AUGUST 2020

SPECIAL SUMMER REPORT TO DONORS

VISIONVibrant communities where everyone can shine.

MISSIONThe YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities.

VALUESKindness, Well-being, Integrity, Inclusiveness, Respect, and Optimism.

LET’S CONNECTPlease feel free to reach out at any time—we look forward to speaking with you:

Renee Beneteau

Senior Director of Philanthropy and Legacy

Phone: 416-928-3362, ext. 22534

Cell: 647-981-1309

Email: renee.beneteau@ymcagta.org

O n t h e c o v e r : T h a n k s t o y o u , c h i l d r e n a n d y o u t h w i l l h a v e t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o e x p e r i e n c e Y M C A D a y C a m p s t h i s s u m m e r .

Ali Kashani

Senior Director, Capital Campaign

Phone: 416-928-3362, ext. 22586

Cell: 647-537-4400

Email: ali.kashani@ymcagta.org

Martha Spears

Senior Director, Major Gifts

Phone: 416-928-3362, ext. 22713

Cell: 416-357-0392

Email: martha.spears@ymcagta.org

A MESSAGE FROM OUR STRONG START, GREAT FUTURE CO-CHAIRS AND PRESIDENT & CEO

We’re living through unparalleled times. The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for all of us. But for many vulnerable individuals and families across the GTA, it’s been much worse. Physical distancing and isolation have amplified disparities in our communities like never before. What all these challenges drive home is the importance of connection. Connection is profoundly human and at the heart of our communities. It’s the cornerstone of our Y, and it always will be.

It’s why we feel reenergized about our Strong Start, Great Future Capital Campaign to bring the Y’s places, programs, and supports to more communities across the GTA. While COVID has impacted the construction of our newest YMCA Centres of Community, we’re moving forward with each one while taking appropriate safety precautions. We believe the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre YMCA, The Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCA, and the McDonald Family YMCA will be more important than ever when it comes to providing the wrap-around programs and supports individuals and families will need to recover and thrive.

The need for connection has motivated so many of you, who’ve reached out to ask how you can help. Your kindness and collective generosity has lifted our hearts. It’s been truly inspiring. In support of our Y-GTA COVID Response Fund, more than 500 donors (and counting!) have stepped up for our communities. Together, you’re allowing us to deliver a wide variety of programs and supports people need to maintain mental, social, and physical well-being. You’ve shown that hope and optimism can win the day. And that, like us, you also believe we can achieve a brighter, more resilient future where everyone gets a fair chance to shine.

Sincerely,

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John MacIntyreCampaign Co-ChairYMCA of Greater Toronto

Richard NesbittCampaign Co-ChairYMCA of Greater Toronto

Medhat MahdyPresident & CEOYMCA of Greater Toronto

• Ceilings have been painted

• The pool now area has stucco and solid phenolic panels; the pool tanks and change roomfloors have been tiled

• The lobby and child care area have been dry-walled

• Terrazzo flooring has been installed

• The gym has been dry-walled; solid phenolic panels, basketball nets, and divider curtainshave been installed

IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY

• A first for the YMCA of Greater Toronto, at this new location we’ll offer people the opportunity to sign up for membership—and choose from our program offerings—in advance of opening so members can fully engage with their new Y as soon as doors open.

• Community members continue to join our mailing list, discovering what’s coming at their new Y. Young people are sharing a strong interest in volunteer opportunities.

• The general manager, Katie Lowe, is currently leading efforts to help us build a presence in Vaughan. For example, recently we held an online workout session on Canada Day, which encouraged local residents to join in and get moving.

• Visit vaughanmetropolitancentre.ymcagta.org for more.

N P E ON E ONS R ION OO R NE ES EN RES O O NI

We’ve resumed construction at the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre YMCA, The Steve & Sally Stavro Family YMCA, and construction was able to continue unstopped at the McDonald Family YMCA. We’re following government guidelines and taking all necessary safety precautions.

G N E ROPO I N EN RE OPENING IN SPRING 2021

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

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• Lap-pool testing has been successfully completed

• The spa has been waterproofed and the training pool has been tiled; the pool area nowhas grills

• The change rooms have tiling and lights installed

• The ground-floor corridor now has terrazzo flooring

• Drywall and floating panels are being installed in the ceiling conditioning space

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IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY

• We’ve had a presence in the community since the East End Y opened in the early ‘60s—today, we’re working to reignite that connection by engaging with residents andparticipating in community events.

• We’re exploring opportunities for formal and informal partnerships—such as with the Heart& Stroke Foundation of Canada—to help us connect with and support local residents livingwith high blood pressure. Together, we’ll offer access to a nutritionist and a two-month trialY membership.

