Annual Report

2011 - 2012 Message From The Chair 3

Helping Each Other…The Northern Way 4

From Poverty to Possibility 5

Healthy People, Strong Communities 6

All That Kids Can Be 7

Success By 6 8

Community Development 10

Organizational Enhancement 11

Community Impact: Year In Review 12

How We Pay For It All 14

Your Investment. Your Return 14

Management Summarization Of Financial Statements 15

United Way Of Northern British Columbia Financials 16

Our Community Partners 17

Service Providers 17

Donor-Specified Recipients 18

Supporters 19

Above And Beyond 21

Who We Are 24

Campaign Cabinets 24

Community Impact and Investment Committees 24

United Way of Northern British Columbia Board of Directors 25

Our Staff 25

2 unitedwaynbc.ca 2011 - 2012 Annual Report Message From The Chair

Today marks a milestone on a transformational journey for the United Way of Northern BC. It’s a chance to look back at where we’ve come from, and forward to the opportunities yet to come. The journey began in 2004 with a decision. No longer were we satisfied with functioning as a “traditional” United Way. We didn’t want to measure success simply by the amount of money we raised and disbursed. We decided to redefine ourselves as an organization that has a meaningful, sustainable impact on the communities in which we operate, one that focuses on building the capacity of communities and individuals to help themselves. In doing so, we believe we are helping unlock the inherent value in people. As we review year three of the latest United Way of Northern BC three-year program strategy, I can say with satisfaction we are achieving our goals and moving in the right direction. Have a look at the Year in Review section of this report to see all the great achievements of the past year, and the plans for the future. With the foundations for success getting stronger with every year, we look forward to the coming years as we continue to implement strategies that will have real value and impact in the communities of Northern BC. As we look ahead to 2013 and beyond, here are some of the areas where we will be focusing our efforts.

We do a lot of things differently in Northern BC. We are unique. We take pride in who we are, where we come from and what we do.

We will continue to emphasize community development, working with key community partners and increasing financial support for required community investments. We will expand our network of Community Impact and Investment Committees (CIIC). These CIICs will help reinforce community-based strategies to address the needs of children and youth, seniors and those with physical and mental challenges, and individuals and families living in poverty. We will implement a customer-driven communication model to ensure the public, community leaders, donors and funders are informed of the work to be done. We will employ evidence-based strategies to focus on increasing the capacity of community health and social service organizations. And we will provide funding to help them develop and implement programs and services for individuals and families. It has been my pleasure to serve as the Chair of the Board of Directors of such a forward-thinking, impact-seeking organization. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank the staff, our thousands of donors, and the hundreds of volunteers scattered across Northern BC who have helped us achieve our goals. We do a lot of things differently in Northern BC. We are unique. We take pride in who we are, where we come from and what we do. One of the most important things we do? We help each other. That’s the northern way. Rob Jarvis, Chair Board of Directors

2011 - 2012 Annual Report unitedwaynbc.ca 3 Helping Each Other … The Northern Way

At the United Way of Northern BC our mission is to improve lives and build communities. Ultimately, we want to have a lasting, positive impact on the lives of people in Northern BC. The way we do this is to build pathways out of poverty, prepare children to succeed in life, and we engage and inspire people to care for one another. Everything we do contributes to the longer-term goal of building stronger communities:

From Poverty to Possibility Action strategies: We help people who are • Crafting human care agendas. struggling financially get back on their feet. • Building coalitions to support those Our mission is to improve There are five agendas. lives and build communities strategic components Healthy People, • Supporting others in their pursuit of by engaging individuals and to the work we do to Strong Communities mobilizing collective action. achieve our goals. sustainable agendas. We help people who are struggling financially • Expanding and diversifying our get back on their feet. resource development agendas. All That Kids Can Be • Measuring, communicating with and learning from the impact of others. We help kids get the education and • Reflecting the diversity of the opportunities they communities we serve. deserve.

Organizational Enhancement Our values: We help not-for-profit organizations develop • Promote people’s ability to care for one another. capacity to serve their • Support for volunteer services. communities effectively. • Ensure community capacity that leads to the enhancement, development and delivery of Community community health and social service programs. Development • Invest funds, from our various resource development strategies, to address identified needs and We help communities issues. develop strategies to address the needs they • Evaluate community needs and determine effective strategies and services to address them. identify. • Provide learning opportunities that enhance and support the development of community health and social service organizations. Our vision • Conduct fund development activities and use the funds to address emerging and underlying is to achieve issues in communities. community impact by advancing the common good.

4 unitedwaynbc.ca 2011 - 2012 Annual Report From Poverty to Possibility

Nine years ago, Anna was in dire straits. Recently relocated to Quesnel, the single mother of four was having a hard time making ends meet. “Even clothing my children was very, very difficult,” she says. “A friend told me, ‘Hey, you should go down to the free store.’ Since then, I’ve continued to come and get clothes for my family and toys for my kids as well as a lot of friendly support.” The Free Store – managed by the Kewetin’ohk (North Cariboo) Métis Association – is a United Way supported initiative that helps low-income families with some of the basic necessities of life, such as clothing, school supplies and children’s toys.

“It’s a real asset to the Quesnel community because a lot of people don’t have the means or the resources to sometimes even put clothes on their children’s backs. People are really grateful,” says Connie, an association staff member. “Without the United Way, the picture would not look too bright. It would be really hard to maintain the program.”

