North York Community House Annual Report 2012 NYCH – a strong community where all belong and thrive www.nych.ca

Refurbished Basketball Court Launch in Lotherton-Caledonia Photo: MLSE Foundation

Board of Directors Message from the Outgoing President Lidia Monaco, Chair* Before joining the NYCH board in 2006, I had heard many stories of the great work Kristie Wright, Chair** the organization was doing in the community, particularly with newcomers to . Ryan Silva, Treasurer Maureen Anglin, Secretary I had no idea just what an amazing experience was ahead of me. Adela Colhon, Director Eduardo Garay, Director arly on I became involved Meetings and witnessing the diver- especially the senior team, headed as Treasurer of the board. sity of our community in person. by Shelley, continues to impress and Linda Karlinsky, Director ESince then I have benefited The Digital Stories, the delicious amaze me. NYCH is in good hands. David Kenyon, Director immensely through involvement foods provided by NYCH’s own In closing, I am honored to Fahreen Kurji, Director on several other board committees, Delightfully Yours Catering Service, have been part of this organization, Irfan Manji, Director including policy, human resources as well as the annual meet & greet and know I’m not saying ‘goodbye’. Shaneeza Nazseer, Director and nominations. In addition to the recruitment of new board members Both the organization and the Sandy Silva, Director work we’ve done, I have met many made me feel so at home at NYCH community will remain close *(until September/12) wonderful and talented individuals, – a feeling shared by so many of to my heart. **(as of September/12) and am so grateful for the passion, our community members. It pleases innovation, compassion and hu- me to know the current board Best Wishes, mour they each brought with them. members, each highly compassion- I didn’t know board meetings could ate and competent, will continue be so fun as well as productive! the great work we’ve started. After Of my proudest moments at nearly 6 years on the NYCH board, Lidia Monaco NYCH, few will ever top the pride the dedication, knowledge, skills President I felt attending the Annual General and camaraderie of the staff, NYCH Board of Directors Message from President and Executive Director Every year brings its changes and successes, and 2012 had plenty of both for the team at Community House and our surrounding communities.

his year saw the opening to see residents of all ages and of the new Bathurst-Finch backgrounds supporting each THub, where NYCH other at these events, and to provides newcomer services. really see Lotherton come alive! Although we have long served In response to local incidents this community, we are thrilled of violence, NYCH started the to be part of such a dynamic first of three projects in Law- new space. rence Heights. Welcome to the Our SEPT (Settlement and Circle enabled residents to talk Education Partnerhip in ) about safety issues and con- program implemented a ‘family cerns, and to share ways to deal Action for of schools’ model this year, where with them. This was a powerful settlement staff work in some experience for many residents schools weekly, and in others as dealing with the fear and frustra- Neighbourhood Change needed in order to serve more tion of violence in their commu- newcomers. As a result, new- nity. Welcome to the Circle Lotherton-Caledonia comers in over 200 schools have was honoured with the Mayor’s The Lotherton neighbourhood is located at Caledonia, access to settlement services in Community Safety award. south of Lawrence and is surrounded by industry. It is a convenient locations. Within NYCH, we implemented densely populated apartment and townhouse complex, Delightfully Yours Catering Ser- our communications plan in vices (“DY”) continued to grow as 2012, developing a higher profile with a population of approximately 4,600 people. people across the city discovered by presenting at workshops and he Lotherton neighbour- connected with MLSE Team Up this yummy new business. We conferences, increasing media hood is located at Caledo- Foundation. With Team Up Foun- also started the Culinary Employ- coverage and engaging the com- Tnia, south of Lawrence and dation’s generous contribution, a ment Training program, where munity through social media. is surrounded by industry. It is a beautiful new basketball court and newcomers learn cooking and It has been wonderful to share densely populated apartment multi-purpose court was built and food handling skills, then com- the work we do, and to receive and townhouse complex, with a launched this summer. plete a placement with Delightfully such a positive response. population of 4,600 people. This year also saw the growth of Yours. To top it all off, DY was NYCH held our 2nd annual Over the past 5 years, with the The Family Tree: Lotherton Ville awarded the Toronto Enterprise fundraiser, ‘Opening Doors for support of NYCH and United Way Neighbourhood Beautification Fund business plan award for New Canadians’ in August of Toronto, the Lotherton neigh- Project. To address food security 2012 – what a year! 2012. While raising funds for our bourhood has been