Big Brothers of Regina

2016-2017 Annual Report

Unlocking a child’s potential creates a future where

anything is possible

Find out how mentoring

positively impacted our

city in 2016 / 2017

Our Mission

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Every Child who needs a quality

mentor gets oneOur Vision

Table of Contents

Message from the Governor General………………......................... 4

Joint Message from the Executive Director and Board Chair……….5

Board of Directors………………………………….…………………….6

About Us………………………………………………………………..…7

2016-2017 Highlights………..………………………………….……….8

Our History……………………………………..……………………..9-10

Youth Served by Region………………………….……………………11

Outcomes & Testimonials………………………………………….12-13

Financials at a Glance………………………………………………….14

Auditors Report……………………………………………………..15-16

Financial Statements…………………………………………….…17-20

Thanks to our partners……………………………………………..21-24

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Message from the Governor

General of Canada

Joint message from the

Executive Director & Board Chair

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“You will either

Step forward

into growth, or

step backwards

into safety”

Kirk Morrison

Interim Board Chair

Dear Friends,

It is with great pleasure that we deliver the 2016-2017 Annual Report for Big Brothers of Regina.

This past fiscal year marks the 5th consecutive record-breaking year for growth in the number of youth served across all

programs in the communities of Regina, Weyburn & now Moose Jaw. While this year has seen a slight decrease in the rate of

growth, the emphasis for the last half of the year was to focus internally on our processes to ensure compliance and

sustainable development for the years to come.

This past year also saw the organization begin to engage the community for insight on our new strategic plan which will be

implemented in the upcoming year. We learned that our community would like to see us continue to forge forward and strive

for excellence in how we conduct ourselves from a service delivery to youth vantage point, and an organizational development

perspective as well. We are encouraged and driven by the confidence our community has in our ability to provide more and

more mentoring programs to the youth of our service areas.

As our journey continues onward, we remain focused above all, on being true to the mission and vision of the organization.

Every child who needs a mentor will get one, and it will always be through our people that we ensure this commitment to youth

is realized.

Ash Noureldin

Executive Director

2016-2017 Board of Directors

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Kirk Morrison – Interim Chair

Economic Development Regina

Dan Morris – Vice Chair

McDougal Gauley LLP

Sydney Bolt – Past Chair

Ministry of Justice

Anjana Kashaul – Past Treasurer

Government of Canada

Orion Lovequist – Treasurer

Freedom 55 Financial

Brad Waddell – Director at Large

Ministry of Health

Terry O’Malley – Director at Large

Retired

About Us

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We believe every child should have the opportunity to reach his or her potential – both as individuals, and as citizens. –

and that by doing so, they will not only do well, they will also do good.

We believe that by changing the course of young lives we can in turn, be changing the course of our community’s

future. That it could lead to a reduction in poverty and unemployment, to safer schools and neighborhoods and to a

renewed optimism for economic and societal growth. That it could even lead to change on a broader, more far reaching

scale.

We believe that opening a child’s eyes to what is, opens their minds to what could be.

Since 1971, Big Brothers of Regina has been making a positive difference in the lives of Regina’s youth by developing

and implementing a wide range of mentoring programs for both in school and outside of school.

Serving as role models, our mentors teach by example the importance of giving and giving back, of staying in school

and of having respect for family, peers and community. Each time we pair a child with a mentor, we start something

incredible. A life changing relationship built on friendship, trust and empowerment.

Witnessing the transformation of a child into a confident, concerned and motivated young person is a remarkable thing.

Ushering them into adulthood, seeing them grow into a successful, responsible member of the community and society

at large is even more satisfying. Proudly, its something our staff, volunteers and donors help make happen everyday,

and we are very grateful for their generosity and support.

We're Big Brothers of Regina

We’re Big Brothers of Regina and we believe in the value and values of mentoring

2016-2017 Highlights

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2016 - 2017 represented another successful growth year for Big Brothers of Regina.

