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COMMUNITY CENTRE
2015-16
Providing immigrant women and their families with opportunities to improve their quality of life through empowerment, self-improvement and community action.
ANNUAL REPORT
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I had the honour of continuing my service as the President of Working Women Community Centre (WWCC) this year. It has been another busy and successful year for WWCC, thanks to our staff and the strong leadership of our Executive Director, Marcie Ponte. Our ongoing work to provide settlement services, LINC English language instruction, On Your Mark tutoring for children and youth who need it most, HIPPY instruction for parents and their preschool children learning to be successful in school, and many other projects and initiatives continued.
As an organization that focuses on the needs of immigrant women and their families, global crises have a great impact on our work. WWCC was one of many agencies that helped to resettle thousands of Syrian refugees into Canada. From welcoming them at Pearson International Airport, to English language instruction delivered in our LINC classes, to modifying our HIPPY program to accommodate families adjusting to our education system, WWCC was there to offer support during the difficult transition into their new lives in Toronto. Our Young Patrons Council also hosted an event with newly appointed senator and guest speaker, Ratna Omidvar, who spoke about her own experiences as a refugee and how refugees have had an important role in shaping Canadian society.
Many of this year’s highlights are related to space. At our Victoria Park HUB, we continue to collaborate and innovate. We hosted a HUB Forum designed by local residents, agencies, and other stakeholders to discuss important issues in the neighbourhood. Our existing anchor partner Family Service Toronto (FST) enhanced their presence in our HUB offices. The Connector, a shared work space, was recently established for entrepreneurs, freelancers, designers and start-ups. A new program, with confirmed funding, that supports immigrant women entrepreneurs will also be run out of the HUB.
We settled into our new space at Jane and Finch, across from Yorkgate Mall as well. With the closing of the Oriole Food Space (OFS) in September 2015, we worked with our community partners to find a temporary home for our food bank at Parkway Forest community Centre. This food bank was well used by Syrian refugees and others in the community, in addition to our multicultural Community Garden, where Syrian artist, Ani, led a community art program.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank all our dedicated program volunteers who make WWCC part of every community we work in. We are very grateful for your support and commitment to the Centre. I also want to acknowledge the work and dedication of our staff, Board of Directors, funders, donors, and community partners.
Thank you.
Karen Sun President
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF TORONTO’S IMMIGRANT WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES SINCE 1974.
The Centre’s woman-focused and integrated settlement approach addresses the following:• Adjustment - learning English skills, adjusting to Canadian culture and redefining home in a new environment
• Adaptation - building a new life in Canada
• Integration - living in Canada free of barriers to economic, social, cultural and political inclusion
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OUR APPROACH
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AT A GLANCE
• Oriole Community Garden and Food Space
• Peer-led Programs and Activities
• Community Engagement Activities
• Community Ambassador Training
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - 5,998 SERVED
• Ambassador Training for Latinx Parents with Elementary School Children
• Community-driven Initiatives at Victoria Park HUB
• LINC - Language Instruction for Newcomers and Childcare for Newcomer Children
• HIPPY - Home Instruction for Parents of Pre-school Children
EDUCATION AND LEARNING - 2,616 SERVED
• OYM - On Your Mark Mentoring/Tutoring for Portuguese and Spanish Speaking Students
• One-to-one Support
• Information Sessions
ACCELERATING THE SETTLEMENT PROCESS - 5,800 SERVED
• Serving Live-in Caregivers
• One-to-one Support
• Women’s Groups
EMPOWERING WOMEN - 2,703 SERVED
• Personal Action Plans
• Violence Prevention
• Compassionate and holistic programming with a focus on families
• Community and neighbourhood building that is inclusive and engaged
• Asset and peer-based
• Integrated settlement and community engagement model embedded in all programs and services
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CONNECTOR CO-WORKING SPACELocated at our Victoria Park HUB, the Connector Co-Working Space is where local entrepreneurs can access resources, make professional connections, and work in an environment that embraces business development and growth. There are currently seven registered members, and several more to join shortly. Local enterprises will be encouraged to partake in the social procurement opportunities stemming from the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project. Other projects included a HUB Forum, promoting local artists with the Scarborough Sofar Sounds team, and supporting initiatives spearheaded by the Scarborough Community Organization.
WWCC is partner in the Oriole Foodspace providing information workshops for newcomers
SYRIAN REFUGEES EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH ART
AT OUR LINC CENTRE
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Razmig, a Syrian artist volunteered his time to create a beautiful mural on the wall at the Fairview location
Ani doing art for our Care for Newcomer Children program and in our community Garden
WELCOMING SYRIAN REFUGEES
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Financial Overview
Excerpted from Working Women Community Centre’s audited statements, which are prepared by Berman, Lofchick & Lum, LLP, Chartered Accountants. Full audited statements are available on request.
