THE UNITED WAY STAFF TEAMKaren Kirkwood-Whyte Chief Executive Officer

Amanda Chartrand Executive Assistant (Facility Manager)

Stewart Sinclair Director, Finance and Administration

David Drouillard Director, Resource Development

Helen Heath Director, Community Impact

Brian Armitage Director, Labour Programs and Services (and Manager, Wallaceburg Information and H.E.L.P. Centre)

Caress Lee Carpenter Campaign Associate

Patricia Weiler Manager, Volunteer and Information Services

Rose-Anne Mayor Manager, Tilbury Information and H.E.L.P. Centre

Veronica Whittal Administrative Assistant

Julia Eagen Special Events Co-Ordinator (contract)

Danielle Shaw Co-Ordinator Prosperity Roundtable (contract)

Gabriela Deryck Youth Leadership Co-Ordinator (contract)

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORSTony Walsh, President

Alison Patrick, Vice-President

Julie Faas, Treasurer

Deborah Crawford, Director

Kate DoForno, Director

Nicole Fricot, Director

Michael Korpan, Director

Leon Leclair, Director

Florin Marksteiner, Director

Jeff McFadden, Director

John Neville, Director

Dipti Patel, Director

Marlee Robinson, Director

Kathy Smyth , Director

Daniel J. Whittal, Director

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OFFICES

CHATHAM“The 425” United Way Centre for Community InnovationP.O. Box 606425 McNaughton Avenue West, Chatham, ON N7M 5K8Phone 519.354.0430Fax 519.354.9511

TILBURYTilbury Information & H.E.L.P. CentreP.O.Box 30920 Queen Street North, Tilbury, ON N0P 2L0Phone 519.682.2268Fax 519.682.3771

WALLACEBURGWallaceburg Information & H.E.L.P. Centre152 Duncan Street, Wallaceburg, ON N8A 4E2Phone 519.628.5456

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VISION Well-being for everyone in Chatham-Kent

MISSION To improve lives and build community in Chatham-Kent

MESSAGE FROM THE 2012 CAMPAIGN CHAIRSOur campaign theme “Change Starts Here” (United Way Centraide Canada’s national tag line) inspired us to achieve and exceed our Chatham-Kent goal. The final achievement, revealed at our media Touchdown in January 2013, was 2% over the targeted goal or $2,045,843. With the dollars raised in this 2012 community campaign, lasting change can continue and lasting change can start for so many individuals and so many families in Chatham-Kent. The donors in this community are amazingly caring and generous in their support. The positive outcomes to follow are a true result of their giving natures.

These achievements could not have been accomplished without the support of our family, clients, and friends. The individual community Cabinet Chairs were also a vital part of the campaign’s success. We are very grateful to these people for all their time, effort and support. The results and achievements are a direct reflection of their commitment. We wish to thank all our canvassers, speakers, employee campaign coordinators, community volunteers, event organizers - everyone - who donated time, contributed their hard earned dollars and participated in one or more of our many fundraising events.

Scott and I are very humbled by our experience. Working with the staff support team at United Way, the campaign volunteers, and the funded agency program/service staff, provided us the unlimited support and opportunities we needed to share our “Change Starts Here” message. We learned so much.

As the 2010 North Chatham-Kent (Wallaceburg and Dresden) Co-Chairs we learned the important role United Way played in our local community. As the 2012 Chatham-Kent Co-Chairs our awareness expanded into the solid commitment and knowing that United Way is a vital part of the health and wellness of our entire community.

Most importantly, we believe that the continued support of the funded agencies and services is critical for Chatham-Kent to continue to prosper and grow. It is our heart-felt wish that those who supported United Way in the past continue to do so in the future and those who haven’t, seriously consider United Way Chatham-Kent as your charity of choice, as we have.

Scott and Stacey Ewing

ANNUAL REPORTTO THE COMMUNITY

2012-2013

01 MESSAGE FROM CAMPAIGN CHAIRS

02 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

03 WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

04 ACHIEVING IMPACT - GOALS 1 AND 2

05 ACHIEVING IMPACT - GOALS 3 AND 4

06 RESIDENTS SERVED

07 UNITED WAY TESTIMONIALS

08 PROSPERITY ROUND TABLE

08 425 CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY INNOVATION

08 OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH LABOUR

09 UNITED WAY YOUTH COMMITTEE

09 CHANGE THE WORLD YOUTH CHALLENGE

10 CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - BALANCE SHEET

11 CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS – REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES

12 UNITED WAY STAFF & BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FAREWELL DERYLFor the past 27 years, Deryl Hall Giera has worked at United Way of Chatham-Kent, serving in various capacities.  But over the past two years, she has been “easing herself” into retirement by working part-time.

