2016-2017 Annual Report
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Annual Report 2016 - 2017 R.M Photography CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT Thank you for 90 Years of Tyndale St-Georges Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre has been a central player in the development and growth of the Little Burgundy Community. Since 1927, The Centre has provided recreational, educational, and community-based services to the people of Little Burgundy. It is with great enthusiasm that we celebrate our 90th Birthday! The success of Tyndale St-Georges rests in the generous and consistent TYNDALE ST-GEORGES STAFF donor support that we receive from foundations, individuals, corporations and 2016 – 2017 * government subsidizing. The programs and services that are offered at The Centre are a reflection of the generosity of the Montreal Community, and as such, we Executive Director Samantha Petrella Fund Development remain proud to offer reliable quality programming for participants of all ages. Christopher Lockhart Monica Romany Dorothy Massimo (Dir) Marisa Yeomans Blythe Fortier-McGill Our 90th Anniversary marks a number of key events and initiatives. Interim Executive Director Joseph D’Intino Children, Youth & Famlies 1. Strategic Planning 2017. This year marked the creation of our new strategic Volunteer Department Darnell Jones (Dir) plan. After consulting with community members, staff, administration, and Administration Marvin Corbin board members, we have constructed a strategic plan that will guide our Kiristie Cantley Mariam Ahad Library efforts for the next five years. We will focus our attention on maintaining Rose Marie Desormeaux Nayem Alam Erika Sullivan our existing programs and services, while expanding upon our weekend Nicole Bartosiewicz John Gutteridge New Adventures community activities, establishing a strong membership base, and improving Thea Blackwood Lynch Jacqueline Mitchell Azadeh Amirmoayed our communications with all of our members and partners. Alrick Crawford Aishah Muhammmad Myriam Aziz 2. Initiatives. We have expanded upon a number of our services, including Steven Custodio Connie Saad Liz Falco the integration of the Montreal Children’s Library into our Centre, further Sienna Donawa Adult Development developing our Pre-Employability Training Program to better serve the adults in Meihiba Gannon Sharon Isaacs Chrissy Diavatopoulos (Dir) our community, and the development of a Kindergarten After School Class, to Ushana Houston Oumalker Idil Kalif Rosmary Segee (Interim Dir) name a few. Aliyah-Jade Hunte Aziema Khan Claire Aziz 3. Events. Our July 7th Community BBQ, our annual community trip to Camp Silkenn Jackson Dylan McFarlane Amy Molson, Community Engagement Events, and our Strategic Planning Iva Gray Isaiah–Heavon Joyner Tim McSorely Workshops, as well as our graduation ceremonies for our After School, High Gilbert Makita Yusuf Julien Romane Pitter School Perseverance, and Adult Development Programs all served to highlight Amanda Maxwell Darryl King Leslie Roach our success and 90th Anniversary. Ivy Okrah Jennifer Maxwell Lina Shoumarova Thank you for your tremendous support of Tyndale St-Georges. As we begin Early Childhood Teeanna Munro Fiona Smith the implementation of our strategic plan, we look forward to strengthening our Maria Panova (Director) Patrick Raftery Julie Walker partnerships with members, community organizations, and donors. Jila Guerami Anitra Ricci-Nittolo Bonnie Zehavi Sincerely, Carmen Mandrila Henri Seppou Edeme Joseph D’Intino, M.Ed Christopher Lockhart Amanda Moses Anthony Symonds * Staff list as of Aug 31, 2017 Chair of the Board of Directors Executive Director Tanjim Toslim DEPARTMENTS EARLY CHILDHOOD CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES Throughout this year, the Early Childhood Department provided parents and This year was once again full of memorable activities and outcomes. The After young children with supportive activities and programs aimed at promoting healthy School Program and the High School Perseverance Program both maintained child development. The Early Childhood Department offered approximately the objective of supporting the many diverse individuals who participate in our 70 families a range of programs that helped stimulate emotional, cognitive, and programming. Summer brought a wave of energy through the doors of physical growth, enhanced parenting skills and knowledge, and encouraged Tyndale St-Georges. important community bonds. Approximately 60 children registered for our summer camp weekly. Children took In the Parent & Child Playgroup and Child Stimulation groups, through play part in a variety of activities and outings. Among those outings was a soccer clinic, and exploration, children developed skills related to physical health, language frequent visits to the park