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brothers & BIG sisters of calgary and area BIG 08/09 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A B C D E
The concept of pairing up one “Big” with one “Little” is key AMP’s vision is that “every child and youth at risk who needs to unlocking a young person’s potential and making a lifelong a mentor has access to a mentor”, which closely aligns with impact. Through our carefully documented outcomes and our vision. We are among a team of 29 organizations, including evaluation process we at Big Brothers and Big Sisters of government and community agencies, that are working together Calgary and Area (BBBS) know that mentorship positively and to create more mentoring opportunities for the children and dramatically alters the course of the young person’s life – and youth of Alberta. the volunteer’s, too! Similar to AMP, Kafé 12 is a Calgary-based collaboration focused In this our 2008-2009 Annual Report we are proud to share with on the life course of young people who are at risk of dropping you the significant impact we’ve made together by pairing up our out of school. Numerous studies have demonstrated the impact community’s young people with a legion of caring, passionate mentoring relationships have on young people successfully and dedicated volunteer mentors. graduating. Knowing this, we are committed to improving high school completion rates through working collaboratively to While this past year has proven to be one of many hurdles and increase mentoring in our community. uncertainty, it was also a year that validated the critical role mentorship plays in our community. In the pages of this report, we detail our overall performance for the year and the impact of our mentoring programs. This In the midst of economic turmoil, it became clear to us how work could not have been achieved without the unwavering incredibly fortunate we are to have the family of steadfast commitment of our BBBS staff team, our dedicated and founders, partners and community alliances that we do to draw visionary Board of Directors, and the heart of BBBS – our upon for support and resolve. These individuals and groups volunteers who provide their ongoing friendship to our young have been right there with us offering their encouragement and people through mentoring relationships. resources along the way – they are a testament to the strength of our foundation and to the importance of our vision and mission. Thank you to our donors who wholeheartedly believe in BBBS – none of this would be possible without you. We are privileged Because of the fortitude of our stakeholders we continued to to be able to pursue our shared vision for our young people on grow and achieve major milestones in 2008-2009. One such your behalf. milestone was Alberta Mentor Foundation for Youth (AMFY) merging its school-based youth mentoring program with BBBS, When all of the young people in our community have the benefit creating the mPower Youth Mentoring program. We extend a of pairing up in a positive mentoring relationship this is when we heartfelt thank you to our Board of Directors, school partners, will realize true societal impact. And that’s what we’re all about. volunteers, donors and staff, all of whom had the vision and determination to ensure that our young people were at the forefront of this success. Sharon Moore Another milestone was our expansion into Airdrie, Cochrane and Executive Director High River. With the growth of our Between Generations program into High River and the mPower program being offered in Airdrie and Cochrane, we now truly do serve “Calgary and Area”. Pat Cochrane A significant highlight of the year was our ongoing involvement President in several community collaborations, most especially our leadership role in two key initiatives: Alberta Mentoring Partnership (AMP) and Kafé 12. September 2009 2 4 6 8 9 12 13 14 15 16 17
brittany and dana
cody and ryan
samson and judy
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bbbs acknowledgments and milestones
revenue & expense summary
fundraising and volunteer recruitment activities and recognition
donors
board of directors and founders
community and school collaborators impact The transformational growth we see in our young people – enhanced self-esteem, improved value of education, and hope for the future – this is the impact we are having through the power of mentorship! In 2008-2009, our 1,308 volunteer mentors gave more than 91,000 hours of their time to our community’s children and youth. This equals more than 10 years of cumulative volunteer service given in just one year! Our impact is demonstrated by the increased number of young people we serve each year, the smiles on our children’s and youth’s faces, the life-long friendships formed, and the thousands of lives that are changed through mentorship in a positive and everlasting way. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
mPower youth mentoring program “ mPower Youth Mentoring is a program about listening, talking, and connecting between volunteer mentors that are 20 years and older and middle, junior, and senior high school students in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane and surrounding areas who are 12 to 18 years old.