- Connie, Quesnel By working with communities to identify needs, the United Way helps people who may be struggling financially do the things necessary to get back on their feet and support themselves.

Some of the other programs and services supported by the United Way of Northern BC to help those in need include: • Active Support Against Poverty • Kewetin’ohk Métis Association Traditional Cooking Program • Terrace Food For Thought Program • Fort St. John Family Literacy Programs

- Connie, Quesnel

2011 - 2012 Annual Report unitedwaynbc.ca 5 Healthy People, Strong Communities

“We had a situation not long ago where a senior had to give up her driver’s license,” says Debra-Ann of the Vanderhoof Seniors Connected program. “She did it of her own volition, she just wasn’t comfortable anymore with the state of her health. But she felt confident and content in her decision knowing she could utilize our transportation program.” In addition to offering transportation assistance to seniors who may need it, the Seniors Connected program connects volunteers to seniors to provide quality human contact and keep them connected to the community. The Vanderhoof Seniors Connected Program is just one example of the many ways United Way helps keep people healthy and involved in their communities throughout Northern BC.

“Having United Way involved has helped in ways words can’t even describe for the improvements it has brought to the quality of life for the seniors that are using the program, and the volunteers who are in the program, and for the community as a whole,” says Debra-Ann.

- Debra-Ann, Vanderhoof

Some of the other programs and services supported by the United Way of Northern BC to help communities stay strong and their citizens engaged include: • Peer Mentoring and Info Lines • Rehabilitation Support Services • 24-Hour Crisis and Info Line • Youth Support Line • Family Violence Prevention Program • Social Cognitive Rehab Group Program • Hepatitis C / HIV Services and Peer Support • Circle of Truth Program • Giving Hope Skills • Seniors Life Skills Program • Seniors Safety Community Coordinator • Settlement Workshops • Housing Support Programs • Making Connections - Debra-Ann, Vanderhoof

6 unitedwaynbc.ca 2011 - 2012 Annual Report All That Kids Can Be

Sumreen and her family didn’t know anyone when they arrived in Dawson Creek from India in 2009. Coming from a different culture, it was a tough adjustment. That’s where the South Peace Community Resources Society made a big difference in the lives of Sumreen and her daughter. “I’m really from a different part of the world,” says Sumreen. “And now I come here, I meet people, I know people. That’s really good for me. Otherwise, sitting at home doing nothing, it gets you frustrated, you get sick of life. That’s not healthy for you or for your child.” Eight months after her daughter was born, Sumreen started attending the Parent Child Interactive Program in Dawson Creek. It provides a place for mother and daughter to come, to interact with others in their community, make friends, and learn how to make their way in this new culture. For Sumreen’s daughter, it’s given her a healthy start on a life of learning.

“This place is helping my daughter and other kids get ready for school. My daughter is not only learning the basic skills, she’s also learning about social interaction and the English language, which is really important for her.”

- Sumreen, Dawson Creek The United Way, through its partners in communities around Northern BC, helps kids like Sumreen’s daughter get the education they deserve, starting at the earliest possible age, and continuing through adulthood.

Some of the other programs and services supported by the United Way of Northern BC and targeted at helping kids be all they can be include: • Success By 6 • Youth Work Experience Program • Chill Program • Children’s Grief Program • Children Who Witness Abuse • Parent Support Circles • Volunteer Vanderhoof Youth Centre • Best Moms and Dads Program • Mentor Me

- Sumreen, Dawson Creek

2011 - 2012 Annual Report unitedwaynbc.ca 7 Success By 6

“We provide support for families in a high-need area,” explains Katie, manager of the Westview Childcare Centre in Prince Rupert. “We have a lot of single parents, a lot of low literacy families. Through Success By 6, we’re able to meet that critical need in our community.” Success By 6 is one of the farthest-reaching programs in the province to help kids get a healthy start on the road to lifelong learning. The program brings families, educators and community agencies together to help kids and their families reach their full potential. Katie tells the story of a young man who came to the centre with his two children. The man had a very low literacy level and had never graduated high school. He needed help.

“Through the parent-child drop-in program he was able to gain the confidence and support to go back to school and get his GED, and he also received a very well paying job afterwards,” says Katie. “He was also then able to help his children in school, and help them learn to read, where before he couldn’t have done as much for them.”

- Katie, Prince Rupert That is just one example of the impacts Success By 6 can have – in this case generational impacts. United Way of Northern BC, in partnership with the Ministry for Children and Family Development and the Credit Unions of BC, support Success By 6 in communities across Northern BC. Each community makes its own program-specific funding decisions based on the locally-identified need. The Success By 6 initiative also has an Aboriginal-specific component, which has resulted in culturally-appropriate projects and programs in Aboriginal communities and organizations.

