OUR IMPACT 2019-20 Annual Report

3304 33 Street NW, , AB, T2L 2A6 | (403) 284-1121 | vecova.ca OUR STRATEGY AND PLANS MAKING AN IMPACT In 2019-2020 we implemented strategies to pursue growth, deliver innovation and drive efficiencies. We focused on our sustainability by defining our policy priorities and TODAY AND TOMORROW engaging community to refine Vecova’s future to actively transform our world.

Shaping Canada’s Abilities Community. OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES In 2019-2020 we provided a wide range of programs and services in the Calgary, For more than half a century Vecova has served persons with disabilities and the greater Bighorn Municipal District, Rocky View County Municipal District and Banff National Calgary community. Like many Calgary success stories, ours has an inspiring beginning, Park region for persons of all abilities. We created and implemented new programs unprecedented growth and expansion and a future that will see greater societal impact. and services to meet the changing needs of our consumers, so they may reach their potential. We marked our 50th anniversary in 2019, and we held a celebration where important figures from Vecova’s past and present shared their memories from their time at Vecova and their hopes for Vecova’s future. All around Calgary, monuments lit up in gold to show their support for Vecova, like the , , the OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT In 2019-2020 we built a deeper and stronger connection with community to enact Association’s Galleria Trees, and East Village Calgary’s positive action. Together, we created new strategic ways to design real-life solutions that . achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Catalysts of Change.

Our bold approach has led to tremendous growth for Vecova over our first 50 years. In 2019-2020 we continued to push our limits and challenge ourselves to do better. We Our Mission embraced the power of curiosity and continued to seek and engage the community in Building the capacity of persons with our transformative journey. This way, we were able to set a bold new direction where disabilities and enriching communities through diversity drives innovation. We are building a culture where differences are valued. We leadership, innovation and collaboration. are Vecova. Exploring ability and possibility. And, we are just getting started! - Joan Lee, CEO of Vecova Our Vision

Persons with disabilities are valued and integral members of society.

3304 33 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2L 2A6 | (403) 284-1121 | vecova.ca OUR IMPACT We are Vecova. ON THE COMMUNITY Exploring ability and possibility. Vecova created a new Brand Identity and Brand Strategy that will be implemented in 2020-2021. It is how Vecova will Our strategy and plans. identify, live and share its Brand Promise to the community. It defines who Vecova is, why it does what it does and its unique Every good vision needs a plan. Our strategy outlines our overall direction as an value and importance to the communities it serves. It’s a social contract between Vecova and its consumers, employees and organization and our areas of operation. This year we made tremendous progress the community. towards our three-year Strategic Plan. We invested time to refine our strategic direction, and outline our dreams, goals and ambitions as a Centre for All Abilities.

GOAL GOAL ACHIEVED ACHIEVED Inclusion. Innovation. Impact. New Brand Identity and New Policy Priorities. Strategy. GOAL GOAL ACHIEVED ACHIEVED New Capital Facility Design New Operational Business and Plans. Plans.

“Ability is how we connect and contribute to the world.” - Donovan Tymchyshyn, Chief Strategy Officer

3304 33 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2L 2A6 | (403) 284-1121 | vecova.ca Actively transforming our world. “Vecova was Vecova in 2019-2020 reset its policy priorities, realigned its organizational and business goals and began the process to align its programs and services with the UN’s 17 started by Centre for All Sustainable Development Goals to create a more sustainable future for all. incredible Abilities people who Vecova in 2019-2020 completed the Design GOAL 3 GOAL 4 Development for its new Centre for All Abilities and Good Health and Quality Education. showcased its plans with the community. The Centre will were passionate be a welcoming space where everyone will feel a sense of Well-being. about inclusion.” belonging and community. - Joan Lee, CEO of We believe diversity drives innovation. A strong nonprofit GOAL 8 GOAL 11 sector, which includes social infrastructure, is critical Decent Work and Sustainable Cities and Vecova to Calgary’s economy and our reputation as a Economic Growth. Communities. community that values and embraces diversity. Inclusion matters. For everyone. GOAL 12 Responsible Consumption and Production.