For one hour a week, with the wind in their hair and a swing beneath them, Brittany and her mentor, Dana, swing higher while chatting about family, friends, and school. Dana, a Development Engineer, thinks back to the day she met Brittany for the first time and how nervous she was. “I was scared she wouldn’t think I was cool enough!” Three years later, the pair couldn’t be happier with the strong friendship they have formed and the lasting impact they have made on each other.
“Dana makes me feel like a better person,” says grade seven Brittany who has noticed that being matched with Dana has greatly increased her confidence. Dana has also observed changes in herself since becoming a mentor in our mPower Youth Mentoring program. “Young people know and understand a lot more than we give them
I’m so happy to have a mentor, and a friend, who I can talk to about anything and everything! – mentee brittany credit for and realizing that made me feel a stronger need to lead by example.” Dana is proud of Brittany’s many improvements, and sees her growing into a mature, successful young woman. “
Both girls smile and laugh when talking about their fondest memory together which involves Brittany imitating a gorilla at our Year End Celebration at the Calgary Zoo. Dana appreciates how in just one hour a week they can share and learn so much together. “We generate a lot of positive energy together and talking with her calms me down and relieves me from my stress,” says Dana. Brittany comments saying, “I’m so happy to have a mentor, and a friend, who I i can talk to about anything and everything.” 2 1 mPower mentee brittany 3 0 2 9 1 8 1 7 1 6 1 5 1 4 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 0 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 0 2 3 1 2 mPower mentor dana
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he hopes one day Ryan will let him drive his “sweet car.” in our Recreation Mentoring program, twelve year old in our Recreation Mentoring program, twelve to do such Cody and his mentor, Ryan, are lucky enough program, activities every week. Our Recreation Mentoring mentorship with at Canada Olympic Park (COP), combines participating in various year-round activities. with each The pair has created many fond memories take his first other throughout the seasons. “I saw Cody super stoked,” jump snowboarding on the slopes. He was Ryan, referring to says Ryan. Cody speaks very highly of really active him as the big brother he never had. “He’s laugh. I love like me,” says Cody, “and he makes me fun they hanging out with him.” On top of the great the physical skills have, Ryan greatly appreciates not only the life skills. the pair has achieved together, but also “Snowboarding was a constant in building confidence skills for the both of us.” Ryan comments on the positive changes he has seen in Cody in the past three years: “He’s become so motivated and always pushes himself to do better. He never backs down from anything and I look up to him for that.” Cody’s favourite activity is rock climbing and says he is really happy that he can share that passion with Ryan. When asked what he sees for the future, Cody giggles and says recreation recreation program mentoring is mentorship in motion! Recreation Mentoring with young people Volunteers are matched meeting two to four 6 to 18 years of age, a minimum of one year. hours a week for spend quality one-to-one The participants through sports and recreation time having fun YMCA Calgary branches or activities at various Park (COP). Canada Olympic Activities rock climbing, mountain such as snowboarding, young boy’s biking and hockey will put a smile on any three years ago face, especially mentee Cody. Matched 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5
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program offered in Calgary and High River that matches caring adult volunteers 55 years “ and up with two children ages 6 to 12 at an I never had this elementary school in their community for the much fun in school length of the school calendar year. “before I met her! Nine year old Samson loves crafts, board games, sports - and his mentor Judy. Samson and Judy were matched – mentee samson in our Between Generations mentoring program two years ago and since then have formed an incredible and inspiring bond. “I never had this much fun in school before I met her,” Samson beams, “and now I have someone who laughs at all my jokes!” Judy comments, “I didn’t expect to get this attached to him. I am always looking forward to seeing that big, bright smile of his.”
Samson is an outgoing and energetic student at Richmond Elementary School. Whether shooting hoops or working on homework, Samson’s approach to life has taught Judy a lot. “He’s shown me the value of enjoying the little things in life and being able to laugh at myself.”Judy admires how Samson always has a plan; whether it’s about the order of games to play or how he’s going to do a school project. She has seen many changes in Samson, such as how he thinks more about the outcomes of his decisions and actions now. Judy is excited to continue being a part of his growth and journey through school. “I absolutely love hearing from teachers about his improvements and achievements.”
