nonprofit Studies is the first in Canada to bring in any way they can. Alberta’s Promise is an asset to the Lakeland part of Alberta’s future growth and stability. another five years. This program has direct Having a vast range of experience working with such as the Early Childhood Development partnership with Alberta’s Promise. We share Theresa Maggs, Projects Administrator Institute of Technology and Youth Services for our kids’ healthy development. We need to together education, training and research, Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder value in nurturing our future generation of Alberta Children and Youth Services truly children and youth both as parents and through Centre, benefit our area in many ways. Alberta’s their vision of developing creative partnerships Barb Morrison, Assistant to Executive Director Murray Edwards, Edco Financial Taryn Penrice, Youth Member ensure that this level of investment is not only tailored to meet the rapidly changing needs of (FASD) that we will firmly support for another workers, leaders and families and we want appreciates the cities and towns, agencies our personal charitable work, we understand Promise helps us raise awareness about our between business, not-for-profits and Amber Northcut, Partnership Holdings Ltd. Dr. Bruce Perry maintained but also heightened to meet the the not-for-profit sector. It works in collaboration Ensuring Impact five years through our recommitment. Our to do our part to make sure this important and companies that work together with the important role all Albertans play in improving community and the needs of our kids. It links community organizations to benefit our kids. Development Manager Brian Felesky, Q.C., Felesky Flynn Ian Reid, Finning (Canada) increasing demand upon social services. with the not-for-profit community, businesses Along with mentorship, Alberta’s Promise partnership has helped us develop the work continues. government to build strong and vibrant the quality of life for families, children and the Will Tigley, Marketing Communications Megan Fester, Youth Member Charlotte Robb, Alberta Health Services and other post-secondary institutions to ensure will build on regional collaborations to help programs and services that support our kids us directly to a number of other government We know that by working with a collective group communities. This collective effort has resulted next generation. Coming from the private sector, and community resources across the province. of partners dedicated to the same goal, we can Manager Charlie Fischer, Nexen Inc. Sue Riddell Rose, Paramount Energy In 2008, Alberta’s Promise launched a curriculum meets the most important needs. build momentum for province-wide initiatives and families within the Cold Lake region. The work of our loyal Promise Partners over in supporting programs for children and youth we understand the critical role businesses play And through our partnership, we are identifying build a better future by investing in the abilities, Trish Weatherup, Partnership Development Joan Forge, Forge Ahead Communications Operating Corp. campaign to retain and strengthen all 1,164 This is an exciting new partnership for Alberta’s across our full partner base to benefit multiple One major upcoming project will be building a the first five years has resulted in many and the development of many unique initiatives in investing in their community to help deliver and engaging even more corporate supporters. well being and education of our children and Coordinator Ross Glen, RGO Office Products M. Carol Ryder, White Iron Inc. partnerships for an additional five years. Promise that brings a wealth of expertise and agencies. Already partners are collaborating residence that will support at-risk youth with outstanding success stories that have positively such as the Alberta Mentoring Partnership. important programs and services to Alberta families. Alberta’s Promise is helping us develop a youth. The future of our society depends on our Doug Goss, Bryan & Company Rosanna Saccomanni, Biamonte, Cairo Promise Builders agree to increase their knowledge to address the challenges the to meet challenges. An example of such FASD for years to come. We need the skills impacted the lives of Alberta’s children and Through a partnership of 29 government and healthy, resilient community by focusing on ability to realize the potential and promise Board Members Fred Green, Canadian Pacific Railway and Shortreed investment by 1% and support our sponsored voluntary sector is facing. a collaboration is the child care committee and resources to accomplish this residence. youth. We are impressed by what their community agencies, Alberta’s youth will have Our experience, knowledge and passion are meeting the needs of our children and youth. of today’s young people. Bill Bannister, Northern Vice-Chair Leann Hackman-Carty, Concrete Global Dr. Ronald T. Scrimshaw, Kee Tas Kee Now initiatives. Agencies pledge to sustain and comprised of United Way of Calgary and Area, Alberta’s Promise provides valuable information combined efforts have already achieved, new opportunities to benefit from positive role significantly enhanced by the dedicated team of Over the next five years we will proudly serve as - Ron McInnis, Senior Vice President, TD Canada Darwin Eckstrom Ventures Ltd./Aventa Tribal Council maintain programs, and increase services the City of Calgary, the Calgary Children’s and consulting services for us to meet stimulating the investment of over $139 million models. Alberta’s Promise and its partners individuals on the Alberta’s Promise Premier’s one of the many Promise Partners dedicated to Trust Prairie Region Karen Ferguson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Richard F. Haskayne, Haskayne and Partners Gary Severtson as resources dictate. Communities are also Alberta Mentoring Partnership Initiative, and Alberta’s Promise who are trying our objectives. into not-for-profit organizations. These ongoing are playing a key role in helping to make this Council and Board. This collection of leaders - Audrey McFarlane, Executive Director, Lakeland the well being of our youngest citizens. Alberta Children and Youth Services Joan Hertz Benkendorf, Capital Health, Keith Seel, PhD, CVA, Institute for Nonprofit Tyra Henschel Marie Stelmach Premier Stelmach Janis Tarchuk Bill Bannister Sue Riddell Rose stepping forward to set goals for establishing In recent years mentorship has emerged as a to find innovative solutions for child care from a partnerships demonstrate that collective initiative a reality. represents each of the corporate, voluntary, and Tyra Henschel, Ex-Officio Alberta Health Services Studies, Mount Royal College partnerships in their community and supporting powerful societal influence. In 2007, Alberta’s made-in-Alberta perspective. Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Annette Driessen, Director of Community Services, responsibility can successfully create the community sectors who truly care about the Jerry Joynt Linda Hughes, McMan Youth, Family & Roger Soucy, Petroleum Services Association province-wide initiatives. Promise became involved to champion the Town of Drayton Valley needed resources to provide services to our The future looks bright. I am pleased that well-being of Alberta’s kids and shaping them Pat Nelson Community Services Association of Canada development of a provincial mentorship We will also rally our newly revitalized Premier’s children and youth. many Promise Partners are eagerly renewing into Alberta’s future builders and leaders. Sue Riddell Rose, Southern Vice-Chair Jerry Joynt, Joynt Corporate Communications Nancy Southern, ATCO Group program. The Alberta Mentoring Partnership Council, comprised of dozens of Alberta’s their partnership with Alberta’s Promise, M. Carol Ryder Daryl Katz, The Katz Group of Companies Honourable Janis Tarchuk, Minister of Enhancing Sustainability is a three-year program funded by the most influential citizens. They will help us focus We admire the tireless efforts of everyone signaling their commitment to children and Alberta’s Promise is a catalyst for innovative Keith Seel, PhD, CVA Ken King, The Calgary Flames Alberta Children and Youth Services Alberta’s Promise has been working with its Alberta Government, and supported by efforts on province-wide strategies designed to who has been a part of this unique program. youth in our province. There is an excitement partnerships that promote the growth of our Dustin Walker Bernie Kollman, IBM Canada Ltd. Lori Topp partners to build sustainability in the not-for- 10 ministries and 19 agency partners. yield maximum return for children and youth. Together, we will continue to build a stronger and momentum among all Albertans to children and youth. We are at an important John Lau, Husky Energy Inc. Ron Triffo, Stantec Inc. profit sector. Since 2006, we’ve delivered Mentorship has been shown to boost youth Creating Partnerships that Yield Real Returns. province, with safe and secure communities continue to help meet the needs of our juncture as we enter a new phase of the program Premier’s Council Mary Lou Leins Peggy Valentine, University of Alberta free professional development workshops in self-esteem, reduce violence, cut drug and > that improve the quality of life for all Albertans. younger generations. – a phase in which we are renewing all 1,164 Bill Bannister Audrey Luft, Manpower Peter Valentine, Alberta Health Services urban and rural centres that have served over alcohol abuse, and improve relationships. The Promise Partners, reaffirming their commitment Lyle R. Best, Quikcard Solutions Inc. Craig Martin, Sun Media Corporation Alice Wainwright-Stewart, Lakeland College 350 Promise Agency partners from across the domino effects of this program’s benefits to Thank you for making Alberta’s Promise the to child and youth not-for-profit agencies for Rick Brace, CTV Ashif Mawji, Upside Software Inc. Dustin Walker, Grand Centre Middle School province. These workshops focus on business society are immeasurable. amazing program that it is today. an additional five year period. Not only are we Wilf Brooks Pat McDougall Dr. Robert Westbury, Telus management of not-for-profit organizations and Alberta’s Promise is determined to FortisAlberta and Boys and Girls Clubs Parkland Income Fund building upon the success of the program to Trevor Brown, Youth Member Sean McMaster, TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. Dick Wilson include fundraising, strategic planning, board achieve real results and provide of Alberta Combining its reach with the Alberta’s Promise date, we are also scaling for greater impact. governance, and leadership transition. genuine value for Albertans. Here are As a result of Alberta’s Promise, FortisAlberta network of Promise Partners, Parkland Income a few examples of partnerships that was able to partner with Boys and Girls Clubs of Fund through its Fas Gas Plus operations is Alberta’s Promise We urge everyone to continue building the have paid big dividends. Alberta to donate two computers to each Boys connecting with Promise Agencies to raise 2520 AMEC Place - 801 6th Avenue SW social fabric of our communities by renewing and Girls Club in Diamond Valley, Whitecourt, funds for Alberta youth. This relationship with Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3W2 your Alberta’s Promise Partnership. Only by Edson, Hinton and Wainwright. The computers Alberta’s Promise will open new doors for working together can we ensure our province’s enhance after-school programming for the Parkland employees and customers to www.albertaspromise.org sustainability for the next generations. kids. In addition, Boys and Girls Clubs will help donate and support local organizations for [email protected] Ed Stelmach deliver FortisAlberta’s electrical safety education children and youth. 403.297.7500 or 1.866.313.7500 Marie Stelmach Bill Bannister program to kids ages four to 15. Fax: 403.297.6664
Sue Riddell Rose 2008 We’ve assembled builders to pull for Alberta’s ALBERTA’S PROMISE caring agencies, and communities together young people. Annual Report
The little red wagon is a symbol of childhood, a helpful means for pulling the occasionally heavy load of life, and a place to keep dreams, with a handle so an adult can help out from time to time. Albertans are entrepreneurial. Independent. Some An economic engine, with a can-do attitude Commitment is good. MessagesMessages from from Alberta’s Alberta’s Promise. Promise An Economic Engine, with a Can-Do Attitude. RecommitmentCommitment is even better. is Good. Recommitment is Even Better. Other Partners Leveraging their Alberta’s Promise Relationship. would even say maverick. We meet challenges with > > > > enthusiasm – whether they’re identified in a community