3304 33 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2L 2A6 | (403) 284-1121 | vecova.ca Immigrant Leadership Program: Adapted and Specialized Programs: Vecova partnered with Anthony and Vecova partnered with Parkinson OUR IMPACT Holmes to create and pilot a new Association of on a Gentle Leadership Program for Immigrants. Fitness Program that provides exercise and physical activity to improve many ON THE COMMUNITY Housing Services: Vecova expanded Parkinson’s symptoms. Helping people of all its Home Sharing Program so one or two individuals can share a home with a Mental Health Services: abilities reach their family/individual who provide individual Vecova expanded its Mental Health potential. support. Education Series to reach more professionals on important topics such as Every program and service needs to dissociative disorders. change and evolve. Our approach recognizes that individual needs change over time and that supports must change as well. In 2019-2020 we: • Expanded program and service “Vecova supported offerings to support more Discover, consumers. me so I could • Adapted and created programs gather and create! and services to meet the become more Vecova launched Explore Abilities – a new changing needs of consumers program for persons with disabilities who independent. and create a sense of belonging. seek new community activities like music and sports. Participants can learn a new skill while socializing in a positive Vecova helped me environment. get a job and a nice apartment so I can live on my own in the community.” - Gwyn

3304 33 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2L 2A6 | (403) 284-1121 | vecova.ca Reduce waste through prevention, reduction, Helping youth find their careers. recycling and reuse. Vecova’s Youth Transition and Work Experience Program partners with businesses like Clothesline in Cochrane to support high school students like Kierra to learn new skills, Calgary’s only nonprofit social enterprise Bottle Depot and Bottle Pick-Up Service is gain independence and become a part of the community. supported by 54,000 consumers.

On June 26, businesses from Airdrie, Cochrane, Chestermere and other locations within 15,800,000 808,000 the Rocky View School Division were recognized at the Woodside Seniors Club in Airdrie Number of containers kilograms for their support in providing work experience programs or job shadow opportunities for processed Amount diverted from the the partnership between Vecova and the Rocky View School Division with funding from landfill Alberta Works. “Vecova has lifted a great weight off our 5,260,000 1,500,000 kilowatts kilograms shoulders and also provided Jason a great Amount of energy saved Amount of greenhouse gas emissions reduced opportunity to move forward in life.” - Marc, parent of a teenager in Vecova’s Youth Transition and Work Experience Program

3304 33 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2L 2A6 | (403) 284-1121 | vecova.ca Jane’s Walk: May 3 - Vecova hosted Paint in the Park: July 27 and 28 - Vecova a walk for the community to highlight partnered with the Canmore Museum OUR IMPACT Vecova’s history and impact on Calgary. and Geoscience Centre’s Art in the Park market on a guided art activity for persons Women’s Economic Council of Canada: of all abilities. ON THE COMMUNITY June 10 - Vecova participated in a Our work in the community. roundtable to build the capacity of women International Day of Persons with to improve their socio-economic outcomes. Disabilities: December 3 - Vecova Vecova is proud to collaborate, partner and engage with various stakeholders in the presented at City Hall on the importance community. We build on existing relationships, actively seek out new partnerships and of Wellness, Movement and Speaking Out. endeavor to enhance Vecova’s role in the community.

This year we celebrated events like World Alzheimer’s Day, Humainologie’s Empathy Week, National Accessibility Week and so many more to raise awareness that one in seven Albertans have a disability.

We engaged with other community, industry, academia and government leaders in We are better events like March of Dimes Canada’s Breaking the ICE Alberta Conference, together. the University of Calgary’s On July 20, Vecova participated in Tim Hortons and Advancing Social Prosperity Panel, Special Olympics Canada’s Global Day of Inclusion. the Alberta Children’s Hospital Lorna Ludwig, Vecova’s Community Engagement Manager Research Institute Community Town was excited to run into Bill, Jerry, Maura and Cleo at her local Tim Hortons where they talked about inclusion. Hall and so many more to provide valuable insight on how diversity They all agreed with Jerry, who said, “being a part of drives innovation. the things you like to do with others is an important “As we spent time together, I was reminded of part of inclusion. From being valued at work, or connecting with others while out and about, our common thread: Vecova! Vecova’s people, Vecova partnered with organizations your differences shouldn’t keep you from like the National Task Group on others.” services, programs and community reach - all Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG) Canadian Consortium, Innovate work towards our vision of inclusion.” - Lorna Ludwig Calgary, Muscular Dystrophy Canada and more to work together to have greater impact.