and pool, and the Tyndale Olympics. development, literacy and school readiness. Additionally, progress was Highlights included: noted within these groups as children overcame their separation anxiety and demonstrated more active participation and initiative-taking. • The Youth Co-Op program generated $7,784 in income in comparison to last summer’s $7,037. Parents were given the opportunity to participate in Cooking & Discussion • The After School Program students raised over $50 in soda cans & bottles workshops where they were able to connect and relate with other adults from the recycling drive. The funds raised were donated to Tyndale St-Georges during community, as well as a Lunch & Lecture program on the theme of self-compassion our Giving Tuesday campaign. which promoted resilience and empowerment. Parents expressed their positive • The children from the After School Program represented Tyndale St-Georges at feedback concerning these workshops, stating that these helped with breaking the Hockey de Rue tournament in the Blue, Blanc et Bouge division. isolation and enhancing confidence. • Two students in the High School Perseverance Program and one student in the Finally, the Early Childhood Department continued to work on outreach and on After School Program were nominated for the Burgundy Awards, which is an building links within the community by maintaining our partnership with early initiative promoted by the City of Montreal through Persévérance Scolaire that childhood-focused initiatives, such as the Livre-moi (literacy skills), Table de recognizes student achievement in community centres and schools. concertation des services à la petite enfance and the local CLSC. • One of our High School students published her first poem. DEPARTMENTS ADULT DEVELOPEMENT VOLUNTEER This year, The Adult Development Department continued to provide various Special thank you goes out to the organizations and institutions that continue educational and training programs to develop and strengthen life and work skills to support Tyndale St-Georges. Our programs could not operate without their among our community members and participants. valuable contributions. Our Possibilities Pre-Employability Program (PPE) assists men and women of The dedication of our 246 program volunteers and 266 work day volunteers help diverse ages and backgrounds in their efforts to (re-)integrate the workforce Tyndale St-Georges reach and maintain our mission. using a holistic approach, with full-time skills-building coursework, computer, Nutrition French classes and individual coaching, followed by guided internship Marvin Corbin, our full - time kitchen staff, continued to serve hundreds of nutritious placements and assisted job searches. The Department also offered multi-level, meals to our After School and High School Perseverance Program participants. daytime and evening French classes, one-on-one computer tutoring and Seniors’ Group programming. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, 160 hours went into the preparation of the After School & High Perseverance Programs Holiday dinners. The Adult Development Department also contributed in countering isolation and providing a sense of community by offering a safe welcoming space where community members, participants and frequent users can drop in to use the computers, socialize, read the newspaper and have a coffee. The Tyndale Treasures boutique provided PPE participants internship opportunities in retail and warehousing, while offering the community fashionable and affordable new and gently used clothing. • Approximately 3,890 meals were served through all summer programs. • 18,440 meals served for all Children, Youth and Families programs for the 2016 – 2017 fiscal year. • 121 new members have been registered this year alone! • Over 1,800 volunteer hours were performed this year by our volunteers in the • 24 participants graduated from our Possibilities Pre-Employability Program Adult Development Department providing one-on-one individual computer tutoring and assistance with our Pre-Employability training. COMMITTEES CHILDREN’S LIBRARY DEPARTMENT FUND DEVELOPMENT This has been a wonderful first year for the Children’s Library under Tyndale St- Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, Tyndale St-Georges’ fundraising continues Georges’ management. During the mornings we read to local childcare facilities to develop. This year saw the creation of new partnerships, as well as increased and, during the afternoons we offered educational and fun programming. commitments from some of our long-term donors, for which we are extremely grateful. We increased our numbers in almost every area! In particular, our children read Ron O’Connell, who chaired the committee this past year, will pass the baton to more than ever – reading more than 66,000 minutes during the 2016