2015 ANNUAL REPORT

YWCA METRO

WHO WE ARE CHANGING LIVES FOR 118 YEARS. Message from the Chair and CEO

In 2015, YWCA Metro Vancouver Vancouver and YWCA experienced considerable growth, CentreView, a long-term enabling us to increase our reach to housing project in North support women and their families, Vancouver. In addition to the and to advocate for systemic changes seven existing YWCA housing that impact all levels of society. communities, these projects will provide much-needed, The expansion of the Strive program safe, affordable housing for enabled us to better assist youth low-income single mothers transitioning out of foster care and their families and support during a challenging time in their them in achieving economic lives. Youth in government care independence. have often experienced trauma in Mentorship Program. In June 2015, the childhood and lack family and peer We also gained momentum in our Truth and Reconciliation Commission support networks. Once out of advocacy against the sexualization (TRC) released its findings along foster care, these youth have limited of women and girls and the with 94 recommendations for access to education, higher rates of corresponding hypermasculinization reforms and investment from all in unemployment and are more likely of men and boys. In the past year, we transforming the lives of Indigenous to experience poor mental health launched two exciting new projects peoples and their relationship with outcomes. that will take our work even further: . Moving forward, YWCA Strive helps participants successfully • YWCA Strong Girls, Strong World Metro Vancouver will continue to move into their adult lives by empowers youth to be change- embrace opportunities that realize the supporting them to attain important makers in their communities, with a TRC’s recommendations and the full life and job skills. special focus on media literacy. engagement of Indigenous peoples at all levels of society. We made significant progress on • Culture Shift combats sexualization our vision to increase housing for by engaging decision makers, As always, we would not be able to low-income single mothers and their educators, youth and community. serve the communities we do without children. Last fall, we were pleased Support from Status of Women our dedicated supporters. Without to complete the $10.1-million capital Canada enabled us to create this you, we could not provide valuable campaign for YWCA Cause We Care three-year project. services and critical supports for House, a 21-unit long-term housing women and their families. Thank you These two initiatives complement community in the Downtown Eastside for helping us to build hope for the each other: one takes a grassroots / Strathcona area. This innovative future! approach by empowering youth project will be located above a new through skill building and dialogue. Sincerely, branch of the Vancouver Public The other will engage leaders from all Library, set to open its doors in fall sectors to examine opportunities for 2016. systemic change. There are three new housing The YWCA has a long history of developments underway: YWCA supporting Indigenous peoples with Debbie Nagle Janet Austin Como Lake Mews in Coquitlam, the culturally appropriate services at Chair CEO YWCA Fire Hall project in South Crabtree Corner and the Indigenous

YWCA METRO VANCOUVER’S VISION WHO WE ARE IS TO ACHIEVE WOMEN’S EQUALITY.

Our mission is to touch lives and build better futures for women and their families through advocacy and integrated services that foster economic independence, wellness and equal opportunities. YWCA Metro Vancouver is a volunteer- and membership-based organization that is part of the global YWCA network.

2015 / 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIR Debbie Nagle BOARD Nilusha Alibhai Genevieve Pinto MEMBERS Sue Matheson VICE CHAIR Geri Prior Meera Bawa Diana Chan Woon Ai Tsang SECRETARY Sherry Tryssenaar Elayna Diemert Dr. Kim van der Woerd TREASURER Gina Arsens The YWCA has been a catalyst for change ever since we opened our doors 118 years ago to provide housing and services to women coming to the city CHANGING in search of education or employment. LIVES From the beginning, we took an integrated approach to meeting community needs. Today, SINCE 1897 the YWCA continues to expand its spectrum of programs and services — and open doors for women, children, men and youth across Metro Vancouver.

“The YWCA is an amazing organization helping single mothers and children. They planted the seeds into my heart so that I could grow and prosper. They believed in me, so now I believe in myself.”

– YWCA Crabtree Corner Housing resident YEAR IN REVIEW

In 2015, donors like you helped change lives for 41,739 clients and program participants.

Together, we were able to provide 45 programs and services offered in 58 locations throughout Metro Vancouver.