revitalized. concerns, residents of all ages were NYCH became more involved digital storytelling, employment Through the work of the Action involved in planting, and attended in supporting newcomers inter- and entrepreneurship programs, For Neighbourhood Change workshops to grow their own food ested in exploring entrepreneur- it was wonderful to bring our (ANC) project, the community and beautify their neighbourhood. ship, providing workshops and friends and supporters together has been able to access additional A record 136 pounds of food was other supports. In this way, new- for an evening of music, food, funding, develop new partnerships harvested from the community comer entrepreneurs were able to and fun. and make many positive changes garden in 2012. In addition, more make informed decisions about We are both proud and hon- in the community. This year was than 45 families adopted one or launching their own businesses. oured to work with such dedicated, significant because of the launch more of the seventy-five fruit trees The Lotherton community has passionate and hard-working of two exciting new initiatives. planted. The fruit trees brought flourished through our Action for staff, volunteers and community Two years ago Lotherton people together as they cared for Neighbourhood Change work with members. At a time when change youth came together to address (what some have now called) the residents, United Way and other is the greatest constant, we know concerns about the condition of largest urban orchard in North partners. In 2012, the transfor- that NYCH will respond to grow- the basketball court. After look- America. The project was nomi- mation in this community was ing needs, and put every effort ing at a number of options, they nated for a Toronto Green Award. celebrated with the launch of a into ensuring our communities basketball court, funded by MLSE are strong and thriving. Building Blocks was another community development Team Up Foundation, the Family initiative launched in 2012. In partnership with the Maytree Foun- Fruit Tree project, and the Girls’ Kristie Wright, dation, over 100 newcomers learned about government systems Group and Mentoring program, President and public policy, enabling them to become more active citizens. funded by the Canadian Women’s Shelley Zuckerman, Workshops took place at several NYCH locations as part of our Foundation. It was heartwarming Executive Director ongoing effort to encourage civic participation. The Family Tree Project engaged over 50 families in activities to beautify their neighbourhood, increase access to food, Opening New Doors: and improve air quality. More than fourty-five Bathurst-Finch Hub families adopted fruit In 2012, NYCH was thrilled to celebrate the opening of a trees and participated in new community ‘Hub’ at Bathurst and Finch. planting, watering, weed- While our team has been serving tional skills and confidence in ing, and learning events the distances that residents this neighbourhood for several everyday situations. Others have together. The Lotherton have to travel to access years, the Hub provides ‘one-stop focused on preparing for the new Community has been called healthy, fresh, and affordable shopping’, with many different citizenship test, or exploring self- a “food desert” because of foods. services provided by NYCH and employment, customer service our partner agencies. Residents and volunteering opportunities. of the Bathurst-Finch neighbour- Newcomer youth have been hood (also known as Westmin- connected with Canadian youth ster-Branson) were excited to through our leadership programs, see the beautiful new space, enabling them to learn from each and explore all of the resources other and bringing out the best available to them in one in both groups. convenient location. NYCH is also working with In NYCH’s space in the our other Hub partners in areas new Hub, newcomers and their such as employment support and families benefit from settlement community events. By combining services provided in English, our knowledge and experience, Russian and Farsi. Many have we’re able to provide the best Lotherton basketball before joined our English Conversation possible service for the residents being refurbished Circles to build their conversa- of Bathurst-Finch. Meet Some Leaders From Our Community

Arzu Buyukakincak Kinnari Shah Laily Mirsanjari Vivienne Smith Arzu came to Canada from Turkey Kinnari has come a long way since Three years ago, Laily came to Vivienne is a dedicated volunteer three years ago with her family. arriving in Canada in 2005. With NYCH through one of our at NYCH and a resident leader in Unsure of what resources were the birth of her daughter in 2009, community settlement workers, Lotherton. She began volunteering available, she met Ilknur, a SEPT she knew she wanted to do more Minoo. Laily was a participant and with us back in 1992, while her settlement worker with NYCH. than stay at home; she wanted volunteer in the Women’s Circle son attended an arts program. Arzu’s enthusiastic personality to reach her life goal of having a and the Art and Conversation Vivienne lives in Lotherton and spurred her to volunteer with meaningful career. Having