Annual Review Illuminating Potential 2014/2015 Featured here and on the front cover: Jessica, former youth in care ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE RIGHT TO GROW, THRIVE AND LEAD HAPPY, PRODUCTIVE LIVES
Unfortunately, some children are denied almost everything that most kids take Table of for granted, like a safe and stable home with life-long bonds, someone contents to help them heal from pain, find their 3. letter from the identity, get an education and help President and CEO them grow into independent adults. 4. letter from the Chair Kids in need of protection shouldn’t of the Board be defined by disadvantage, and they don’t deserve to be constrained by it. 5. what is Child Welfare? They have the determination. 7. national Impact Infographic Let’s help them build on it. 9. 2014-2015 Foundation Highlights When we illuminate the 12. Donor Listings potential of Canada’s most vulnerable kids, we light the 17. Board of Directors and Foundation Ambassadors way to a brighter future. 18. Financial Highlights
2 Letter from the President and CEO
This year has marked a We are grateful for the invaluable leadership wonderful period of growth of our Board Chair, Lynn Factor, whose and positive change within experience in the child welfare system and the Children’s Aid dedication to children and youth in need of Foundation. As President and protection has helped to guide the Foundation’s CEO, I have had the evolution. We would also like to extend a opportunity to understand the complex and warm welcome to incoming Board members, varying challenges that young people across the while acknowledging the commitment and child welfare system continue to face, and in doing generosity of those who have retired. so, understand how our funding can better support this critically underfunded population. Although we have made significant strides towards assisting this often overlooked It was with this knowledge in mind that we population of young people, the need for launched our National Campaign for Child support remains great. It’s only with the Welfare, a $60 million initiative that will span contributions of our incredible donors and five years with a focus on health and well-being, community partners that we can continue to education, crisis and permanence solutions, provide programs and opportunities that will identity, inclusion, and equity, and support while illuminate the potential within these young people leaving care. By implementing this new emphasis, and encourage them to dream big. With your the Foundation is pursuing the largest financial investment, we can and will remain steadfast goal in its history, with an overall trajectory of in our quest to strengthen their futures. strengthening our national reach and impact in communities from coast to coast. As we move On behalf of the Children’s Aid Foundation forward, we remain focused on the campaign’s and the young people who benefit from progress and hope that our donors will support us your ongoing support, we thank you! in our journey to strengthen and illuminate lives.
Earlier this year, the Foundation celebrated its first ever five14 Talks in honour of Children and Youth in Care Day. Uniting thought leaders with young people formerly involved with the foster care system, innovative ideas were sparked regarding how we can continue to improve life Valerie McMurtry, CFRE President & CEO for youth in the care system, including through Foundation support. We were thrilled with the event’s success and new learning in areas like education, physical and mental health, diversity, and family – all extremely important topics that are closely linked to our campaign goals.
3 Letter from THE CHAIR OF THE Board
My inaugural year as Chair As Chair of the Board, I am honoured to of the Board of Directors have welcomed generous new donors of the Children’s Aid over the past year, as well as established Foundation has been an new partnerships with other child welfare exciting period of progress agencies, corporations, and charities. and renewed focus. With Combined with our longtime donors the launch of the Foundation’s National Campaign and partners, these critical relationships for Child Welfare that will create an opportunity forge a lifeline that allows Foundation to exponentially reach more young people funding to flow to various transformative across the country, as well as the success of the programs and those who need support first ever five14 Talks in celebration of Children the most. As we move into our new fiscal and Youth in Care Day, I continue to be a proud year, I look forward to the development of leader within this forward-thinking