Tyra Henschel, Executive Director build success stories that help strengthen It’s an exciting project that will help develop Alberta is nationally and internationally known force due to higher wage levels, the volunteer As part of Alberta Children and Youth Services, Many of our Promise Partners have Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo EPCOR The Wilderness Youth Challenge The Lethbridge Herald’s Food for Thought Child and Youth Friendly Calgary hall in Cold Lake or a conference room in Calgary. the social fabric within our communities. As the resiliency of our children and youth and I as an economic engine. We have the people, pool becomes smaller. Employees attracted to Alberta’s Promise delivers programs and sent us an enthusiastic recommitment. Our recommitment to Alberta’s Promise is Maintaining vital communities means Program in St. Albert increased their overall holiday campaign was able to connect with connected with Promise Builder Calgary $139 million worth of obstacles facing kids you’ll see in this Annual Report, the future is encourage everyone to look at “The Promise of the can-do attitude, and the resources to the not-for-profit sector are in need of the tools initiatives that support our Promise Partners Here are a few sample responses. the perfect symbol of the value we place committing to organizations such as Alberta’s revenue by leveraging their association with Promise Partners to get financial support, Co-op to obtain free groceries for their And while the views on how to rise to these challenges have been removed. That’s what the work of full of possibilities for Alberta’s Promise and the Future” section for just a taste of what this overcome obstacles. Albertans are generous and knowledge to run their businesses more in their operations, and benefit the children on our kids. We accept our leadership role Promise that foster excellence in our youth. Alberta’s Promise to raise their profile and gain helping to raise over $40,000. Empty Bowls event, raising awareness for our 1,164 Promise Partners has given to the our province’s kids. partnership will accomplish. with their time and money and our province efficiently. With limited funding to further train and youth they serve. The efforts of Alberta’s in ensuring all citizens, organizations, and Over the next three years EPCOR will invest a support from other Promise Partners interested youth homelessness. are diverse, there is one thing Albertans all agree on: children and youth of our province over the past has the highest number of not-for-profit staff and a predicted transitioning of 80% Promise and its partners are closely tied to the Alberta 4-H agencies in the Wood Buffalo area realize the minimum of $1,000,000 into children and youth in their work. five years of the Alberta’s Promise program. Alberta’s Promise has already begun the process Our team is ready to continue working with all organizations per capita in the country. The of Executive Directors into new roles or realities the not-for-profit sector is facing today Alberta 4-H is proud to be part of a province- vested interest we all have in raising our next programs. Thanks to Alberta’s Promise we’re of renewing our partnerships for another five year of our valued partners. Together, we are eager sector generates almost $10 billion in economic retirement over the next four years, new in our province. wide organization that provides opportunities generation. Working in collaboration with the able to enhance our community investment to We have a responsibility to create a better future for We’re celebrating this achievement and building term and with a re-energized group of dedicated to achieve even more for our province’s kids so activity every year, while employing well over disciplines are emerging in the not-for-profit to connect with a network of other like-minded many Promise Partners in our community, better focus on our future generations. The on it, using that momentum to accomplish even agencies, builders and communities we are that they may reach their greatest potential. 100,000 people. sector to strengthen the sector. Sustainability Promise Partners. We understand the value we will drive the needed resources to support knowledge, advice and expertise Alberta’s our children and youth. more good work for our kids. As an alliance of looking forward to tackling future province-wide planning in this sector has become more of a of Alberta’s Promise and are recommitting ongoing children and youth programs in our Promise brings on the current needs and issues organizations dedicated to kids, we continue to initiatives like the Alberta Mentoring Partnership. In the not-for-profit sector competition for staff necessity than ever before. to our partnership for another five years. region. Looking at the collective impact we will of kids within our province are essential for Alberta’s Promise is fierce. As more people re-enter the labour The connections Alberta’s Promise provide have over the next five years, we are excited to us to make strategic decisions. We applaud > help youth groups acquire the resources to participate in upcoming province-wide initiatives the Premier and the Province for their work in maintain affordable programs to participants. that will certainly help build safe and vibrant advancing this innovative program. These connections also provide a way for the communities across Alberta. - Denise Carpenter, Senior Vice President, Public & ALBERTA’S PROMISE Alberta’s Promise is a catalyst for innovative In the past five years, we’ve helped create Premier Ed Stelmach Marie Stelmach Janis Tarchuk Bill Bannister Sue Riddell Rose corporate sector to get directly involved with our - Mayor Melissa Blake, Regional Municipality of Government Affairs, EPCOR and Alberta’s Promise Chair Gary G. Campbell, Q.C., Alberta Cancer Jim McPherson, McPherson, L’Hirondelle A CATALYST FOR HELPING KIDS partnerships that promote the growth of our 1,164 of these partnerships. Alberta’s Promise Chair Honorary Chair Minister of Children and Youth Services Northern Vice-Chair Southern Vice-Chair The Promise of the Future. young people and give back to the communities Wood Buffalo Premier’s Council Member Honourable Ed Stelmach, Premier Board, Alberta Health Services Associates youth. It’s not just a question of bringing a need partner agencies, builders and communities > in which they work. Together, Promise Partners Hugh Campbell, Edmonton Eskimos Tim Melton, Melcor Developments Ltd. and a means together. But rather, bringing the sustain vital programs, services, and special We would like to thank all of our Promise Over the past year, we have seen what Over the past five years, Albertans have ensure children and youth across Alberta Honorary Chair Football Club Chuck Mulvenna, Canada Safeway Ltd. right need and the right means to the table. projects. They provide funds, gifts in kind, and Partners for their commitment to make Alberta’s collaboration and co-operation between all witnessed the impact Alberta’s Promise has succeed, and we’re thankful to belong to such Town of Drayton Valley TD Bank Financial Group Marie Stelmach Denise Carpenter, Epcor Utilities Inc. Florence Murphy, EnCana Corporation That’s where real value occurs. volunteers. They also encourage businesses, Promise a program that gives our children and sectors in our province can do for Alberta’s had on children and youth throughout our great a unique initiative. The Town of Drayton Valley has a heart for Every year, in 42 communities across Alberta, Dennis Chinner, RBC Dominion Dr. Fraser Mustard, Canadian Institute for organizations and individuals in their community youth immeasurable opportunities to grow into children and youth. The benefits are apparent province. We are proud to represent Alberta’s Executive Director Securities Inc. Lethbridge Advanced Research, The Founders’ Network Renewing Commitment In 2008, Alberta’s Promise launched a new Alberta’s Promise will help lead this charge - Bruce Banks, Chief Executive Officer, Alberta 4-H children. As a prosperous community, we TD Bank Financial Group invests in education, to pull together for the benefit of local children healthy and successful adults and citizens. through the work of our 1,164 Promise Promise as Vice-Chairs, and share a common are committed to pulling together to support literacy, children’s health and the environment. Tyra Henschel Sheehan H. Chowdbury, Youth Member Patricia Nelson, Calgary Health Trust We are all accountable to Alberta’s young partnership with the Institute for Nonprofit by working to develop a province-wide social and youth. Partners. These dedicated organizations are view with our many partners that investing in families by providing resources that build a We believe that children and youth should Strater Crowfoot, Siksika Nation Margaret Newall, Prairieaction Foundation people. Alberta’s Promise Partners have been Studies at Mount Royal College to deliver these marketing campaign that will bring together its Alberta’s Promise initiatives are important to developing an increasing number of initiatives our youth is a requirement to build a sustainable stronger future for Alberta. We truly value our have the opportunity to fulfill their potential Staff Patrick D. Daniel, Enbridge Inc. Eric Newell working collectively for five years to channel workshops to organizations in the voluntary network of Alberta’s Promise stakeholders and Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol All these partners are focused on making a real many Albertans and, as such, we are proud that enhance programs and services benefiting future for generations to come. partnership with Alberta’s Promise and the and everyone has a responsibility to help them Lynn Byers, Senior Manager Jack Donahue, Donahue Wells Cal Nichols, Edmonton Investors Group Ltd. $139 million worth of resources into child and sector across the province. The Institute for all Albertans to support mentoring organizations Spectrum Disorder difference, and have become an indispensable to support the extension of the program for children and youth. opportunities it gives our kids. Our projects, achieve it. This is why we are renewing our Shannon Cote, Partner Services Coordinator Darwin Eckstrom, Northern Alberta Fay Orr, Deputy Minister, Alberta Children youth agencies, helping to create opportunities Nonprofit Studies is the first in Canada to bring in any way they can. Alberta’s Promise is an asset to the Lakeland part of Alberta’s future growth and stability. another five years. This program has direct Having a vast range of experience working with such as the Early Childhood Development partnership with Alberta’s Promise. We share Theresa Maggs, Projects Administrator Institute of Technology and Youth Services for our kids’ healthy development. We need to together education, training and research, Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder value in nurturing our future generation of Alberta Children and Youth Services truly children and youth both as parents and through Centre, benefit our area in many ways. Alberta’s their vision of developing creative partnerships Barb Morrison, Assistant to Executive Director Murray Edwards, Edco Financial Taryn Penrice, Youth Member ensure that this level of investment is not only tailored to meet the rapidly changing needs of (FASD) that we will firmly support for another workers, leaders and families and we want appreciates the cities and towns, agencies our personal charitable work, we understand Promise helps us raise awareness about our between business, not-for-profits and Amber Northcut, Partnership Holdings Ltd. Dr. Bruce Perry maintained but also heightened to meet the the not-for-profit sector. It works in collaboration Ensuring Impact five years through our recommitment. Our to do our part to make sure this important and companies that work together with the important role all Albertans play in improving community and the needs of our kids. It links community organizations to benefit our kids. Development Manager Brian Felesky, Q.C., Felesky Flynn Ian Reid, Finning (Canada) increasing demand upon social services. with the not-for-profit community, businesses Along with mentorship, Alberta’s Promise partnership has helped us develop the work continues. government to build strong and vibrant the quality of life for families, children and the Will Tigley, Marketing Communications Megan Fester, Youth Member Charlotte Robb, Alberta Health Services and other post-secondary institutions to ensure will build on regional collaborations to help programs and services that support our kids us directly to a number of other government We know that by working with a collective group communities. This collective effort has resulted next generation. Coming from the private sector, and community resources across the province. of partners dedicated to the same goal, we can Manager Charlie Fischer, Nexen Inc. Sue Riddell Rose, Paramount Energy In 2008, Alberta’s Promise launched a curriculum meets the most important needs. build momentum for province-wide initiatives and families within the Cold Lake region. The work of our loyal Promise Partners over in supporting programs for children and youth we understand the critical role businesses play And through our partnership, we are identifying build a better future