3304 33 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2L 2A6 | (403) 284-1121 | vecova.ca OUR PARTNERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SUPPORTERS Individuals Roger Woodgate XPAN Interactive Ltd. Scott Bietz Wilhelm Zinkhofer Qualico Communities Dr. Ivan Sierralta Joan Lee Meredith Donald Dart Michelle Arley Cocks George Zvanchuk Board Chair Chief Executive MacDonald Treasurer McKenna Talib Daredia Partnerships Officer Vice Chair Secretary David Dausereau Businesses Calgary Airport Authority JT Dhoot ATB Financial Rocky View School Division Jose Domene BFL Canada Insurance University of Calgary Mary E. Ellis Services Inc. James Faraday Calgary Centre for Global Foundations & Service Clubs Steve Gaal Community Allardyce Bower Foundation Theresa Ganske Chapel of the Bells Calgary Children’s Foundation Valerie Hamilton Computer Modelling Group Harry & Martha Cohen Foundation JT Dhoot Neil Mackie Robert Steve Twible Don Board Member Board Member McKercher Board Member Verdonck Matthew Hammett Ltd. Hillhurst Rebekah Lodge #116 Board Member Board Member Masaki Hayashi Coronation Place McConnell Foundation The Holmes Family Crave Cupcakes McKenna Family Fund LEADERSHIP in memory of Enterprise Rent A Car Melton Foundation Joan Lee Yvonne Martodam Donovan Tymchyshyn David Holmes Canada Foundation Students’ Union - University of Calgary Chief Executive Officer Chief Administrative Officer Chief Strategy Officer Margaret Hovany GoodLife Fitness TELUS Community Foundation Donna Johnson InjaNation Fun & Fitness The Calgary Foundation Scott Bietz Simona Lupas Karen Miles Noboru Kamitakahara Lynx Ridge Golf Club The Foundation for Seniors’ Care - Hearts of Excellence Director of Employment Services Director of Development Director of Living Support Services Bentall Kennedy Matador Pizza & Steakhouse Turner Family Foundation at The Calgary Foundation Mark Kirtland McInnis & Holloway Funeral Stella McCraig Memorial Fund at The Calgary Foundation Tom Naested Karyn Richardson David Walsh Joan Lee Home Director of Wellness Services Director of Human Resources & Director of Finance Organizational Risk Simona Lupas Mount Pleasant Court Condo Government Dave MacKillop Corp. Government of Canada Fundraisers Yvonne Martodam Moxies CDT x Canada Summer Jobs Stroopwafel Fundraiser: Robert McKercher x Canadian Employer Wage Hosted by the Naked FINANCIALS Michael Milutinovic Place 800 Subsidy Leaf Kensington and Revenue Expenses Stephanie Moon Play it Again Sports x Enabling Accessibility Fund Ariette van Pelt and  Government of Alberta:  Direct and Patrick Otakpor Savoy Apartments Government of Alberta Tanja van de Kamp 78.97% supervisory: 90.5% Kaitlyn Pecson Second Cup x Community and Social  Net sales: 13.17%  Infrastructure: 5.1% George Schlosser Services Award Winners  Provincial, municipal and  Facility maintenance Ivan Sierralta Stuart Olson Construction Ltd. The City of Calgary Critical Mass: Social Leader other grants: 4.15% and capital: 4.4% Britt Simmons Temple Child’s Way Daycare Canada-Alberta Job Grant Inter Pipeline: Valued  Rentals: 1.77% Robert Smart The Derrick Gin Mill & Kitchen Supporter  Fundraising: 1.41% John Speer The Kahanoff Centre The Salvation Army  Other income: 0.54% Garett Ursu The Orange Tree Inc. Community Services Doug Walker The Vistas of Tuscany condos (Calgary): Volunteer Bridget Warner Tribeca Condominium Champion Vecova® Centre for Disability Services and Research is a registered charitable organization: Rocky View School CRN 119286912 RR0001 Division: Inspiring Partner 3304 33 Street NW, Calgary, AB, T2L 2A6 | (403) 284-1121 | vecova.ca Visit us online at vecova.ca

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