organization. these strategic partnerships, particularly in conjunction with our national campaign. As a trained social worker and child witness advocate, I have witnessed and worked to Although the Foundation continues to address the overwhelming challenges faced make great strides towards supporting by many of the young people supported more children and youth, our work is far through the Foundation. The tremendous from finished. With over 350,000 children needs of this underserved population are very and young people involved with Canada’s real, and when left ignored, the stability and child welfare system, the message is future success of these youth are at risk. clear: we must do more to address their needs and challenges. By working Without the life-changing contributions made together and combining our resources, by our donors and partners, a large portion of we can and will continue to light the path these youth would be unable to access the skills towards ensuring their future success. and opportunities they need to heal and recover from past traumas that include abuse, neglect, and extreme poverty. With our Campaign’s clear vision, targeted areas of need will ensure that the Foundation’s influence continues to strengthen, illuminate, and support as many vulnerable youth and families as possible. Lynn Factor, O.Ont, MSW, RSW, LLD Chair of the Board of Directors
4 What is Understanding Child Welfare? Canada’s Child Child Welfare in Canada refers to a system of children’s aid societies established by Welfare Landscape provincial and territorial governments, at times in partnership with private organizations, to and the Children provide services that supplement or substitute for parental care and supervision.1 we Serve The field of Child Welfare is focused on improving the health, well-being, education and safety of The Children’s Aid Foundation serves children and youth. Children’s aid societies work with kids and youth at all levels of involvement service partners and the community to ensure the with Canada’s child welfare agencies, safety, well-being and stability of children and youth.2 from infancy to approximately age 26. Of the children and youth we serve:
How does the 76,000 LIVE IN FOSTER Children’s Aid AND GROUP HOMES Foundation help That represents 1% of the nation’s child population who are living in foster care, our most vulnerable group homes, or with family members in formal kinship care arrangements as a children and youth? result of the abuse or neglect they have suffered at the hands of their caregivers.1 The children and youth we serve are in desperate need of consistent and focussed support in all areas of their lives if they are to 250,000 ARE AT RISK overcome the many obstacles they face. IN THE COMMUNITY The Children’s Aid Foundation is Canada’s only These are children who are receiving national charity with the capacity to strategically support and services from child protection raise funds in order to fund and deliver high- agencies while living with their families impact programs and services for uniquely in the community.2 These children are vulnerable kids all across our country. often at risk of experiencing abuse, neglect and extreme poverty. Working with child 2,300 ARE TRANSITIONING OUT OF CARE welfare agencies These young people “age out” of the child welfare system every year upon turning 18 or across Canada, we... 19 and are forced to face the overwhelming »» Fund and oversee the nation’s most task of establishing their independence with 3 innovative programs and services for little to no financial or emotional support. neglected and abused children and youth
»» Bridge the gap between government support 1. Child Welfare League of Canada, “Children and what these young people need to heal in Care in Canada,” 2009. and become healthy, successful adults 2. Public Health Agency of Canada, “Canadian Incidence »» Help vulnerable kids overcome the obstacles Study of Reported Child Abuse and Neglect,” 2008. that hold them back by providing ongoing 3. The Conference Board of Canada, “Investing in the support to those who need it most Future of Canadian Children in Care,” 2014.
5 HOW YOUR SUPPORT HELPS Through our generous and committed donors, sponsors and corporate partners, the Children’s
Aid Foundation helps bring Cassandra, former youth in care about more positive change in the lives of thousands of kids and youth across the country who do not have the support they need when they need it most. Unlike child welfare agencies such as the Children’s Aid Society, we receive no government funding. Together, we have been helping children reach their potential against all odds since 1979.
