YMCA ofNorthern Alberta

John Lilley, Chair of the Board The Edmonton YMCA Foundation

Nick Parkinson, President and CEO YMCA of Northern Alberta

FOUNDATIONTHE EDMONTON YMCA

Since 1907, individuals, children, youth and families have enjoyed healthier lives throughout our communities because of the YMCA. Whether it is participating in a youth program, speaking to a family support worker or simply taking part in a fitness class, individuals of all ages and from all walks of life are encouraged to reach their full potential. These life-enhancing opportunities will continue in the future, thanks to your generous gifts to The Edmonton YMCA Foundation.

Your personal and family legacy gifts ensure that your generosity and vision will have an impact that extends far beyond your lifetime. Together, we can create a healthier

future for all children, youth and families. We offer safe places to live, learn and grow. At the YMCA of Northern Alberta, we remove barriers, open doors and help build healthy, thriving communities.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of the Foundation Volunteers and Heritage Club Members. Thanks to your generous support, the YMCA will continue to serve the needs of our community and touch the lives of thousands.

2015 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

Summarized Financials Highlights for the year ended March 31, 2015

• During the year, the total assets of the Foundation increased to $3,853,933 from $3,620,928 as at March 31, 2014.

• Contributions made to the Foundation totalled $20,735 (2014 – $219,229 ) including $15,020 (2014 – $214,350) through endowment and memorial gifts to existing and new endowment trust funds.

• Investment income for the year totalled $217,351 (2014 – $239,805), including $212,318 (2014 – $234,955) on long-term investments.

• Donations made to the YMCA of Northern Alberta programs and international program initiatives totalled $142,000 (2014 – $130,000).

northernalberta.ymca.caFor a copy of the audited financial statements, contact Ruth Menegozzo at rmenegozzo@northernalberta.ymca.ca or 780 423-9618.

The Edmonton YMCA Foundation Awards and Scholarships were presented to all recipients by John Lilley, Board Chair (pictured on the left) and Nick Parkinson, President and CEO, YMCA of Northern Alberta (pictured on the right) in October, 2014, at the YMCA of Northern Alberta’s “Thanks for Giving” Event.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients!

N. Allen "Al" MaydonikLeadership AwardAward Recipient Victor Do

Franco and Barbara Savoia Star-Builder Scholarship FundAward Recipient Betsy Johnson

Ron Coulombe “Joy of Asking” Legacy AwardAward Recipient Andrea Wheaton

Edwin S. Cook Leadership AwardAward Recipients Gloria Andres and Shelby Thorburn

Tina’s StoryA 21-year-old single mom, Tina, was living in an abusive and disruptive relationship that was jeopardizing both her life and her living situation. She was desperate to get out of the relationship but was afraid that she and her child would be forced out into the street with no job and no support. About to give up hope, she came in seeking help from our Melcor YMCA Affordable Housing staff, who immediately referred her to the Family Allies program (a YMCA Housing Supports initiative).

Her Family Allies Worker advocated with the Housing staff to let her stay, connected her directly with the Today Centre for Family Violence counselling and then supported her in removing the abusive partner from her life.  Once Tina was on her own, the Worker linked her to Alberta Works, the Food Bank and with Maintenance Enforcement to secure at least some initial income.

As you would expect, Tina experienced real stress and depression throughout this change.  Anticipating this, the Worker provided

Tina with supportive counselling, helped her set and monitor her goals and explored self-care and single parenting strategies with her.  Even just the discipline of leaving the apartment for meetings with the program staff became an important strategy for Tina to help address her despair and isolation.

These interventions have resulted in successful and positive outcomes.  Today, Tina still lives at Melcor.  She is proud that she ended her relationship and successfully negotiated appropriate child support and visitations with her baby’s father. Tina feels a sense of accomplishment now that she is supporting her child by working each day, and she has a network of community support. She can recognize and express her feelings and is finally able to negotiate her needs, both at home and at work.

There are many youth like Tina who need our help and support.

Additions to the Endowment

$329,064 204Total Number of Heritage Club Members

Endowment Market Value

$3,853,933

Endowment Funds support a wide variety of needs such as life-enriching YMCA programs and assisting children, youth, and families in need.

Bill Rees YMCA Community Programs Awards and Scholarships

1907 – 2007 Centennial Trust Al Maydonik Trust Fund

Archie M. Langille Trust Fund Edwin S. Cook Leadership Fund

Eldon and Phyllis Fowler Fund Franco and Barbara Savoia Star-Builder Scholarship Fund

Len Dolgoy and Catherine Miller Trust Fund Ron Coulombe “Joy of Asking” Legacy Award

Y’s Men’s Trust Fund Youth Leadership Fund (Youmans/Clarke)

YMCA Programs - Health, Fitness & Aquatics Youth and Community Progams

David Nathan Kushner Memorial Fund Lammerink Family Fund

Jill Zimmerman Memorial Fund William Lutsky Trust Fund

Larry Pollock Youth Recreation Fund Youth and Community Endowment Fund Jean-Louis Cloutier

Liz and Jeremy Herbert Endowment Fund Other

Patricia Ellen (Pattey) Ready Memorial Fund Literacy Endowment Fund

William Weir Memorial Fund Matthew Peddle Memorial Fund for Children with Disabilities

