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 53,000 344 Our volunteer mentors dedicated over hours to kids 2 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 Portion of PLEA budget: 3% Staff: 7 employees 230 volunteers 33% males 114 Average age at referral: 11 Range: 6-21 years old Average time in program: 582 days Of those using our services: 66% females 230 Average wait time for a mentor: 149 days Source of referrals: 18% Aboriginal 62 (self-identified) 61% by a professional 36% by family members or other community agency workers 3% by another PLEA program Average active caseload: 230 cases/month
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! 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. 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 100% Increase in applications! has more than doubled, making it easier for us to match our kids with a KidStart mentor. 3
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 thatresponded to our annual $7.3K Raised! In April, 36 people participated in the Vancouver Sun Run in support of KidStart. $7300 was raised. 4
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. survey agreed KidStart had improved their life. 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. 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. 5
KidStart Financials Publically-Funded Program Revenue March 31, 2014 March 31, 2013 Donations $32,093 $96,776 Grants & Contributions $212,629 $154,808 Direct Access Gaming $75,000 $75,000 Fundraising $5,248 $5,213 Other $28,000 $15,935 Sub Total $352,970 $347, 732 Gap ($247,171) ($226,701) PLEA Contribution $247,171 $226,701 Total Revenue $600,141 $574, 433 Expenses Volunteer Recruitment, Training & Support $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 Facilities Expenses $44,486 $45,443 Direct Administration $35,297 $34,657 Total Expenses $600,141 $574,433 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. 6
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. Visit www.kidstart.ca or call 604.375.KIDS Leaving a gift in your will can be a way for you to make a larger and longer lasting contribution. After taking care of the ones you love, why not consider leaving 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. 7
For more information visit our website at www.kidstart.ca, call us at 604 871 0450 or email kidstart@plea.bc.ca Thank you for helping ussee what s possible Government BC Gaming Commission City of Surrey City of Vancouver Family Services of Greater Vancouver 2104 Alberta Street Vancouver, BC, V5Y 3K3 T: 604-871-0450 F: 604-871-0408 E: kidstart@plea.bc.ca KidStart is a program of PLEA Community Services Society of BC. Charitable registration # 10781 0467 RR0001 Canadian Tire - Jumpstart Charities Car2Go Canada Ltd Childhood for Children Foundation CKNW Orphans Fund Coast Capital Columbia Containers Executive Building Maintenence Face the World Foundation Hughes Condon Marler Architects Le Physique Personal Training Inc Live to Play Sports Loyal Protestant Association LUA Design McKesson Foundation Pacific National Exhibition Purdy s Community RBC Foundation Realize Co-op Sea to Sky Community Services Society Tangoo Entertainment TELUS Community Investment The Amir & Yasmin Virani Family Foundation The Toskan Casale Foundation Vancity - Chinatown Branch Vancity - Fairview Community Branch Vancouver City Savings Credit Union Vancouver Foundation Vancouver Regional Construction Association And thank you to our individual donors who are too many to list. Photography Disclaimer: Please note the photographs used by PLEA are stock photographs only for illustrative purposes. Unless clearly captioned with a descriptive sentence, they are not intended to depict the writer of the article or any other individual in the article. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in this report is accurate. Howe ver, mistakes do happen. If you spot any please contact us at info@plea.bc.ca. bcgeu