programs. Both of these groups coordinates a weekly Yoga and NYCH and get her hands into done community work back in are part of NYCH’s regular sup- Activity group for 25 seniors. whatever she could through train- India, Kinnari knew she wanted port programs for newcomer Thanks to Vivienne, the seniors ings and helping out at events. to continue in a similar path. women, and connected Laily with improve their quality of life by She began volunteering with After some encouragement from other women to share their stories, interacting with one another, our Homework Club and After staff, Kinnari began volunteering dreams and concerns. Laily also learning about Toronto and School programs, and also worked with NYCH and completed the joined one of our English Conversa- spending less time indoors. This with Ilknur, doing outreach and Leadership and Community En- tion Circles, where she was able to year they visited Niagara Falls organizing workshops. She also gagement Training, conducting improve her English skills. and went fruit picking. In the fall, attended various programs to advocacy and outreach and devel- While volunteering with NYCH, they visited City Hall and met improve her knowledge and in- oping her facilitation and leader- Laily landed a contract position the Mayor. crease her self-confidence. Arzu ship skills. Later she completed a with Family Service Toronto as a Vivienne is a resident member learned about managing money in diploma as a Community Service facilitator for Playing with Rain- of two LHION committees the Financial Literacy program – Worker, while also volunteering in bows, a play-based group that (Lawrence Heights Inter-Organi- an important step for her and her our Library Settlement Partnership helps children who have been zation Network). She has adopted family. She also began to recognize (LSP) program, which provides affected by war or political conflict, a tree in the community’s urban her own value, skills and strengths settlement services to newcomers and are resettling in Toronto. Laily orchard and assists with the weekly in the Portfolio Development from various libraries. Kinnari feels NYCH was a good place to FoodShare Mobile Food Truck program, and was one of the first volunteered as a group leader start getting connected in a new that gives residents access to fresh graduates from the Delightfully for English Conversation Circles, country, and our team helped her fruits and vegetables that are Yours Culinary Employment Train- helping create a welcoming place to find the training to build on her otherwise very difficult to access ing program. where newcomers could practice skills. Back home in Iran, Laily in the Lotherton ‘food desert’. Arzu was the recipient of the their daily conversation skills. worked as a French teacher. She In addition to her work in NYCH Social Innovation grant In May 2012, Kinnari was hired thanks Minoo, whose support Lotherton, Vivienne completed to start her initiative, ‘Trash to as the LSP backup worker, and also gave her the direction to find the Financial Literacy Program Treasure’ – a series of creative arts graduated from the Delightfully her passion in Canada. and the Delightfully Yours workshops that give a second life Yours Culinary Employment Train- Laily currently works on con- Culinary Employment Training. to household items. This past year ing Program where she learned tract for the TDSB, and is pursuing She was been a part of the she won the Mike Colle Outstand- how to improve her skills in food more long-term employment. She Maytree Foundation’s Building ing Volunteer Award - everyone preparation and about working in relates back to her work and train- Blocks training program that at NYCH was so proud, but not the food and hospitality industry. ing with Delightfully Yours in the teaches how to become engaged surprised! Looking back now, Kinnari spent her summers get- Culinary Training Employment in civic politics. she cannot believe how much she ting to know the community; now program, and aspires to work as Vivienne says that it is part accomplished. Arzu aspires to they appreciate her and recognize an instructor, combining educa- of her journey to continue continue in a career path doing her efforts in helping them fulfill tion and cooking. Currently Laily volunteering. She hopes to do community work and providing their life paths. She knows that she is volunteering with the Violence more volunteer service, learn unique workshops. She still does can help people in a positive way, Against Women program at from trainings, and continue occasional work with NYCH’s connecting them to the resources Family Service Toronto. She is ex- creating positive changes in Delightfully Yours Catering. they need to create a better life. cited about what the future holds. her community. Financial Literacy Program any of us struggle to manage our day-to-day and long-term Mfinances, but these are skills we need, especially during tough economic times. Through our Financial Literacy program, over 3500 newcomer residents improved their skills and knowledge through one-to-one support, workshops, income-tax clinics, and ongoing training. Many newcomers are not aware of the range