A gift to the Children’s Aid Foundation supports vulnerable kids through:
»» Education programs that help keep kids in school and prepare them for a successful life once they leave care
»» Enrichment programs that provide those in care and their communities access to activities that build their confidence, allow for creative and physical outlets and enhance a variety of skills
»» Healing and recovery programs that support children and youth in care
»» Prevention programs that develop healthy families and strengthen communities to help stop problems before they start
CHILDREN’S AID CHILD WELFARE Who does what for our kids FOUNDATION AGENCIES Child protection and investigation X Facilitate adoptions X Work directly with foster and/or group homes X Raise money through private & corporate donors X Fund enrichment activities like sports, arts, culture, etc. X Fund educational scholarships and grants X 6 ILLUMINATING LAST YEAR WE HELPED THE POTENTIAL OF 20,35220,352 CANADA’S MOST KIDS ACROSS CANADA VULNERABLE KIDS PREVENTION 3,267 ENRICHMENT TOTAL 8,682 AMOUNT GRANTED LOOKING TO THE FUTURE, WE EDUCATION WILL SHARPEN OUR FOCUS ON 3,243 HELPING KIDS IN CARE THROUGH $7,060,069 HEALING & THE MOST CHALLENGING RECOVERY JUNCTURES OF THEIR LIVES. 5,160
HELPING YOUTH TRANSITION FROM CARE
HELPING YOUTH FIND THEIR IDENTITY
CREATING LIFE LONG BONDS FOR YOUTH AS THEY GROW INTO ADULTHOOD
IMPROVING YOUTH PROSPECTS THROUGH EDUCATION NEW PRIORITIES MENTAL AND PHYSICAL SUPPORTS TO HELP YOUTH HEAL COMING INTO FOCUS
Batshaw Youth and Family Centres QC Children’s Aid Society of the Boost Child Abuse Prevention Districts of Sudbury and Manitoulin ON NATIONAL and Intervention ON Children’s Aid Society of Toronto ON Bruce Grey Child & Family Services NATIONALON Choices for Youth NL Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto ON Corsage Project ON PARTNERS Catholic Social Services AB Covenant House ON Centre Jeunesse de l’Outaouis PARTNERSQC Dufferin Child and Family Services ON Children’s Aid Foundation of Ottawa ON Durham Children’s Aid Foundation ON Children’s Aid Society of Family & Children’s Services London & Middlesex ON of Renfrew County ON
7 ILLUMINATING LAST YEAR WE HELPED THE POTENTIAL OF 20,35220,352 CANADA’S MOST KIDS ACROSS CANADA VULNERABLE KIDS PREVENTION 3,267 ENRICHMENT TOTAL 8,682 AMOUNT GRANTED LOOKING TO THE FUTURE, WE EDUCATION WILL SHARPEN OUR FOCUS ON 3,243 HELPING KIDS IN CARE THROUGH $7,060,069 HEALING & THE MOST CHALLENGING RECOVERY JUNCTURES OF THEIR LIVES. 5,160
HELPING YOUTH TRANSITION FROM CARE
HELPING YOUTH FIND THEIR IDENTITY
CREATING LIFE LONG BONDS FOR YOUTH AS THEY GROW INTO ADULTHOOD
IMPROVING YOUTH PROSPECTS THROUGH EDUCATION NEW PRIORITIES MENTAL AND PHYSICAL SUPPORTS TO HELP YOUTH HEAL COMING INTO FOCUS
Family and Children’s Services Hull Services AB Native Child and Family PEI Child & Family Services PEI of the Waterloo Region ON Indigenous Perspectives Society BC Services of Toronto ON Penticton & District Community NATIONAL Fondation du Centre Jeunesse Jewish Family and Child North Okanagan Youth and Resources Society BC NATIONAL de Montreal QC Service of Greater Toronto ON Family Services Society BC Ranch Ehrlo Society SK Foster Family Coalition of the NWT NT JVS Toronto ON Ontario Association of Richmond Youth Services Agency BC PARTNERS General Child and Family Kawartha-Haliburton Children’s Aid Societies ON Rosalie Hall ON PARTNERS Services Authority MB Children’s Foundation ON Pacific Community Resources Society BC The Children’s Aid Foundation of Halifax District Office-Child Welfare NS KW Counselling Services ON Pape Adolescent Resource Centre ON York Region ON Halifax Region Children’s Aid Foundation NS La Ronge Indian Child and Partners For Youth NB Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society ON Halton Children’s Aid Foundation ON Family Services Agency SK Peel Children’s Aid Foundation ON York Region Children’s Fund ON Highlights 2014-2015
A Legacy of Family Tracey Moore Hosts Recognition Night As a result of a transformational legacy gift of $500,000, the Foundation is able to expand its 198 post-secondary scholarships are awarded prevention programming in British Columbia to deserving young students to help them to help prevent even more children and youth break down the financial barrier that exists for from ever having to enter foster care. young people from the child welfare system.
Cityline and CityNews aired stories on scholarship recipients and donors at the annual Recognition Night celebration. Another Home Run for Joe Carter Classic
+ The 5th annual Joe Carter Classic charity
C3 golf tournament pairs avid golfers with top 10uF name celebrities from the worlds of sport and entertainment. Proceeds from the event go towards supporting the education and development of Canadian youth through the Joe Carter Scholarship Fund and the Joe Carter Family Support Fund.