- Katie, Prince Rupert

8 unitedwaynbc.ca 2011 - 2012 Annual Report Other examples of the way United Way and Success By 6 are helping families of toddlers and young children include: South Peace Northwest • 2 New Playgrounds • Early Years Health & Fun Fairs • Literacy Playgroup • Kids Care Kits • Early Childhood Education Fridge Magnets • Book Drives • “Words on Wheels” WOW Bus materials in Dawson Creek • Grandparent support • Family Calendars in Dawson Creek and Chetwynd • Summer Reading and Literacy Programs • Nutrition Literacy and Prenatal Classes in Chetwynd • “Inviting Our Ancestors Home” • New Community Table Established in Tumbler Ridge • Early Childhood Educator Course with Monique Gray-Smith North Peace Prince Rupert • “Words on Wheels” WOW Bus • (2) Early Childhood Development HUBs in Prince Rupert • Father Friendly Support Program • Parenting workshops with Gary Neufeld and Martin Brokenleg • Family Magazine in • Helped establish a Food Security Committee • Lax Kw’alaams, Kitkatla and Hartley Bay Haida Gwaii • “Every Child Ready to Read” Success Family Literacy • Early Childhood Development HUB and • Masset/Old Masset/Tow Hill Strong Start interactive and Planning in Fort Nelson developmental equipment North Central • Family Literacy and the Imagination Library Program (Haidi Gwaii) • Parenting Skills Program • Port Clements and area Tiny Tots Playschool Program • Parent & Tot Drop-ins • Materials and books for families attending • Mother Goose training early learning programs • Infant & Toddler Music Programs • Parent and child development program • Active Parenting • Parallel Parenting Skill and Child Development Programs • Carrier Language colouring book and language computer disc

2011 - 2012 Annual Report unitedwaynbc.ca 9 Community Development

A lot of people, when they think of United Way, think of the high profile fundraising campaign that takes place in communities across the north in the fall. But this kind of fundraising is just a small part of what the United Way does. It plays an important part in securing funds to enable us to meet our goals. The United Way of Northern BC does this important capacity building work by helping communities identify needs specific to their local areas and develop strategies to address those needs. The goal is to help communities help themselves. Take Houston as an example. “Houston is a very small close-knit community with deep-rooted family ties,” explains Matt, a member of the local Community Impact and Investment Committee (CIIC). “As a result, any investments in programs and services in this community don’t just impact the people who directly access them. They spread out to friends, family members, and ultimately the entire community, and that makes the community healthier and stronger overall.” Local people know their community best. They know what it takes to make it stronger. And the United Way of Northern BC provides resources, support and expertise to make that happen.

“Getting involved and helping the United Way in Fort St. John means a lot to the people I work with,” says Chris, from Fort St. John. “A lot of them have been born and raised in this area. They have grandparents, aunts and uncles, sons and daughters. The impact can be felt anytime. You never know when these people are going to need help.”

- Chris, Fort St. John

The United Way of Northern BC helps bring people together to change the things that need changing and create long- term, lasting solutions that work for Northern BC communities. Here are some examples of how: • Northern Scoping Exercise • Transit Assistance Program • Community Impact and Investment Committees • Days of Caring • Seeing is Believing Tours • Community Planning and Development • Communities That Care Committee • Seniors Initiatives • Non-Medical Support Initiatives • Northern Rockies Social Planning Council - Chris, Fort St. John • Locally-based Community Development and Campaign Officers

10 unitedwaynbc.ca 2011 - 2012 Annual Report Organizational Enhancement

Behind the scenes of every not-for-profit organization, there is a dedicated group of people helping others. But all too often, the great work they do is eclipsed by the struggle to get the job done in demanding conditions with scarce resources. Not-for-profits work hard to keep costs down so they can direct as much of their resources as possible to the services and programs they provide. That means salaries may not be high. It may be difficult to recruit and retain staff. And the leaders of these organizations may not get the support and training they need to do their jobs as effectively as they might like. The Shared Human Resources (HR) Services Pilot Program is one way the United Way of Northern BC has worked with the organizations that are providing programs and services so they have the ability to focus on what’s important – helping those in need. The program involved ten small not-for-profit social service agencies. United Way helped by doing a review of the HR systems these groups have in place and helping them develop more efficient systems. United Way also works with partner agencies to find cost-effective solutions to areas of common concern within the human resources of the organizations. And we are also involved in a research project to identify the unique needs and challenges of the non-profit sector in a northern context.

Other ways in which United Way of Northern BC is helping enhance organizational effectiveness within the not-for-profit sector include: • Children Who Witness Abuse Regional Training • Community Services Centre • Financial Administration Agreements • Strategic Organizational Development Services • Gift-in-Kind Activities

2011 - 2012 Annual Report unitedwaynbc.ca 11 Community Impact Year In Review

The United Way of Northern BC has come a long way in a few short years. We have increased community development capacity in some 15 communities in Northern BC, with more to come. We have attracted community leaders from throughout Northern BC who, like us, believe in the vision of advancing the common good. They have invested time and energy in identifying service gaps and emerging community needs, supporting fundraising and finding resources to help do the important work of the United Way. Here’s a snapshot of some of the programs and services the United Way of Northern BC has been involved in over the past year.