On the program front, the organization realized overall growth of 17% from the previous year, across all of our

mentoring programs. Our programing served 300 youth in total for 2016-2017 from 256 youth in the previous

year. We continued to deploy tried and tested marketing assets in Regina, Weyburn and now Moose Jaw and all

communities realized consistent and successful responses to all of our calls for new volunteers

We were also successful in increasing our revenues to sustain our reserves growing our overall revenue yet

again by annual budget also increased by roughly 3.5% with a modest surplus of just over 1% overall.

2016-2017 also saw another important step in the direction of regionalization occur, as we were able to

successfully bring back select mentoring programs to youth in the community of Moose Jaw. The community

has responded well to our return and we are confident that our programming will continue to gain momentum as

the community continues to embrace us and the impact we are having on youth in Moose Jaw.

Our regularly scheduled accreditation also confirmed that we have come a long way in the last 5 years with

some key learnings that will lead to even more continual advancement of the organization.

Our History – Children Served

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Outcomes

We are pleased with the 2016 / 2017 results as we have been able to exceed our goals (of 75% measureable improvements on

the indicators we have outlined)

Out of all youth served, 30% were surveyed and the following outcomes were gathered

40/61 participating kids were assessed. 37/40 of these kids saw an improvement in class attendance

40/61 participating kids were assessed. 30/40 of these kids saw an improvement in academic performance

40/61 participating kids were assessed. 27/40 of these kids saw an increase in taking responsibility for their

behaviours and actions.

40/61 participating kids were assessed. 33/40 of these kids saw an increase in acquiring new life skills.

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Testimonials

I decided to sign Braden up for the Big Brother program, because he was missing family in his life, especially the role of a father. I

thought this would be a great opportunity for Braden to have a male role model and mentor, and to give him a different

perspective. Braden was struggling at school and daycare with constant phone calls and letters coming home. The teachers and I

were trying to figure out how we could connect with Braden to give him a better outlook on his situation. We worked on different

programs and received counselling. He was having emotional breakdowns and feeling unloved and unwanted. When kids talked

about their family in regards to brothers, uncles and fathers Braden couldn’t understand why he couldn’t have this. This was a

constant issue bothering Braden and causing him emotional distress beyond what a little boy should feel so young.

Once Braden received his Big Brother he became excited. He was so nervous the first few times because he didn’t know how

long this would last. As time passed Braden would ask if it was “Big Brother weekend”. He became excited. His Big would take

him to the park to play, laser quest adventures, to his home to visit his dog, play board games and jam on his guitar. They are

planning so many more adventures together. Braden’s teachers have said what a positive impact this has had on Braden in

regards to attitude, behaviour and emotions. Braden is calmer and feels so much more important to the world. His Big has really

made a positive impact on him to make him feel important, loved and special. Braden has learned how to be more patient, more

pleasant and more relaxed about things to come. His Big has a nature about him that is so relevant to Braden, which has made

him realize his worth and potential. Braden is doing things he would never try before because of his Big. Moms are great and can

do a lot but mentors are priceless in helping to reinforce life and its value.

I can tell you Braden is now waiting for his Big so he sits on the step or by the window waiting with excitement but the real value

from Big Brothers is when he comes home. He enters the house with this intense aura, you can’t help but to feel the emotion of

happiness emitting from him, it is truly heart-melting. Big Brothers has given Braden confidence but most importantly self-worth.

This is a program I hope Braden will be a part of for a long time, even as a way to give back later in life, with what he has gained.

