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Dear DAREarts stakeholders

DAREarts continues to impact thousands of children and youth across the country by empowering them as leaders through arts-based education. Over the past twenty-three years, DAREarts has grown from a grassroots project to a national scope charity with the help of supporters like you.

We continue to address the serious social issues associated with poverty, bullying, mental health, and violence. Through the delivery of quality leadership and arts-based programs we achieve positive social outcomes for our students through meticulously developed curriculum and teaching methods.

Across Canada we are steadfast in our mission to bring DAREarts to more children and youth in underserved communities. As we set our sights on growth and increased impact, we hope that you will continue to support the important work that we do.

We have a great deal of work ahead of us as we turn our focus to continual improvement, impact assessment, and evidence-based practices to ensure that we are reaching long-term social outcomes for the children and youth that we support.

The year ahead will mark a time of collaboration, community partnerships, and sustainable growth. We hope that our 2017–2018 results reported here compel you to support DAREarts as together, we ignite change for children and youth across Canada.

Sincerely,

Marilyn Field Tarik Muzaffar

Tarik MuzaffarBoard Chair

Marilyn FieldFounder & President

DAREarts across CanadaDAREarts began in 1996 when Marilyn Field was teaching in an underserved Scarborough, Ontario school and felt compelled to ignite change for her students.

Marilyn’s unconventional approaches, from playing classical music in detention to taking students to the opera, sent a clear message to each student – you matter, you are worthy, you have potential. Students started coming to school early, excited for the artistic journey ahead – and one by one, lives were changed.

As time passed and Marilyn felt the impact of her efforts, her dream grew bigger and she decided to take a risk and grow her school-based impact.

Today DAREarts operates in Vancouver, Quebec, Toronto, Halifax, and remote northern communities, transforming the lives of thousands of students each year.

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About DAREarts

For over 20 years DAREarts

has brought to life the

vision of Marilyn Field to

inspire young Canadians

with a lifelong motivation

for creative thinking,

excellence, and leadership

through educational

experiences in the arts.

We empower children to

find their inner voice, build

confidence, and learn skills

that help them to overcome

barriers associated with

poverty, bullying, social

isolation, and violence.

our missionDAREarts will empower

children and youth in

underserved communities

to build confidence, courage

and their inner leader. By

harnessing the power of

the arts and DARE values

they will DARE to

ignite change.

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Revenue 2018 2017

Corporate 480,887 477,333

Individuals 294,549 298,303

Government 118,268 78,611

Foundations 82,100 106,114

Other Revenue 45,552 60,712

1,021,356 1,021,073

Expenses

Programs 779,506 629,410

Fundraising 80,744 90,167

Administration 139,904 127,253

1,000,154 846,830

Excess of revenue over expenses for the year

21,202 174,243

Net assets, beginning of the year

241,207 72,424

Net assets, end of the year

262,409 246,667

Corporate $480,887 Individuals $294,549 Government $118,268 Foundations $82,100 Other Revenue $45,552

Expenses by program

Financial overview

Help us

grow our

impact

across

Canada

Toronto $642,585 First Roots Indigenous $64,335 Vancouver $15,626 Atlantic $20,265 Quebec $33,969 Card Program $39 Summer Camp $2,687

Revenue by funder type

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Impact & reach

Programs Toronto 2 First Roots Indigenous 2 Vancouver 1 Atlantic 1 Quebec 2 Card Program 1

Reach Toronto 5,355 First Roots Indigenous 274 Vancouver 150 Atlantic 801 Quebec 250

Participants Toronto 593 First Roots Indigenous 104 Vancouver 26 Atlantic 51 Quebec 47 Card Program 50

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871participants

acrossCanada

5,355

801

145days of core programming

12days of after-school programming

5days of summer camp

3special partnership projects

15+

in-school and community showcases

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2

1

2 1

1

52school partners

35days of youth mentorship

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Alumni spotlightby Dante Scholar

I have been involved with DAREarts for almost 10 years, since I was in grade 6. I didn’t have too many friends at school and I got picked on constantly for the way I looked and since I was a kid with a quick temper, I ended up getting into a lot of fights and landing in the principal’s office more often than not.