Housing Support Programs Michael Zolf Trust Fund

Rebecca Suen Fund for the Homeless Robert J. Turnbull Trust Fund

Sam Gabriel Trust Fund Wilfred Oliver (Mac) McLean Trust Fund

Allard Foundation*Margaret Allen*Martin* & Angela AndersonDianne & Mike AssalyStan & Mary Asselstine*°Monty & Joan BakerBob & Ruth BentleyReg D.* & Glenys BerryMarek & Jolanta BielRick & Debbie BoydBrad & Michelle BrindzaJanet BrownRon Brown* & Judy HarcourtMichael & Michelle BullWilliam Butler *Jack & Sylvia ChetnerRoy Chobotuck°Jean Louis & Vivian CloutierEd° & Pat Cook*Margaret CookRon & Brenda Coulombe*Dean & Holly Lazar-CrossJean Crozier & Ron McKague°Sandi DarrellFred Delay°Roger Delbaere & Lynette HusumDel DilkieEdie DixonFred° & Norah Dobing *Len Dolgoy & Catherine MillerJohn & Una Doyle

Robert L. Duke & Charlotte RobbGrant & Irene DuncanPat EidemHerb° & Jeanette EllisJoan & Jim Fargey*Robert J.° & Anna K. FeeGerry & Carol FeistGeorge° & Louise Ford*Phyllis & Eldon° FowlerJanet & Stan FranklinSam FriedmanJanet Giles* & Paul Fry°*Tammy GoodwinSusan & Brian HallColin HatcherGord & Joanne HearnJeremy & Liz HerbertDr. Albert E. (Bert) HoholLarry & Kathleen Johnston*Terry & Karin Johnston Doug Jones°Gary & Joanne JonesTerry & Charlene Kilburn*Allan & Sharon Kerr *Gord & June° KingGlenna & Quinn KlaverMitch KlimoveJohn & Valerie KokDavid Kushner Family*Phil LaChambre & Cathy MacDonaldIvor & Mieke Lammerink

Archie° & Heather Langille°*Joanne LavergneHarvey & Rose Anne LawtonJohn Lilley & Eileen Guilfoyle*Aart & Judy LooyeAudrey Luft*William Lutsky°*Pat Macdonald°Ansel° & Ruth Mark*Al Maydonik° & Bette-Anne Edwards*Jan & David McAmmondRuth & Grant McIntyreIrvine & Faye McKeeRod & Heleen McLeodFrank° & Gail McMillan*Angel McVittieTim Melton *Ruth & Brian MenegozzoGreg MichettiBonnie MihalchanShauna MillerJack & Marilyn Mulkins *Mike & Bernice MyshakCharles & Sue NunnEsther Ondrack *Peter & Sieka Pardee*Nick & Jodi ParkinsonToddy & Anne ParkinsonHelen° & Cecil Paull*Phil & Barb PayneHeather Kennedy-Peddle & Jerry Peddle

Larry & Joanne PollockHelen Ready°Bill Rees* Al ReynoldsHelen RusichDwayne & Salwa SamyciaFranco & Barbara SavoiaJoleen & Allen SchmittDan & Mary SalghtCourtney & Sandra Smith*Donald R.° & Mona Smith* Wylie & Lesley Stafford*Bill & Mary Jane StewartBob TatzMary ThomasJean-Jacques & Mary Anne TremblayJanet & Jerry TryhubaRon Tucker°*Robert J. & Dawn Turner*Eric & Aimee Van MeursAllan & Elizabeth WachowichCarol & Greg WagarBill° & Betty Lou Weir*Wanda WetterbergIrene WoodDonna & Ron WorthingtonHarold & Betty ZimmermanMichael Zolf°

° DECEASED * CHARTERED MEMBERS

The Edmonton YMCA Foundation Registered Charity # 89061 5974 RR0001

“Thank You!” to each of our Heritage Club Members for making the YMCA a priority in your estate plan:

Heritage Club DinnerRecognizing Heritage Club MembersThe annual YMCA Heritage Club dinner is an opportunity for individuals who have made provisions for a future gift through a bequest, life insurance, annuity or trust arrangement, to come together and learn more about the important work their contributions are helping to support. As we confront the challenges of the future, your gift inspires and transforms, making an impact for generations of Albertans to come. Thanks to you, our special group of friends, we will continue to be a strong, positive force in the lives of children, youth, families, adults and seniors in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.

Building Tomorrow TogetherOne of our greatest aspirations in life is to make a difference in the lives of the people around us. Become a YMCA Heritage Club member today and leave a lasting mark on the communities of tomorrow through The Edmonton YMCA Foundation.

How Do I Make A Planned Gift?A planned gift can help you achieve your philanthropic objectives as well as your tax and financial goals. Below are a few of the gift planning options: • A bequest in your will • Make The Edmonton YMCA Foundation the beneficiary of your life insurance policy or RRSP/RRIF funds • A gift of cash or securities

We would be pleased to provide you with additional information or assist you in your planning. Please contact:

The Edmonton YMCA Foundation300, 10030 - 102A Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 0G5YMCAFoundation@northernalberta.ymca.ca