Shyla – Mother of Braden

Financials at a Glance

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Marketing & Recruitment

5%

Operations22%

Youth Mentoring Programs

65%

Fundraising 8%

WHERE IT WENT(2016/2017 EXPENSES)

Grants19%

Government of SK14%

United Way Regina

9%Municipalities

13%

Fundraising42%

Jump Start3%

WHERE IT CAME FROM(2016/2017 REVENUE)

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Independent Auditors Report

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Independent Auditors Report

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Financial Statements

Statement of Financial Position

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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenues

Financial Statements

Statement of Expenditures

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Financial Statements

Statement of Financial Position

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A BIG Thank You to our Partners

Chair’s Circle

City of Regina – Community Investments Grant Program – Their mission is to fund and partner with community non-

profit organizations to deliver programs, projects and services that align with the City’s priorities, have a clear community

impact and respond to community needs. Since 2014, City of Regina funding has allowed us to continue to need invest in

human resources.

Community Initiatives Fund –supports the availability and delivery of community-based programs and services that

promote awareness, prevention, intervention, volunteerism, and access to sport, culture and recreation opportunities. The

fund has provided partial funding to our program salary positions for many years.

Province of Saskatchewan – Ministry of Social Services

MSS invests in positive outcomes for citizens in areas of income support, child and family services,

and supports for persons with disabilities and affordable housing. For decades The Ministry has been a key supporter of

Big Brothers of Regina by providing core funding to our programming.

United Way of Regina - Improving lives and building community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective

action. For several years, United Way of Regina has been pivotal in providing core funding to Big Brothers of Regina from

the “All that Kids Can Be “ revenue stream.

Partner Technologies Inc. - strives to provide high quality products and services, treating every customer with courtesy

and individualized care. In 2015 PTI joined our circle of champions by becoming the presenting sponsor for a 3rd party

Fundraiser partnering with Queen City Kinsmen as well “Brooksy Bucks” with the Regina Pats.

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A BIG Thank You to our Partners

President’s Circle

George Weston Foundation – Wonder+ Cares campaignDuring October of each year, each Weston plant and office in Canada selects a children's charitable organization in its

community that focuses on active lifestyles and well-being. Employees raised funds for their local cause, and George

Weston Limited matched all donations, dollar for dollar. Every year the local bakeries in Regina select Big Brothers of

Regina as their children’s charity of choice!

Access Communication - Children's fundThe Children’s fund has provided Big Brothers of Regina with tens of thousands of dollars to go towards

our marketing and communications budgets. These funds are used to communicate our messages and programming to

Regina and surrounding area.

Human Resources and Skills Development CanadaThe government of Canada annually funds our summer student program. We use these funds to hire a University of

Regina student who assists with administrative duties and program coordinating.

Canadian Tire – JumpstartCanadian Tire Jumpstart is a national charitable program that helps financially disadvantaged kids participate in organized

sport and recreation. They help cover registration, equipment and/or transportation costs.

Jumpstart funds all of our program participants and siblings up to a maximum of $600 / year per child.

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A BIG Thank You to our Partners

Leader’s Circle

Canadian Western Bank Since 2008, Canadian Western Bank (CWB) has been a proud supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across

Western Canada through the Greater Interest GIC®. Since partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, CWB has donated

tens of thousands of dollars to our agency. In 2010, CWB broadened the distribution of its community-based GIC product,

Key Giving GIC ™ by offering it to clients across Canada. In 2012, CWB introduced a video contest with a $2,500 grant

to encourage our matches to take a “Greater Interest” in their community.

The Keg Spirit FoundationThe Keg Spirit Foundation has provided tens of thousands of dollars to our agency. The Keg Spirit Foundation is also a

founding sponsor and ongoing supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters Alumni, a program that has now connected with over

40,000 nationally registered alumni across the country. We are also recipients of the proceeds from the annual Keg Spirit

Foundation Saskatchewan Open Golf tournament.

Saskatchewan LotteriesSince our Big Group Activities Program inception, Sask Lotteries has almost fully funded this program to ensure that all

of our matches have the opportunity to meet and engage in a BIG group Activity on a monthly basis without having to

incur any cost to participate.

A BIG Thank You to our Partners2016 / 2017 Corporate Match Sponsors

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