Members of the general public and long-time supporters of United Way will know Deryl as the face of United Way campaigns in Blenheim, Ridgetown, Thamesville and Bothwell… and the Co-Ordinator of United Way’s Good Neighbours Program and Operation Cover-Up.

Thank you Deryl for your commitment to United Way and your passion for the work we do. You have been a great co-worker, mentor and friend to us all.

Karen Kirkwood-Whyte, Secretary to the Board/Chief Executive Officer (Ex-Officio)

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REVENUE Announced Campaign Revenue 2,045,843 Less: Designations to United Way Programs (54,710) Plus: Designations to Non-Member Charities and Other United Ways 74,886

2,066,019 Less: Allowance for uncollectible pledges (66,206)

1,999,813Interest revenue 15,219Winter Warmth trustee fee 52,500Rental income at “The 425” 61,950Government Grants for Community Impact Programs 174,007Fees for service 16,116

Total revenue 2,319,605

EXPENSES Fundraising expenses 357,974 Allocations and designations to recipient charities 1,039,679 United Way Community Impact Programs 786,683 1,826,362

Surplus for the year 135,269

CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS – Revenue and Expenditures (for the year ended 2012 DEC 31)

UNITED WAY COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAMSCommunity Investments and Agency Relations 73,054

Volunteer and Information Chatham-Kent 50,620

Tilbury Information and H.E.L.P. Centre 105,641

Wallaceburg Information and H.E.L.P. Centre 69,241

Community capacity building and development 98,960

“The 425” Centre for Community Innovation 125,229

Youth Engagement Project (MCI) 94,796

Prosperity Roundtable (Trillium Foundation) 34,964

Drug Awareness Council 36,098

Women’s Leadership Council Grants 63,935

Backpacks for Kids Program 14,792

United Way of Canada Membership 19,353

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ALLOCATIONS AND OTHER EXPENDITURES

Fundraising Expenses

Allocations and Designations to Recipient Charities

United Way Community Impact Programs

Surplus for the Year$1,039,679

(44.82%)

$357,974(15.43%)

$135,269(5.83%)

$786,683(33.91%)

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WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCILCHATHAM-KENT, ONTARIO Founded in 2007, our local Women’s Leadership Council has grown from eight charter members to 97 women who give at the Gold Leadership Level ($1,000+) and share their time, talents and treasure to make a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of vulnerable women and their children throughout Chatham-Kent. Assistance is provided to women and children in need within our six categories listed below.

EDUCATION • Supported L.E.A.P. (Learning, Earning, and Parenting) • Bursaries for Post-Secondary Education (8) • SMART Table for Wallaceburg District High School • Tutoring sessions for newcomers

WOMEN IN SITUATIONAL POVERTY • Wheelchairs (3) • Education subsidy • Assistance after a house fire • Subsidies for rent and utilities • Personal care items for the Women’s Centre

HEALTH AND WELL BEING • Counseling sessions • Food supplies • Dentures • Hearing aides • Contribution towards wheel chair accessible van • Sponsored screening of “Miss Representation” documentary

OPPORTUNITY FUND • Sponsorship for Sexual Violence Awareness Month • Bicycle for Chatham-Kent Block Parent Program

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES • Subsidies for cultural activities within the A.L.L. for Kids program that provided over 50 children access to: • Art classes • Music lessons • Drama workshops • Summer camps • Subsidies for 4H Clubs

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT • Attendance at Muskoka Camp (30 First Nations students) • Allowed a student to serve as a counselor at St. Vincent de Paul Camp • Subsidies for Ontario Education Leadership Centre (2) • Transportation subsidies for Change the World participants

TOP: SMART Table for Wallaceburg District High School

RIGHT: Poster for “Miss Representation” documentary film

BOTTOM: Eleanor Gleeson and Trinette Lindley present a cheque to Janet Raddatz

of the A.L.L. for Kids Program

We partner with

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Thank you so much for the chance to experience so many life lessons this summer at St. Vincent de Paul Camp. This gave me the chance to better myself. Thank you for believing in me and helping me to strive for success. God bless.