My self-esteem was low and so were my grades in my academic classes. Our principal and our office administrator thought that I would benefit from DAREarts and suggested that I sign up for it. I was unsure of what to expect, but I knew that no matter what happened it had to be better than being at school, so I decided to go. To this day, I am thankful for that decision. I made a bunch of new friends in the program, learned new things, got to travel to different places around the city that I otherwise would not have been able to go and I was introduced to the DARE values: Discipline, Action, Responsibility, Respect, Reflection and Excellence. I take these values everywhere I go, whether that’s with coaching a youth hockey team or just keeping myself on track in school.

In my third year with the program, I truly became passionate about music after our grade 8 class wrote an entire song in one day. To this day I continue to sing and write songs and in high school that same passion for music led to me learning to play guitar.

I believe that I can truly say I would not be where I am today if not for DAREarts. Before I was in the program I never would have imagined that I would be attending Humber College and working towards my degree. I never would have believed that I would be able to coach a group of 11- to 14-year-olds or help out in my community.

I’m glad I was able to be in this program and I’m honoured that now I get the privilege of being able to work with the young leaders in the DAREarts program year after year.

By being in the program, I was given the chance to dare to dream and for that, I will always be thankful for DAREarts.

I believe that

I can truly say I

would not be where

I am today if not

for DAREarts.

Dante Scholar

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Programs“I would like to thank you for choosing this school for the first edition of DAREarts in French. Our young people are very lucky to be able to participate in such an activity.

“This activity was ideal for this group. At École de l’Assomption, this Grade 4 group had several students who had different personal challenges. To be able to participate in an activity like yours allowed them to meet and overcome their challenges and therefore be better equipped for their future. Indeed, DAREarts has had a positive impact on all the participant’s personal development. Without them realizing it, they worked very hard. They so enjoyed participating and going to the Atelier 19 workshops and putting on the show.

“Obviously, the impact of this kind of activity will come later. But DAREarts has sowed a seed in each of them of that, I am convinced. THANK you and see you again.” Julien Gauthier, Éducateur spécialisé commission scolaire val-des-cerfs, Granby, Quebec

“DAREarts is far more than an art program. It is a program which dares students to find their voices and express their ideas through a multitude of avenues. The DAREarts staff has the unique ability to push children out of their comfort zone and into the realm of emotional growth. Throughout the week, my students were exposed to a wide variety of art forms where they flourished working both independently and within teams. In the beginning, many found it difficult to express their feelings, and work with students who were not close friends, but with the help of the amazing staff, the students found their confidence and developed bonds with new peers.” Justin, teacher, Vancouver

I am

different

after being in

DAREarts. I am a

better person.

Efoman, Toronto

Now I

know how

to express my

inner leader.

Emma

One of the

best things

I learned at

DAREarts was

courage.

John, Atlantic

DAREarts

was the best

because I was able

to learn a lot and it

took me out of my

comfort zone.

Vancouver

There’s

always a sense

of positivity at

DAREarts.

First Roots

Every one

of my students

must have the

chance to participate

in this program.

Principal, Nesbitt School, Montreal

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DAREarts is a leadership organization first.DAREarts experiences are designed to help youth become the leaders they need

to be to face life’s challenges. Students are ‘dared’ to embrace specific values related to each of the arts experiences and lead through these values.

Discipline Action Responsibility / Respect Excellence… our youth leaders’ top 5 most used values

Why do these values matter? Students who achieve early success in school are more likely to continue to perform well academically, go on to post-secondary

education and secure meaningful employment. Students who graduate high school are more likely to find meaningful employment and will have greater earning

potential throughout their lives compared to those who do not graduate.

When youth connect to the wider world through DAREarts leadership and cultural experiences, they unlock their potential and embrace their best selves.

This changes our communities for the better.