For Judy and Samson it doesn’t matter what the activity is, they always enjoy themselves because seeing each other is enough to brighten their day. “Making a difference feels great!” says Judy. When asked to describe Judy in one word, Samson’s choice is quite unique.“Fantabulous: fantastic and fabulous,” he says, “Because it’s two really good words put together which p makes it even better!” 6 5 4 3 2 1 between generations mentee samson 7 0 2 9 1 8 1 7 1 6 1 5 1 4 1 3 1 2 1 1 1 0 1 9 8 8 9 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 0 2 7 1 2 3 4 5 6
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Big Brothers and Big Sisters is a donor supported, volunteer-driven organization recognized for our mentoring programs for children and youth in schools and communities throughout Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, and surrounding areas. We match young people 6 to 18 years of age, often from diverse and single parent To impact the homes, with caring volunteer mentors. lives of young Our volunteers are thoroughly screened and trained to ensure the safety of our children and youth. We also provide ongoing people and professional support to foster the success of the mentoring volunteers relationships. Mentorship positively impacts the lives of children and youth by through the improving their self-esteem, relationships with others, value of education and hope for the future. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of power of Calgary and Area offers a variety of diverse mentoring programs and services that are flexible and innovative in nature, such that mentoring they meet the needs of the volunteers and the young people being served. Our programs match volunteers with young people 6 to 18 years of age based on their shared interests and availability.
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a mentor Total Number of Young People Served by BBBS Calgary and Area Each year our many programs serve more than a thousand children and youth through our community-based and school-based programs, as well as through our child/youth safety training and waitlist activities.
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In-School Mentoring Program In-School Mentoring is a fun mentoring program that matches adult volunteers with children ages 6-12 at an elementary school convenient to their work or home. For one hour a week, during the school year and hours, mentors spend one-to-one time having fun and being a friend to a child by playing games, doing crafts or shooting hoops.
mPower Youth Mentoring Program Formerly known as Alberta Mentor Foundation for Youth (AMFY), our mPower Youth Mentoring program is about listening, talking and connecting between volunteer mentors that are 20 years and older and middle, junior and senior high school students in Calgary, Cochrane, Airdrie and surrounding areas who are 12-18 years old. Together they spend quality one-to-one time at the school one hour a week throughout the school year.
Between Generations Program Between Generations is a rewarding mentoring program offered in Calgary and High River that matches caring adult volunteers 55 years and up with two children ages 6 to 12 at an elementary school in their community. Once a week volunteer mentors spend one hour with each child on the same day doing fun activities; they also spend social time connecting with their fellow mentors between visits with their mentees. With on-site support provided, the program is flexible and follows the school calendar year.
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Total percent of growth in young people served in school-based mentoring programs: Teen Mentoring is about friendship! Volunteering as mentors, junior and senior high school students, 14-18 years old, are matched to children ages 6-12 at participating elementary schools. Meeting for one hour a week during the school year with on-site support provided, matches spend quality one-to-one time together having fun and enriching their lives.
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Other Programs and Services We Provide Include:
Child/Youth Safety Training for our Community-Based Programs The safety of our young people is paramount to our organization and programs. All of our children, youth and their families are required to attend this important training provided by BBBS, which focuses on helping the child, the volunteer and the parent/guardian to identify and handle unsafe situations and any signs of abuse. In 2008-2009: Child/Youth Safety Training and Parent Orientation Sessions were held young people participated in Child/Youth Safety Training
Volunteer Orientation and Training Our volunteers are the cornerstones of our organization. It is our commitment to provide them with the best training and support possible in order to make their mentoring experiences the best they can be. In 2008-2009: volunteer training sessions were held new volunteers participated in Volunteer Orientation and Training
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Matched and Waitlist Activities Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Calgary and Area provides opportunities for young people to participate in a variety of activities while they are waiting to be matched with a Big Brother or Big Sister. These waitlist activities are offered in conjunction with the generous support of community groups, service clubs, foundations, corporations, and other organizations.