by investing in the abilities, Trish Weatherup, Partnership Development Joan Forge, Forge Ahead Communications Operating Corp. campaign to retain and strengthen all 1,164 This is an exciting new partnership for Alberta’s across our full partner base to benefit multiple One major upcoming project will be building a the first five years has resulted in many and the development of many unique initiatives in investing in their community to help deliver and engaging even more corporate supporters. well being and education of our children and Coordinator Ross Glen, RGO Office Products M. Carol Ryder, White Iron Inc. partnerships for an additional five years. Promise that brings a wealth of expertise and agencies. Already partners are collaborating residence that will support at-risk youth with outstanding success stories that have positively such as the Alberta Mentoring Partnership. important programs and services to Alberta families. Alberta’s Promise is helping us develop a youth. The future of our society depends on our Doug Goss, Bryan & Company Rosanna Saccomanni, Biamonte, Cairo Promise Builders agree to increase their knowledge to address the challenges the to meet challenges. An example of such FASD for years to come. We need the skills impacted the lives of Alberta’s children and Through a partnership of 29 government and healthy, resilient community by focusing on ability to realize the potential and promise Board Members Fred Green, Canadian Pacific Railway and Shortreed investment by 1% and support our sponsored voluntary sector is facing. a collaboration is the child care committee and resources to accomplish this residence. youth. We are impressed by what their community agencies, Alberta’s youth will have Our experience, knowledge and passion are meeting the needs of our children and youth. of today’s young people. Bill Bannister, Northern Vice-Chair Leann Hackman-Carty, Concrete Global Dr. Ronald T. Scrimshaw, Kee Tas Kee Now initiatives. Agencies pledge to sustain and comprised of United Way of Calgary and Area, Alberta’s Promise provides valuable information combined efforts have already achieved, new opportunities to benefit from positive role significantly enhanced by the dedicated team of Over the next five years we will proudly serve as - Ron McInnis, Senior Vice President, TD Canada Darwin Eckstrom Ventures Ltd./Aventa Tribal Council maintain programs, and increase services the City of Calgary, the Calgary Children’s and consulting services for us to meet stimulating the investment of over $139 million models. Alberta’s Promise and its partners individuals on the Alberta’s Promise Premier’s one of the many Promise Partners dedicated to Trust Prairie Region Karen Ferguson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Richard F. Haskayne, Haskayne and Partners Gary Severtson as resources dictate. Communities are also Alberta Mentoring Partnership Initiative, and Alberta’s Promise who are trying our objectives. into not-for-profit organizations. These ongoing are playing a key role in helping to make this Council and Board. This collection of leaders - Audrey McFarlane, Executive Director, Lakeland the well being of our youngest citizens. Alberta Children and Youth Services Joan Hertz Benkendorf, Capital Health, Keith Seel, PhD, CVA, Institute for Nonprofit Tyra Henschel Marie Stelmach Premier Stelmach Janis Tarchuk Bill Bannister Sue Riddell Rose stepping forward to set goals for establishing In recent years mentorship has emerged as a to find innovative solutions for child care from a partnerships demonstrate that collective initiative a reality. represents each of the corporate, voluntary, and Tyra Henschel, Ex-Officio Alberta Health Services Studies, Mount Royal College partnerships in their community and supporting powerful societal influence. In 2007, Alberta’s made-in-Alberta perspective. Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Annette Driessen, Director of Community Services, responsibility can successfully create the community sectors who truly care about the Jerry Joynt Linda Hughes, McMan Youth, Family & Roger Soucy, Petroleum Services Association province-wide initiatives. Promise became involved to champion the Town of Drayton Valley needed resources to provide services to our The future looks bright. I am pleased that well-being of Alberta’s kids and shaping them Pat Nelson Community Services Association of Canada development of a provincial mentorship We will also rally our newly revitalized Premier’s children and youth. many Promise Partners are eagerly renewing into Alberta’s future builders and leaders. Sue Riddell Rose, Southern Vice-Chair Jerry Joynt, Joynt Corporate Communications Nancy Southern, ATCO Group program. The Alberta Mentoring Partnership Council, comprised of dozens of Alberta’s their partnership with Alberta’s Promise, M. Carol Ryder Daryl Katz, The Katz Group of Companies Honourable Janis Tarchuk, Minister of Enhancing Sustainability is a three-year program funded by the most influential citizens. They will help us focus We admire the tireless efforts of everyone signaling their commitment to children and Alberta’s Promise is a catalyst for innovative Keith Seel, PhD, CVA Ken King, The Calgary Flames Alberta Children and Youth Services Alberta’s Promise has been working with its Alberta Government, and supported by efforts on province-wide strategies designed to who has been a part of this unique program. youth in our province. There is an excitement partnerships that promote the growth of our Dustin Walker Bernie Kollman, IBM Canada Ltd. Lori Topp partners to build sustainability in the not-for- 10 ministries and 19 agency partners. yield maximum return for children and youth. Together, we will continue to build a stronger and momentum among all Albertans to children and youth. We are at an important John Lau, Husky Energy Inc. Ron Triffo, Stantec Inc. profit sector. Since 2006, we’ve delivered Mentorship has been shown to boost youth Creating Partnerships that Yield Real Returns. province, with safe and secure communities continue to help meet the needs of our juncture as we enter a new phase of the program Premier’s Council Mary Lou Leins Peggy Valentine, University of Alberta free professional development workshops in self-esteem, reduce violence, cut drug and > that improve the quality of life for all Albertans. younger generations. – a phase in which we are renewing all 1,164 Bill Bannister Audrey Luft, Manpower Peter Valentine, Alberta Health Services urban and rural centres that have served over alcohol abuse, and improve relationships. The Promise Partners, reaffirming their commitment Lyle R. Best, Quikcard Solutions Inc. Craig Martin, Sun Media Corporation Alice Wainwright-Stewart, Lakeland College 350 Promise Agency partners from across the domino effects of this program’s benefits to Thank you for making Alberta’s Promise the to child and youth not-for-profit agencies for Rick Brace, CTV Ashif Mawji, Upside Software Inc. Dustin Walker, Grand Centre Middle School province. These workshops focus on business society are immeasurable. amazing program that it is today. an additional five year period. Not only are we Wilf Brooks Pat McDougall Dr. Robert Westbury, Telus management of not-for-profit organizations and Alberta’s Promise is determined to FortisAlberta and Boys and Girls Clubs Parkland Income Fund building upon the success of the program to Trevor Brown, Youth Member Sean McMaster, TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. Dick Wilson include fundraising, strategic planning, board achieve real results and provide of Alberta Combining its reach with the Alberta’s Promise date, we are also scaling for greater impact. governance, and leadership transition. genuine value for Albertans. Here are As a result of Alberta’s Promise, FortisAlberta network of Promise Partners, Parkland Income a few examples of partnerships that was able to partner with Boys and Girls Clubs of Fund through its Fas Gas Plus operations is Alberta’s Promise We urge everyone to continue building the have paid big dividends. Alberta to donate two computers to each Boys connecting with Promise Agencies to raise 2520 AMEC Place - 801 6th Avenue SW social fabric of our communities by renewing and Girls Club in Diamond Valley, Whitecourt, funds for Alberta youth. This relationship with Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3W2 your Alberta’s Promise Partnership. Only by Edson, Hinton and Wainwright. The computers Alberta’s Promise will open new doors for working together can we ensure our province’s enhance after-school programming for the Parkland employees and customers to www.albertaspromise.org sustainability for the next generations. kids. In addition, Boys and Girls Clubs will help donate and support local organizations for [email protected] Ed Stelmach deliver FortisAlberta’s electrical safety education children and youth. 403.297.7500 or 1.866.313.7500 Marie Stelmach Bill Bannister program to kids ages four to 15. Fax: 403.297.6664
Sue Riddell Rose 2008 We’ve assembled builders to pull for Alberta’s ALBERTA’S PROMISE caring agencies, and communities together young people. Annual Report
The little red wagon is a symbol of childhood, a helpful means for pulling the occasionally heavy load of life, and a place to keep dreams, with a handle so an adult can help out from time to time. Albertans are entrepreneurial. Independent. Some An economic engine, with a can-do attitude Commitment is good. MessagesMessages from from Alberta’s Alberta’s Promise. Promise An Economic Engine, with a Can-Do Attitude. RecommitmentCommitment is even better. is Good. Recommitment is Even Better. Other Partners Leveraging their Alberta’s Promise Relationship. would even say maverick. We meet challenges with > > > > enthusiasm – whether they’re identified in a community
Tyra Henschel, Executive Director build success stories that help strengthen It’s an exciting project that will help develop Alberta is nationally and internationally known force due to higher wage levels, the volunteer As part of Alberta Children and Youth Services, Many of our Promise Partners have Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo EPCOR The Wilderness Youth Challenge The Lethbridge Herald’s Food for Thought Child and Youth Friendly Calgary hall in Cold Lake or a conference room in Calgary. the social fabric within our communities. As the resiliency of our children and youth and I as an economic engine. We have the people, pool becomes smaller. Employees attracted to Alberta’s Promise delivers programs and sent us an enthusiastic recommitment. Our recommitment to Alberta’s Promise is Maintaining vital communities means Program in St. Albert increased their overall holiday campaign was able to connect with connected with Promise Builder Calgary $139 million worth of obstacles facing kids you’ll see in this Annual Report, the future is encourage everyone to look at “The Promise of the can-do attitude, and the resources to the not-for-profit sector are in need of the tools initiatives that support our Promise Partners Here are a few sample responses. the perfect symbol of the value we place committing to organizations such as Alberta’s revenue by leveraging their association with Promise Partners to get financial support, Co-op to obtain free groceries for their And while the views on how to rise to these challenges have been removed. That’s what the work of full of possibilities for Alberta’s Promise and the Future” section for just a taste of what this overcome obstacles. Albertans are generous and knowledge to run their businesses more in their operations, and benefit the children on our kids. We accept our leadership role Promise that foster excellence in our youth. Alberta’s Promise to raise their profile and gain helping to raise over $40,000. Empty Bowls event, raising awareness for our 1,164 Promise Partners has given to the our province’s kids. partnership will accomplish. with their time and money and our province efficiently. With limited funding to further train and youth they serve. The efforts of Alberta’s in ensuring all citizens, organizations, and Over the next three years EPCOR will invest a support from other Promise Partners interested youth homelessness. are diverse, there is one thing Albertans all agree on: children and youth of our province over the past has the highest number of not-for-profit staff and a predicted transitioning of 80% Promise and its partners are closely tied to the Alberta 4-H agencies in the Wood Buffalo area realize the minimum of $1,000,000 into children and youth in their work. five years of the Alberta’s Promise program. Alberta’s Promise has already begun the process Our team is ready to continue working with all organizations per capita in the country. The of Executive Directors into new roles or realities the not-for-profit sector is facing today Alberta 4-H is proud to be part of a province- vested interest we all have in raising our next programs. Thanks to Alberta’s Promise we’re of renewing our partnerships for another five year of our valued partners. Together, we are eager sector generates almost $10 billion in economic retirement over the next four years, new in our province. wide organization that provides opportunities generation. Working in collaboration with the able to enhance our community investment to We have a responsibility to create a better future for We’re celebrating this achievement and building term and with a re-energized group of dedicated to achieve even more for our province’s kids so activity every year, while employing well over disciplines are emerging in the not-for-profit to connect with a network of other like-minded many Promise Partners in our community, better focus on our future generations. The on it, using that momentum to accomplish even agencies, builders and communities we are that they may reach their greatest potential. 