• Visit stavrofamily.ymcagta.org for more.

THE STEVE AND SALLY STAVRO FAMILY OPENING IN SPRING 2021

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

• Concrete forming and glazing continues to be installed throughout the space

• Mechanical and electrical rough-in work has been done

• Shoring has been removed from the Y’s space

IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY

• This new Y will serve families, newcomers, and visible minorities living in the rapidlygrowing King and Spadina neighbourhood, including residents of the underservedAlexandra Park community.

• It will offer a Health & Fitness Centre, youth programs and spaces, day camps, newcomerservices, and shared spaces accessible by community groups.

• Located ‘down the street’ from our Vanauley Street YMCA, the McDonald Family Y will beaccessible for youth staying at the Vanauley Street YMCA’s shelter.

THE MCDONALD FAMILY OPENING IN 2022

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

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• We’ve kept people physically moving through more than 100 hours of free Health & Fitness online classes—and counting—via our social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube.

• Youth are staying connected and engaged through a wide variety of virtual programming from Karate Leadership, Junior Lifeguard Club, Youth and Newcomer Leadership Development, and more.

• Starting in July 2020, we re-opened 150 YMCA Child Care Centres. Prior to that, the Y operated 14 Emergency Child Care locations for children of essential workers. We served 350 children safely, with no outbreaks.

• Starting in July 2020, we re-opened 21 YMCA Day Camps across the GTA, including at our YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre, YMCA Camp Pine Crest, and all YMCA Health & Fitness Centres.

• Our Health & Fitness YMCA Centres of Community are currently open for Day Camps, and acting as food donation processing centres. The rest of our Centres will re-open as part of the provincial government’s Stage 3 re-opening plans for the GTA. The Markham YMCA and Oshawa YMCA both opened on July 24, 2020.

• YMCA Cedar Glen is operating Day Camps and has been repurposed as food donation processing centre.

• At YMCA Pine Crest, overnight camping is cancelled for the summer, but cabins are being rented to families looking for an outdoor experience.

• And we successfully launched The Bright Spot—an online community for older adults—helping them overcome loneliness and isolation through connection and relevant programs and supports.

THE Y-GTA COVID RESPONSE FUNDOur staff have stepped up for our communities. Despite being distanced from each other, thanks to the Fund, we’ve been able to help people maintain physical, social, and mental well-being while experiencing a strong sense of connection. Thanks to the generosity of more than 500 donors, who have helped raise more than $1 million dollars, we’re currently offering the following programs and supports:

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“I’m grateful the Y provided us with emergency child care—it meant I could fully focus on my work knowing my son was safe. Every parent deserves the peace of mind that YMCA Child Care provides.” —Beverley Biggs, Frontline Worker and YMCA Parent

“With The Bright Spot, I know I’m not alone; there are other people in the same boat as me, and that feeling helps.” —Virginia Grasby, YMCA Member

We want to extend our sincerest gratitude to longtime Y supporters, Lucy Lawlor and Richard Nesbitt, for establishing the Nesbitt-Lawlor Family Matching Grant, which matched each $1 dollar given, up to a total of $100,000 toward the Y-GTA COVID Response Fund.

OUR STRONG START, GREAT FUTURE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN DONORSWe’re profoundly grateful for all of our supporters who have generously donated gifts of $10,000 or more to our Strong Start, Great Future Capital Campaign. Together, you’re helping build strong, healthy, and resilient communities.*

* D o n o r s a s o f J u l y 1 6 , 2 0 2 0 .

$50,000 – $99,999Bolton Railings Inc.Katherine Cochrane-Brink & Paul BrinkSakina FazelRoger & Kevin Garland Giovanni and Concetta Guglietti FamilyThe Henry White Kinnear FoundationHenry Labatte Robert & Patricia Lord Employees of Miller Thomson LLPRob Moubarak - Sutherland LawSteve & Sue MurphyMargot L. Ritchie The Jacqueline Rosevear FundWawanesa Insurance Anonymous (3)

$25,000 – $49,999Aberdeen Asset Management Charitable FoundationMichael AdamsAird & Berlis LLPRich & Nancy BaileyThe Harold E. Ballard FoundationDr. Gordon J. ChongAnne & Ron FawcettLynn & Ewout Heersink Patrick Hodgson Family FoundationMoti JungreisMelanie LaflammeSheena Macdonald & Phil SchmittWendy & Chris McDowall Judy McLeodMosaik HomesOnexCarl, Julie, Scott & Haley OxholmReliance Home Comfort Mark & Jody ShulganBrian ValvasoriWenda Yenson & Ken Hurdle