Our community-based matches also enjoy and benefit from activities that are sponsored by various groups throughout the year. These activities provide new opportunities and adventures for our Bigs and Littles to share together, as well as ease the financial costs associated with most out-of-school activities that Bigs are largely responsible for.
Statistical summary of 2008-2009 matched and waitlist activities: • 12 waitlist activities with 179 children and youth in attendance • 13 matched activities with 187 matches (374 people) in attendance • 7 joint matched and waitlist activities with 608 people in attendance
2008-2009 bbbs acknowledgments and milestones Littles of the Year Each year, BBBS Calgary selects one special Little Brother and Little Sister to be our ambassadors for the year. These two are outstanding individuals who, along with their Bigs, make appearances speaking at special events, service club meetings, festivals, golf tournaments and other fundraisers. They share their stories and highlight the impact mentorship has for all those that hear them. Our 2008-2009 Littles of the Year, along with their Big Sister and Big Brother matches were: • Little Sister Grace and Big Sister Keri Davediuk • Little Brother Jordan and Big Brother Chris Moore
We sincerely thank Grace, Keri, Jordan and Chris for being such wonderful representatives of mentorship as ambassadors of Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
The Littles of the Year are sponsored by the Alberta Orange Foundation.
mPower Youth Mentoring Launch On September 10, 2008 at Forest Lawn High School Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Calgary and Area and The Alberta Mentor Foundation for Youth (AMFY) announced the launch of mPower Youth Mentoring, a youth mentoring program offered in nearly 70 middle, junior and senior high schools throughout Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane and surrounding areas. By merging the AMFY program with BBBS, we combined our knowledge and expertise in mentoring children and youth and are now in a much stronger position to:
• Provide significantly more children and youth with mentoring support to achieve their potential; • Be a strong voice and resource for growing mentorship in the community; • Enhance the mentoring services and support we provide to each of our stakeholders - children and youth, volunteers, schools and communities, sector colleagues and service providers, and funders. To provide safe, effective and meaningful mentorship programs, we invest our donor, grant and fundraising dollars in the following: • Organizing activities for the young people on our waitlist • Volunteer and family recruitment • Thorough and rigorous volunteer screening and training • Child, youth and family enrolment interviews followed by safety training sessions • Creating matches with volunteers and young people who share similar likes and interests • Providing ongoing monitoring and support of our matches to ensure the success of the mentoring relationship
PCTCLSC 2008/2009 revenue Grants $ 1,047,735 Corporate, Individual & General Donations 497,747 Fundraising Events 513,565 Canadian Progress Clubs 443,401 Total Revenue $ 2,502,448 Total Revenue
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fundraising and volunteer recruitment activities and recognition The Canadian Progress Clubs of Calgary Our Unique Partners Who Our most loyal and ardent supporters, the Canadian Progress Clubs of Calgary are Contributed $100,000+ in 2008-2009 the architects and founders of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Calgary and Area. The Canadian Progress Club Bow River, Downtown, Stampede City, Calgary North, and Eves Clubs generous - Calgary Bow River contributions make up nearly twenty percent of our annual revenue. Canadian Progress Club - Calgary Downtown From organizing fundraising initiatives to hosting activities for our children and Canadian Progress Club - Stampede City youth, volunteers and families, to volunteering their time in our many programs Government of Alberta and providing Directors on our Board, the members of this volunteer service - Community Initiatives club provide a level of support and commitment that is unparalleled. We are truly Program grateful for each and every Progress Club member as it is his and her tireless The City of Calgary - Family and Community efforts and unyielding belief in mentorship that has given thousands of young Support Services Calgarians hope for the future.
