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Sharing for Social Change

June 18, 2008 Toronto, Ontario

Presented by: Glen Newby, President and CEO, New Path Foundation

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The Common Roof™

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The Common Roof™

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The Common Roof™

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The Common Roof™

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The Common Roof™

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The Common Roof™

Fast Facts

■ 25,000 square feet plus a small mezzanine

■ 4.5 acre site, in the City of Barrie

■ Built in 1977

■ Purchased from Enbridge Gas in December 2005

■ Full interior renovation March 2006 – August 2006

■ Moved in September 2006

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Getting Started: Community Leadership

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful

committed citizens can change the world: indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.

M. Mead

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Getting Started: Learning to live together

Leaving Home . . . First Experience . . . Dating . . . Marriage

1995: Leaving Home . . .Child and Family Services Building, Bradford, Ontario

2000: First Experience . . . The Richmond Building, Orillia, Ontario

2001:♥ Dating . . .Wellington Street, Barrie, Ontario

2006:♥ Marriage . . .The Common Roof™, 165 Ferris Lane, Barrie

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Getting Started: Common Roof™ Phase I

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Business Model: “More Than Just a Building”

KEY DRIVERS:

► Increased Client Services

► More Effective Client Services

► Agency Empowerment / Social Enterprise

► Affordable and Sustainable Facility Costs

► Innovation

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Key Features: Controlled Partnership

■ Like Minded Partners, EstablishedCommunity Agencies

■ Common Values and Principles of Customer Service

■ Entrepreneurial Thinking

■ Willing to Take Measured Risks

Business Model: “More Than Just a Building”

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Business Model: “More Than Just a Building”

Building Ownership: 100% New Path FoundationMortgage Financing: National BankFounding Partner “Admit Ticket”: $100,000New Path Foundation: $1 million Capital

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Founding Partner Leases: Simple, Three PageMarket Value Rents10 year fixed rate, renewableTriple NetFree ParkingRental Rebate at Year 15

Partnership Agreement: Common Principles and ValuesCost Sharing AgreementsDispute Resolution Processes

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Tenant Mix: “Collaboration and Integration”

FOUNDING PARTNERS:

New Path Youth and Family Services (Children’s Mental Health)

Children’s Treatment Network (Integrated Children’s Treatment Centre)

Simcoe Outreach Services (Addictions Services for Youth and Adults)

Catulpa Community Support Services (Adult Developmental Services)

New Path Foundation (Public Foundation)

Child Find Ontario (Simcoe County Branch)Canadian Mental Health Association – left in 2007

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Tenant Mix: Collaboration and Integration”

Essential Elements for Inclusion

1. Vision / Mission Compatibility

2. Commitment to Customer Needs First and Foremost

3. Active Participation on Common Roof™ Committees

4. Board of Directors Endorsement

5. Agency Commitment to Community Collaboration and Integration

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Common Roof™ Management Teams

●Partner (Policy Related, Partner CEO/s, Chaired by Foundation)

●Building (Building / Maintenance Issues, Agency Reps, chaired by Foundation)

●Health and Safety (Agency reps, rotating Chair)

● Arts Committee (Common Area Décor)

● Social Committee (Common Roof™ Social Activities)

Tenant Mix: “Collaboration and Integration”

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The Basics . . .

► 25,000 sq. ft. building with small mezzanine

► Sitting on 4.5 acres, in town, bus route, highway access, excellent exposure

► Expansion availability

► Built in 1977, structurally sound

► 120 Parking Spaces

► 6 Months Renovation Time ($1.4 million)

Space Design: “Innovatively Functional”

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Space Design: “Innovatively Functional”

The Process . . .

► Commitment to Client Focus► Egos Left at the Door: Commitment to

‘Fairness’► Functional Analysis (Agnew Peckham

Consultants)► All Staff Consultations► Design Team included Contractor and

Interior Design► Maximize Shared Space► Maximize Functional Integration

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Space Design: “Innovatively Functional”

The Result . . .

● Over 65% Formal Shared Space (meeting rooms, interview rooms, washrooms, staff lunch rooms, touch down stations, photocopying/printing, boardrooms, storage space, etc)

● Plus Informal Shared Space● Integrated IT Systems and Services, and

Telephone Systems● Shared Reception / Customer Service● Shared Common Roof™ Resource Centre● Shared Professional Development / Staff Training● Enhanced Service System Influence and Leverage ● Resource Development Opportunities

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Space Design: “Innovatively Functional”

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Benefits: Client, Agency, Community/Taxpayer

Client Benefits

☺Physically and Emotionally Accessible☺Reduced Stigma☺Cultural Sensitivity☺Assistance with Accessing Other Services☺Service Excellence

= Improved Outcomes

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Agency Benefits

☺ A Learning Environment / Knowledge Transfer☺ Improved Staff / Volunteer Satisfaction☺ Integrated, joint programming☺ Sustainable Facility Costs☺ Operating Efficiencies☺ Alignment with Leadership Initiatives☺ Better Positioned to Meet Growing Demand☺ Collective Advocacy☺ Entrepreneurial Spirit

= High Impact Organization

Benefits: Client, Agency, Community/Taxpayer

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Community / Taxpayer Benefits

☺ Improved Service Coordination☺ Focal Point for Families☺ Establishes a “Caring Community” Value System☺ Reduction of Perception of Service Duplication☺ Enhances Volunteer Opportunities☺ Investment Opportunities for Philanthropic Citizens☺Less Reliance on Government☺ Financial Savings☺ More Business Like Approach☺ Improved Attitude Towards the Charitable Sector

= Community Support

Benefits: Client, Agency, Community/Taxpayer

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Lessons Learned

Critical Success Factors

► Common Vision and Drive► Complete Governance Involvement► Core Leadership Team► Action► Everything Takes Longer Than You Think► Money Talks

“The Right People on the Right Bus at the Right Time”

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Lessons Learned

If You Build It, They Will Come

The Common Roof™ Phase II► 32,000 sf► 2010► 9 Interested Tenants

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Questions & Answers

Visit our website:www.thecommonroof.c

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