$3,000,000 – $4,999,999Jenifer & Steve McDonald

$2,000,000 – $2,999,999Michael Cooper & Krystal Koo Daphne Wagner, David Green, and Mike & Lita Green Anonymous

$1,000,000 – $1,999,999BMO Financial GroupMartine M. IrmanSteve & Sally Stavro Family FoundationTD Bank Group

$500,000 – $999,999CIBCEstate of Adrienne Dympna Magennis Longo's Family Charitable Foundation OPUS HomesScotiabankToronto Blue Jays - Jays Care FoundationEric Tripp & Maria Smith Anonymous

$250,000 – $499,999Estate of Valerie BrookPeter M. DeebBiljana & Tony Lourakis - The Sporos FoundationNesbitt & Lawlor FamilyOntario Trillium FoundationTim & Pat PennerHelen Sinclair & Paul Cantor

$100,000 – $249,999Paul BaileyBrampton Brick LimitedJanet & Bryan DawsonDeloitteFleet Complete Kinross Gold Corporation Paul & Elizabeth LangillJon & Nancy LoveAnn & Medhat MahdySteven & Sharon Ranson Chris ShepherdDiane & Rick SinhuberTD Securities Underwriting Hope Foundation in honour of Martine IrmanDavid & Shelagh Wilson Anonymous (3)

$10,000 – $24,999Altas PartnersKatherine M. E. AlyeaJennifer BabeRenee BeneteauThe Bitove Foundation Cavendish Farms Corporation Linli Chee Linda Cottes & FamilyLiUNA Local 183Estate of Amy Mary Downs Sharon, Paul & Carlyn Ferriss Diane FlanaganFranklin Templeton Investments Corp.David & Judy GallowayGeneral Electric Canada Goldman Sachs GivesJack & Linda GoodwinMickey & Janet Jawa Ali KashaniLeanne and George Lewis In Memory of David Layton - Eve Lewis & Woodcliffe Landmark PropertiesJames P. LongMansteel Rebar Ltd.Irene MarkusMasters InsuranceMNP LLPOntario Realtors Care Foundation Dean L. PrevostGeorge & Ann RodgerDebbie & Glenn Sevenpifer Manjit K. SharmaRania ShuggiJeff & Leah SnowdenM. SpearsEarl StuartVicki White & Damien Cox Leslie E. WooTom & Ruth Woods Anonymous

$5,000 – $9,999Komal BhasinKaye BlandDavid G. BroadhurstThe Brookfield FoundationVilma Cortellucci-FiuzaDon CranstonMichelle DigullaEnterprise CanadaSid Finkelstein Dilprit and Rajbinder Grewal Dr. Erica Fischer & Mr. David HarrisonScott HenshawHighland Farms Inc.Jauernig FamilySandra & John KalpouzosJohn MacfarlaneDon & Susan McCreeshDavid McCullumMonica MerrifieldEtienne MiddletonMargaret & Rhiannon O'BrienRogers CommunicationsDavid SkurkaMargaret Taylor-SevierTrevor ThomZobeiry FamilyAnonymous

Avelina Acosta & FamilyAvron Distribution - A proud supplier to the YMCARavina BainsBirch Hill Equity Partners Joanne & David BrowneJohn BuchananLinda Cottes & Family The Counselling Foundation of Canada The Field Family Foundation on behalf of Greenfield GlobalDiane FlanaganBarbara FoxFrank Family FoundationGreenrock Charitable TrustTammy HoHomeEquity BankJim JanzenJudy & Craig JarvisKinross Gold CorporationBiljana & Tony Lourakis - The Sporos Foundation

OUR Y-GTA COVID RESPONSE FUND DONORSBy coming together, and giving to the Y-GTA Response Fund, you're making it possible for our Y to continue providing our programs and supports at a time when our community needs them most. Thank you for being there during this increased time of need.*

$1,000 or moreJeanette & Colin MacDonaldSheena Macdonald & Phil SchmittAnn & Medhat MahdyMcConnell FoundationJenifer & Steve McDonaldBarbara McGrathJerome Morse & Catherine Lawrence Nesbitt & Lawlor FamilyThe Northpine FoundationPower Corporation of CanadaSteven & Sharon RansonMargot L. Ritchie ScotiabankKim ShannonHelen SinclairDiane & Rick SinhuberThe Slaight Family Foundation Karen TakenakaDaphne Wagner, David Green, and Mike & Lita GreenAnonymous (4)

* D o n o r s a s o f J u l y 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 .

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