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“ASSETSCurrent Assets Cash 675,260 Investments 647,776 Pledges receivable (less allowance of $100,000) 1,214,241 Receivables and prepaid expenses 43,530

2,580,807

Capital Assets 856,148

3,436,955

LIABILITIES, DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS & NET ASSETSCurrent Liabilities Undistributed allocation to charitable organizations 954,733 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 101,764 Deferred contributions representing restricted grants and donations 645,618 Current portion of mortgage payable 50,000

1,752,115

Deferred capital contributions 142,030Mortgage payable 425,000

Net Assets Restricted for endowment purposes 205,554 Internally restricted 486,750 Unrestricted 425,506

1,117,810

3,436,955

CONDENSED STATEMENT OFFINANCIAL POSITION - Balance Sheet(as at 2012 DEC 31)

SOURCES OF REVENUE

Total Revenue: $2,385,811

Corporations

Employee Workplace Campaigns

Individuals and Retirees

Special Events

Neighbouring United Ways

Non-Campaign Revenue

$788,267(33.04%)

$824,991(34.58%)

$224,899(9.43%)

$205,113(8.60%)

$339,968(14.25%)

$2,573(0.11%)

For a complete copy of the Audited Financial Statements, please contact Karen Kirkwood-Whyte, Chief Executive Officer

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UNITED WAY YOUTH COMMITTEEThe United Way Youth Committee is a group of ambitious young leaders representing each of the ten high schools in the Municipality. Each year these bright young people involve themselves in several activities benefiting United Way Chatham-Kent and other local organizations.

Community engagement is important to the youth of this committee. Volunteering at various funded agency and United Way events encourages them to give of their time, skills and talents and benefits those who truly need a hand up. And make sure you look for the Youth Committee in the Canada D’Eh and Santa Claus parades!

And of course, who hasn’t heard of Red Feather?!

The beginning of the school year can bring excitement, concentration, stress, and anxiety. Red Feather weekend is one opportunity for students to come together in the spirit of giving and comradery; it is truly something to look forward to. The United Way Youth Committee works throughout the year to present to their student body several events in which to participate and showcase their school spirit, such as in-school fundraising activities, volleyball, football, softball, soccer, dodgeball and the ever popular Animal House Olympics! In 2012 this one week alone raised over $15,000.00! Youth are a powerful voice within our community and we are proud to celebrate their accomplishments.

2012 CHANGE THE WORLD ONTARIO YOUTH VOLUNTEER CHALLENGE Funded by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, in partnership with the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network, the campaign’s goal was simple - to engage youth all across Ontario for at least three hours each in voluntary commitments over three weeks.

As announced by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration all previous records were exceeded in last year’s challenge. 28,000 high school students from across the province contributed an outstanding 124,000 volunteer hours during the three - week campaign which ran from April 15 through to May 6. Locally we are proud to have engaged 350 high school students who contributed over 1,050 hours of volunteer service to local non-profit organizations.

“Congratulations to the Ontario Volunteer Centre Network for making this year’s ChangeTheWorld campaign a great success,” stated Hon. Charles Sousa, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. “Through hands-on experience, Ontario’s young volunteers are playing a key role in improving all our lives.”

PHOTOS CLOCKWISE: Youth Committee members work on a puzzle

at Wake-a-thon

Youth volunteers 14 -18 years of age participate in a community clean-up

Students at John McGregor Secondary School celebrate their annual Spring Fling dance

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ACHIEVING IMPACT

GOAL #1Engage and mobilize community (dollars, influence, time, knowledge, action)

• Conducted a successful annual fund-raising campaign raising $2,045,843 - 9% over the previous year’s achievement • Increased the number of members of the Women’s Leadership Council to 97 • Hosted four Women’s Leadership Council events throughout the year engaging over 300 women • Conducted a first ever “Seeing is Believing” tour engaging 36 individuals • Developed several new fund-raising special events including “Freezin’ for a Reason” and “Get it On for United Way” • Hosted a second “Christmas at the Winery” event, a second “Harvest Run”, a seventh “Amazing Race” and a 55th Red Feather Weekend • Celebrated the creation of a new logo for the Youth Engagement Partnership (YEP) Group hosted by United Way • Presented at numerous service organizations, agricultural gatherings, church groups and Women’s organizations, reaching more than 2,000 individuals • Initiated “Plant an Acre” for United Way within the Bushels of Hope program