100,000 people. sector to strengthen the sector. Sustainability Promise Partners. We understand the value we will drive the needed resources to support knowledge, advice and expertise Alberta’s our children and youth. more good work for our kids. As an alliance of looking forward to tackling future province-wide planning in this sector has become more of a of Alberta’s Promise and are recommitting ongoing children and youth programs in our Promise brings on the current needs and issues organizations dedicated to kids, we continue to initiatives like the Alberta Mentoring Partnership. In the not-for-profit sector competition for staff necessity than ever before. to our partnership for another five years. region. Looking at the collective impact we will of kids within our province are essential for Alberta’s Promise is fierce. As more people re-enter the labour The connections Alberta’s Promise provide have over the next five years, we are excited to us to make strategic decisions. We applaud > help youth groups acquire the resources to participate in upcoming province-wide initiatives the Premier and the Province for their work in maintain affordable programs to participants. that will certainly help build safe and vibrant advancing this innovative program. These connections also provide a way for the communities across Alberta. - Denise Carpenter, Senior Vice President, Public & ALBERTA’S PROMISE Alberta’s Promise is a catalyst for innovative In the past five years, we’ve helped create Premier Ed Stelmach Marie Stelmach Janis Tarchuk Bill Bannister Sue Riddell Rose corporate sector to get directly involved with our - Mayor Melissa Blake, Regional Municipality of Government Affairs, EPCOR and Alberta’s Promise Chair Gary G. Campbell, Q.C., Alberta Cancer Jim McPherson, McPherson, L’Hirondelle A CATALYST FOR HELPING KIDS partnerships that promote the growth of our 1,164 of these partnerships. Alberta’s Promise Chair Honorary Chair Minister of Children and Youth Services Northern Vice-Chair Southern Vice-Chair The Promise of the Future. young people and give back to the communities Wood Buffalo Premier’s Council Member Honourable Ed Stelmach, Premier Board, Alberta Health Services Associates youth. It’s not just a question of bringing a need partner agencies, builders and communities > in which they work. Together, Promise Partners Hugh Campbell, Edmonton Eskimos Tim Melton, Melcor Developments Ltd. and a means together. But rather, bringing the sustain vital programs, services, and special We would like to thank all of our Promise Over the past year, we have seen what Over the past five years, Albertans have ensure children and youth across Alberta Honorary Chair Football Club Chuck Mulvenna, Canada Safeway Ltd. right need and the right means to the table. projects. They provide funds, gifts in kind, and Partners for their commitment to make Alberta’s collaboration and co-operation between all witnessed the impact Alberta’s Promise has succeed, and we’re thankful to belong to such Town of Drayton Valley TD Bank Financial Group Marie Stelmach Denise Carpenter, Epcor Utilities Inc. Florence Murphy, EnCana Corporation That’s where real value occurs. volunteers. They also encourage businesses, Promise a program that gives our children and sectors in our province can do for Alberta’s had on children and youth throughout our great a unique initiative. The Town of Drayton Valley has a heart for Every year, in 42 communities across Alberta, Dennis Chinner, RBC Dominion Dr. Fraser Mustard, Canadian Institute for organizations and individuals in their community youth immeasurable opportunities to grow into children and youth. The benefits are apparent province. We are proud to represent Alberta’s Executive Director Securities Inc. Lethbridge Advanced Research, The Founders’ Network Renewing Commitment In 2008, Alberta’s Promise launched a new Alberta’s Promise will help lead this charge - Bruce Banks, Chief Executive Officer, Alberta 4-H children. As a prosperous community, we TD Bank Financial Group invests in education, to pull together for the benefit of local children healthy and successful adults and citizens. through the work of our 1,164 Promise Promise as Vice-Chairs, and share a common are committed to pulling together to support literacy, children’s health and the environment. Tyra Henschel Sheehan H. Chowdbury, Youth Member Patricia Nelson, Calgary Health Trust We are all accountable to Alberta’s young partnership with the Institute for Nonprofit by working to develop a province-wide social and youth. Partners. These dedicated organizations are view with our many partners that investing in families by providing resources that build a We believe that children and youth should Strater Crowfoot, Siksika Nation Margaret Newall, Prairieaction Foundation people. Alberta’s Promise Partners have been Studies at Mount Royal College to deliver these marketing campaign that will bring together its Alberta’s Promise initiatives are important to developing an increasing number of initiatives our youth is a requirement to build a sustainable stronger future for Alberta. We truly value our have the opportunity to fulfill their potential Staff Patrick D. Daniel, Enbridge Inc. Eric Newell working collectively for five years to channel workshops to organizations in the voluntary network of Alberta’s Promise stakeholders and Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol All these partners are focused on making a real many Albertans and, as such, we are proud that enhance programs and services benefiting future for generations to come. partnership with Alberta’s Promise and the and everyone has a responsibility to help them Lynn Byers, Senior Manager Jack Donahue, Donahue Wells Cal Nichols, Edmonton Investors Group Ltd. $139 million worth of resources into child and sector across the province. The Institute for all Albertans to support mentoring organizations Spectrum Disorder difference, and have become an indispensable to support the extension of the program for children and youth. opportunities it gives our kids. Our projects, achieve it. This is why we are renewing our Shannon Cote, Partner Services Coordinator Darwin Eckstrom, Northern Alberta Fay Orr, Deputy Minister, Alberta Children youth agencies, helping to create opportunities Nonprofit Studies is the first in Canada to bring in any way they can. Alberta’s Promise is an asset to the Lakeland part of Alberta’s future growth and stability. another five years. This program has direct Having a vast range of experience working with such as the Early Childhood Development partnership with Alberta’s Promise. We share Theresa Maggs, Projects Administrator Institute of Technology and Youth Services for our kids’ healthy development. We need to together education, training and research, Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder value in nurturing our future generation of Alberta Children and Youth Services truly children and youth both as parents and through Centre, benefit our area in many ways. Alberta’s their vision of developing creative partnerships Barb Morrison, Assistant to Executive Director Murray Edwards, Edco Financial Taryn Penrice, Youth Member ensure that this level of investment is not only tailored to meet the rapidly changing needs of (FASD) that we will firmly support for another workers, leaders and families and we want appreciates the cities and towns, agencies our personal charitable work, we understand Promise helps us raise awareness about our between business, not-for-profits and Amber Northcut, Partnership Holdings Ltd. Dr. Bruce Perry maintained but also heightened to meet the the not-for-profit sector. It works in collaboration Ensuring Impact five years through our recommitment. Our to do our part to make sure this important and companies that work together with the important role all Albertans play in improving community and the needs of our kids. It links community organizations to benefit our kids. Development Manager Brian Felesky, Q.C., Felesky Flynn Ian Reid, Finning (Canada) increasing demand upon social services. with the not-for-profit community, businesses Along with mentorship, Alberta’s Promise partnership has helped us develop the work continues. government to build strong and vibrant the quality of life for families, children and the Will Tigley, Marketing Communications Megan Fester, Youth Member Charlotte Robb, Alberta Health Services and other post-secondary institutions to ensure will build on regional collaborations to help programs and services that support our kids us directly to a number of other government We know that by working with a collective group communities. This collective effort has resulted next generation. Coming from the private sector, and community resources across the province. of partners dedicated to the same goal, we can Manager Charlie Fischer, Nexen Inc. Sue Riddell Rose, Paramount Energy In 2008, Alberta’s Promise launched a curriculum meets the most important needs. build momentum for province-wide initiatives and families within the Cold Lake region. The work of our loyal Promise Partners over in supporting programs for children and youth we understand the critical role businesses play And through our partnership, we are identifying build a better future by investing in the abilities, Trish Weatherup, Partnership Development Joan Forge, Forge Ahead Communications Operating Corp. campaign to retain and strengthen all 1,164 This is an exciting new partnership for Alberta’s across our full partner base to benefit multiple One major upcoming project will be building a the first five years has resulted in many and the development of many unique initiatives in investing in their community to help deliver and engaging even more corporate supporters. well being and education of our children and Coordinator Ross Glen, RGO Office Products M. Carol Ryder, White Iron Inc. partnerships for an additional five years. Promise that brings a wealth of expertise and agencies. Already partners are collaborating residence that will support at-risk youth with outstanding success stories that have positively such as the Alberta Mentoring Partnership. important programs and services to Alberta families. Alberta’s Promise is helping us develop a youth. The future of our society depends on our Doug Goss, Bryan & Company Rosanna Saccomanni, Biamonte, Cairo Promise Builders agree to increase their knowledge to address the challenges the to meet challenges. An example of such FASD for years to come. We need the skills impacted the lives of Alberta’s children and Through a partnership of 29 government and healthy, resilient community by focusing on ability to realize the potential and promise Board Members Fred Green, Canadian Pacific Railway and Shortreed investment by 1% and support our sponsored voluntary sector is facing. a collaboration is the child care committee and resources to accomplish this residence. youth. We are impressed by what their community agencies, Alberta’s youth will have Our experience, knowledge and passion are meeting the needs of our children and youth. of today’s young people. Bill Bannister, Northern Vice-Chair Leann Hackman-Carty, Concrete Global Dr. Ronald T. Scrimshaw, Kee Tas Kee Now initiatives. Agencies pledge to sustain and comprised of United Way of Calgary and Area, Alberta’s Promise provides valuable information combined efforts have already achieved, new opportunities to benefit from positive role significantly enhanced by the dedicated team of Over the next five years we will proudly serve as - Ron McInnis, Senior Vice President, TD Canada Darwin Eckstrom Ventures Ltd./Aventa Tribal Council maintain programs, and increase services the City of Calgary, the Calgary Children’s and consulting services for us to meet stimulating the investment of over $139 million models. Alberta’s Promise and its partners individuals on the Alberta’s Promise Premier’s one of the many Promise Partners dedicated to Trust Prairie Region Karen Ferguson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Richard F. Haskayne, Haskayne and Partners Gary Severtson as resources dictate. Communities are also Alberta Mentoring Partnership Initiative, and Alberta’s Promise who are trying our objectives. into not-for-profit organizations. These ongoing are playing a key role in helping to make this Council and Board. This collection of leaders - Audrey McFarlane, Executive Director, Lakeland the well being of our youngest citizens. Alberta Children and Youth Services Joan Hertz Benkendorf, Capital Health, Keith Seel, PhD, CVA, Institute for Nonprofit Tyra Henschel Marie Stelmach Premier Stelmach Janis Tarchuk Bill Bannister Sue Riddell Rose stepping forward to set goals for establishing In recent years mentorship has emerged as a to find innovative solutions for child care from a partnerships demonstrate that collective initiative a reality. represents each of the corporate, voluntary, and Tyra Henschel, Ex-Officio Alberta Health Services Studies, Mount Royal College partnerships in their community and supporting powerful societal influence. In 2007, Alberta’s made-in-Alberta perspective. Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Annette Driessen, Director of Community Services, responsibility can successfully create the community sectors who truly care about the Jerry Joynt Linda Hughes, McMan Youth, Family & Roger Soucy, Petroleum Services Association province-wide initiatives. Promise became involved to champion the Town of Drayton Valley needed resources to provide services to our The future looks bright. I am pleased that well-being of Alberta’s kids and shaping them Pat Nelson Community Services Association of Canada development of a provincial mentorship We will also rally our newly revitalized Premier’s children and youth. many Promise Partners are eagerly renewing into Alberta’s future builders and leaders. Sue Riddell Rose, Southern Vice-Chair Jerry Joynt, Joynt Corporate Communications Nancy Southern, ATCO Group program. The Alberta Mentoring Partnership Council, comprised of dozens of Alberta’s their partnership with Alberta’s Promise, M. Carol Ryder Daryl Katz, The Katz Group of Companies Honourable Janis Tarchuk, Minister of Enhancing Sustainability is a three-year program funded by the most influential citizens. They will help us focus We admire the tireless efforts of everyone signaling their commitment to children and Alberta’s Promise is a catalyst for innovative Keith Seel, PhD, CVA Ken King, The Calgary Flames Alberta Children and Youth Services Alberta’s Promise has been working with its Alberta Government, and supported by efforts on province-wide strategies designed to who has been a part of this unique program. youth in our province. There is an excitement partnerships that promote the growth of our Dustin Walker Bernie Kollman, IBM Canada Ltd. Lori Topp partners to build sustainability in the not-for- 10 ministries and 19 agency partners. yield maximum return for children and youth. Together, we will continue to build a stronger and momentum among all Albertans to children and youth. We are at an important John Lau, Husky Energy Inc. Ron Triffo, Stantec Inc. profit sector. Since 2006, we’ve delivered Mentorship has been shown to boost youth Creating Partnerships that Yield Real Returns. province, with safe and secure communities continue to help meet the needs of our juncture as we enter a new phase of the program Premier’s Council Mary Lou Leins Peggy Valentine, University of Alberta free professional development workshops in self-esteem, reduce violence, cut drug and > that improve the quality of life for all Albertans. younger generations. – a phase in which we are renewing all 1,164 Bill Bannister Audrey Luft, Manpower Peter Valentine, Alberta Health Services urban and rural centres that have served over alcohol abuse, and improve relationships. The Promise Partners, reaffirming their commitment Lyle R. Best, Quikcard Solutions Inc. Craig Martin, Sun Media Corporation Alice Wainwright-Stewart, Lakeland College 350 Promise Agency partners from across the domino effects of this program’s benefits to Thank you for making Alberta’s Promise the to child and youth not-for-profit agencies for Rick Brace, CTV Ashif Mawji, Upside Software Inc. Dustin Walker, Grand Centre Middle School province. These workshops focus on business society are immeasurable. amazing program that it is today. an additional five year period. Not only are we Wilf Brooks Pat McDougall Dr. Robert Westbury, Telus management of not-for-profit organizations and Alberta’s Promise is determined to FortisAlberta and Boys and Girls Clubs Parkland Income Fund building upon the success of the program to Trevor Brown, Youth Member Sean McMaster, TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. Dick Wilson include fundraising, strategic planning, board achieve real results and provide of Alberta Combining its reach with the Alberta’s Promise date, we are also scaling for greater impact. governance, and leadership transition. genuine value for Albertans. Here are As a result of Alberta’s Promise, FortisAlberta network of Promise Partners, Parkland Income a few examples of partnerships that was able to partner with Boys and Girls Clubs of Fund through its Fas Gas Plus operations is Alberta’s Promise We urge everyone to continue building the have paid big dividends. Alberta to donate two computers to each Boys connecting with Promise Agencies to raise 2520 AMEC Place - 801 6th Avenue SW social fabric of our communities by renewing and Girls Club in Diamond Valley, Whitecourt, funds for Alberta youth. This relationship with Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3W2 your Alberta’s Promise Partnership. Only by Edson, Hinton and Wainwright. The computers Alberta’s Promise will open new doors for working together can we ensure our province’s enhance after-school programming for the Parkland employees and customers to www.albertaspromise.org sustainability for the next generations. kids. In addition, Boys and Girls Clubs will help donate and support local organizations for [email protected] Ed Stelmach deliver FortisAlberta’s electrical safety education children and youth. 403.297.7500 or 1.866.313.7500 Marie Stelmach Bill Bannister program to kids ages four to 15. Fax: 403.297.6664
Sue Riddell Rose 2008 We’ve assembled builders to pull for Alberta’s ALBERTA’S PROMISE caring agencies, and communities together young people. Annual Report
The little red wagon is a symbol of childhood, a helpful means for pulling the occasionally heavy load of life, and a place to keep dreams, with a handle so an adult can help out from time to time. Albertans are entrepreneurial. Independent. Some An economic engine, with a can-do attitude Commitment is good. MessagesMessages from from Alberta’s Alberta’s Promise. Promise An Economic Engine, with a Can-Do Attitude. RecommitmentCommitment is even better. is Good. Recommitment is Even Better. Other Partners Leveraging their Alberta’s Promise Relationship. would even say maverick. We meet challenges with > > > > enthusiasm – whether they’re identified in a community
Tyra Henschel, Executive Director build success stories that help strengthen It’s an exciting project that will help develop Alberta is nationally and internationally known force due to higher wage levels, the volunteer As part of Alberta Children and Youth Services, Many of our Promise Partners have Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo EPCOR The Wilderness Youth Challenge The Lethbridge Herald’s Food for Thought Child and Youth Friendly Calgary hall in Cold Lake or a conference room in Calgary. the social fabric within our communities. As the resiliency of our children and youth and I as an economic engine. We have the people, pool becomes smaller. Employees attracted to Alberta’s Promise delivers programs and sent us an enthusiastic recommitment. Our recommitment to Alberta’s Promise is Maintaining vital communities means Program in St. Albert increased their overall holiday campaign was able to connect with connected with Promise Builder Calgary $139 million worth of obstacles facing kids you’ll see in this Annual Report, the future is encourage everyone to look at “The Promise of the can-do attitude, and the resources to the not-for-profit sector are in need of the tools initiatives that support our Promise Partners Here are a few sample responses. the perfect symbol of the value we place committing to organizations such as Alberta’s revenue by leveraging their association with Promise Partners to get financial support, Co-op to obtain free groceries for their And while the views on how to rise to these challenges have been removed. That’s what the work of full of possibilities for Alberta’s Promise and the Future” section for just a taste of what this overcome obstacles. Albertans are generous and knowledge to run their businesses more in their operations, and benefit the children on our kids. We accept our leadership role Promise that foster excellence in our youth. Alberta’s Promise to raise their profile and gain helping to raise over $40,000. Empty Bowls event, raising awareness for our 1,164 Promise Partners has given to the our province’s kids. partnership will accomplish. with their time and money and our province efficiently. With limited funding to further train and youth they serve. The efforts of Alberta’s in ensuring all citizens, organizations, and Over the next three years EPCOR will invest a support from other Promise Partners interested youth homelessness. are diverse, there is one thing Albertans all agree on: children and youth of our province over the past has the highest number of not-for-profit staff and a predicted transitioning of 80% Promise and its partners are closely tied to the Alberta 4-H agencies in the Wood Buffalo area realize the minimum of $1,000,000 into children and youth in their work. five years of the Alberta’s Promise program. Alberta’s Promise has already begun the process Our team is ready to continue working with all organizations per capita in the country. The of Executive Directors into new roles or realities the not-for-profit sector is facing today Alberta 4-H is proud to be part of a province- vested interest we all have in raising our next programs. Thanks to Alberta’s Promise we’re of renewing our partnerships for another five year of our valued partners. Together, we are eager sector generates almost $10 billion in economic retirement over the next four years, new in our province. wide organization that provides opportunities generation. Working in collaboration with the able to enhance our community investment to We have a responsibility to create a better future for We’re celebrating this achievement and building term and with a re-energized group of dedicated to achieve even more for our province’s kids so activity every year, while employing well over disciplines are emerging in the not-for-profit to connect with a network of other like-minded many Promise Partners in our community, better focus on our future generations. The on it, using that momentum to accomplish even agencies, builders and communities we are that they may reach their greatest potential. 100,000 people. sector to strengthen the sector. Sustainability Promise Partners. We understand the value we will drive the needed resources to support knowledge, advice and expertise Alberta’s our children and youth. more good work for our kids. As an alliance of looking forward to tackling future province-wide planning in this sector has become more of a of Alberta’s Promise and are recommitting ongoing children and youth programs in our Promise brings on the current needs and issues organizations dedicated to kids, we continue to initiatives like the Alberta Mentoring Partnership. In the not-for-profit sector competition for staff necessity than ever before. to our partnership for another five years. region. Looking at the collective impact we will of kids within our province are essential for Alberta’s Promise is fierce. As more people re-enter the labour The connections Alberta’s Promise provide have over the next five years, we are excited to us to make strategic decisions. We applaud > help youth groups acquire the resources to participate in upcoming province-wide initiatives the Premier and the Province for their work in maintain affordable programs to participants. that will certainly help build safe and vibrant advancing this innovative program. These connections also provide a way for the communities across Alberta. - Denise Carpenter, Senior Vice President, Public & ALBERTA’S PROMISE Alberta’s Promise is a catalyst for innovative In the past five years, we’ve helped create Premier Ed Stelmach Marie Stelmach Janis Tarchuk Bill Bannister Sue Riddell Rose corporate sector to get directly involved with our - Mayor Melissa Blake, Regional Municipality of Government Affairs, EPCOR and Alberta’s Promise Chair Gary G. Campbell, Q.C., Alberta Cancer Jim McPherson, McPherson, L’Hirondelle A CATALYST FOR HELPING KIDS partnerships that promote the growth of our 1,164 of these partnerships. Alberta’s Promise Chair Honorary Chair Minister of Children and Youth Services Northern Vice-Chair Southern Vice-Chair The Promise of the Future. young people and give back to the communities Wood Buffalo Premier’s Council Member Honourable Ed Stelmach, Premier