Burns Lake Community Transition Days of Caring The community of Burns Lake suffered a tragedy in January 2012 Every year, non-profit organizations work with United Way of when the Babine Lake sawmill was destroyed. The event had far- Northern BC to identify projects that will enhance their capacity reaching consequences for the First Nations community and in to deliver services or to improve their working environment. the neighbouring town. United Way of Northern BC was invited Employees from local businesses and community groups then to participate on the community transition team to help the provide volunteer goods and labour to meet some of the identified community cope and find strategies to move forward and rebuild needs. For example: installing a fence for a local hospice house; their lives. matching employees with women in a transition house; volunteers Community Alignment Program providing yard maintenance and gardening service for a community United Way of Northern BC has three community development service agency; community cleanup and refurbishing of facilities. staff, located in the north west (Terrace), north central (Prince Financial and Administrative Services George) and north east (Fort St. John) who work with the northern For some organizations, especially new, emerging and small ones, region’s twenty-two communities and five regional districts to the day-to-day financial requirements can be overwhelming. United recruit volunteer committees and develop a needs assessment Way provides consultation services to help them get their office in inventory for each community. That includes identifying service order. United Way also manages, under a financial administrative gaps, analyzing community capacity and bringing community agreement, the funds of an average of four organizations annually. leaders together to find change-focused solutions. Gift-in-Kind Program Community School Programs Business that have products and equipment that may still have United Way of Northern BC believes all children should have life in them are able to donate them to non-profit organizations. equal opportunities to make learning an enjoyable and lifelong Doing so improves the organizations’ ability to deliver services experience. Part of that commitment includes providing a full- without increasing costs. time community coordinator at an inner-city school serving marginalized populations. Information and Referral Services The programs are developed and delivered in cooperation with About a thousand calls a year come in to the United Way from the parents of children in the schools. They include things such individuals seeking information about community health and social as literacy programs, nutrition supplement programs, physical, services. The United Way is able to direct callers to the appropriate recreational and social activities. Some 900 students and their organizations and individuals. This reduces the frustration for the families have benefitted from the programs. caller, and helps non-profit organizations reduce the amount of time they spend on misdirected inquiries. Connecting The Dots United Way of Northern BC was invited to participate in this new program that helps Aboriginal youth and their families deal with issues and get the support they need.

12 unitedwaynbc.ca 2011 - 2012 Annual Report Mentor Me Success By 6 Mentor Me provides youth the opportunity to be mentored The Success By Six program operates throughout the province. It’s by experienced professionals in the community. Through the goal is to prepare children under the age of six for school and life. program, young people learn useful industry knowledge, how to Coordinated by United Way, Success By Six provides community build networks and define for themselves where they want to go consultation and coordination, identifies community needs and with their careers and still remain in their home communities. assesses service capacity. Over 100 projects and programs are Over 50 youth participated in the program last year. managed annually in Northern BC. Organizational Development and Assistance Transportation Assistance Program New and emerging social service organizations sometimes don’t Local United Way representatives and community members know the basic steps to getting their programs and services set up. identified access to affordable transportation as a barrier in the United Way helps them by providing consultation in a number of communities of Quesnel and Prince George. In partnership with areas from obtaining society registration and charitable status to local city administration and transit providers, 150 bus tickets effectively running their organizations. in Quesnel and 1,100 in Prince George are provided monthly Poverty Reduction Community Action Team to health and social service organizations that help clients with emergency or critical needs. The Union of BC Municipalities and the Ministry for Children Volunteer Leadership Development and Family Development put together a team to address poverty in Prince George. United Way was invited to be part of the team. We Non-profit social service organizations almost always rely on the host the community poverty reduction consultant who leads the goodness of volunteers to achieve their goals. Volunteers come team, with in-kind office and administrative support. with a diversity of backgrounds and experience. By providing a Seeing is Believing Tours structured learning program in a number of areas related to non- profit organizations, United Way of Northern BC helps build the This is a popular program for employees of local businesses and skills of volunteers and the capacity of organizations. community groups. During the Seeing is Believing Tours, they get first-hand experience of the various programs and services supported by United Way of Northern BC. United Way facilitates the tours of local service organizations. The tours have been a great way to increase understanding of programs and services available in the community and the impact the services have on the agencies’ clients.

2011 - 2012 Annual Report unitedwaynbc.ca 13 How We Pay For It All

All the good work United Way of Northern BC does requires resources. That means staff, community partners, volunteers. It also means money. People may be surprised to hear the funds we invest in Northern BC communities doesn’t all come from the annual fundraising campaign. United Way is probably best known for its campaign. It’s definitely the most visible part of the resource development work we do. And it’s important for a lot of reasons – not all of them financial. Not only do we get to experience the incredible commitment and generosity of the people of Northern BC during campaign. It’s is also a great way to connect with our communities and bring the work we do to life for the people who support us year after year. Campaign funds also help us leverage other sources of funding to provide the important diversity of revenue streams to ensure financial stability and sustainability over the long-run. The annual fundraising campaign contributes about 35 percent of the revenues we require to meet the need that exists in our communities. The funding we receive through the Success By 6 initiative contributes almost half of our total budget. And funding from other partner agencies and foundations accounts for the remaining 15 percent. You can see the full range of all the organizations and individuals who contribute to the success of the United Way of Northern BC, beginning on page 19. Your Investment, Your Return

The return on your investment with the United Way is in turn far-reaching and significant. For example, last year United Way-supported programs and services achieved the following results: • Ov er 100 people with spinal cord injuries who live in Northern BC made important peer connections with others who face similar situations. They participated in informative health seminars, fun social events and local community activities, resulting in increased knowledge of living with a spinal cord injury and improved self-confidence. • 208 rehabilitation classes were provided to survivors of brain injury. • 3,709 crisis calls from northern BC communities were responded to, diffusing the immediate crisis through emotional support, assisting the caller to decide on their next step(s), referring them to other community resources for more specific help and improving their coping skills. • 849 low-income persons were assisted to solve a specific legal issue; 57 were provided information workshops; and over 16,000 inquiries for assistance were responded to. • 26 men completed a 15 week, intensive, voluntary spousal abuse treatment program; during the program these men learned how to deal with their anger in a positive way, communicate clearly, accept responsibility for their physical, emotional or financial abuse of their partners and how to deal respectively with their partners, other men and themselves. • 248 people who were feeling suicidal were prevented from making any immediate attempt to take their own life. Some were hospitalized and many were referred to Mental Health services for ongoing help and support. • 81 persons were seen for trauma counselling to deal with an experience of past or recent sexual violence. • Youth Chill Program participants demonstrated amazing long-term positive outcomes including improved attendance and behavior in the home and at school; youth reported a sense of belonging, improved self-esteem and a positive outlook. • 6 Families were assisted with financial costs associated with having a hard of hearing or deaf child. • 1,315 Individuals were helped to access legal services and 11,000 people living in poverty received services. • 130 young people discovered that they have the skills to plan meals, budget, build strong caring relationships and care for themselves.