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Brian Gluckstein and Celebrity Designers Give Hope for the Holidays
Gingerbread by Design received coverage from several media outlets including Record Year for House & Home magazine, Global TV’s The Women’s Golf Classic Morning Show, Cityline, Metro newspaper, Huffington Post Canada and 680 News. 14th annual Women’sC3 Golf Classic raises a record-breaking+ 10uF $260,000.
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9 Because of our donors
A record-breaking $9 million dollars has been pledged over the next five years to help meet the most urgent needs of Canada’s most vulnerable children and youth. Post-secondary scholarships were awarded to 198 very deserving young students to help them break down the financial barrier that exists for young people from the child welfare system.
Suitcase Party, Philanthropy’s National Campaign Generation Next for Child Welfare
Over 500 rising young professionals The Foundation launches a five year, $60 attended the launch of the very first million dollar National Campaign for Child Suitcase Party, helping to raise $50,000. Welfare to help Canada’s children and youth overcome trauma, develop their potential, transform their lives and create powerful outcomes in five key areas:
1. Health and Well-Being: Access to mental and physical health supports +
2. Education: Supports to improve 6V high-school graduation rates Battery 2 + 3. Crisis and- Permanence: C4 Strong family1 supports 10uF R4 100k 3 + 4. Identity, Inclusion and Equity: Support Tickled Pink for young people identified as a member of a minority population – new Pink Tartan held an exclusive shopping event Canadians, Aboriginal, and LGBTTQ at their flagship store in Yorkville donating an incredible 20% of sales to the Foundation. 5. Youth Leaving Care: Ensure a smooth and supported transition out of care and into independent adulthood
THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR CHILD WELFARE 2014–2019
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Talks to Inspire Change
First ever five14 Talks launches in honour of Children and Youth in Care Day, uniting thought leaders from across the child welfare community to discussC3 positive change for young people+ in10uF Canada’s care system.
Strength to change lives. R1 1 100k
3 2 R2 + - 100k D1 1 LED R3 100k 10 HOW OUR DONORS HELP CHILDREN LIKE JOHN
Jason, John and Lindsay† - ages 8, 7 and 1 were brought into care after their parent was found to be using drugs and neglecting the children. Moving from a biological family to foster or kinship care is a traumatic experience for any child and, depending on the situation, children sometimes arrive with nothing but the clothes on their back. The few possessions they may arrive with are often packed in garbage bags.
Through the support of the Ted and Loretta Rogers Foster Care Transition Program, the siblings were provided comfort kits - backpacks filled with items and supplies that aid in their care, well-being, and sense of security as they faced one of the most overwhelming experiences of their lives. The children immediately bonded with their teddy bears, feeling a strong sense of comfort having these new friends to love and hug. They were able to choose an additional item and they decided on an e-tablet to share, which they will use to help with homework and for a bit of extra fun during play time.
The children were very excited to have their own possessions, and they now feel a sense of belonging and stability that comes with knowing that people care for them.
Our work would simply not be possible without the support of our generous donors, whose dedication allows us to continue bringing positive change to the lives of Canada’s most vulnerable children and youth.
We are extremely grateful for our strong group of committed corporations, individuals, foundations and community donors. We also wish to thank those donors who have chosen to remain anonymous.
The Children’s Aid Foundation would also like to extend our sincere thanks to our loyal and long-standing supporters. Donors who have supported Canada’s most vulnerable children and youth for over ten years are indicated with an asterisk.
† John and others mentioned are youth in care (identities protected) 11 CORPORATE AND This list represents donations of $5,000 or more made between FOUNDATION DONORS May 1, 2014 and April 30, 2015.