Board, Alberta Health Services Associates youth. It’s not just a question of bringing a need partner agencies, builders and communities > in which they work. Together, Promise Partners Hugh Campbell, Edmonton Eskimos Tim Melton, Melcor Developments Ltd. and a means together. But rather, bringing the sustain vital programs, services, and special We would like to thank all of our Promise Over the past year, we have seen what Over the past five years, Albertans have ensure children and youth across Alberta Honorary Chair Football Club Chuck Mulvenna, Canada Safeway Ltd. right need and the right means to the table. projects. They provide funds, gifts in kind, and Partners for their commitment to make Alberta’s collaboration and co-operation between all witnessed the impact Alberta’s Promise has succeed, and we’re thankful to belong to such Town of Drayton Valley TD Bank Financial Group Marie Stelmach Denise Carpenter, Epcor Utilities Inc. Florence Murphy, EnCana Corporation That’s where real value occurs. volunteers. They also encourage businesses, Promise a program that gives our children and sectors in our province can do for Alberta’s had on children and youth throughout our great a unique initiative. The Town of Drayton Valley has a heart for Every year, in 42 communities across Alberta, Dennis Chinner, RBC Dominion Dr. Fraser Mustard, Canadian Institute for organizations and individuals in their community youth immeasurable opportunities to grow into children and youth. The benefits are apparent province. We are proud to represent Alberta’s Executive Director Securities Inc. Lethbridge Advanced Research, The Founders’ Network Renewing Commitment In 2008, Alberta’s Promise launched a new Alberta’s Promise will help lead this charge - Bruce Banks, Chief Executive Officer, Alberta 4-H children. As a prosperous community, we TD Bank Financial Group invests in education, to pull together for the benefit of local children healthy and successful adults and citizens. through the work of our 1,164 Promise Promise as Vice-Chairs, and share a common are committed to pulling together to support literacy, children’s health and the environment. Tyra Henschel Sheehan H. Chowdbury, Youth Member Patricia Nelson, Calgary Health Trust We are all accountable to Alberta’s young partnership with the Institute for Nonprofit by working to develop a province-wide social and youth. Partners. These dedicated organizations are view with our many partners that investing in families by providing resources that build a We believe that children and youth should Strater Crowfoot, Siksika Nation Margaret Newall, Prairieaction Foundation people. Alberta’s Promise Partners have been Studies at Mount Royal College to deliver these marketing campaign that will bring together its Alberta’s Promise initiatives are important to developing an increasing number of initiatives our youth is a requirement to build a sustainable stronger future for Alberta. We truly value our have the opportunity to fulfill their potential Staff Patrick D. Daniel, Enbridge Inc. Eric Newell working collectively for five years to channel workshops to organizations in the voluntary network of Alberta’s Promise stakeholders and Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol All these partners are focused on making a real many Albertans and, as such, we are proud that enhance programs and services benefiting future for generations to come. partnership with Alberta’s Promise and the and everyone has a responsibility to help them Lynn Byers, Senior Manager Jack Donahue, Donahue Wells Cal Nichols, Edmonton Investors Group Ltd. $139 million worth of resources into child and sector across the province. The Institute for all Albertans to support mentoring organizations Spectrum Disorder difference, and have become an indispensable to support the extension of the program for children and youth. opportunities it gives our kids. Our projects, achieve it. This is why we are renewing our Shannon Cote, Partner Services Coordinator Darwin Eckstrom, Northern Alberta Fay Orr, Deputy Minister, Alberta Children youth agencies, helping to create opportunities Nonprofit Studies is the first in Canada to bring in any way they can. Alberta’s Promise is an asset to the Lakeland part of Alberta’s future growth and stability. another five years. This program has direct Having a vast range of experience working with such as the Early Childhood Development partnership with Alberta’s Promise. We share Theresa Maggs, Projects Administrator Institute of Technology and Youth Services for our kids’ healthy development. We need to together education, training and research, Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder value in nurturing our future generation of Alberta Children and Youth Services truly children and youth both as parents and through Centre, benefit our area in many ways. Alberta’s their vision of developing creative partnerships Barb Morrison, Assistant to Executive Director Murray Edwards, Edco Financial Taryn Penrice, Youth Member ensure that this level of investment is not only tailored to meet the rapidly changing needs of (FASD) that we will firmly support for another workers, leaders and families and we want appreciates the cities and towns, agencies our personal charitable work, we understand Promise helps us raise awareness about our between business, not-for-profits and Amber Northcut, Partnership Holdings Ltd. Dr. Bruce Perry maintained but also heightened to meet the the not-for-profit sector. It works in collaboration Ensuring Impact five years through our recommitment. Our to do our part to make sure this important and companies that work together with the important role all Albertans play in improving community and the needs of our kids. It links community organizations to benefit our kids. Development Manager Brian Felesky, Q.C., Felesky Flynn Ian Reid, Finning (Canada) increasing demand upon social services. with the not-for-profit community, businesses Along with mentorship, Alberta’s Promise partnership has helped us develop the work continues. government to build strong and vibrant the quality of life for families, children and the Will Tigley, Marketing Communications Megan Fester, Youth Member Charlotte Robb, Alberta Health Services and other post-secondary institutions to ensure will build on regional collaborations to help programs and services that support our kids us directly to a number of other government We know that by working with a collective group communities. This collective effort has resulted next generation. Coming from the private sector, and community resources across the province. of partners dedicated to the same goal, we can Manager Charlie Fischer, Nexen Inc. Sue Riddell Rose, Paramount Energy In 2008, Alberta’s Promise launched a curriculum meets the most important needs. build momentum for province-wide initiatives and families within the Cold Lake region. The work of our loyal Promise Partners over in supporting programs for children and youth we understand the critical role businesses play And through our partnership, we are identifying build a better future by investing in the abilities, Trish Weatherup, Partnership Development Joan Forge, Forge Ahead Communications Operating Corp. campaign to retain and strengthen all 1,164 This is an exciting new partnership for Alberta’s across our full partner base to benefit multiple One major upcoming project will be building a the first five years has resulted in many and the development of many unique initiatives in investing in their community to help deliver and engaging even more corporate supporters. well being and education of our children and Coordinator Ross Glen, RGO Office Products M. Carol Ryder, White Iron Inc. partnerships for an additional five years. Promise that brings a wealth of expertise and agencies. Already partners are collaborating residence that will support at-risk youth with outstanding success stories that have positively such as the Alberta Mentoring Partnership. important programs and services to Alberta families. Alberta’s Promise is helping us develop a youth. The future of our society depends on our Doug Goss, Bryan & Company Rosanna Saccomanni, Biamonte, Cairo Promise Builders agree to increase their knowledge to address the challenges the to meet challenges. An example of such FASD for years to come. We need the skills impacted the lives of Alberta’s children and Through a partnership of 29 government and healthy, resilient community by focusing on ability to realize the potential and promise Board Members Fred Green, Canadian Pacific Railway and Shortreed investment by 1% and support our sponsored voluntary sector is facing. a collaboration is the child care committee and resources to accomplish this residence. youth. We are impressed by what their community agencies, Alberta’s youth will have Our experience, knowledge and passion are meeting the needs of our children and youth. of today’s young people. Bill Bannister, Northern Vice-Chair Leann Hackman-Carty, Concrete Global Dr. Ronald T. Scrimshaw, Kee Tas Kee Now initiatives. Agencies pledge to sustain and comprised of United Way of Calgary and Area, Alberta’s Promise provides valuable information combined efforts have already achieved, new opportunities to benefit from positive role significantly enhanced by the dedicated team of Over the next five years we will proudly serve as - Ron McInnis, Senior Vice President, TD Canada Darwin Eckstrom Ventures Ltd./Aventa Tribal Council maintain programs, and increase services the City of Calgary, the Calgary Children’s and consulting services for us to meet stimulating the investment of over $139 million models. Alberta’s Promise and its partners individuals on the Alberta’s Promise Premier’s one of the many Promise Partners dedicated to Trust Prairie Region Karen Ferguson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Richard F. Haskayne, Haskayne and Partners Gary Severtson as resources dictate. Communities are also Alberta Mentoring Partnership Initiative, and Alberta’s Promise who are trying our objectives. into not-for-profit organizations. These ongoing are playing a key role in helping to make this Council and Board. This collection of leaders - Audrey McFarlane, Executive Director, Lakeland the well being of our youngest citizens. Alberta Children and Youth Services Joan Hertz Benkendorf, Capital Health, Keith Seel, PhD, CVA, Institute for Nonprofit Tyra Henschel Marie Stelmach Premier Stelmach Janis Tarchuk Bill Bannister Sue Riddell Rose stepping forward to set goals for establishing In recent years mentorship has emerged as a to find innovative solutions for child care from a partnerships demonstrate that collective initiative a reality. represents each of the corporate, voluntary, and Tyra Henschel, Ex-Officio Alberta Health Services Studies, Mount Royal College partnerships in their community and supporting powerful societal influence. In 2007, Alberta’s made-in-Alberta perspective. Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Annette Driessen, Director of Community Services, responsibility can successfully create the community sectors who truly care about the Jerry Joynt Linda Hughes, McMan Youth, Family & Roger Soucy, Petroleum Services Association province-wide initiatives. Promise became involved to champion the Town of Drayton Valley needed resources to provide services to our The future looks bright. I am pleased that well-being of Alberta’s kids and shaping them Pat Nelson Community Services Association of Canada development of a provincial mentorship We will also rally our newly revitalized Premier’s children and youth. many Promise Partners are eagerly renewing into Alberta’s future builders and leaders. Sue Riddell Rose, Southern Vice-Chair Jerry Joynt, Joynt Corporate Communications Nancy Southern, ATCO Group program. The Alberta Mentoring Partnership Council, comprised of dozens of Alberta’s their partnership with Alberta’s Promise, M. Carol Ryder Daryl Katz, The Katz Group of Companies Honourable Janis Tarchuk, Minister of Enhancing Sustainability is a three-year program funded by the most influential citizens. They will help us focus We admire the tireless efforts of everyone signaling their commitment to children and Alberta’s Promise is a catalyst for innovative Keith Seel, PhD, CVA Ken King, The Calgary Flames Alberta Children and Youth Services Alberta’s Promise has been working with its Alberta Government, and supported by efforts on province-wide strategies designed to who has been a part of this unique program. youth in our province. There is an excitement partnerships that promote the growth of our Dustin Walker Bernie Kollman, IBM Canada Ltd. Lori Topp partners to build sustainability in the not-for- 10 ministries and 19 agency partners. yield maximum return for children and youth. Together, we will continue to build a stronger and momentum among all Albertans to children and youth. We are at an important John Lau, Husky Energy Inc. Ron Triffo, Stantec Inc. profit sector. Since 2006, we’ve delivered Mentorship has been shown to boost youth Creating