217,382

Over 217,382 young people across Canada have unlocked their potential with DAREarts

since 1996.

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Youth with increased confidence and lead­ership skills become

more employable, engaged and resilient

in the face of adversity, ultimately making

better choices over their lifetime.

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11 different Arts Programs in Canadian

communities, including main urban centres, Indigenous and Francophone,

employing 18 full time and contract employees

and nearly 40 artists.

DAREarts social return on investment

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DAREarts’ unique approach to building leadership.DAREarts will inspire and teach kids to…

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… gain self-esteem,

confidence and courage

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… report improved emotional well-being

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… think differently

and creatively

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… work collaboratively

with others

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… build self-discipline,

responsibility and respect

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… demonstrate increased capacity

for school and future job success

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… become leaders in their

communities

“The skills the arts teach – creative thinking, problem- solving, risk-taking, teamwork and communication – are the tools the workforce of tomorrow will need.”

Richard Gurin, President & CEO, Binney & Smith Inc

Continuum of youth engagement DAREarts leadership tiers

In a continuum model of youth engagement each skill builds on the strengths of other activities. Youth leadership, civic activism and engagement all contribute to and derive from positive youth development. That positive youth

development leads to the ability of young people to contribute to the community.

Full community decision making

Civic activism

Community service

Youth development

Full leadership of sessions with group and peers

Taking leadership roles within the group

Support of other group members, taking initiative

Initial engagement with the group

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Thank you to Ontario Arts Council for making it possible for DAREarts to quantify and qualify its impact through a Social Return on Investment study.

Board of directors

Tarik Muzaffar, Chair  Mark LeBlanc, Vice-Chair J.C. Pennie, Vice-Chair

Yanzhi Chen, Treasurer Annie Appleby, Director Peter Aumonier, Director Mark Baker, Director Morley Googoo, Director Ron Huddleston, Director Monika Jenson-Stevenson, Director  Deborah Robinson, Director Kristal Au-Yong, Director

John Landry, Director

Andre Morriseau, Director

Lesa Williams-George, Director

Ex-OfficioMarilyn Field

Thank you for your serviceShamin Mohamed, Jr., Director

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Staff

National team

Marilyn FieldFounder & President

Laura MacKinnonAssistant National Program Director

Natasha MoranoNational Director of Development

Brenda Travers-NortonDirector of Operations

Lisa NortonProgram Coordinator

Toronto teaching team

Franco SaccucciTeacher

Mackenzy WillisLead Teaching Assistant

Emily IannucciTeaching Assistant

Vancouver teaching team

Shelley MacDonaldLead Teacher

Roy MulderRegional Coordinator

Quebec teaching team

Deirdre PotashRegional Coordinator & Lead Teacher

Halifax teaching team

Gina ThornhillLead Teacher

Henri GielisRegional Coordinator

Trish GibbonTeacher

disciplineactionresponsibilityexcellence

Bronze supporters$4,000 – $9,999Bell Canada EnterpriseBenson Percival Brown LLPLarry & Yvonne BolandCanadian Litigation CouncilCitibank CanadaClaimsproDavid & Selby CopelandDana Hospitality LPAndrew EvangelistaEvangelista, Barristers

& SolicitorsRobert & Irene GillespieJeanette HeywoodHUB International

HKMB Ltd.Hughes Amys LLPJohn LandryLachlan MacKellarMagnes Group Inc.J. Fraser MannMary-Margaret Webb

FoundationMasters InsuranceWilmot & Judy MatthewsPaul McCague &

Deborah RobinsonMining Association

of CanadaThe National ClubJudith Patina & familyMary Esther Semple

& Tony HayesDavid & Kate WallaceWallflower DesignWilliam & Nona Heaslip

FoundationDavid & Teresa ThomasWindrush CorporationZast Foods CorporationZuber & Company LLP

Silver supporters$10,000 – $24,999Air CanadaCanada’s Building

Trades UnionsEstate of Susan TennantGuy CarpenterJ.P. Bickell FoundationJudith Teller FoundationMatawa First Nations

ManagementTarik Muzaffar &

Annette NiebuhrNoront ResourcesNorthbridge Financial

CorporationMark SamisTELUS Community AffairsThe McCain FoundationVIA Rail Canada Inc.Wells Fargo – United

Way WorldwideYukon Fur Co. Ltd.