GOAL #2Address underlying causes • Received a two-year grant from The Ontario Trillium Foundation to hire Danielle Shaw, Prosperity Roundtable Co-Ordinator, to assist in the implementation of poverty reduction strategies • Initiated Poverty Awareness Week activities (including a visit to the Corn Maize in Thamesville) in October and a Breaking Barriers Art Exhibition (with 44 submissions from 27 artists) in March • Invested $1,526,970 in over 225 registered charitable organizations, programs and services including over $58,000 in funding for vulnerable women and their children through the Women’s Leadership Council • Assisted in the acquisition of a two-year grant ($148,000) from The Ontario Trillium Foundation to hire Melanie Prince, Co-Ordinator for the Chatham-Kent Drug Awareness Council • Hosted a first-ever “Welcome Home Chatham-Kent” event attracting 350 individuals and educating registrants on the importance of the not-for-profit sector • Served as administrator for the province-wide Winter Warmth Program in partnership with Union Gas Ltd., investing over $850,000 in energy assistance to low income families • Distributed school supplies to over 1,100 children across Chatham-Kent through our Backpacks for Kids program • Distributed winter coats to over 1,300 people across Chatham-Kent through Operation Cover-Up • Assisted in the co-ordination of 11 community gardens throughout Chatham-Kent

Touchdown - Campaign total revealed

Plant an Acre participants Dave & Donna Van Segbrook(L)

Mark Delanghe (R) with Scott & Stacy Ewing

2012 Welcome Home Chatham-Kent Lunch & Learn panel

Backpacks collected by Service Canada

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ACHIEVING IMPACT

GOAL #3Strengthen the network of services and capacity of non-profits and community • Restructured the United Way Staff and created a Management Team to improve the achievement of overall organizational goals and objectives and better utilize resources and personnel • Convened a “Boards Aren’t Boring” event in partnership with the Young Professionals of Chatham-Kent attracting 50 participants • Hosted a minimum of 24 workshops and seminars at “The 425” involving over 900 individuals on such topics such as on such topics as Board Governance, Leadership, Risk Management, Mental Health First Aid, CRA-HST, and Human Trafficking • Hired Gabriela Deryck to replace Caress Lee Carpenter as Youth Leadership Co-Ordinator and continued to convene Youth Engagement Partnership (YEP) meetings • Received three-year funding ($75,000) from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration to host the ChangeTheWorld: Ontario Youth Volunteer Challenge Campaign • Initiated meetings and provided administrative support for the new RunCK series

GOAL #4Influence public attitudes, systems and policy • Presented to Municipal Council on the issue of poverty and highlighted potential strategies for poverty reduction • Developed and launched a new web-site for both United Way and the Prosperity Roundtable with the assistance of Logix Designs • Karen Kirkwood-Whyte, CEO appointed to the new Community Leaders Cabinet (2012 APRIL) designed to work together to achieve a better quality of life in Chatham-Kent • Helen Heath, Director, Community Impact appointed to the new Food Policy Council (2013 MARCH) • Submitted several weekly and monthly articles to the Chatham Daily News on various aspects of United Way • Assisted in the dissemination of information and provided input on the need for better transportation services for those citizens living the experience of poverty • Contributed to the provincial conversation on poverty reduction through the United Ways of Ontario Council

We thank the members of the local media for their ongoing support and encouragement as we strive to educate our community and its residents about the IMPACT of the work of United Way and its family of agencies.

The Prosperity Roundtable (PR) works towards building and sustaining a healthy community through teamwork, collaboration, partnerships, shared experiences, resources and information. The purpose is to bring about broader system change with a collaborative multi-sectoral approach. Representatives from business, government, the voluntary sector and those living the experience of poverty have come together to develop solutions to community issues. The PR works towards developing relationships and partnerships to increase the community’s capacity to serve our most vulnerable citizens with dignity.

Under five Strategic Plan objectives the PR has developed four working groups - Public Awareness and Education, Advocacy, Social Inclusion, and Food Security as well as several ad-hoc groups such as The Breaking Barriers Planning Committee. The working groups help to carry out the objectives through social media, presentations, service and program support, events and utilizing evidence based research.

THE “425” CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY INNOVATIONOur vision for the centre was to create an environment for not-for-profits to share space and resources, generate funds to be used for social development and programming, and provide networking opportunities designed to strengthen the capacity of the social service sector.

Since 2006, “The 425” has become home to Changing Ways, Habitat for Humanity Chatham-Kent, Municipality of Chatham-Kent Local Immigration Partnership Program, Chatham-Kent Children’s Services Family Group Conferencing Program, Chatham-Kent Block Parent Program Inc. and the St. Clair Catholic District School Board “Step Forward” Alternative Education Program. In addition to these regular tenants, many other community organizations have rented

our three meeting rooms and kitchen, welcoming hundreds of individuals to workshops, meetings and special events.We are proud of “The 425” and look forward to growing more with you - our community family - here in Chatham-Kent.

OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH LABOURThe Wallaceburg Information and H.E.L.P. Centre of the United Way of Chatham-Kent is home to United Way’s Labour Community Services. Each year United Way hosts the Labour Community Service Awards. These Awards recognize union members and local unions who give of their time and talent in service to many local community organizations including United Way. The Awards are divided into three categories: the Builder Awards, the Current Award and the Spirit Award. The Builder Award recognizes any person affiliated (past or present) or a member in good standing of a trade union. Past recipients include Ken Simpson, Larry Dubuque, Jake Vellinga, Grace Fowler, Etienne Tack, Gerald “Doc” Deline, Rick Kitchen, Jan Liberty, Gary Watson, Joe McCabe, Romeo LeBlanc, and Derwyn Armstrong. The Current Award recognizes any member in good standing of a trade union. Past recipients include Bill Zilio, Danny Young, Bill Pollock, Karen Bernard, Doug Wright, Aaron Neaves, Bill Steep, John Todd, Stan Giera, Brian Armitage. The Spirit Award recognizes a local chartered union for its efforts in making a significant contribution to the quality of life in our community. Past recipients include USW 8222, UAW Region 1, CAW 580, CAW 35, CAW 127, PSAC/CEIU 00647, CAW 1941 and CAW 127 Woodbridge Unit.

Poster from a youth engagement event

George Sims (L) attends a workshop facilitated by David Hartley (R)

Brett Goudreau attending Mental Health First Aid Training

Members of the Youth Engagement Partnership Group

“Supporting our friends and neighbours is a tremendously gratifying thing to do. Considering the number of people who have been helped in my immediate community, the decision to support United Way was clear. I’m squarely in their corner!”

~ Wes Thompson,Thompsons Limited

“My support for United Way is deeply rooted in my belief that when one person gives – our entire community benefits. I am proud of how United Way continues to strengthen the community of Chatham-Kent. When someone in our community is in need and does not know where to turn, United Way is there to help – every day of every year. Their reach is broad and their impact is large. I cannot think of another organization more deserving of my support.”

~ Steve BakerPresident, Union Gas Limited

“We have had the opportunity to see first-hand some of the great work that the organizations supported by United Way do for our community.  There is a lot of need in Chatham-Kent for exactly the services provided by these groups. All of us here at Maizex are grateful for being in a position to help.”

~ Dave and Brenda BauteMaizex

“United Way’s presence is felt throughout every community in Chatham-Kent, big or small – that’s why it is so important for us to show our support.  It doesn’t matter where in Chatham-Kent you live, if you’re in need – they’re there, period. ”

~ Jim HoganCEO, Entegrus

BOTHWELL396

served

RIDGETOWN590

served

THAMESVILLE677

served

WALLACEBURG2,611served

WALPOLE ISLAND150

served

United Way Family of Agencies

DRESDEN1,815served

CHATHAM18,843served

MERLIN477

servedTILBURY5,643served

WHEATLEY582served

BLENHEIM1,220served

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2012 LOANED/SPONSORED REPRESENTATIVE- Gemma Sullivan sponsored by Union Gas

“I now have a deeper understanding for UWCK and for my community. United Way is certainly an inclusive charity and right from the beginning I felt welcomed and supported by the staff team and helped by United Way’s many volunteers. In my time with United Way, the fundraising and special event activities helped grow my self-confidence, my abilities to prioritize tasks and

to problem solve, and of course my communication skills. I am very grateful to Union Gas for providing me this fun, professional growth opportunity.”

For more information on how you become involved in this program visit uwock.ca/fundraising/campaign-toolkit

YEP GROUPThe Youth Engagement Partnership (Y.E.P.) Group consists of local citizens and organizations that have a vested interest in supporting young people. As a group, Y.E.P. aims to “Engage - Empower - Explore” and to ensure youth feel connected to their community.

To achieve our goals, the group meets on regular basis to discuss youth related issues, identify gaps, and share information, resources, and experiences which contribute to creating a framework for continued youth engagement throughout Chatham-Kent.

In 2012, with administrative support from United Way’s Youth Leadership Coordinator and the MCI-funded project - “Building Community Capacity through Youth Engagement Project,” the Group coordinated and supported several youth engagement initiatives.

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CHANGE STARTS HERE.United Way Chatham-Kent’s family of agencies serve residents from shore to shore. Thanks to our donors, more than 33,004 men, women and children were helped across our community during 2012.

WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU!

PEOPLE HELPED BY UNITED WAY THROUGHOUT CHATHAM-KENT

TOTAL: 33,004

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