Partnerships that Yield Real Returns. province, with safe and secure communities continue to help meet the needs of our juncture as we enter a new phase of the program Premier’s Council Mary Lou Leins Peggy Valentine, University of Alberta free professional development workshops in self-esteem, reduce violence, cut drug and > that improve the quality of life for all Albertans. younger generations. – a phase in which we are renewing all 1,164 Bill Bannister Audrey Luft, Manpower Peter Valentine, Alberta Health Services urban and rural centres that have served over alcohol abuse, and improve relationships. The Promise Partners, reaffirming their commitment Lyle R. Best, Quikcard Solutions Inc. Craig Martin, Sun Media Corporation Alice Wainwright-Stewart, Lakeland College 350 Promise Agency partners from across the domino effects of this program’s benefits to Thank you for making Alberta’s Promise the to child and youth not-for-profit agencies for Rick Brace, CTV Ashif Mawji, Upside Software Inc. Dustin Walker, Grand Centre Middle School province. These workshops focus on business society are immeasurable. amazing program that it is today. an additional five year period. Not only are we Wilf Brooks Pat McDougall Dr. Robert Westbury, Telus management of not-for-profit organizations and Alberta’s Promise is determined to FortisAlberta and Boys and Girls Clubs Parkland Income Fund building upon the success of the program to Trevor Brown, Youth Member Sean McMaster, TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. Dick Wilson include fundraising, strategic planning, board achieve real results and provide of Alberta Combining its reach with the Alberta’s Promise date, we are also scaling for greater impact. governance, and leadership transition. genuine value for Albertans. Here are As a result of Alberta’s Promise, FortisAlberta network of Promise Partners, Parkland Income a few examples of partnerships that was able to partner with Boys and Girls Clubs of Fund through its Fas Gas Plus operations is Alberta’s Promise We urge everyone to continue building the have paid big dividends. Alberta to donate two computers to each Boys connecting with Promise Agencies to raise 2520 AMEC Place - 801 6th Avenue SW social fabric of our communities by renewing and Girls Club in Diamond Valley, Whitecourt, funds for Alberta youth. This relationship with Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3W2 your Alberta’s Promise Partnership. Only by Edson, Hinton and Wainwright. The computers Alberta’s Promise will open new doors for working together can we ensure our province’s enhance after-school programming for the Parkland employees and customers to www.albertaspromise.org sustainability for the next generations. kids. In addition, Boys and Girls Clubs will help donate and support local organizations for [email protected] Ed Stelmach deliver FortisAlberta’s electrical safety education children and youth. 403.297.7500 or 1.866.313.7500 Marie Stelmach Bill Bannister program to kids ages four to 15. Fax: 403.297.6664
Sue Riddell Rose 2008 We’ve assembled builders to pull for Alberta’s ALBERTA’S PROMISE caring agencies, and communities together young people. Annual Report
The little red wagon is a symbol of childhood, a helpful means for pulling the occasionally heavy load of life, and a place to keep dreams, with a handle so an adult can help out from time to time. Albertans are entrepreneurial. Independent. Some An economic engine, with a can-do attitude Commitment is good. MessagesMessages from from Alberta’s Alberta’s Promise. Promise An Economic Engine, with a Can-Do Attitude. RecommitmentCommitment is even better. is Good. Recommitment is Even Better. Other Partners Leveraging their Alberta’s Promise Relationship. would even say maverick. We meet challenges with > > > > enthusiasm – whether they’re identified in a community
Tyra Henschel, Executive Director build success stories that help strengthen It’s an exciting project that will help develop Alberta is nationally and internationally known force due to higher wage levels, the volunteer As part of Alberta Children and Youth Services, Many of our Promise Partners have Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo EPCOR The Wilderness Youth Challenge The Lethbridge Herald’s Food for Thought Child and Youth Friendly Calgary hall in Cold Lake or a conference room in Calgary. the social fabric within our communities. As the resiliency of our children and youth and I as an economic engine. We have the people, pool becomes smaller. Employees attracted to Alberta’s Promise delivers programs and sent us an enthusiastic recommitment. Our recommitment to Alberta’s Promise is Maintaining vital communities means Program in St. Albert increased their overall holiday campaign was able to connect with connected with Promise Builder Calgary $139 million worth of obstacles facing kids you’ll see in this Annual Report, the future is encourage everyone to look at “The Promise of the can-do attitude, and the resources to the not-for-profit sector are in need of the tools initiatives that support our Promise Partners Here are a few sample responses. the perfect symbol of the value we place committing to organizations such as Alberta’s revenue by leveraging their association with Promise Partners to get financial support, Co-op to obtain free groceries for their And while the views on how to rise to these challenges have been removed. That’s what the work of full of possibilities for Alberta’s Promise and the Future” section for just a taste of what this overcome obstacles. Albertans are generous and knowledge to run their businesses more in their operations, and benefit the children on our kids. We accept our leadership role Promise that foster excellence in our youth. Alberta’s Promise to raise their profile and gain helping to raise over $40,000. Empty Bowls event, raising awareness for our 1,164 Promise Partners has given to the our province’s kids. partnership will accomplish. with their time and money and our province efficiently. With limited funding to further train and youth they serve. The efforts of Alberta’s in ensuring all citizens, organizations, and Over the next three years EPCOR will invest a support from other Promise Partners interested youth homelessness. are diverse, there is one thing Albertans all agree on: children and youth of our province over the past has the highest number of not-for-profit staff and a predicted transitioning of 80% Promise and its partners are closely tied to the Alberta 4-H agencies in the Wood Buffalo area realize the minimum of $1,000,000 into children and youth in their work. five years of the Alberta’s Promise program. Alberta’s Promise has already begun the process Our team is ready to continue working with all organizations per capita in the country. The of Executive Directors into new roles or realities the not-for-profit sector is facing today Alberta 4-H is proud to be part of a province- vested interest we all have in raising our next programs. Thanks to Alberta’s Promise we’re of renewing our partnerships for another five year of our valued partners. Together, we are eager sector generates almost $10 billion in economic retirement over the next four years, new in our province. wide organization that provides opportunities generation. Working in collaboration with the able to enhance our community investment to We have a responsibility to create a better future for We’re celebrating this achievement and building term and with a re-energized group of dedicated to achieve even more for our province’s kids so activity every year, while employing well over disciplines are emerging in the not-for-profit to connect with a network of other like-minded many Promise Partners in our community, better focus on our future generations. The on it, using that momentum to accomplish even agencies, builders and communities we are that they may reach their greatest potential. 100,000 people. sector to strengthen the sector. Sustainability Promise Partners. We understand the value we will drive the needed resources to support knowledge, advice and expertise Alberta’s our children and youth. more good work for our kids. As an alliance of looking forward to tackling future province-wide planning in this sector has become more of a of Alberta’s Promise and are recommitting ongoing children and youth programs in our Promise brings on the current needs and issues organizations dedicated to kids, we continue to initiatives like the Alberta Mentoring Partnership. In the not-for-profit sector competition for staff necessity than ever before. to our partnership for another five years. region. Looking at the collective impact we will of kids within our province are essential for Alberta’s Promise is fierce. As more people re-enter the labour The connections Alberta’s Promise provide have over the next five years, we are excited to us to make strategic decisions. We applaud > help youth groups acquire the resources to participate in upcoming province-wide initiatives the Premier and the Province for their work in maintain affordable programs to participants. that will certainly help build safe and vibrant advancing this innovative program. These connections also provide a way for the communities across Alberta. - Denise Carpenter, Senior Vice President, Public & ALBERTA’S PROMISE Alberta’s Promise is a catalyst for innovative In the past five years, we’ve helped create Premier Ed Stelmach Marie Stelmach Janis Tarchuk Bill Bannister Sue Riddell Rose corporate sector to get directly involved with our - Mayor Melissa Blake, Regional Municipality of Government Affairs, EPCOR and Alberta’s Promise Chair Gary G. Campbell, Q.C., Alberta Cancer Jim McPherson, McPherson, L’Hirondelle A CATALYST FOR HELPING KIDS partnerships that promote the growth of our 1,164 of these partnerships. Alberta’s Promise Chair Honorary Chair Minister of Children and Youth Services Northern Vice-Chair Southern Vice-Chair The Promise of the Future. young people and give back to the communities Wood Buffalo Premier’s Council Member Honourable Ed Stelmach, Premier Board, Alberta Health Services Associates youth. It’s not just a question of bringing a need partner agencies, builders and communities > in which they work. Together, Promise Partners Hugh Campbell, Edmonton Eskimos Tim Melton, Melcor Developments Ltd. and a means together. But rather, bringing the sustain vital programs, services, and special We would like to thank all of our Promise Over the past year, we have seen what Over the past five years, Albertans have ensure children and youth across Alberta Honorary Chair Football Club Chuck Mulvenna, Canada Safeway Ltd. right need and the right means to the table. projects. They provide funds, gifts in kind, and Partners for their commitment to make Alberta’s collaboration and co-operation between all witnessed the impact Alberta’s Promise has succeed, and we’re thankful to belong to such Town of Drayton Valley TD Bank Financial Group Marie Stelmach Denise Carpenter, Epcor Utilities Inc. Florence Murphy, EnCana Corporation That’s where real value occurs. volunteers. They also encourage businesses, Promise a program that gives our children and sectors in our province can do for Alberta’s had on children and youth throughout our great a unique initiative. The Town of Drayton Valley has a heart for Every year, in 42 communities across Alberta, Dennis Chinner, RBC Dominion Dr. Fraser Mustard, Canadian Institute for organizations and individuals in their community youth immeasurable opportunities to grow into children and youth. The benefits are apparent province. We are proud to represent Alberta’s Executive Director Securities Inc. Lethbridge Advanced Research, The Founders’ Network Renewing Commitment In 2008, Alberta’s Promise launched a new Alberta’s Promise will help lead this charge - Bruce Banks, Chief Executive Officer, Alberta 4-H children. As a prosperous community, we TD Bank Financial Group invests in education, to pull together for the benefit of local children healthy and successful adults and citizens. through the work of our 1,164 Promise Promise as Vice-Chairs, and share a common are committed to pulling together to support literacy, children’s health and the environment. Tyra Henschel Sheehan H. Chowdbury, Youth Member Patricia Nelson, Calgary Health Trust We are all accountable to Alberta’s young partnership with the Institute for Nonprofit by working to develop a province-wide social and youth. Partners. These dedicated organizations are view with our many partners that investing in families by providing resources that build a We believe that children and youth should Strater Crowfoot, Siksika Nation Margaret Newall, Prairieaction Foundation people. Alberta’s Promise Partners have been Studies at Mount Royal College to deliver these marketing campaign that will bring together its Alberta’s Promise initiatives are important to developing an increasing number of initiatives our youth is a requirement to build a sustainable stronger future for Alberta. We truly value our have the opportunity to fulfill