of supports and benefits available to them and often resort to taking low paid work to make ends meet. Shaniqua Taylor Following their training in the Financial Shaniqua was hired as a Com- Literacy program, participants were munity Safety Youth Facilitator to able to use their new skills immediately, able to deliver these workshops in their own languag- form Welcome to the Circle, where which often had a major impact. For example, one es, creating trust and comfort with the newcomer Lawrence Heights residents created participant discovered that she had been eligible for participants, and providing a deeper understanding digital stories that give a human particular tax credits for almost 10 years, resulting of the material. face and personal perspective to the in a tax return of over $10,000! Another great highlight of the year was the Amazing violence plaguing the community, Additionally, 19 newcomers successfully gradu- Race—Challenge Your Money Smarts event that took and the stigma faced by residents. ated from the NYCH Money Smarts Peer Leadership place during the month of November, National Welcome to the Circle group Training program in 2012. Upon completion, the Financial Literacy Month. NYCH hosted an evening shared their stories across North new graduates pushed themselves to grow even full of games that were both interactive and educa- York. In May, Shaniqua and the further by delivering various workshops to other new- tional. Participants had fun while they were learning, group lead a Jane’s Walk in Law- comers, who were in the same financial position they and also became aware of how important it is to rence Heights, demonstrating the had been themselves. As Peer Educators, they were develop greater financial literacy. pride that residents feel for their community, while touching on issues like crumbling infrastructure Delightfully Yours and violence. It was named one of the best Jane’s Walks and was t was an exciting time in the kitchen this year, both gone on to participate in other programs such as the featured in The Grid weekly. The for the exquisite fusion of foods created and the de- George Brown Baker Pre-Apprenticeship Program and group went on to win the Mayor’s Ivelopment of culinary skills by newcomers. Through mainstream catering training via Per Se. Graduates of Safety Award. 9 training sessions and an intensive hands-on practi- this program increased their community participation Additionally, Shaniqua got to cum phase with our own Delightfully Yours Catering by 90%, gained knowledge of Canadian society, and know the Lotherton community Services, over 18 newcomer women have received one- improved their English along the way. For more infor- by helping with the summer camp on-one coaching and guidance to evaluate their skills, mation about Delightfully Yours or to place your cater- and workshops for seniors. She also and create an action plan. An exciting highlight of this ing order, visit www.delightfullyyours.ca. assisted with our Computer Club, year is our partnership with George Brown College. which develops computer literacy. Participants had an exclusive peek at their Hospitality Shaniqua sits on two LHION Department and attended the ‘Creating Health’ Event. committees where she contributes As a business, our Delightfully Yours kitchen was to decisions about programs. She busy feeding over 3500 people at 60 different events in is also part of the Toronto Police 2012. Through the support and referrals of our loyal Liaison Committee that addresses customers, such as the SHAMBA Foundation, Save the residents’ concerns. Children, and Unison to name a few, we have attracted Shaniqua says that NYCH 24 new clients. Delightfully Yours also developed a introduced her to working with brand new website and menu that reflects the creativity newcomers at programs like and multiculturalism of our community. Citizenship Classes, where she Through the Enterprise Toronto workshop, “How gained a better understanding of to Start Your Own Food Business”, newcomer women the challenges that newcomers face. learned about the legal requirements for starting their She begins her studies in the Social own business. Many have since taken steps towards Service Worker program at Seneca starting their own food enterprise. at York in the Fall. She would like The combination of training, workshops, and one- to continue volunteering with to-one coaching has impacted the lives of newcomers NYCH. by increasing their knowledge, skills, confidence, and involvement with their community. These women have Community Safety Projects in Lawrence Heights his past year, there were “This is one of 3 projects that addressed the best projects Tcommunity safety in I’ve seen in neighbourhoods of Lawrence Heights. The first, “Welcome to the Lawrence Heights.” Circle”, began in the fall of 2011 – Helen Kennedy, Lawrence and ended in June 2012, and was Heights Community Centre funded by the City of Toronto’s Community Safety Investment “I never thought I’d Program. see the day when... Welcome to the Circle started the community can with a number of consultations work alongside the with the largely Somali community, an advisory committee of youth police.” living in the area, and support – Resident of Lawrence from LHION’s (Lawrence Heights Heights Inter-Organization Network) Safety Sub-Committee. Through story circles and the creation of 7 digital stories, the community