Other Fundraising Events, Activities and Volunteer Recruitment Initiatives 2008-2009 Private Foundation and Throughout the year Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Calgary and Area is most Government Grants fortunate to be the beneficiary of many events and activities that help to grow and Alberta Children and Honda Canada Foundation Youth Services support our mentoring programs and services. Following are some of the Kids Up Front Foundation significant 2008-2009 fundraising and volunteer recruitment initiatives that An Anonymous Donor of Alberta benefited BBBS Calgary: Anonymous KidSport Calgary Arthur J. E. Child Foundation NHN Fund at The Calgary • 17th Annual Bowl For Kids, organized by the Canadian Progress Club Berkhold Family Foundation Foundation – Stampede City Bruce Robertson Family Fund Ptarmigan Fund at The • 4th Annual Henry Burris All-Star Weekend, Chaired by Calgary Stampeders at The Calgary Foundation Calgary Foundation Quarterback Henry Burris Calgary & Area Child & Family Richardson Foundation • National Bank of Canada Charity Golf Tournament Services Authority Rocky View County - Family and Community • 6th Annual Alberta Treasury Management Charity Classic Golf Tournament Canadian Tire Foundation for Families Support Services (ATMCC) Catholic Charities RONA Foundation • KidSport Calgary donated significant funds to cover the cost of activities involved Safe Haven Foundation with our Recreation Mentoring program, joining BBBS as a new funding partner City of Airdrie - Family and Community Support Services of Canada • 2nd Annual “Big Snow Blast” at Canada Olympic Park, organized by the Community Initiatives Program Suncor Energy Foundation Canadian Progress Club – Calgary Bow River EducationMatters The Calgary Foundation • 14th Annual Provincial Dream Home Lottery, in partnership with Big Brothers Big The Keg Spirit Foundation Sisters of Edmonton and Area, Children’s Cottage Society of Calgary, and Kids EnCana Cares Foundation The Muttart Foundation Kottage of Edmonton Enterprise Rent-a-Car Foundation The Prosser Charitable • First-ever Big Brother Day on The FAN 960, an entire day on Calgary’s premier Government of Alberta Foundation sports radio station dedicated to recruiting male mentors broadcast live from - Community Facility Totem Charitable Foundation Bankers Hall Enhancement Program Town of Cochrane - Family and • The inaugural Big Sound Big Benefit One Concert featuring four Calgary bands Government of Alberta - Community Support Services who donated their time and talent to raise funds and recruit volunteers Community Spirit Grant and United Way Partnership • Ernst & Young adopted two mPower Youth Mentoring high schools, recruiting Government of Alberta Town of High River - Family 24 staff members from within the corporation to become volunteer mentors - STEP Grant and Community Support in the program Government of Canada Services • Kids Up Front donated hundreds of tickets to various events and activities - Canada Summer Jobs Town of High River - United Way throughout the city for our Bigs and Littles to attend together United Way of Calgary • Canadian Tire Jump Start Program assisted 50 BBBS children and youth to and Area partake in a variety of sport activities of their choice 2008-2009 Corporate, Individual and In-Kind Donors $500 + 731406 Alberta Ltd. Canadian Western Bank Gordon and Joyce Mark Mallamo Sass Communications Lackenbauer AIM Trimark Investments Cardel Construction Ltd. Mark Montemurro Scott Sangster Gordon L. Keon Al G. Lennox CIBC Western Region Mark Powell Serena Wall Gowling Lafleur Alberta Treasury Management Cisco Systems Inc. McCarthy Tetrault LLP Sharon Moore Charity Classic (ATMCC) Henderson LLP Clarity.ca Michael Heier Shell Canada Limited Alexander Haworth Grey Vancouver Committee of 10,000 N. Murray & Heather Edwards