Financial Statement 2014-2015RevenuesFederalProvincialMunicipalUnited WayFoundationsOthersTotal Revenues
ExpendituresPersonnelBuilding OccupancyProgram ExpensesAdministrationEquipmentPurchased ServicesStaff Related ExpensesHSTInsuranceAdministrative RecoveryTotal Expenses
Net Surplus
2015$ 3,400,805
$ 290,616$ 195,669$ 752,196$ 286,338$ 112,383
$ 5,038,007
$ 3,626,115$ 772,770$ 334,704$ 96,122$ 75,380$ 47,375$ 20,530$ 1,808
$ 13,947-00
$ 4,988,751
$ 49,256
2014 $ 3,618,526
$ 223,684 $ 202,900 $ 709,400 $ 284,865 $ 134,586
$ 5,173,961
$ 3,373,197$ 752,681$ 665,879$ 110,744$ 68,212$ 43,089$ 19,180$ 14,806$ 14,300
-00$ 5,062,088
$ 111,873
Thank you to our funders and DonorsCitizenship and Immigration CanadaHuman Resources & Skills Development CanadaOntario Ministry of CitizenshipOntario Women’s DirectorateOntario Trillium FoundationCity of TorontoHIPPY Canada
Toronto District School BoardToronto Catholic District School BoardUnited Way TorontoRegional Government of the AcoresGovernment of PortugalTides CanadaAll of our Generous Donors
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FederalProviniciaMunicipalUnited WaFoundationsOthers
PersonalBuildingOccupancyProgram ExpensesAdministrationEquipmentPurchasedServicesStaff RelatedExpensesHSTInsuranceAdministativeRecovery
3,400,80568%
290,6166%
195,6694%
752,19615%
286,3386%
112,3832%
2014-2015 REVENUES: $5,038,007
2014-2015 EXPENDITURES: $5,038,007
3,626,11572.7%
772,77015.5%
334,7046.7%
96,1221.9%
75,3801.5% 47,375
.9%
20,530.4%1,808
0%13,947.3%
WWCC lead the coordination of the Rosina Shopkeeper’s Project that recognized shopkeepers in Bloorcourt, the project was awarded recognition by Heritage Toronto.
VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE ENORMOUSLY TO THE SUCCESSFUL IMPACT OF OUR WORKWorking Women Community Centre acknowledges the tremendous work and commitment of our many volunteers. With close to 500 supporting us, our volunteers have a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of many newcomers and their families throughout the year. WWCC relies heavily on volunteers who sit on our Board of Directors, college students who participate in placements at our locations, peer leaders who share their talents and skills, and many others who generously and freely donate their time.
WWCC thanks all who contribute to our organization and compassionately help to improve the lives of others.
Thank you.
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Access Alliance Multicultural Health & Community Services
ACCES Employment
Advent Lutheran Church
Afghan Cultural Association
Aisling Discoveries Child & Family Centre
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre
Black Creek Community Health Centre
Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture
Canadian South Asian Growth and Support Services
Centre for Spanish Speaking Peoples
Children’s Aid Toronto
Christian Centre – LINC
Community Living Toronto
Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Community Health Centre: Early Years
East Toronto Chinese Baptist Church
Evergreen Brick Works
FCJ Refugee Centre
Faith and the Common Good
Family Services Toronto
Flemingdon Health Centre
Firgrove Learning & Innovation Community Centre
First Portuguese Canadian Cultural Centre
Furniture Bank
Hispanic Ontario Lawyers Association
Immigrant Women’s Health Centre
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Iranian Women’s Organization of Ontario
Jessie’s Centre
JVS
Karen Partnership Group
Latin American Education Network
Malvern Family Resource Centre
Menonite New Life Centre of Toronto
Meridian Credit Union
METRAC
MicroSkills
Mothers of O’Connor
Muslim Welfare Centre
New Circles Community Services
North York Community House
North York Harvest Food Bank
North York Women’s Shelter
OCAD University (Photography)
Open Streets TO
Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) – Ryerson, University of Toronto, York University
Parkdale Parents’ Primary Prevention Project (5P’s)
Parkdale Community Health Centre
Philippine Overseas Employment Administration
Roseneath Theatre
RBC (Bloor & Dovercourt Branch)
Ontario Early Years Centre
Ryerson Tri-Mentoring Program, Centre of Community Partnerships
Scott Mission Childcare Centre
Seneca College
Church of St. Jude (Wexford) Anglican Church of Canada
Stanley Public School, The Continuing Education Department
TAIBU Community Health Centre
Caring Village
The Peoples Church
The Redwood Shelter
Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office
Toronto Green Community
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Toronto District School Board
Toronto Employment & Social Services
Toronto Learning Disabilities Association
University of Toronto, Portuguese Association
University of Toronto, Concurrent Teacher Education Program
University Settlement
Welcome Centre Immigrant Services
WelcomePack Canada
Willowdale Community Legal Services
Women’s Connection
Workers Action Centre
Yorkdale Adult Learning Centre
York University, Lusophone Association
York University, Concurrent Teacher Education Program
Young Parents No Fixed Address
Youth Services Network
WWCC is also a member of the following networks:
Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter
Chinese Integration Networking
Middle Childhood Matters Toronto
Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants
Supportive Education for Employment Mobilization
Social Planning Toronto
Toronto Neighbourhood Centres
Woman Abuse Council of Toronto
OUR PARTNERS
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In an effort to reduce barriers and increase parental involvement in their children’s elementary schools, WWCC and Mennonite New Life Centre of Toronto collaboratively created LatinX Parents for Change, a Parent Ambassador Training Program. The project helps LatinX parents gain a better understanding of the education system in Ontario. This project is supported by the Toronto Catholic District School Board and Toronto District School Board and is funded by the City of Toronto, and Access, Equity and Human Rights Investment Funding Program. To date, 28 parents have participated and are ready to train other parents in their communities.
