Stories of Success Celebrating Forty-Five Years of Helping Canadians and Newcomers Succeed S.U.C.C.E.S.S. SOCIETY & FOUNDATION 2017/18 ANNUAL REPORT Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Report from the CEO 3 Report from the Society Founder 4 Report from the Society Chair 5 Report from the Foundation Chair 6 45 Years of Milestones S.U.C.C.E.S.S. SOCIETY 14 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Society Introduction 16 Pre-Arrival & Port-of-Entry Services 18 Settlement Services 20 Employment Services 22 Family Services 24 Youth Services 26 Community Engagement 28 Seniors Services 30 Affordable Housing 32 Seniors Care 34 Financial Report Fiscal 2017-18 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. FOUNDATION 38 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation Introduction 41 2017 Walk with the Dragon 43 2017 Frances Yip Charity Concert 45 2017 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation Charity Golf Tournament 47 2018 Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala 49 Ways of Giving 50 Revenue Report 2017-18 52 Past and Present Board Members Helping Canadians and Newcomers Succeed for 45 Years Since 1973, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has dedicated itself to helping newcomers and Canadians achieve their full potential. What began as a basic wish to help immigrants overcome barriers and get settled in BC has evolved into an international social services agency that assists more than 61,000 clients annually. Today, across our 30 service locations in Canada and three offices in Asia, we provide committed services in newcomer settlement, employment, community development, language 45 YEARS FOR SUCCEED HELPING CANADIANS AND NEWCOMERS training, family and youth counselling, affordable housing and seniors care. Our deep partnerships with the government, community organizations and the public have enabled us to become a trusted voice in the community, as well as a fervent advocate for diversity, inclusion and civic engagement. While the scope of our work has expanded, the ultimate goal remains the same: we help Canadians and newcomers – regardless of their origin or background – succeed. And as long as there is a need, we remain committed to serving the community. 1 Report from the CEO Queenie Choo In 2017-18, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has made our service delivery. Directly complement- tremendous headway in our mission ing this work was my appointment to to build bridges, promote diversity and several related councils, including the foster integration through service and Canadian Armed Forces’ Joint Task Force advocacy. Pacific Advisory Council on Diversity; the RCMP Commanding Officer’s Cultural As part of our strategic objectives, we Diversity and Inclusion Board; the OMNI substantially grew our branding and Pacific Advisory Council; the provincial marketing efforts and increased our Minister’s Advisory Forum on Poverty focus on becoming the go-to organiza- Reduction; and the Chinese-Canadian tion for social service and collaboration. Community Advisory Committee by We forged research partnerships with the Premier. local universities. Delegations from S.U.C.C.E.S.S. presented at both the None of what we do would be possible prominent national and international without support from the government, Metropolis Conferences. As well, we were our community partners, donors, Board invited to engage in government policy of Directors, staff and volunteers. I’d like consultations on immigration, seniors to thank the Chairs of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. care and affordable housing. Society and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation Boards for their continued trust, vision and Significant work was also done to high- guidance. Building on our strong values light the importance of diversity and and mission, we are poised to continue inclusion, as we solidified our commit- to deliver programs that are innovative, ment to the two values in all realms of relevant and accessible to everyone we serve in the community. 2 population in BC shift over the years, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has also adapted its Report from services to meet the needs of our clients. the Society Founder I’m proud to say that S.U.C.C.E.S.S. now delivers services in multiple languages Maggie Ip to individuals and families who originate 45 YEARS FOR SUCCEED HELPING CANADIANS AND NEWCOMERS from more than 130 countries. It’s amazing to know that 45 years have passed since a group of volunteers In this special edition of the annual and I founded S.U.C.C.E.S.S. When the report, we highlight some of the most organization began, it was borne out of significant milestones that have shaped our desire to help immigrants of Chinese S.U.C.C.E.S.S. since 1973. I hope you will descent settle and integrate into their enjoy reading about these memories. adopted country. Little did we know To me, there is no greater privilege than that it would grow into the multicultural to give back and serve others. I am and multi-service agency it is today and grateful to everyone who has been a become one of the largest not-for-profit part of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in the last 45 years social services agencies in Canada. for their support and for giving me this privilege. It has been the most thrilling What comforts me most is that our journey in my life and I can’t wait to see original commitment to serve the the next chapter of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. community and to strive for a world of multicultural harmony remains at the Congratulations and many more heart of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. As the demo- successful years to come! graphics of newcomers and the general 3 The past year has been a most December 2017 marked the memorable one for S.U.C.C.E.S.S. For successful commissioning of Report the first time in our history, we were Storeys, an innovative housing and from the invited to Parliament Hill in Ottawa social services development made to celebrate our 45th anniversary. possible by our partnership with the Society three levels of government and four Chair In May 2018, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. on the other not-for-profit organizations. Hill was attended by more than 100 Storeys has received numerous Donnie Wing members of parliament, senators, accolades and is widely regarded members of the diplomatic corps, as a model for other communities. our community partners, Board With Storeys, we are delighted to members and alumni, donors and have the first permanent home for sponsors. We deeply valued the our social services in Richmond and opportunity to showcase our work increase our affordable housing in the nation’s capital. Many thanks capacity by 53 units. to our generous hosts for making this event possible. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I thank all the staff members and, Meanwhile, the official opening of particularly, Queenie Choo for her the Jackson Lam Adult Day Program exceptional leadership in bringing in Richmond, BC, in October 2017 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. to new heights. It has highlighted the need for culturally been an honour to serve as Chair of appropriate care programs for this wonderful organization. seniors. We will continue to advocate for care models that consider the needs of seniors. 4 To cap off the year, we celebrated a gener- ous donation from longtime supporter Report from and patron of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation, the Foundation Chair Johnny Fong. In recognition of this gift, we were honoured to name the ground Brandon Hui floor of S.U.C.C.E.S.S.’s new social services 45 YEARS FOR SUCCEED HELPING CANADIANS AND NEWCOMERS centre in Richmond after Mr. Fong. My first year as Chair of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation has been one of growth On behalf of the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation and learning. It has been incredible to Board, I would like to thank each and every witness the outpouring of support from individual and organization who donated the community for our many fundraising to us or attended our events. Your support events throughout the past year. Our makes a real difference in the community three signature events in 2017 – the and helps to ensure some of the most S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Walk with the Dragon, vulnerable members of our society receive charity concert featuring the sensational the services they need. I would also like Frances Yip and charity golf tournament to recognize the staff and leadership at – were great successes, contributing S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundation for their hard much-needed funds to sustain crucial work and dedication. Together, we look S.U.C.C.E.S.S. programs and services that forward to raising the bar and more funds benefit newcomers, women, seniors and to support the important work done by children. In March 2018, the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in the coming year. Foundation held the record-breaking Bridge to S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Gala that raised $650,000. 5 1993–2002 1993 2011 Here are some of the milestones that Hosted the first annual Began managing have shaped us in the last 45 years. employment fair affordable housing units at Solheim Place in Vancouver Celebrating 1993 Expanded cross-cultural 2009 Forty-Five Years of Began operating affordable housing services to Coquitlam, Port Helping Canadians units at Hillside Gardens in Burnaby / Expansion Coquitlam and Port Moody and Orange Hall in Vancouver Succeed 1995 2009 Began a $5-million Opened new service location fundraising campaign to in Fort St.