Shirley Cooke All Season Motorsports Inc. Guichon Veterinary ConocoPhillips Canada Limited Services Inc. National Bank of Canada Steele Curry Alter NRG Corp. Charity Golf Tournament Contemporary Office Interiors Henry Burris Sun Life of Canada Alykhan Velji Design Nexen Inc. Corus Entertainment Henry Burris All-Star Weekend Sun Life Plaza Anonymous Donors Original Joe’s Restaurant Critical Mass Inc. Hitachi Canada Talisman Energy Inc. Aux Sable and Bar Dash Tours Ltd. International Commodities TD Canada Trust Ben Rayner Orion Management Inc. David & Jenny McDermid Export Company of Canada - Glenmore Landing Our Lady Queen of Brookfield Properties TD Securities Employee David Pickersgill Jackie Greening Peace Ranch Bryan Mills Iradesso Charity Auction Deerfoot Mall Jamie and Brenda Mackie Part Source Canada BURNSWEST Corporation Ted Hellard Dennis Brennan Jan Bagh PBA Land Development Burstall Winger LLP Telus Community Investment Donald G. Roberts Jane Grad Peak Energy Services Calgary Co-op TELUS Corporation Donna Rubenstein Jean Ellis Partnership Calgary Philharmonic The Data Group of Companies Dr. Samuel B. Switzer Joel & Pat Cochrane Pengrowth Management Orchestra Limited The Westin Calgary Excel Homes John & Karen Zutter Calgary Stampeders Purolator Courier Ltd. Toscana Capital Corporation Football Club First Calgary Savings John Hagg RBC Financial Group Trico Homes Calgary Zoo FirstEnergy Capital Corp. Kenneth Allen United Way of Calgary, KidSport Calgary Robert Merchant Cambrian Heights School Fortis Alberta Donor Choice Program Laura Hunt Robyn L. McMorris Canada Helps Forzani Group Victor Stobbe Anonymous Donations Lauren Sanchez Rocky Mountain Franklin Templeton Raceway Park Inc. Wendy Cundall Canadian Energy Services L.P. Investments Corp. Leslie Lebsack Rogers Radio - The FAN 960 WestJet Canadian National Railway Gary Nissen Lisa Teslak Rotary Club of Calgary West William J. Rhind & Canadian Progress Club - Eves Gerald Patwell Lou MacEachern Associates Ltd. SAITSA’s Gateway Canadian Progress Club Glenmore Sailing Club Lydia Lytwyn Restaurant & Bar - North Gordon & Brenda Cannady Marble Slab Creamery
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2008-2009 Board Of Directors Pat Cochrane Steve Peake Todd Berry Andy Lockhart President Secretary Director Director
Cynthia Johnston David Pickersgill Steele Curry Mark Powell Vice President Past President Director Director
Serena Wall Jan Bagh Paul Harrison Bob Schulz Treasurer Director Director Director
Our Founders are individuals who have made significant contributions to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Calgary and Area through their long-term volunteer commitments, philanthropic engagement, and vision, all of which contribute to us accomplishing our mission. We thank these individuals for their unwavering support and dedication to BBBS and the young people we serve.
Our Founders are: Carol Abernethy Mike Cunningham Jack Killick Eric Prosser Jeanne Anderson Joe Donnelly Marie Kippel Pete Robison Fane Atkinson Wayne Evans Allan Kolinsky Ken Roworth Wayne Bamford Gib Forbes Andy Lockhart Annemarie Schreiner Harry Beaton Cindy Fox-Tracey Paul Makosz Winona Sinclair Keith Bell Bill (William) Gibson Robyn McMorris Sue Sisson Todd Berry Al Gordon Bob Merchant Anne Stewart Erich Binder Wayne Hill Barry Padley Tom Whitehead Tammy Coates Cy Johnson Steve Peake Garry Zurowski Al Cook Don Johnson David Pickersgill Ronnie Zurowski Shirley Cooke Don Karst Dick Proctor Over the past year our agency and staff collaborated with a number of schools, agencies, community groups and organizations to further mentoring and the wellbeing of our community’s children and youth.
We are grateful to the following community and school collaborators for their belief in the power of mentorship and for working with us to serve more young people.