LATINX PARENTS FOR CHANGE PARENT AMBASSADOR PROJECT
HIPPY SPECIAL PROJECT: CAREER PATHWAYS FOR NEWCOMER WOMEN
In 2015, Working Women Community Centre (WWCC) partnered with Seneca College and was funded by Status of Women Canada to launch a new program for newcomer women with young children. The Career Pathways project was designed to empower and prepare them for continuing education opportunities or employment. Six “Peer Animators” were hired and trained from the pool of previous HIPPY Home Visitors/Moms to conduct needs assessment surveys and interviews with newcomer mothers.
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Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Human Resources & Skills Development Canada
Ontario Ministry of Citizenship
Ontario Women’s Directorate
Ontario Trillium Foundation
City of Toronto
HIPPY Canada
OUR DONORS
FINANCIAL OVERVIEWFinancial Statement 2015-2016
2015
$ 3,400,805 $ 290,616$ 195,669$ 752,196$ 286,338$ 112,383
$ 5,038,007
$ 3,626,115$ 772,770$ 334,704
$ 96,122$ 75,380$ 47,375$ 20,530
$ 1,808$ 13,947
$ 4,988,751
$ 49,256
Revenues
FederalProvincialMunicipalUnited WayFoundationsOthers
Total Revenues
Expenditures
PersonnelBuilding OccupancyProgram ExpensesAdministrationEquipmentPurchased ServicesStaff Related ExpensesHSTInsurance
Total Expenses
Net Surplus
2016
$ 3,336,786 $ 390.932$ 226,832$ 828,658$ 352,615$ 144,868
$ 5,199,691
$ 3,606,668$ 812,989$ 460,798$ 120,900
$ 66,168$ 37,467$ 32,438
- $ 12,036
$ 5,149,464
$ 111,873
Toronto District School Board
Toronto Catholic District School Board
United Way Toronto
Regional Government of the Acores
Government of Portugal
Tides Canada
Special thanks to all our generous donors.
This year, Amelia Jimenez, an incredible artist, left us to soon. Her contributions made a significant impact on all the lives of the immigrant and refugee women who she worked with, especially the Latin American community.
A collective mural led by Amelia and Lynn Hutchinson showcasing a detailed mosaic and part of Amelia’s legacy, stands outside of WWCC’s downtown office building. This collage of immigrant and refugee stories will forever remind us of the struggles, successes and memories experienced by so many women. Amelia worked in partnership with WWCC for multiple projects: “Scouring City, Brushing Sky,” a project with immigrant and refugee women working in the cleaning sector, and “Book of Memories,” a project with immigrant senior women to explore and celebrate their untold stories.
I personally had the great honour to work with Amelia on a number of art projects. Her passion for art was contagious, and remembering her kindness and compassion, I am reminded that her life was too short.
Amiga, I learned so much working with you. You will be missed, my friend!
Diana Grimaldos
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REMEMBERING AMELIA
Board Of Directors
President Karen Sun
Vice-President Lianne Krakauer
Secretary Biljana Vasilevska
Treasurer Diana Simpson
Members Diana Abraham Kathryn Dubois Janet McGill Laura Siperman Sarah Thom Sarah McQuarriel
Executive Director Marcie Ponte
Downtown 533A Gladstone Avenue Toronto, Ontario M6H 3J1
Tel. 416-532-2824 Fax 416-532-7432
North York East Centre 5 Fairview Mall Drive, Suite 478 North York, Ontario M2J 2Z1
Tel. 416-494-7978 Fax 416-494-5266
Victoria Park Hub 1527 Victoria Park Avenue, 2nd Floor Toronto, Ontario M1L 2T3
Tel. 416-750-9600 Fax 416-750-9606
North York West Centre 2065 Finch Avenue West. Suit 106 Toronto, Ontario M3N 2V7
Tel. 647-346-3700 Fax 647-346-3701
Services for immigrant women and their families.
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