14 unitedwaynbc.ca 2011 - 2012 Annual Report Management Summarization of Financial Statements

To members of the United Way of Northern British Columbia: The accompanying summarized balance sheet and statement of operations and surplus/deficit are derived from the complete financial statements of the United Way of Northern British Columbia as at June 30, 2012. The financial statements are the responsibility of the United Way of Northern British Columbia management. Dean Mason & Company, the appointed auditor, conducted the audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. The fair summarization of the completed financial statements is the responsibility of management and have been produced in accordance with applicable Assurance Guidelines of The Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants. In the opinion of the auditor except for the effect of adjustments, if any, which may be determined to be necessary related to completeness of the campaign contributions, the accompanying financial statements fairly summarize, in material respects, the related complete financial statements in accordance with the criteria described in the guideline referred to above. These summarized financial statements do not contain all the disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles. Readers are cautioned that these statements may not be appropriate for their purposes. For more information on the United Way of Northern British Columbia’s financial position and results of operations, reference should be made to the related complete financial statements.

Prince George, BC November 19, 2012 United Way of Northern British Columbia Robert Hill, Treasurer

A copy of the complete Financial Statements together with the Auditor’s Report is available upon request.

2011 - 2012 Annual Report unitedwaynbc.ca 15 United Way Of Northern British Columbia Financials

United Way Of Northern British Columbia Summarized Combined Statement Of Revenue And Expenditures As At June 30, 2012

Revenue 2011/12 2010/11 Campaign $ 1,010,133 $ 912,758 Success By 6 1,464,274 971,765 Community Programs & Services 502,768 425,581 $ 2,977,175 $ 2,310,104 Expenditures Campaign Costs $ 208,286 $ 204,306 Community Investment 617,450 541,936 Success By 6 1,464,274 971,765 Community Programs & Services 686,501 592,053 $ 2,976,511 $ 2,310,060 Excess (Deficiency) Of Revenue Over Expenditure $ 664 $ 44 Surplus, Beginning Of Year $ 747,968 $ 747,924 Surplus End Of Year $ 748,632 $ 747,968

United Way Of Northern British Columbia Summarized Balance Sheet As At June 30, 2012 2011/12 2010/11 Current Assets $ 2,500,097 $ 2,984,476 Capital Assets 20,338 24,027 $ 2,520,435 $ 3,008,503 Current Liabilities Accounts Payable & Accrued Liabilities $ 70,464 $ 123,551 Impact Investments Payable $ 950,815 $ 680,851 Deferred Revenue $ 750,524 $ 1,456,133 $ 1,771,803 $ 2,260,535 Net Assets Invested In Capital Assets And Unrestricted Surplus $ 748,632 $ 747,968 $ 2,520,435 $ 3,008,503 Notes: • A copy of the combined financial statements and auditors’ report may be obtained from the United Way of Northern British Columbia. • Our revenue last year was in excess of $2.9 million. The costs of obtaining The $2.9 million was 8.5%. Our administrative costs represent approximately 1%.

16 unitedwaynbc.ca 2011 - 2012 Annual Report Our Community Partners

Service Providers

United Way of Northern BC invests in partner organizations who deliver services, through outreach programs, to communities in northern BC and work in partnership with us to develop community initiatives. When you give to United Way, your gift supports an important and comprehensive network of community partners in Northern BC.

Region-wide Services • BC Paraplegic Association • Youth Support Line • Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) • Amata Transition Society • Crisis, Prevention, Intervention and information Centre for Northern BC Community Partners • Active Support Against Poverty • Northern Rockies Children and Family Action Committee • Canadian Mental Health Association • Northern Society for Domestic Peace (Smithers) • CMIS – Multicultural & Immigrant Services • Parent Support Services • Fort St. John Literacy Society • PG Brain Injured Group Society • Fort St. John Women’s Resource Society • Phoenix Transition Society • Hospice Society • Positive Living North • Intersect Youth and Family Services • Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre Society • Kermode Friendship Society • S.O.S. Society • Kewetin’ohk (North Cariboo) Métis Association • South Peace Community Resources Society (Dawson Creek) • NeighborLink (Vanderhoof) • Stroke Recovery Branch • New Hope Society • Terrace & District Community Services Society • Northern BC Children & Family Hearing Society • Vanderhoof Youth Centre • Northern John Howard Society • Volunteer Vanderhoof – Seniors Connected

2011 - 2012 Annual Report unitedwaynbc.ca 17 Donor-Specified Recipients

In addition to our partner agencies, some 150 national, provincial and regional social services and community health registered charities benefit from United Way support. Local registered charities benefiting from United Way campaigns include*:

• AWAC • Houston Search & Rescue • Prince George Public Library • ASAP • Kitimat Food Bank Society • Prince George Search and • Big Brothers and Big Sisters • Looking for Love Animal Shelter Rescue Society • Bulkley Valley Community Foundation • Navy League of Canada • Prince George Stroke Recovery • Chetwynd Seniors Housing Society • Neighborlink • Prince Rupert Seniors Centre • Quesnel Child Development Centre • North Coast Transition Society • Quesnel Child Development Centre • Cluculz Lake Volunteer • Northern BC Friends of • Quesnel Community Foundation Fire Department Children Society • S.O.S. Society • Counselling Services Society • Northern Environmental Action Team • Salvation Army • Dawson Creek Society for • North Peace Mental Health Society • SPCA Community Living • Peace Lutheran Care Centre • Spirit of the North Foundation • Dawson Creek and District Foundation • St. John Hospital Auxiliary Hospital Foundation • Phoenix Transition House • St. Vincent De Paul Society • Family Development Society • Positive Living North • Tamitik Status of Women Society • Fort George Highway Rescue • Prince George Brain Injury Group • Terrace and District Community • Fort St. John Friendship Society • Prince George Council of Seniors Services Society • Fort St. John Hospital Foundation • Prince George Hospice Society • Terrace Churches Food Bank • Houston Hospice Society • Prince George Montessori • University of Northern BC • Houston Retirement Housing Society Education Society

*The above is just a partial list of organizations helped by the United Way of Northern BC. Many more regional, provincial and national charities also receive donor- specified funds through the United Way.

18 unitedwaynbc.ca 2011 - 2012 Annual Report Supporters

Organizations and Employee Groups • Acklands-Grainger • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Omineca Beetle Action Coalition • Active Support Against Poverty • Envision Credit Union • Pastry Chef Bakery • Astral Media • Federal Retiree Services • Pembina • Alta Gas • Financial Planning Centre 2005 Inc. • Penn West • BCAA • Finning • Pfizer • BC Assessment • FMC of Canada Ltd. • Positive Living North • BC Ferries • Fort St. John & District • Praxair • BMO – Bank of Montreal Chamber of Commerce • Provincial Employee Community • Brandt Tractor • Fortis BC Services Fund (PECSF) • C. Keith Aartsen Law Corporation • Future Shop • Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre • Canada Post • GeoNorth Engineering Ltd. • RBC Financial Group • Canada Revenue Agency • Gibson Energy • RBC Foundation • Canadian Forest Products Ltd. • Great West Life/Canada Life/ • Royal Canadian Mounted Police London Life • CanaSteel Rebar Services • Regional District of Fraser Fort George • Guillevin International • Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership • Schmitz, Anderson & Neilsen • Hope HR & Safety Consultants Ltd. • Carrier Lumber Ltd. • School District No. 57 • HSBC • Central Interior Woodworks • Scotiabank Group • Hub City Motors • CFR Management Inc. • Service Canada • ICBC • Chemtrade Logistics • Shell Canada – Pulp Chemicals LP • IDL Projects Inc. • SM Forrest & Associates • CIBC • Imperial Oil • SNC – Lavalin Morrow Environmental • City of Fort St. John • Industry Canada • S.O.S. Society • City of Prince George • Integris Credit Union • Spartan Controls • City of Terrace • Intersect Youth and Family Services • Spectra Energy • CN Rail • Jazz Air • Spee Dee Printers • College of New Caledonia (CNC) • Jim Pattison Broadcast Group • Suncor Energy Foundation • Corix • Kalsbeek & Co • T & S Tubing & Shafting Inc. • Costco Wholesale • Ledcor • TD Canada Trust • Crisis Prevention, Intervention and • London Drugs • The 1988 oundationF Information Centre for Northern BC • Nav Canada • The CAT Rental Store • Dall Contracting • Norse Logistics • Timken • Demers & Associates • Northern Health • University of Northern British • Deloitte LLP • Northland Chrysler Columbia • Devon Canada • Native Courtworker & • Vancouver Foundation • Edward Jones Counselling Association • WSI • Enform • Nukko Lake General Store • Zedi Field Services Inc. • Oil and Gas Commission

2011 - 2012 Annual Report unitedwaynbc.ca 19 Labour and Trade Union Associations • Association of Postal Officials • Health Sciences Association of BC • Office androfessional P Employees • BC Government & Services • Hospital Employees’ Union International Union Employees’ Union • Hotel, Restaurant, Culinary Workers • Peace River District Labour Council • BC Federation of Labour and Bartenders • Prince George & District Teachers • BC Nurses Union • International Association of Association • BC Teachers Association Fire Fighters • Prince Rupert Labour Council • Canadian Auto Workers • International Association of Painters • Professionals Employee Association and Allied Trades • Canadian Confederation of Unions • Public Service Alliance of Canada • International Brotherhood of • Pulp and Paper Workers of Canada • Canadian Industrial, Wood and Allied Electrical Workers Workers of Canada • Quesnel & District Labour Council • International Brotherhood of • College of New Caledonia Locomotive Engineers • Signals and Communications Workers Faculty Association • International Longshore and • Teamsters Canada Rail Conference • Communications, Energy and Warehouse Union Canada • Teamsters Paperworks Union of Canada • International Brotherhood of • Telecommunications Workers Union • Canadian Labour Congress Maintenance of Way Workers • United Auto Workers • Canadian Union of Postal Workers • International Union of • United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Operating Engineers • Canadian Union of Public Employees Joiners of America • International Woodworkers of America • Canadian Union of • United Food and Commercial Workers Transportation Employees • Kitimat, Terrace and District International Labour Council • College Institute Educators Association • United Steel Workers of America • North Central Labour Council • Federation of Post Secondary Educators • United Transportation Union