Our Community Our School Collaborators Collaborators A.E .Cross Jr. High School Douglas Harkness Langevin Elementary & Jr. High School Alberta Mentoring Partnership Abbeydale Elementary School Elementary School Jr. High School Sir Wilfrid Laurier Middle School Alberta’s Promise Alice Jamieson Girls Academy Dr. Gladys McKelvie Le Roi Daniels Egbert School Elementary School Sir Winston Churchill Boys and Girls Clubs Alternative High School of Calgary Dr. GM Egbert Jr. High School Lester B Pearson High School High School Annie Gayle Jr. High School Calgary Catholic Ecole Airdrie Middle School Lord Beaverbrook High School Springbank Middle School Bearspaw School Immigration Society Ecole St. Matthew Elem. Manachaban Middle School St. Augustine Elementary & Belfast Elementary School & French Immersion Jr. High School Calgary Children’s Initiative Meadowbrook Middle School (6 –12 group) Belvedere Parkway Jr. High School St. Bonaventure Jr. High Elementary School Mitford Middle School Calgary Learning Elboya Elem & Jr. High School St. Francis High School Village Collaborative Bert Church High School Montgomery Jr. High School Ernest Manning High School St. Jean Brebeuf Mount Royal Jr. High Calgary Youth Bishop Grandin High School Ernest Morrow Jr. High Jr. High School Mentoring Coalition Mountview Elementary School Bishop Kidd Jr. High School Fairview Middle School St. Margaret Elem & Canadian Tire Foundation Bishop McNally High School Muriel Clayton Middle School Jr. High School - Jump Start Program Falconridge Elementary School Bishop O’byrne High School Notre Dame High School St. Mary’s High School Child and Youth Father Lacombe High School Our Lady of Fatima St. Michaels Elementary & Friendly Calgary Bishop Pinkham Jr. High Forest Lawn High School Elementary School Jr. High Coalition for Equal Bob Edwards Jr. High School G.W. Skene Our Lady of Lourdes St. Monica Elementary & Access to Education Elementary School Bow Valley High School Elementary & Jr. High School Jr. High School Ernst & Young George McDougall Bowcroft Elementary School Our Lady of the Assumption St. Timothy Jr. & Senior High School Immigrant Services Calgary Bowness High School Elementary/Jr./Senior High High School Georges P. Vanier School Kafe12 Cambrian Heights Thomas B. Reilly Jr. High School KidSport Calgary Elementary School Patrick Airlie Jr. High School H.D. Cartwright Elementary School Catherine Nichols Gunn Tom Baines Jr. High Kids Up Front Jr. High School Penbrooke Meadows Foundation of Alberta Elementary School Valleyview Elementary School Harold Panabaker Elementary School Cecil Swanson Sudanese Education Centre Jr. High School Van Horne High School Elementary School Pineridge Elementary School The Alex Henry Wisewood High School Vincent Massey Queen Elizabeth Jr. & Centennial High School Jr. High School University of Calgary Big Ian Bazelgette Jr. High School Senior High School Brothers and Big Sisters Club Central Memorial High School W.G. Murdock School Jack James High School Radisson Elementary School Winsport Canada Clarence Sampson (Crossfileld) James Fowler High School Richmond Elementary School - Canada Olympic Park Jr. High School West Dover YMCA Calgary Cochrane High School James Short Roland Mitchner Elementary School Elementary School Elementary School Colonel Macleod West Island College Joe Clark Elementary Rosscarrock Middle School Western Canada High School - High River Elementary School Colonel Walker William Aberhart High School Elementary School John J Dienfenbaker Rundle Elementary School High School Willow Park Senator Patrick Burns Cresent Heights High School Elementary School John Paul II Elementary School Middle School David Thompson Wilma Hansen Jr. High Middle School Juno Beach Academy Sherwood Middle School Woodlands Elementary School Deer Run Elementary School Keeler Elementary School Simon Fraser Jr. High School Killarney Elementary School Sir John Franklin
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