HEALTHY CHOICES FOR YOUTH 579 youth and teens participated in our youth programs

BEST START FOR CHILDREN 362 children received quality early learning and child care

“Many youth growing up in care feel like they don’t have obligations or priorities. Strive was a place youth wanted to be. Many of us left with full bellies and knew people who cared.” - Desiree, participant of Strive - a life skills and employment program for youth transitioning out of foster care.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION AND WORK 4,928 women, men and youth accessed our employment services and mentorship programs

HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIVING 26,160 plates of were served at Crabtree Corner in the Downtown Eastside

A SUSTAINABLE YWCA 11,734 visits to the YWCA Health + Fitness Centre 22,977 guests stayed the YWCA Hotel/Residence

“Everyone at FOCUS - not only the all-star staff but also my peers, women from other cohorts and guest speakers — helped me get through challenges and difficult times I was facing.” - Yurie, participant of FOCUS@Work - a free job search program for women looking to return to the workforce. SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING “The YWCA Single 475 low-income single mothers and children made their home in one of our seven housing communities Mothers’ Program encouraged me when I FREEDOM FROM VIOLENCE was at the lowest point in 151 women accessed our violence prevention program my life. The facilitators

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES helped inspire me to 541 single mothers and children took part in our Single pursue my career dreams. Mothers’ Support Groups The YWCA has made a difference in my life, and in the lives of my children.”

- Nicole, Single Mothers’ Support Services participant

NEW PROGRAMS

BEING ME SEEDS OF INDEPENDENCE An after-school program for Grade 7 girls in Surrey, An outreach program providing mobile support to with a focus on mental health and well-being. women who have left abusive relationships.

STRONG GIRLS, STRONG WORLD CULTURE SHIFT PROJECT An advocacy project to empower young women to A multi-sectoral approach to address the become change agents in their local communities. sexualization of young girls.

SKILLS MAX FOR YOUTH FINANCIAL LITERACY AND PEER A youth employment and training program in the MENTORSHIP AT CRABTREE CORNER hospitality and warehousing industries. A program to help low-income single mothers make sustainable financial decisions for their futures. CHANGING GEARS A training program for women to find work in the transport trucking industry. 2015 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

YWCA Metro Vancouver’s ongoing impact in the community is made possible by our proven financial stability. The YWCA continues to grow its reserves while diversifying its funding to maintain its strong financial base.

Balance Sheet as at December 31, 2015 Statement of Revenue and Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015 ASSETS REVENUE (Operating and Capital) Cash and Cash Equivalents 6,824,477 Short-term Investments 1,189,833 Government Contracted Programs 13,078,652 Accounts Receivable 2,135,778 Fund Development 6,231,173 Inventory and Prepaids 244,796 Hotel/Residence 3,869,906 Total Current Assets 10,394,884 Health + Fitness 2,686,812 Restricted Investments 2,183,119 Early Learning and Child Care Centres 1,602,959 Long-term Investments 3,682,937 Other Revenue 875,699 Property and Equipment 26,955,342 Events 522,810 Total Assets 43,216,282 Investment Revenue 432,472 Total 29,300,483 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities 3,027,509 Fund Development revenue includes the following: Deferred Revenue 1,641,379 Donations 5,070,728 Current Portion of Capital Leases Payable 39,238 Government Grants 1,108,445 Current Portion of Mortgages Payable 192,826 Gaming 52,000 Total Current LiabilitiesOther Revenues 3.0 4,900,952 Investment Total 6,231,173 Revenues 1.5 Early Learning and Capital Leases PayableChild Care Centres 5.5 Events 75,479 1.7 Mortgages PayableHealth 5,423,496 EXPENSES BY PROGRAM AREA* Total Liabilities Fitness 9.2 10,399,927 *Expenses by program area include allocations from head office of common administrative and support costs. Fund Balances Hotel Residence 32,816,355 13.2 Government Contracted Programs 13,426,333 Other Revenues 3.0 Investment Revenues 1.5 Total Liabilities and Fund Balances Early Government Learning 43,216,282 and Hotel/Residence 2,849,601 ChildContracted Care Centres 5.5 Events 1.7 Fund Balances allocated to: Programs Health + Fitness 2,611,569 Health44.6 Other Community Services 2,353,893 Fitness 9.2 Unrestricted Fund 616,137 Early Learning and Child Care Centres 2,022,942 Development 21.3 Hotel Residence BC Housing Replacement Reserve 13.2 819,229 Fund Development 1,242,049 Board Designated Endowment Fund 2,139,000 DepreciationGovernment 911,083 Board Designated Capital Repair and Replacement Reserve 2,203,036 Contracted Events Programs 349,834 Board Designated Legacy Fund 385,270 Head Office44.6 228,258 Board Designated Employment Program Fund 1,300,000 Fund National and World Allocation 111,985 Capital Fund Development 23,989,793 21.3 Fund Total 26,107,547 Donor Designated Endowment Fund Development 4.8 1,363,890 Depreciation 3.5 Events 1.3 Total Fund Balances Early Learning 32,816,355 and Child Care Centres 7.7 Head Office 0.9 Other Community National and World REVENUE Services 9.0 EXPENSESAllocation BY 0.4 PROGRAM AREA Health Fitness Fund Other Revenues 3.0 Investment10.0 Revenues 1.5 Depreciation 3.5 Early Learning and Development 4.8 Child Care Centres 5.5 EventsHotel 1.7 Events 1.3 Residence 11.0 Early Learning and Health Child Care Centres 7.7 Head Office 0.9 Fitness 9.2 GovernmentOther Community National and World Contracted Services 9.0 Allocation 0.4 Hotel Residence Programs 51.4 13.2 Health Fitness 10.0 Government Contracted Hotel Programs Residence 11.0 44.6 Government Fund Contracted Development 21.3 Programs 51.4