came together across difference t ‘Welcome to (youth, seniors, mothers, the Circle’ Group – newcomers, etc) to share their 3rd from the left: experiences. Residents were asked Sarah, Shaniqua, to reflect on issues of violence in Teisha, Matthew, their community and also to win the Mayor’s celebrate all that they love about Community Safety their neighbourhood. Award. The digital stories created by residents are first-person narra- t Jane’s Walk: tives, using photos and music to Jungle’ City walk, help tell a story in a 3-4 minute Lawrence Heights video. Through this project, the led by residents. residents developed new skills in computers, photography , writing, analysis of violence and commu- NYCH “Breaking the Code”, to the 3 communities of Lawrence residents what the police could nity safety issues, communication, continue the discussions around Heights (Jungle, Neptune, and do to support the Lawrence leadership and facilitation skills. community safety and to end the Lotherton) together. Heights community. This resulted Finally, the digital stories illus- silence around violence (i.e. ‘break After sharing the Welcome to in a partnership between NYCH trated the powerful realities of the code’) in the Lawrence Heights the Circle digital stories the Staff and 32 Division on a project called violence in Lawrence Heights, community. It also aimed to bring Sergeant of 32 Division asked the ‘Common Ground’, funded by the which were shared with many Ministry of Community groups to tell a different story than Safety and Correctional what is normally portrayed in the Services under the Safer and media about this community. By Vital Communities Grant. expressing their stories in their This project brought local own voices, and supporting each youth and police together, other through the process, resi- allowing both groups to dents developed the courage to share their lives through break through the fear that often digital stories and to silences those living with violence. promote mutual learning Moreover, these stories were taken and respect. The end of the out of the community through project will see a final digital Jane’s Walk and were also shown story report which will go to at City Hall to inform councillors the Chiefs of Police, about the realities of the Lawrence making recommendations Heights community in the context on community policing in of revitalization. Lawrence Heights. Building on the success of the Welcome to the Circle, began Community Appreciation Evening 2012 Financial Statement NYCH is always thrilled to honour and recognize our Statement of Operations and Changes in Net Assets for the many volunteers for their hours of hard work and year ended December 31, 2012 commitment to the community. REVENUE 2012 2011 In 2012, we decided to plan them so much throughout the something a little different – an year. The evening showcased Grants $ 4,966,259 $ 4,853,138 evening to bring together volun- video interviews with volunteers Fees for service 170,271 115,824 teers, donors, and friends alike sharing their experiences, and Investment income 22,881 26,711 to celebrate everyone’s collective instant photos for the attendees Other 43,722 39,147 impact in the community. Over to take away as a memento of 50 people attended, including the night. We enjoyed live jazz 5,203,133 5,034,820 past and current volunteers, music, food and drink from EXPENSES donors, as well as local Toronto Delightfully Yours Catering, City Councillor, James Paster- and most of all, the chance to Salaries and benefits 4,326,953 4,143,188 nak. NYCH’s volunteers were connect with each other. We Rent 283,371 270,271 also eager to show their gratitude look forward to this becoming Programs 166,653 157,971 to our volunteer coordinator, an annual event at NYCH! Office supplies 148,353 140,627 Maxine McKoy, who supports Telephone 41,792 40,877 Every year, NYCH helps thousands of newcomers Transportation and outings 40,152 38,009 to Canada through our SEPT workers, who provide Meetings 35,626 34,169 settlement services in schools, and our Language Advertising 30,580 31,950 Instruction classes and childcare. Initiatives such as Staff training and transportation 29,195 41,371 Share Thanksgiving help to make this settlement Insurance 13,298 11,528 process easier and more welcoming. Professional fees 11,152 13,414 Board and volunteer development 10,074 18,821 Other 15,390 15,612 Amortization 5,041 7,611 5,157,630 4,965,419 Excess of revenue over expenses for the year 45,503 69,401 Net assets, beginning of year 1,554,008 1,484,607 NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $ 1,599,511 $ 1,554,008

*Restricted surplus In 1990 the organization received $900,000 from an anonymous donor in North York. The donor stipulated that the original principal of the donation be reserved for the capital costs such as purchase of an appropriate premises. Interest earned on the original principal amount is available for funding of operating expenses.