$500,000 - $999,999 $50,000 - $99,999 $10,000 - $24,999 Element Financial Corporation Citi Canada* Chum Charitable Foundation* BMW Group Financial Services Canada* $250,000 - $499,999 Anonymous The J.W McConnell Carwell Construction Dave Thomas Foundation Family Foundation Ltd. and The Carwell for Adoption Charitable Foundation* RBC Foundation* Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets* RONA Foundation* The Catherine and Fredrik Eaton Charitable Foundation Scotiabank* TD Bank Group* The Circle for Children $100,000 - $249,999 Foundation CIBC Children’s Foundation* CIT $25,000 - $49,999 HSBC Bank Canada* Genworth Financial Canada* The B.O.L.T. Charitable Foundation Google Canada The Catherine and Maxwell KRG Children’s Charitable Meighen Foundation Foundation* Daniels Capital Group Laidlaw Foundation Ericsson Canada Inc.* National Bank Financial Group* Home Trust Company Anonymous* Anonymous The Slaight Family Foundation Anonymous The StarFish Foundation Sprott Asset Management* Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund* Zurich Canada* $5,000 - $9,999
Arup Canada Inc. Beutel Goodman Private Client Group* CI Financial Crowe Soberman LLP GE Canada Inc.* Greater Toronto Apartment Association in Trust Greenwin Inc. Heathwood Homes Irving Oil Kinross Gold Corporation Soroc Technology Canada Inc. Unilock Group of Companies*
* Foundation supporters of 10 years or longer 12 INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Barry and Alison Hildred David and Kimberly Hanmer $500,000 - $999,999 Fred and Donna Leslie* Andrew and Leslie Hoffman In Honour of Ted and Loretta Rogers Douglas B. MacDonald Fabio Iannicca and Jasmin Jabri Shannon McGinnis James C. Johnson $250,000 - $499,999 Richard Nesbitt and Lucy Lawlor The Sheldon Inwentash and Lynn John and Michelle Ovens Factor Charitable Foundation* David and Susan Howard Stephen L. and Cookie Sandler* Diane A. Kazarian and Ross Sinclair Donna E. Toth and Ron Robinson $100,000 - $249,999 The Kemp Family Terry and Lila Walsh* Christian and Florence Exshaw Greg Latremoille* Ruth Wismer Brian Gluckstein and Peter H. and MaryAnn Lee Karl and Kim Wildi Gary Sarantopoulos David Leith and John R. Finlay Jacqueline Spayne Susanne Holland $5,000 - $9,999 Vernon and Ingrid Lobo Dean and Sonia Baxendale Julia MacBain Dougal and Barbara Macdonald $50,000 - $99,999 Janet Beadle Geoffrey S. Belsher John J. and M.L. Meehan* The Mark Daniels and Andrea Weissman-Daniels Eric and Sheryl Berke The MEH Foundation Charitable Foundation Larry M. and Debrah Berman Eric and Rita Métivier Andrea Bolger and John Green Greg Mills and Lynn Richardson $25,000 - $49,999 Daniela Borissova Chris and Noella Milne* Elizabeth and John Breen David Morton and Dottori-Attanasio Family* Doriana Zohil-Morton Stephen Brophy John A. Francis and Susan Caskey Sheila A. Murray Frank C. Buckley* Donald A. Guloien and Irene Boychuk* Eric and Estelle Ohayon Bevis and Susan Bullock Jonathan Lansky John R. and Maire Percy Bill Butt and Susan Quigley Gordon and Cathryn Raman Scott Delaney $10,000 - $24,999 John Sadler Roman and Roma Dubczak David and Debbie Arnold Rob Sainsbury and Andrew and Christine Dunn Maria Montero Deborah Barrett and Jim Leech Edith Dunn Jan and Stephen Sampson Sheila R. Block* Amoryn Engel and Kevin Schindel John and Amanda Sherrington* Ian de Verteuil and Linda Glover John B. Friedrichsen Shum Vourkoutiotis Fund at the Saurabh Rastogi and Anca Drexler and Tracy Cooper Toronto Community Foundation* Rob Granatstein Steve and Marianne Geist* Glenn Shyba and Sylvia Bauman Frank and Steffi Guse Max and Heather Gotlieb Marc St-Onge and Jason R. and Katie Henderson Graeme and Paula Hamilton Kellie Saunders
FEATURED SUPPORTERS * Foundation supporters of 10 years or longer
“Through no fault of their own, 350,000 kids “I don’t feel good coming home across Canada are living without safe and stable every single day and having food homes and the essential support that kids from on my table in a warm house. I can’t loving families take for granted. I encourage all feel good unless I am giving.” Canadians to step up – and inspire others – to Kenny Lord change the lives of vulnerable young people.” Heroes of Hope Monthly Donor Brian Gluckstein Member, CAF Campaign Leadership Council; 13 Principal Interior Designer, Gluckstein Design Gift-in-Kind and Community Partners
$100,000 - $249,999 Queen Charlotte Lodge Bell Media Swarovski Canada Limited Fairmont Royal York Schwarzkopf Professional Inc. ONE Advertising Smashbox Cosmetics The Slaight Family Foundation studio B Home