their potential Staff Patrick D. Daniel, Enbridge Inc. Eric Newell working collectively for five years to channel workshops to organizations in the voluntary network of Alberta’s Promise stakeholders and Lakeland Centre for Fetal Alcohol All these partners are focused on making a real many Albertans and, as such, we are proud that enhance programs and services benefiting future for generations to come. partnership with Alberta’s Promise and the and everyone has a responsibility to help them Lynn Byers, Senior Manager Jack Donahue, Donahue Wells Cal Nichols, Edmonton Investors Group Ltd. $139 million worth of resources into child and sector across the province. The Institute for all Albertans to support mentoring organizations Spectrum Disorder difference, and have become an indispensable to support the extension of the program for children and youth. opportunities it gives our kids. Our projects, achieve it. This is why we are renewing our Shannon Cote, Partner Services Coordinator Darwin Eckstrom, Northern Alberta Fay Orr, Deputy Minister, Alberta Children youth agencies, helping to create opportunities Nonprofit Studies is the first in Canada to bring in any way they can. Alberta’s Promise is an asset to the Lakeland part of Alberta’s future growth and stability. another five years. This program has direct Having a vast range of experience working with such as the Early Childhood Development partnership with Alberta’s Promise. We share Theresa Maggs, Projects Administrator Institute of Technology and Youth Services for our kids’ healthy development. We need to together education, training and research, Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder value in nurturing our future generation of Alberta Children and Youth Services truly children and youth both as parents and through Centre, benefit our area in many ways. Alberta’s their vision of developing creative partnerships Barb Morrison, Assistant to Executive Director Murray Edwards, Edco Financial Taryn Penrice, Youth Member ensure that this level of investment is not only tailored to meet the rapidly changing needs of (FASD) that we will firmly support for another workers, leaders and families and we want appreciates the cities and towns, agencies our personal charitable work, we understand Promise helps us raise awareness about our between business, not-for-profits and Amber Northcut, Partnership Holdings Ltd. Dr. Bruce Perry maintained but also heightened to meet the the not-for-profit sector. It works in collaboration Ensuring Impact five years through our recommitment. Our to do our part to make sure this important and companies that work together with the important role all Albertans play in improving community and the needs of our kids. It links community organizations to benefit our kids. Development Manager Brian Felesky, Q.C., Felesky Flynn Ian Reid, Finning (Canada) increasing demand upon social services. with the not-for-profit community, businesses Along with mentorship, Alberta’s Promise partnership has helped us develop the work continues. government to build strong and vibrant the quality of life for families, children and the Will Tigley, Marketing Communications Megan Fester, Youth Member Charlotte Robb, Alberta Health Services and other post-secondary institutions to ensure will build on regional collaborations to help programs and services that support our kids us directly to a number of other government We know that by working with a collective group communities. This collective effort has resulted next generation. Coming from the private sector, and community resources across the province. of partners dedicated to the same goal, we can Manager Charlie Fischer, Nexen Inc. Sue Riddell Rose, Paramount Energy In 2008, Alberta’s Promise launched a curriculum meets the most important needs. build momentum for province-wide initiatives and families within the Cold Lake region. The work of our loyal Promise Partners over in supporting programs for children and youth we understand the critical role businesses play And through our partnership, we are identifying build a better future by investing in the abilities, Trish Weatherup, Partnership Development Joan Forge, Forge Ahead Communications Operating Corp. campaign to retain and strengthen all 1,164 This is an exciting new partnership for Alberta’s across our full partner base to benefit multiple One major upcoming project will be building a the first five years has resulted in many and the development of many unique initiatives in investing in their community to help deliver and engaging even more corporate supporters. well being and education of our children and Coordinator Ross Glen, RGO Office Products M. Carol Ryder, White Iron Inc. partnerships for an additional five years. Promise that brings a wealth of expertise and agencies. Already partners are collaborating residence that will support at-risk youth with outstanding success stories that have positively such as the Alberta Mentoring Partnership. important programs and services to Alberta families. Alberta’s Promise is helping us develop a youth. The future of our society depends on our Doug Goss, Bryan & Company Rosanna Saccomanni, Biamonte, Cairo Promise Builders agree to increase their knowledge to address the challenges the to meet challenges. An example of such FASD for years to come. We need the skills impacted the lives of Alberta’s children and Through a partnership of 29 government and healthy, resilient community by focusing on ability to realize the potential and promise Board Members Fred Green, Canadian Pacific Railway and Shortreed investment by 1% and support our sponsored voluntary sector is facing. a collaboration is the child care committee and resources to accomplish this residence. youth. We are impressed by what their community agencies, Alberta’s youth will have Our experience, knowledge and passion are meeting the needs of our children and youth. of today’s young people. Bill Bannister, Northern Vice-Chair Leann Hackman-Carty, Concrete Global Dr. Ronald T. Scrimshaw, Kee Tas Kee Now initiatives. Agencies pledge to sustain and comprised of United Way of Calgary and Area, Alberta’s Promise provides valuable information combined efforts have already achieved, new opportunities to benefit from positive role significantly enhanced by the dedicated team of Over the next five years we will proudly serve as - Ron McInnis, Senior Vice President, TD Canada Darwin Eckstrom Ventures Ltd./Aventa Tribal Council maintain programs, and increase services the City of Calgary, the Calgary Children’s and consulting services for us to meet stimulating the investment of over $139 million models. Alberta’s Promise and its partners individuals on the Alberta’s Promise Premier’s one of the many Promise Partners dedicated to Trust Prairie Region Karen Ferguson, Assistant Deputy Minister, Richard F. Haskayne, Haskayne and Partners Gary Severtson as resources dictate. Communities are also Alberta Mentoring Partnership Initiative, and Alberta’s Promise who are trying our objectives. into not-for-profit organizations. These ongoing are playing a key role in helping to make this Council and Board. This collection of leaders - Audrey McFarlane, Executive Director, Lakeland the well being of our youngest citizens. Alberta Children and Youth Services Joan Hertz Benkendorf, Capital Health, Keith Seel, PhD, CVA, Institute for Nonprofit Tyra Henschel Marie Stelmach Premier Stelmach Janis Tarchuk Bill Bannister Sue Riddell Rose stepping forward to set goals for establishing In recent years mentorship has emerged as a to find innovative solutions for child care from a partnerships demonstrate that collective initiative a reality. represents each of the corporate, voluntary, and Tyra Henschel, Ex-Officio Alberta Health Services Studies, Mount Royal College partnerships in their community and supporting powerful societal influence. In 2007, Alberta’s made-in-Alberta perspective. Centre for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Annette Driessen, Director of Community Services, responsibility can successfully create the community sectors who truly care about the Jerry Joynt Linda Hughes, McMan Youth, Family & Roger Soucy, Petroleum Services Association province-wide initiatives. Promise became involved to champion the Town of Drayton Valley needed resources to provide services to our The future looks bright. I am pleased that well-being of Alberta’s kids and shaping them Pat Nelson Community Services Association of Canada development of a provincial mentorship We will also rally our newly revitalized Premier’s children and youth. many Promise Partners are eagerly renewing into Alberta’s future builders and leaders. Sue Riddell Rose, Southern Vice-Chair Jerry Joynt, Joynt Corporate Communications Nancy Southern, ATCO Group program. The Alberta Mentoring Partnership Council, comprised of dozens of Alberta’s their partnership with Alberta’s Promise, M. Carol Ryder Daryl Katz, The Katz Group of Companies Honourable Janis Tarchuk, Minister of Enhancing Sustainability is a three-year program funded by the most influential citizens. They will help us focus We admire the tireless efforts of everyone signaling their commitment to children and Alberta’s Promise is a catalyst for innovative Keith Seel, PhD, CVA Ken King, The Calgary Flames Alberta Children and Youth Services Alberta’s Promise has been working with its Alberta Government, and supported by efforts on province-wide strategies designed to who has been a part of this unique program. youth in our province. There is an excitement partnerships that promote the growth of our Dustin Walker Bernie Kollman, IBM Canada Ltd. Lori Topp partners to build sustainability in the not-for- 10 ministries and 19 agency partners. yield maximum return for children and youth. Together, we will continue to build a stronger and momentum among all Albertans to children and youth. We are at an important John Lau, Husky Energy Inc. Ron Triffo, Stantec Inc. profit sector. Since 2006, we’ve delivered Mentorship has been shown to boost youth Creating Partnerships that Yield Real Returns. province, with safe and secure communities continue to help meet the needs of our juncture as we enter a new phase of the program Premier’s Council Mary Lou Leins Peggy Valentine, University of Alberta free professional development workshops in self-esteem, reduce violence, cut drug and > that improve the quality of life for all Albertans. younger generations. – a phase in which we are renewing all 1,164 Bill Bannister Audrey Luft, Manpower Peter Valentine, Alberta Health Services urban and rural centres that have served over alcohol abuse, and improve relationships. The Promise Partners, reaffirming their commitment Lyle R. Best, Quikcard Solutions Inc. Craig Martin, Sun Media Corporation Alice Wainwright-Stewart, Lakeland College 350 Promise Agency partners from across the domino effects of this program’s benefits to Thank you for making Alberta’s Promise the to child and youth not-for-profit agencies for Rick Brace, CTV Ashif Mawji, Upside Software Inc. Dustin Walker, Grand Centre Middle School province. These workshops focus on business society are immeasurable. amazing program that it is today. an additional five year period. Not only are we Wilf Brooks Pat McDougall Dr. Robert Westbury, Telus management of not-for-profit organizations and Alberta’s Promise is determined to FortisAlberta and Boys and Girls Clubs Parkland Income Fund building upon the success of the program to Trevor Brown, Youth Member Sean McMaster, TransCanada Pipelines Ltd. Dick Wilson include fundraising, strategic planning, board achieve real results and provide of Alberta Combining its reach with the Alberta’s Promise date, we are also scaling for greater impact. governance, and leadership transition. genuine value for Albertans. Here are As a result of Alberta’s Promise, FortisAlberta network of Promise Partners, Parkland Income a few examples of partnerships that was able to partner with Boys and Girls Clubs of Fund through its Fas Gas Plus operations is Alberta’s Promise We urge everyone to continue building the have paid big dividends. Alberta to donate two computers to each Boys connecting with Promise Agencies to raise 2520 AMEC Place - 801 6th Avenue SW social fabric of our communities by renewing and Girls Club in Diamond Valley, Whitecourt, funds for Alberta youth. This relationship with Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3W2 your Alberta’s Promise Partnership. Only by Edson, Hinton and Wainwright. The computers Alberta’s Promise will open new doors for working together can we ensure our province’s enhance after-school programming for the Parkland employees and customers to www.albertaspromise.org sustainability for the next generations. kids. In addition, Boys and Girls Clubs will help donate and support local organizations for [email protected] Ed Stelmach deliver FortisAlberta’s electrical safety education children and youth. 403.297.7500 or 1.866.313.7500 Marie Stelmach Bill Bannister program to kids ages four to 15. Fax: 403.297.6664
Sue Riddell Rose