50 families participated as hosts, 6 year old and her 6 year old did welcoming newcomers to join not speak to each other but on Share Thanksgiving their table, where all could learn the way back the adults could not NYCH was part of a very special Thanksgiving! So Parker and Kyle about each other’s cultures and speak because the children were initiative in October 2012, when connected with NYCH to find traditions, while giving thanks. talking all the way back to my Parker Mitchell, former Chair of newcomer families who would be Newcomer families who partici- apartment, they even invited each the NYCH Board of Directors, and interested in experiencing this pated told us: other to their birthday parties!” his associate, Kyle Baptista started Canadian holiday for the first “For [us] it was an unforget- Share Thanksgiving created so ‘Share Thanksgiving’. Inspired time. With a website up and run- table experience, maybe one of much interest in the idea, that it by the hospitality they had ex- ning, and a social media campaign the best we’ve had since we came has continued as ‘Come To Dinner’. perienced in their global travels in full swing, Share Thanksgiving to Canada. Sometimes when we In this way, anyone can host a with Engineers Without Borders caught the attention of CBC are away from our countries and dinner, whether it’s for a special Canada, Parker suggested that radio’s Metro Morning host, Matt our families we find it difficult to occasion, or just as a way to Canadians could do the same for Galloway. After appearing on feel at home and thanks to this connect with others in the those who are new to our country. his show, Parker and Kyle were friendly family we had a moment community. For more information And what better time to welcome amazed to find over 1,000 hits where we felt at home.” on hosting your own dinner, visit newcomers into our homes than at on their website. In the end, over “…On our way to the club my www.cometodinner.org. Our heartfelt thanks go out to our supporters, individuals who share our dedication to creating healthy, who make an invaluable difference to our work in the and vibrant neighbourhoods.We would like to acknowl- Thanks! community. In 2012, we saw an inspiring amount edge these groups and individuals, and express our deep of support from our funders, corporate donors and appreciation to those who have made contributions:

Funders & Foundations Fillion Wakely Thorup Zestaline Kim Paul Archer Zara Leff Citizenship & Immigration Angeletti Maxine McKoy Danielle Astrug Mary Lefler Canada Havergal College Jennifer & Ripley Gunter Bardelben Amy Lengyel Human Resources and Skills Peanut Bingo Association Maddock Jorge Barreto Michael Levine Development Canada Atlantis Programs & Lidia Monaco Maria Basurto Bharti Lokre Ministry of Citizenship & Pedalheads Sarwar Mustofa Helmuth Bode Francia Lopez Immigration Editch Scidmore Northwood Neighbour- Marco Campana Dominic Lue Ministry of Community Sisters of the Good hood Services Victoria Castro Guerra Terry Joy Marcos Safety and Correctional Shepherd Marina Novinskaya Louise Cornblum Marina’s Arts Group Services Helen Zuckerman Vivian Ohara Azmina Daya Crystal Mitchell Ministry of Tourism, Helping to Grow Sinai & Ann Marie Putter Lorena De Los Rios Wendy Montejo Culture & Sport Healthy Roots Douglas Rutherford Ana A. Espinosa Zoila Montejo Maytree Foundation Lubna Sakhi Anna Feldman Jasmin Pena ($100-$999) Metcalf Foundation Lucy Santos Bonnie Feldman Michael Putintsev Canadian Women’s Maya Abello Rashmi Sheth Gloria Fenster Reina Rapelo Foundation Amigo Tours Bibi Tasevska Roxana Flores Charlene Roycht City of Toronto Ampuero & Assoc. LLP Vandana Thandira Marta Fraixedas Wendy Ryerson TD Financial Literacy Grant Kasthuri Anandgopal Paw Wah Judy Fricker Carlos A. Saavedra Fund – SEDI Kenneth Asher Shelley Zuckerman Hui Geng Ms. Scopelleti Tara Bootan Gilbert Goldstein Lidia Seguencia Toronto Enterprise Fund Planting Strong United Way Toronto Chantal Desloges Ilknur Gonulsen David Cowper-Smith Professional Corp. Seeds… (Under $100) Cilia Maria Gonzales Rosario Silla Making our Sharon Clavir Amal Abou Harga David Goorevitch Beth Spigelman Community Blossom Robert Clegg Isaura Agudelo Charna Gordon Suzanne Steinberg Noemi Garcia Salma Ahmed Irma Hercules Gilma Tabon ($1,000 and up) Irving & Barbara Green Beatriz Alas Margarita Herrera Judy Toker Bookclub-in-a-Box Bonnie Hunter Robert & Maureen Anglin Suzie Hoffer Sandra Trigueros CIBC Mellon Institute of Chartered Paul Anglin Milvia Irias Eleanor Wachtel D-Tech Consulting Accountants Carolyn Anglin Linda Karlinsky Yoo Jeoung Woon Emerald Foundation Nahid Ismail Simmie Antflick So Yen Kim Dorothy Zhang Mehmet Alp Erkaya David Kenyon Alicia Apilado Kylych Kubatbekov Francine Zuckerman

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