Vivah Jewellery and Arthur, former youth in care $50,000 - $99,999 Fashion Accessories Weavers Art Air Canada Foundation Canadian Tire Corporation Anonymous We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with Lug Canada, Inc. so many many dedicated individuals and organizations $25,000 - $49,999 who run community and partnership events or AMJ Campbell International fundraising activities in David Fleishman Designs support of the Children’s Elite Island Resorts Aid Foundation. Entertaining Affairs Inc. GAP Canada The Bay Street Children’s LeapFrog Enterprises Foundation* Madeline’s Boutique BOMA Toronto* Mindham Fine Jewellery Inc. Canada Running Series St. Joseph Communications The Carlu The Corsage Project $10,000 - $24,999 ECHOage Greg McGovern Air Canada Hoffman-La Roche Limited AirSprint (ROCHE Canada) Altima Dental Joe Carter Classic Bandai America Incorporated LCBO Body & Soul Fitness Manulife Clorox Company of Canada Ltd. Newzapalooza Dina Alonzi Bridal and Cocktail Pardons Canada Collections Limited Pink Tartan East York Rotary Club Scotiabank Charity Challenge Hear the Music Live Waterloo Wood Gundy Le Chateau (Surprise Movie Night) Mattel Canada Inc. Pearl Bridal House
“We are happy to be able to give to an “When children look outside their own organization that helps so many vulnerable lives and see that there are kids within their children and youth. We believe these own city who need their help, they quickly young people need and deserve the rise to the occasion. ECHOage is a tool opportunity to build brighter futures.” that children use to put their knowledge of societal issues faced by families into action.” Surge and Cathy Ramsamujh Members of the planned giving Debbie Zinman and Alison Smith group, Guardians of Hope ECHOage 14 SIGNATURE EVENT SUPPORTERS
We would like to offer our sincere Hatch Dome Productions* appreciation to event donors, The Sheldon Inwentash Domtar Ariva sponsors and event participants and Lynn Factor EES Financial Services Ltd.* of the 2014-15 Signature Events. Charitable Foundation* This list represents event sponsors Eagle Professional Resources* and participants who made a Duncan Jackman First Asset Inc. gift of $5,000 or more between Keilhauer LTD* May 1, 2014 and April 30, 2015. Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP KPMG* Barry and Alison Hildred Longos Bros. Fruit Market Inc. $50,000 - $99,999 Home Trust Company Manulife* BMO Financial Group* HSBC Bank Canada* Maple Leaf Sports & CIBC* Entertainment Ltd. HudBay Minerials Inc. CGI* McCarthy Tétrault IAMGOLD Corporation Gryphon Investment Counsel McKinsey & Company John Paul and Co and Gryphon International MFS Investment Management McKeil Marine Limited Investment Corporation* Morneau Shepell* Mercer (Canada) Limited The Mark Daniels and Andrea Weissman-Daniels National Bank Financial* Mergelas Family Charitable Foundation Norbord Inc. Miller Thompson LLP TD Bank Group* The O’Connor Family* Monte Design PriceWaterhouseCoopers Nortown Electrical Contractors Associates $25,000 - $49,999 LLP* Revera Inc. Origin Merchant Partners Barrick Gold Corporation* Scotiabank Global RSA Insurance Citi Canada* Banking and Markets Toronto Crown and RBC Foundation* Skyservice Bridge Study Club Scotiabank Group* SunGard Nancy Vamvakas The Slaight Family Foundation TELUS* Wildman & Associates TORYS LLP* Wronski-Cann Group Richardson GMP $10,000 - $24,999 Tridel* AGF Investments Inc.* Oliver Wyman Avison Young* ESTATE Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP* $5,000 - $9,999 BMW Group Financial 1-800-GOT-JUNK? DONORS Services Canada* Aon Hewitt The Foundation wishes to take Borden Ladner Gervais LLP* Artemis Investment this opportunity to honour the The Canavan Family Foundation* Management memory of those friends who remembered the Children’s Aid CI Financial Altas Partners LP Foundation in their estate plans George and Tami Cope Beacon Securities Limited and whose bequests were realized in the past fiscal year. Deloitte Elizabeth and John Breen Amoryn Engel Vicki Clarke Estate of Audrey Massey TMX Equicom Group Inc.* Cossette Communication Inc.* Estate of Edna EY* Cowan Insurance Group Marguerite Redman Element Financial Corporation Crillion Benefits Estate of Sandra Margaret Fairbank Investment Advisory Group Reid (Alter Ego Trust) Management Limited Cundari Estate of Clarris Emma Wilson Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP Denovo Medical Inc.