Funding Partners Foundations, corporations and community sponsors have made a special commitment and helped United Way of Northern BC be recognized as a leader in changing communities and giving us and our community partners the tools and resources to change lives in Northern BC. These partners provided United Way almost $2 million in financial support to focus our investments on addressing underlying community issues and creating lasting change. A special thanks for their support. • The ancouverV Foundation • Ministry of Public Safety and • Northern Health • The rinceP George Community Solicitor General • The egK Foundation Foundation • Canadian Women’s Foundation • Omineca Beetle Action Coalition • School District No. 57 • Vancity Community Foundation • Ministry of Children & Family • Prince George Cougars Development

20 unitedwaynbc.ca 2011 - 2012 Annual Report Above and Beyond

The following partners have received awards for their efforts during the 2011 Campaign.

Community Builder Award • Canadian Forest Products Ltd. • Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership • Devon Canada – Fort St. John – Central Administration Center, – Intercontinental Pulp Mill, • Shell Canada – Fort St. John Chetwynd, Corporate Office, Houston, Northwood Pulp Mill and Prince Isle Pierre, Prince George Sawmill, George Pulp & Paper Mill • Spectra Energy – Fort St. John Plateau, Polar, Taylor Pulp and Quesnel

Collaboration for Community Impact • Acklands–Grainger – Fort St. John • RBC Financial Group – Terrace • Spectra Energy – Dawson Creek • Devon Canada – Fort St. John • Shell Canada – Fort St. John • The egK Spirit Foundation • Omineca Beetle Action Coalition • Spectra Energy – Fort St. John • The egK Steakhouse & Bar – Prince George

Maximum Possible Impact • Astral Media Radio – Dawson Creek • CIBC – Quesnel • Hub City Motors & Equipment Ltd. • Astral Media Radio – Fort St John • CIBC – Spruceland – Prince George • BC Assessment Authority • CIBC – Vanderhoof • ICBC – Dawson Creek – Prince George • CitiFinancial – Prince George • ICBC – Fort St John • BCAA – Prince George • College of New Caledonia • ICBC – Terrace • BMO Financial Group – Prince Rupert – Fraser Lake • Integris Credit Union – Quesnel • CAT The Rental Store – Fort St John • College of New Caledonia • Integris Credit Union – Vanderhoof • Canada Post – Hixon – Nechako Campus • J im Pattison Broadcast Group • Canada Post – Longworth • Corix Infrastructure Inc – Prince George – Prince George • Canfor – Chetwynd • London Drugs – Prince George • C risis Prevention, Intervention & • Cat The entalR Store – Dawson Creek • P enn West Petroleum Ltd. Information Centre of Northern BC – Fort St. John • Cat The entalR Store – Fort Nelson • Devon Canada – Fort St John • RBC Financial Group – Prince George, • Cat The entalR Store – Prince George • Enterprise Rent-A-Car – Fort St John BC North Business Banking • CIBC – Chetwynd • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • RBC Financial Group – Prince George, • CIBC – Dawson Creek – Prince George College Heights • CIBC – Downtown Prince George • Finning – Fort Nelson • RBC Financial Group – Houston • CIBC – Fort St. John • FMC of Canada Ltd. • RBC Financial Group – Prince George – Mackenzie Centre Mall • CIBC – Pine Centre • HSBC Bank – Prince George (Continued) • CIBC – Prince Rupert

2011 - 2012 Annual Report unitedwaynbc.ca 21 • RBC Financial Group – Kitimat • Scotiabank – Prince George, • TD Canada Trust – Chetwynd • RBC Financial Group – Prince Rupert College Heights • TD Canada Trust – Dawson Creek • RBC Financial Group – Vanderhoof • Scotiabank – Fort St John • TD Canada Trust – Fort St John • Royal Canadian Mounted Police • Scotiabank – Prince George, • TD Canada Trust – Prince George, – Prince Rupert Hart Shopping Centre Massey Dr • Royal Canadian Mounted Police • Scotiabank – Mackenzie • TD Canada Trust – Prince Rupert – Terrace • Scotiabank – Prince George • TD Canada Trust – Quesnel CBC & Main • S.O.S. Society • TD Canada Trust – Terrace • SNC Lavalin Environmental • Scotiabank – Prince George, Spruceland Shopping Centre • TD Canada Trust – Prince George, – Fort St John Victoria St • Service Canada – Prince Rupert • SNC Lavalin Environmental • Timken – Prince George – Prince George • Shell Canada – Fort St John • University of Northern BC • School District #57 • Spectra Energy – Fort Nelson – Quesnel Campus

Media Partners • Alaska Highway News • Energeticcity.ca • Astral Media – 890 CJDC, CJDC TV, Energy 102, Energy • Jim Pattison Broadcast Group – 99.3 The Drive Classic Hits, FM, Moose FM, The Bear and The Mix 101.3 The River and CKPG TV • Black Press – Burns Lake Lakes District News, Caledonia • Mackenzie Times Courier, Houston Today, Kitimat Northern Sentinel, Prince • Northeast News George Free Press, Quesnel Cariboo Observer, Prince Rupert Northern View, Smithers Interior News, Terrace Standard and • Prince George Citizen Vanderhoof Omineca Express • Vista Radio – 94X FM and The Wolf 97FM

