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Chair of Board of Directors & Executive Director's Report Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton continued to grow, both This same team simultaneously supported the opening internally and externally, in 2018 with new programs, of new licenced before-and-after-school programs in additional service locations, enhanced staffing, and the Parkdale, Viscount Montgomery, Prince of Wales, and our largest ever budget. Because of the extraordinary Strathcona communities. Our existing Early Learning commitment and talents of our entire team of staff, Board and Child Care Centres at Queen Mary and the Kiwanis members, and volunteers, the organization ended the Boys and Girls Club both saw significant investments in year stronger than ever and well-positioned for continued completely rebuilt and naturalized outdoor playgrounds. excellence. Educators at each of these sites have created rich environments to support well-being, engagement, New and returning faces energized our School Age belonging, and expression for each of our participants. team towards expanded impact and a renewed focus on quality programs and inclusion across our various We built upon our previous investments in our Early neighbourhood sites. This included the launch of a new Years team with enhanced training for our champions in stream of digital literacy programs supported by our new Physical Literacy in the Early Years and a commitment to partners at Ryerson University’s Brookfield Institute. We increased programming at the Active Start level. More of also leveraged our longstanding involvement with the this and other Early Years programming will now take our Telling Tales festival to deliver the first two “Tell Your Tale” participants beyond our doors with two of our staff now children’s literacy workshops in the city. certified as Forest and Nature School Practitioners. We are proud to be leaders in this emerging field and have Our service delivery for 6-12 year olds harnessed the already started to translate these pedagogical principles tools of the Government of Ontario’s new Middle Years into practice. strategy, including the developmental framework, On My Way, and the strategic lens of Gearing Up, both informed Our continued reputation for excellence has been by our work at Boys and Girls Clubs. We also invested in evident to other partners in the community and brought significant training for all staff in the areas of equity and a number of exciting new opportunities to our growing access, Safer Spaces, gender-inclusive programming, portfolio of services. Our collaborative work with various and working effectively with our LGBTQ participants and stakeholders in Burlington resulted in us assuming the partners. operations of three grassroots programs from Community Development Halton and identified prospects to meet The growing needs of our youth population were needs in additional underserved Halton neighbourhoods. supported by the opening of a new dedicated youth space The Board of Directors of the Hamilton Association for in a storefront property at the Centre on Barton. We Residential and Recreational Redevelopment Programs also supported the emergence of a new cohort of youth also identified amalgamation into the Boys and Girls leaders at the NGen Youth Centre through a reimagining Club family as a strategy for sustainability and expanded of our programs, structures, and staffing as well as better impact. We welcome the proud history of HARRRP defined mechanisms for youth leadership and voice. to our organization and will benefit greatly from the expertise of HARRRP staff and Board members through Our Early Years division stewarded the successful launch the pending merger. Finally, our partners at the City of of the rebranded EarlyON Child and Family Centres Hamilton acknowledged our position and reputation in as well as the opening of two new sites in Adelaide the community in asking us to take on the operations Hoodless and Prince of Wales schools. Our skilled team of of the McQuesten Seniors program, formerly operated educators used these opportunities to engage a broader by St. Matthew’s House as well to be one of the founding cross-section of families with expanded programming for signatory agencies for the new Our Future Hamilton fathers and targeted outreach to young mothers. vision. This new venture compliments the established seniors The positive impact we have had on thousands of programming that we will inherit from HARRRP and children, youth, adults, and families this past year provide expanded opportunities for intergenerational wouldn’t be possible without a team of highly passionate programming across multiple neighbourhoods. There are staff and volunteers who demonstrate their commitment also natural affinities with our existing Adult Day Program every day as they bring their gifts and talents to each which continued to thrive in 2018. New members of our critical role. We would like to thank the exceptional ADP team brought their passion and talents to bear in members of our Board of Directors and the visionary stimulating participants mentally, socially, physically, Board members of HARRRP for truly going above and and emotionally. Capital funding was also received to beyond in 2018 to support the work of staff and the future facilitate a new kitchen and the more effective delivery of success of our growing organization. And to the staff nutritious meals and snacks for participants. and volunteers at all of our program sites who continued to turn challenges into opportunities and create even We were also excited to launch the “Kid of Privilege” stronger networks of support and service, please accept media campaign illustrating the crucial work our Clubs do our sincerest thanks. You truly are what makes Boys and to provide young people with opportunities they might not Girls Clubs of Hamilton a good place to be. be able to access otherwise. A series of impactful public service announcements highlight our focus on high- Respectfully, quality programs, caring adults, and safe spaces where kids are welcomed, inspired, and supported during critical Jane Allison Glenn Harkness out-of-school hours. At our Clubs, every kid is a Kid of Chair, Board of Directors Executive Director Privilege! Since 1948, we have engaged and empowered children and youth. Boys and Girls Clubs of Hamilton is an umbrella organization, supporting Clubs across Hamilton and Burlington. #agoodplacetobe since 1948 @bgchamilton @bgchteens @skatethedream @bgchamilton @bgchteens Facebook.com/bgchamilton kboysandgirlsclub.com To provide safe, supportive places where children and youth can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, build positive relationships, and develop confidence and skills for life. All children and youth discover and achieve their dreams and grow up to be healthy, successful, and active participants in society. BY CLUBS NEIGHBOURHOOD Beasley Glenview Quinndale Dr. Davey School Viscount Montgomery C.B Stirling School, St. School Kateri Tekakwitha School Blakeley Adelaide Hoodless EarlyON Greenford Redhill Green Acres School Bagshaw EarlyON Brant Hills (Burlington) Calvary Homeside Riverdale W.H Ballard School St. Agnes School Central The SPACE Youth Centre McQuesten Shackleton (formally NGen) McQuesten Club, (Burlington) Roxborough Seniors, Bill Shackleton Place Crown Point Hillcrest School/EarlyON, Centre Mall, Kiwanis Club, Oriole Club Stinson Holy Name of Jesus School, Central Memorial Camp Memorial, Queen Mary Mountview Wellwood Stipley Delta St. Ann School, Adult Day Program, Crown Normanhurst Prince of Wales School Point Soccer @ Gage Park Parkdale School Strathcona Gibson North End Strathcona School HARRRP Centre, Sanford Eastwood Arena Club, Sanford EarlyON (Skate the Dream) Tansley (Burlington) North Burlington Baptist Gilbert Palmer (Burlington) Church, Tansley Purnell Club Glad Tidings Church Our Model for Success describes the common features and core BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS programming areas offered by Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada, and the positive outcomes for children and youth MODEL that are achieved through them. Every element is based on the values and activities of Boys and Girls Clubs and is grounded in the latest research SUCCESS in child and youth development. common features core programming Respectful, inclusive, and engaging environments Physical activity, health, and safety Relationship-building and mentoring Leadership, growth, and empowerment Learning and career development Community and family engagement Families and communities SHORT-TERM MID-TERM ADULT O U T C OME S O U T C OME S O U T C OME S Children and youth Children and youth are Health and well-being are emotionally and healthy, active, and safe physically safe Positive and caring Children and youth are relationships Children and youth feel connected to peers, welcomed, accepted, parents, school, and Educational attainment valued, and respected community and ability to achieve dreams Children and youth Children and youth have enjoy exploring key academic, vocational, Self-sufficiency and new opportunities and recreational skills independence Programs build relevant Children and youth Meaningful participation skills for children and youth have confidence in community and civil in their aspirations society Community, parents, children, and youth are engaged in Clubs and feel ownership of programs Treasurer's Report for the Year Ending in December 31, 2018 We are pleased to present the financial information of We especially wish to acknowledge the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton