2013-2014

Activities and Achievements

HIGHLIGHTS of the YEAR

KidStart is a unique group of devoted individuals who work together to help the kids who need help the most. We recruit and train caring adults to mentor or “coach” these kids for the game of life. Through the gift of time, our mentors help kids grow, thrive and connect with the community they call home. Since we began, more than 30 years ago, we have helped more than 2800 children and youth across British Columbia. This has only been possible because of the generous support of our funders, donors and volunteers. Our aim is to help many more.

A Snapshot Our volunteer mentors dedicated over

53,000 hours 344 kids to

Areas Served: Burnaby Langley Maple Ridge New Westminster North Shore Pitt Meadows Richmond Sea to Sky Communities South Vancouver Sunshine Coast Surrey Tri-Cities Vancouver

Of those using our services:

33% males

66% females

114

230

Average age at referral:

11

Source of referrals:

61% – by a professional 36% – b y family members or other community agency workers

Range: 6-21 years old

Portion of PLEA budget:

18%

Aboriginal 62 (self-identified)

3% – by another PLEA program

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Staff:

7 employees 230 volunteers

Average time in program:

Average wait time for a mentor:

Average active caseload:

days

days

cases/month

582

149

230

Selected Highlights A special shout-out goes to Car2Go for making KidStart their official charity in 2013. Through their networks $60,000 was raised for KidStart. We love you guys!

$60K Raised!

100%

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Since Telus provided us with funds to help us develop our new KidStart website (www.kidstart.ca), the number of KidStart volunteer applications we’ve received has more than doubled, making it easier for us to match our kids with Increase in applications! a KidStart mentor.

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Amongst others, KidStart benefitted from the generous support of the McKesson Foundation,Face the World Foundation, Coast Capital, the CKNW Orphan’s Fund, City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Regional Construction Association – Under 40.

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HIGHLIGHTS of the YEAR

We would like to thank RBC Royal Bank for their donation of $40,000 to KidStart and their $20,000 donation to the Community Development Department of Stó:lō Nation which has made it possible to launch KidStart in their traditional territories. The RBC Foundation also hosted 30 KidStart participants and their volunteers in their Roger’s Arena box suite for Selena Gomez, One Direction and New Kids on the Block concerts. Thanks RBC. You Rock!

$60K

DONATION!

81% of volunteers that responded to our annual $7.3K

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Raised!

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In April, 36 people participated in the Vancouver Sun Run in support of KidStart. $7300 was raised.

Our 2nd Annual KidStart Community Day was attended by over 260 people and raised over $3600. Thanks to all of our sponsors: Pedalheads, Columbia Containers, Buy Low Foods (Fraser) and PEDAL Foundation.

$3.6K Raised!

One KidStart participant and his brother greatly enjoyed their time making buttons, watching the performers, and completing the Pedalheads scavenger hunt at our KidStart Community Day. With encouragement and cheering from his KidStart mentor, the participant completed the scavenger hunt. After meeting together for 4 months, this was the first time that the participant genuinely smiled! It was at that moment that his mentor realized why KidStart is so important to youth. The participant said that he really enjoyed the day and liked being able to help out. He was also happy that his brother was still wearing the buttons he made on his jacket.

Through the generous support of one of our donors, this year 70 youth went to Summer camp who otherwise would not have been able to attend.

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In December and July, we held our Volunteer Appreciation events to celebrate and thank our volunteer mentors for all they do. The Cactus Club Café hosted our July BBQ where volunteers were honored with long service awards for their commitment to KidStart.

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l survey agreed KidStart had improved their life.

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KidStart Financials Publically-Funded Program

Revenue

Donations

March 31, 2014

March 31, 2013

$32,093 $96,776

Grants & Contributions

$212,629

$154,808

Direct Access Gaming

$75,000

$75,000

Fundraising Other

$5,248 $5,213 $28,000 $15,935

Sub Total

$352,970

Gap

($247,171) ($226,701)

PLEA Contribution

$347, 732

$247,171

$226,701

$600,141

$574, 433

$369,944

$354,751

Participant Support

$67,460

$69,115

Transportation

$21,163 $20,773

Office & Equipment

$46,872

$42,337

Fundraising Expenses

$7,923

$14,467

Advertising

$6,995 $1,890

Total Revenue Expenses

Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Support

Facilities Expenses

$44,486

$45,443

Direct Administration

$35,297

$34,657

$600,141

$574,433

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Total Expenses

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The financial information presented here relates to the 210 KidStart places that are funded by grants, donations and fundraising events. These children, and all those on our waitlist, are referred into the program by individuals such as family members, guardians and teachers. The other 134 KidStart placements are funded by the MCFD for children and youth in its care. As these placements are part of an integrated care plan the funds and costs associated with these placements are incorporated in PLEA’s Statement of Operations available on our website at www.plea.ca. By partnering with the John Howard Society of Victoria and the John Howard Society of North Island, KidStart also operates throughout Vancouver Island. Our partnership with the Community Development Department at Stó:lō Nation has resulted in KidStart being implemented in the communities they serve. The financial information presented here does not include these KidStart programs.

Here’s where you come in Volunteer We are always looking for KidStart volunteer mentors. Kids benefit from stability and consistency in their lives. Therefore we ask our mentors to commit for a minimum of one year. To apply, visit us online at www.kidstart.ca. Join us and play your part in something important and wonderful.

Donate We now offer flexibility through our monthly giving program. Even as little as $5 each month goes a long way! Register online at www.kidstart.ca. Donations can also be made directly by credit card or cheque. Visit our website to find out more. Leaving a gift in your will can be a way for you to make a larger and longer lasting contribution. After taking

or call

604.375.KIDS

a gift to KidStart and the future of your community? Speak to a professional advisor about the possibilities. Questions about making a donation? Call 604.375.KIDS today.

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www.kidstart.ca

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For more information visit our website at

Thank you for helping us see what’s possible…

www.kidstart.ca, call us at 604 871 0450 or email [email protected]

Government BC Gaming Commission • City of Surrey • City of Vancouver Family Services of Greater Vancouver

Community Canadian Tire - Jumpstart Charities

RBC Foundation

Car2Go Canada Ltd

Realize Co-op

2104 Alberta Street

Childhood for Children Foundation

Sea to Sky Community Services Society

Vancouver, BC, V5Y 3K3

CKNW Orphans’ Fund

Tangoo Entertainment

T: 604-871-0450

Coast Capital

TELUS Community Investment

F: 604-871-0408

Columbia Containers

E: [email protected]

Executive Building Maintenence

The Amir & Yasmin Virani Family Foundation

Face the World Foundation

The Toskan Casale Foundation

Hughes Condon Marler Architects

Vancity - Chinatown Branch

Le Physique Personal Training Inc

Vancity - Fairview Community Branch

Live to Play Sports

Vancouver City Savings Credit Union

Loyal Protestant Association

Vancouver Foundation

LUA Design

Vancouver Regional Construction Association

KidStart is a program of PLEA Community Services Society of BC. Charitable registration # 10781 0467 RR0001

McKesson Foundation Pacific National Exhibition Purdy’s

And thank you to our individual donors who are too many to list.

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