New Campaign • Canada Post – Fort Fraser • Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Terrace • Canada Post – Longworth • Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Prince Rupert • Canada Post – Hixon • Service Canada – Prince Rupert • Ledcor Cabin Gas Plant – Fort Nelson • Suncor – Fort Nelson • Ledcor Willow Creek Mine – Chetwynd • Suncor – Fort St John

22 unitedwaynbc.ca 2011 - 2012 Annual Report Special Promotions Host • Acklands-Grainger – Kitimat • Prince George Cougars • City of Prince George • Prince George Farmer’s Market • City of Terrace Fire Department • RBC Financial Group – Prince George • CN Centre – Prince George • Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Terrace • Costco Wholesale – Prince George • Shell Canada – Fort St. John • Jim Pattison Broadcast Group – 99.3 The Drive Classic Hits • Spee Dee Printers – Prince George

Top In–Kind Supporters • Alta Gas – Fort St. John • Links Golf Course & Country Club – Charlie Lake • City of Prince George • Spee Dee Printers – Prince George • City of Terrace Fire Department

Top 25 Workplace Campaigns • BMO Financial Group • Costco • Regional District of Fraser Fort George • Canada Revenue Agency • Deloitte LLP • Scotiabank • Canfor (Canadian Forest Products Ltd. • Devon Canada • Shell Canada and Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership) • Finning Canada • Spectra Energy • Chemtrade Logistics • FMC of Canada Ltd. • TD Bank – Pulp Chemicals LP • Future Shop • The Cat entalR Store • CIBC • ICBC • University of Northern • City of Prince George • Integris Credit Union British Columbia • CN Rail • Ledcor • College of New Caledonia • RBC Financial Group

2011 - 2012 Annual Report unitedwaynbc.ca 23 Who We Are

The United Way is a volunteer-driven organization that relies heavily on volunteer involvement, expertise and support to achieve our mandate. We are grateful to our volunteers for their passion, enthusiasm and commitment to making the United Way of Northern BC an effective and efficient regional community impact organization. As we expand our reach, we look forward to including more volunteers throughout the northern BC region. Campaign Cabinets

Prince George Fort St. John Martin Hooke (Chair) Edward Jones John Turner Spectra Energy Transmission David George Spee Dee Printers Russ Beerling Moose FM and Energeticcity.ca David Scott Canfor Pulp Limited Partnership Shelagh Howell Penn West Petroleum Ltd. Jim Martin Regional District of Fraser Fort George Quesnel Kim Rutherford Prince George District Teachers’ Association Barb Ingram By The River Counselling Centre Paula Saretsky Canadian Forest Products Limited Rob Bodner Canada Revenue Agency Stephen Freschi RBC Financial Group Steve Henderson Spectra Energy Transmission Tim Kelly ICBC Community Impact and Investment Committees

Dawson Creek Houston Sally Schilds Jim Daigneault Houston Fire Department Fort Nelson Matt Franks Canfor Bev Vandersteen Northern Rockies Chamber of Commerce Sonia LeBlanc Canfor Colette Bruneau CIBC Kitimat Jennifer O’Brien Northern Health Greg Saunders Scotiabank Kathi Dickie Fort Nelson First Nation Chief Josh Callahan Bank of Montreal Lorraine Gerwing Northern Rockies Children & Virginia Charron Kitimat Public Library Family Action Committee Wendy Kraft Envision Financial Fort St. John Andy Ackerman Myriad Consulting Inc. Dan Pop Lynn Locher Ethix Consulting Shannon Marche Spectra Energy Transmission

24 unitedwaynbc.ca 2011 - 2012 Annual Report Prince George Smithers Bob Moore Lorne Benson ICBC Cheryl Webster School District No.57 Rachelle Cameron ICBC Chris Kinch Family YMCA of Prince George Terrace Diana Kutzner University of Northern BC Christine Olson TD Bank Janice Haley University of Northern BC Connie Kirby ICBC Leona Anderson Schmitz, Anderson & Neilson Dana Hart RCMP Norm Adams Denise Henning Northwest Community College Paula Saretsky Canadian Forest Products Limited Glenn Kelly Acklands-Grainger Prince Rupert Jennifer Alexander RCMP Penny Turner Royal Bank of Canada John Malo Retired Victor Prystay Royal LePage Kevin Marleau Edward Jones Quesnel Rod Cox CFR Management Inc. Bev Anderson Northern Health Vanderhoof Ron Potter Canada Post Alisa Antunovic Canfor Barb Bachmeier Global Securities Janice Baker District of Vanderhoof Chris Hyde Integris Credit Union Jill Park Canfor Julie Carlson Integris Credit Union Tom Clement District of Vanderhoof Jody Plant Northern Health Wendy Clement CNC United Way of Northern British Columbia Board of Directors

Rob Jarvis Board Chair Leona Anderson Secretary Russ Beerling Vice-Chair, Northeast Penelope Turner Director Kelly Zammit Vice-Chair, North Central, and Terry Shepherd Director Chair, North Region Success By 6 Directors Who Retired During the Year Rod Cox Vice-Chair, Northwest John Turner Robert Hill Treasurer Ellen Cranston Our Staff

Trevor Williams Executive Director Jennifer Alexander Community Development & Sherry Wheele Administrative Assistant Campaign Officer (NW) Ingrid Wanamaker Finance & Administration Niki Hedges Community Development & Campaign Officer (NE) Lesley Anderson Manager, Resource Development Nicole Plante Community Coordinator, Lori Cruddas Community Programs & Ron Brent Elementary School Services Coordinator Erin Vogt Campaign Associate

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