Supporters$1,000 – $2,999Air Canada Flight TrainingShah AliAllan Drive Middle SchoolPeter & Linda AumonierNeeroo BadechamMark & Sue BakerBDO Canada LLPCanadian Broker Network/

CBSL Ltd.CIBC Children’s FoundationGordon CookAlan CouttsEileen CrichtonDaniel De MonteGaylen DuncanAlan DunlopFCA Insurance Brokers Ltd.Victor FordFred FuocoJane Gardner-RobinsonCatherine GuillaumeHalifax International

Airport AuthorityRon & Zlata HuddlestonJayne HughesIsland Edge Inc.J & H EnterprisesJackman FoundationDonald JohnsonKnight Piesold ConsultingMark LeBlancDanila MaricMarketwired / Nasdaq Corporate

Solutions Canada ULCMcCague Borlack LLPMcCarthy Tetrault LLPJanet McKelveyJason MeiersPatrick & Anne Marie MinshallAndre MorriseauLambert MorvanAndrew MunroNational Indian BrotherhoodP.K. Subban FoundationAl Pace & Lin WardGaston PelletierJ.C. Pennie & Marilyn FieldRyan & Caroline PennieSally PetersonBruce & Sandy PhillipsPlatform Insurance

Management Inc.Rob PostmaJames RauschNoel ReidRéseau réussite MontréalLarry & Jillian RomagnuoloBrenda RoseJulian & Maggie SaleRoss SchofieldKumar SivakumaranCaroline StadeStreetsville Secondary School

Interact ClubTransUnionRichard ValadeWawanesa Mutual

Insurance CompanySibylle WittKL WongSilvy WrightZoomer Radio AM740

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2018 supportersLead supporters$100,000 +

Anne Livingston

Gold supporters$25,000 – $49,999

Anonymous Foundation

Platinum supporters$50,000 – $99,999

Awards & scholarshipsCrichton Community

Leadership ScholarshipRick Patina PrizePaul Semple ScholarshipHerman Smith Music TrustWilliam Stevenson ScholarshipJay Tennant Music ScholarshipJames Westcott Award

Supporters$500 – $999Jan & Ivana BendaAlison BryceMarguerite CampbellCFUW Guelph Scholarship CommitteeColdwell Banker Ronan RealtyBarry & Sandi CracowerCrow’s TheatreMike De La HayeFlying Free FoundationAlastair GordonHenry & Donna HageyJohn HagueSarah HaneyImvescor Restaurant GroupVladimir Jean-PierreBarbara KellawanCharlene MacKinnonPeter D. MacMaster FoundationRachel PinningtonJanet QiMichael StewartDomenic & Cindy TesoneCory & Janet TrépanierVan Harten Surveying Inc.Paul WatanabeMargaret Wilkie

Champion mentorsEd AsnerSonja BataJeanne BekerAntoni CimolinoGeorge ChuvaloAlan DoyleMorgan FreemanRobert GillespieGraham GreeneGene HackmanPaul HendersonBen HeppnerGen. Rick HillierDr. Eric JackmanKaren KainEugene LevyRt. Hon. Paul MartinRick MercerAlexander NeefDon NewmanPeter OundjianCharles PachterChristopher PlummerMarshall PynkoskiMark Raynes RobertsR. Murray SchaferKarl SubbanRoy Henry VickersJeannette ZinggWe sincerely regret any omissions and errors.

Government support

Indigenous andNorthern Affairs Canada

Affaires autochtoneset du Nord Canada

A special thank you to the talented Alan Dunlop, our volunteer photographer, for capturing the magical moments of DAREarts.

A N N U A L R E P O R T 2017–18

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