15 * Foundation supporters of 10 years or longer GIVING CLUBS
GUARDIANS OF HOPE The Guardians of Hope recognizes and honours donors who have thoughtfully made a provision for the Foundation through a future bequest or any other planned giving vehicle.
Anonymous Cheyanne, former youth in care Donna L. Brown Marilyn Croghan Kevin J. and Cheryl Drynan James D. and Judy Patterson Cathy and Surge Ramsamujh National Campaign Stephen L. and Cookie Sandler for Child Welfare Christopher and Geraldine Stringer The Foundation is grateful to the following donors who have made leadership gifts CUMULATIVE GIVING CLUB and commitments to the The Children’s Aid Foundation’s John and Rita Gagliano National Campaign for Child Welfare representing $18.8 Cumulative Giving Club recognizes John G. and Diane Gibson individuals whose philanthropic million as of April 30, 2015. contributions since 1990 have Brian Gluckstein and reached a total of $100,000 or Gary Sarantopolous more. Membership in this club Anonymous $2.5 - $5 Million reflects all cumulative cash gifts including cash commitments Donald A. Guloien and Anonymous and stock securities. Others Irene Boychuck Element Financial will continue to be recognized Susanne Holland In Honour of Ted and as their giving reaches this Loretta Rogers significant threshold. We are David and Susan Howard very grateful to have so many The Sheldon Inwentash long-standing and loyal donors and Lynn Factor $500,000 - $1 Million who have given generously to Charitable Foundation the Foundation over the years. Joe Carter Classic ESTATE Jonathan Lansky David Leith and DONORS Sheila R. Block Jacqueline Spayne $250,000 - $499,999 The Canavan Family Foundation Fred and Donna Leslie The Mark Daniels and Sara Creaghan Chris and Noella Milne Andrea Weissman-Daniels Charitable Foundation The Mark Daniels and Rose M. Patten and Andrea Weissman-Daniels Thomas Di Giacomo Dottori-Attansio Family Charitable Foundation Anonymous David and Susan Howard Ian de Verteuil and Linda Glover Anonymous Dottori-Attanasio Family Stephen L. and Cookie Sandler $100,000 - $249,999 Ken Dryden Anonymous David and Debbi Arnold Christian and Florence Exshaw John and Amanda Sherrington Christian and Florence Exshaw Richard and Darleen Falconer Susan Storey and Brian Gluckstein and William F. Falk Michael Breen Gary Sarantopulous John R. Finlay Christopher and John R. Finlay Geraldine Stringer John A. Francis and Susan Caskey Hoffman-La Roche Limited Terry and Lila Walsh (ROCHE Canada)
16 Boards and committees
2014-2015 Children’s Shannon McGinnis Shannon McGinnis Aid Foundation Senior Vice President, Marketing, Brian Mergelas Customer Knowledge, Strategy Myles Mindham Board of Directors & Experience, TD Bank Group Julie Peyaut Gordon Raman Brian Mergelas, PhD Ilona Torontali Lynn Factor, O.Ont, CEO, Sunwell Technologies Inc. BAASS, MSW, LLD Every effort has been made to ensure Chair, Board of Directors, Gordon Raman the accuracy of this list. If an error Children’s Aid Foundation Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP has been made please accept our Child Witness Advocate, Boost Child sincerest apologies and contact us so Abuse Prevention and Intervention that we can update your information. Jan Sampson Vice President, Sales and Joseph C. Canavan Marketing, CI Investments Past Chair, Board of Directors, COMMUNICATION Children’s Aid Foundation Donna E. Toth PREFERENCES Founder, Canavan Capital Managing Director, Global Let us know if we can assist Equity Sales, Scotiabank GBM Victoria Amaral you with the following: Vice President, Client Terry Walsh Management, AON Hewitt 1. Obtaining this annual President & Managing Partner, publication electronically or Gryphon Investment Counsel Inc. Andrea Bolger want more information about Executive Vice President, how to make a gift to the Young People’s Advisory Business Financial Services, Children’s Aid Foundation Council 2014-2015 RBC Royal Bank of Canada Michele Farrugia 2. Updating your name for the Jemmy Felix Laura Dottori-Attanasio purpose of recognition, or have Kristy Graves Senior Executive Vice questions about the Children’s Wendy Hayes President & CRO, CIBC Aid Foundation donor listing Tamia Kerem Shameer Rahman 3. Updating your general Andrew W. Dunn, FCPA Maya Ramchandani communication preferences Founder & Managing Partner, Cheyanne Ratnam Canadian Shield Capital David Rutherford (1992-2014) Please contact Angie Docking, Jemal Thompson Development Officer, Stewardship at Amoryn Engel [email protected] or call Society Editor, National Post Honorary Council 2014-2015 (416) 923-0924 x230. Brian Gluckstein Sheila Block At the Children’s Aid Foundation, we Principal Interior Designer, Joseph C. Canavan are committed to protecting your Gluckstein Design Peter Lee personal information. The information David Leith we collect is used to keep our donors, Karen Hall Noella Milne volunteers and friends informed about Chief Human Resources Officer, John Sherrington our programs and services, and to ask Channels, Wealth and Canadian Susan Storey for your financial support. At any time, Personal & Commercial, you have the right to request that your BMO Financial Group personal information cease to be used 2015 Scholarship and/ or for fundraising purposes. For Jason Henderson Award Committee the complete notice of your protection Executive Vice President, and privacy and the Donor Bill of Rights, Head of Global Banking and Lynn Factor (Chair) please visit: cafdn.org/accountability. Markets, HSBC Bank Canada Victoria Amaral Sylvia Baumann Barry Hildred Brian Gluckstein Principal, Level 2 Advisors Inc. Marie MacDonald
17 2014-15 was a year of growth for the Children’s Aid FINANCIAL Foundation. With $8,341,420 generated through fundraising and $7,060,069 dispersed through grants, HIGHLIGHTS we helped 20,000 children and youth across Canada.
AREAS OF WHO ARE FUNDRAISING SUPPORT OUR DONORS PROGRAM 6% 15%1% 20% 16%10% 13% 25% 23% 57% 16% 45% 35% 24% 16% 83% 27%
EDUCATION INDIVIDUALS MAJOR GIFTS ENRICHMENT FOUNDATIONS COMMUNITY GIVING PREVENTION CORPORATIONS PLANNED GIVING OTHER SIGNATURE EVENTS HEALING & RECOVERY
Year Ended April 30, 2015 2015 2014 (restated)†
Fundraising Revenue 8,341,420 7,61 3,055 Net Investment Income‡ 3,417,728 6,250,184 Gain on Sale of Property - 825,061 Rental Income 449,832 503,772
Total 12,208,980 15,192,072
Grants and Programs 7,060,069 6,351,778
Fundraising Expenses 1,230,835 1,183,015 Administrative Expenses 1,051,135 1,034,725 Advocacy 334,226 307,559
Total 2,616,196 2,525,299
Excess of revenue over grants and expenses 2,532,715 6,314,995
† The Foundation has adopted ‡ Investment income includes Audited financial statements may the restricted fund method of unrealized gains on investments. be obtained online at cafdn.org accounting for contributions, and as such the 2014 numbers have Charitable registration number been restated to reflect 108076480RR0001 this change. 18 ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE RIGHT TO GROW, THRIVE AND LEAD HAPPY, HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE LIVES. THE CHILDREN WE SERVE NEED OUR HELP TO GET THERE. YOUR DONATION MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO REACH MORE KIDS.
THEY DEPEND ON US. WE DEPEND ON YOU.
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