Salaries Benefits 57.5 EXPENSES BY CATEGORY Fund

Development 4.8 ProgramDepreciation 3.5 SuppliesEvents 1.3 Early LearningOffice and and Delivery Child Care CentresAdministration 7.7 2.8 24.7Head Office 0.9 Salaries Benefits 57.5 Other Community National and World Depreciation 3.5 Services 9.0 Allocation 0.4

Health FitnessBuilding Occupancy A copy of the 2015 audited financial statements is available upon request. 10.0 Euipment 11.5 Program Hotel Supplies Residence 11.0 Office and Delivery Administration 2.8 24.7 Government Contracted Depreciation 3.5 Programs 51.4 Building Occupancy Euipment 11.5

Salaries Benefits 57.5

Program Supplies Office and Delivery Administration 2.8 24.7 Depreciation 3.5

Building Occupancy Euipment 11.5 OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, DONORS AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Statement of Revenue and Expenses SUPPORTERS for the year ended December 31, 2015 ignite the spark that helps YWCA participants build their futures. REVENUE (Operating and Capital) Government Contracted Programs 13,078,652 Fund Development 6,231,173 Hotel/Residence 3,869,906 Health + Fitness 2,686,812 Join the YWCA Health + Fitness Centre or stay at the YWCA Hotel/Residence Early Learning and Child Care Centres 1,602,959 All proceeds and membership fees help fund our programs. Other Revenue 875,699 Events 522,810 Investment Revenue 432,472 Celebrate Women of Distinction Total 29,300,483 65 exceptional women and three innovative workplaces were honoured at the 32nd Fund Development revenue includes the following: annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. Donations 5,070,728 STAY AT THE YWCA HOTEL Government Grants 1,108,445 Volunteer Gaming 52,000 Enjoy comfortable, affordable accommodation at the YWCA Hotel. 756 individuals and 46 corporate groups volunteered more than 23,791 hours in 2015. Total 6,231,173 Proceeds from visits help to fund our programs.

EXPENSES BY PROGRAM AREA* Donate *Expenses by program area include allocations from head office of common administrative and support costs. Financial, bequest or in-kind gifts ensure that we can continue to help low-income single Government Contracted Programs 13,426,333 mothers and their families. Hotel/Residence 2,849,601 Health + Fitness 2,611,569 Other Community Services 2,353,893 Early Learning and Child Care Centres 2,022,942 Fund Development 1,242,049 Depreciation 911,083 Events 349,834 Head Office 228,258 National and World Allocation 111,985 Total 26,107,547 WITH YOUR HELP, THE YWCA TOUCHED LIVES CLOSE THANK YOU TO 42,000 TIMES THROUGHOUT METRO VANCOUVER.

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