2018 Report

children& youth

community

arts

education & scholarships

health

environment

social services

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Because community comes first. A vital, inclusive, livable Lambton County

Forever and Always legacy makes a difference.Sarnia Community FundGraydon and Belle Baines FundDouglas and Evelyn Barber FundJeff Burchill & Anne West Family Fund

Cheryl & John DeGroot FundDick and Isabelle Ford FundJoan and Ted Fullerton FundGayle and Don Fysh Fund

Community foundations are built on the idea that it isn’t the size of the gift but the act of giving. Collective impact makes the difference. One gift of 25 dollars may not do much by itself but when 1000 or even 10,000 people give that amount things start to change.

SCF brings donors to the table as community builders, working closely with them to align their philanthropic vision with the community’s needs. Each of our donors contributes to a fund held by the Foundation with the option of creating a fund with their name on it.

Our philosophy is not to spend the gift but invest it instead. Each year we return earnings on those gifts to community programmes and projects. Because we don’t spend our gifts we still have the original gift and the cycle repeats.

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Because when we work with you the community is betterWe celebrated 35 years of community building in 2018

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Because every donor makes a difference

We welcome donors from all walks of life and value the complexity of the not for profit sector for the value it brings to the community as a whole.

Most of our funds are endowed or permanent. The Foundation also manages funds on a short term basis. Some are flow through arrangements where the Foundation grants out money on the donors behalf in less than two years. Some are slightly longer arrangements of up to five years. In 2018 we welcomed many new donors as well as 7 new permanent and 2 short term funds to the Foundation family.

Donors to SCF have many options and by establishing a fund have the flexibility to shape their charitable giving. Whether you want to address an urgent need in the community, honour the memory of a loved one or support your favourite charity, SCF ensures that your gift will make a difference

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Our Fund Holders understand community needs now and forever.David and Miriam Glew Family FundDiane Langlois FundLink Family FundKingsley and Madeline Mahon Family Fund

John and Barbara McNeill Family FundThe Pole FundCarl Shaw & Virginia Dizon Memorial FundStewart and Louise Sullivan Fund

Our annual grant cycle begins when the Board determines the amount available for grants in any year. Applications are submitted to the Foundation.

A committee made up of community volunteers reads every application submitted, debates the impact of the project on the community as a whole and makes a recommendation for funding to the Board. When the process is complete grants are released.

Because we help meet community needs great things happen In 2018 more than 50 Lambton County organizations were able to do great things because of an SCF grant.

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Because donating to a SCF fund pays the community dividends.In 2018 we granted $ $265,347.50

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Forever and Always legacy makes a difference.Ashton Family Scholarship FundBlue Eyes Big Heart Josh Alderton Memorial Scholarship FundChobdra Family Fund *Maxine Fiddick/Fiddick Fund *

Joanne Klauke –Labelle Memorial Scholarship FundLambton Federation of Agriculture Fund for the Joyce Anderson ScholarshipOntario Sugar Beet Growers Association Brian Fox Memorial Scholarship Fund*

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Because SCF takes a broad and inclusive view of what a community is, we provide grants to the widest possible range of organizations and initiatives.

Our grants fall into 6 general categories.

St Clair Child and Youth ‘s Digital Art Studio was a new programme to the agency in 2018. SCF funding allowed youth to explore their emotions through a camera lens and create multiple art projects including a thank you to SCF in the form of a t shirt.

Pickle Ball has been identified as the fastest growing sport in the county. SCF helped make the redevelopment of Blackwell park a hub for the sport.

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Our Fund Holders understand community needs now and forever.Nicol Community Scholarship FundSSVP/J&JY Trades Scholarship FundZandbergs Scholarship FundSCF Environmental Fund

Dow Social FundBotma Family FundMcKay Family Fund

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Because a rich cultural heritage bridges generationsArts, Culture and Heritage 2018 Investment = $29,650.00

The Joanne Klauke Labelle Memorial Scholarship was created to honour the memory of a remarkable woman who had enormous impact on developing artists in the community. The award is given to a student training in the arts. This year’s winner Rachel Arseneau hopes to continue the legacy.

Other Grants in this category went toInternational Symphony Orchestra, Awesome Foundation, Lambton Community Sings, Lambton Youth Choir, Theatre Sarnia Renovation Project, Theatre Sarnia for Hidden Talents Scholarships

Sarnia Historical Society created a project designed to bring the digital resources the SHS has collected documenting local history into Sarnia schools for history students in Grades 6 through 8. The aim of this initiative was to create an online education platform easily accessible for local teachers to reference and download materials free of charge to complement current history curriculum lacking local historical content.

The City of Sarnia Summer Music Programme This grant was given to support the city in offering Music in the Parks free of charge. Local musicians perform in city parks over the summer months allowing residents to enjoy both the outdoors and great music.CITY OF SARNIA

Lambton Youth Choir received grants from the Grant and Cheryl McKenzie Fund and the Petrolia Community fund in 2018. The choir is based in Petrolia and provides performances throughout the county.

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Huron House Boys Home works with some of the most troubled youth in Lambton County. Their work has been supported through grants from the EC Fleming and Bob & Helen Noble Funds for many years. Both Funds were established to help support youth in their journey to independence.

Harmony For Youth runs on a very limited budget making the 2018 grant from the Soparkar Family Fund a much needed boost to their operations. The gift directly impacted the choir programme.

Ontario Endowment for Children and Youth FundSCF Children and Youth FundDonald Steeves Family FundCardiac Rehab Endowment Fund

Docs on Ice FundDow Presidents Honor Club FundCassin Family Fund Catterson Family Fund

Pauline McGibbon School has a new wide screen for the Learning Centre courtesy of the Golden K Legacy Fund. The screen makes it possible for many learners to take part in interactive activity and explorations.

Other Grants in this category went toGrace United, New Life Assembly, Queen Elizabeth School (LKDSB), Rebound, LCCVI, St Clair Child & Youth Services, Inn of the Good Shepherd

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Because Children, Youth and Family are building blocks to the future. Children, Youth & Families 2018 investment = $28,266.00

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Our Fund Holders understand community needs now and forever.Clark Family Fund *Directors FundAdam Dumond FundE C Fleming Fund

Grogan Family FundHall Family FundGerry & Joanne Hines Family Fund

John Howard Society is the annual recipient of a grant from the Sarnia Heavy Construction Fund. The fund designation is part of the fund agreement which means JHS can rely on the annual income to be directed to the agency. This helps their budget process and ensure stability.

A Woman’s Handbook is an essential tool found throughout the county. A reprint of the document was needed and managed through grants from the Paradox and Val and Rany Xanthopoulo Family Funds. The print run expanded over the original grant request as the two funds pooled together recognizing the need to ensure access to the information.

Other Grants in this category went toCardus, Christ Church Petrolia, Community Law School, Rayjon, Society of St Vincent De Paul, St Andrew’s Outreach, St Paul’s United Petrolia, Town of Petrolia. United Way of Sarnia Lambton, Organization for Literacy In Lambton

The Inn of the Good Shepherd established an agency fund with SCF in 2011. It has grown to provide a modest annual grant which the Inn can rely on to support its various programmes. The 2018 grant went to support the Mobile Market.

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Because working together creates a community where everyone belongsCommunity Wellbeing 2018 Investment = $37,414.50

Organization for Literacy Lambton received multiple grants in 2018. The Petrolia Community Fund sponsored the Give A Book Campaign and Skill and Drill in Forest and Point Edward were handled by the SCF Community Fund, MOJEN and Bob and Helen Noble Funds.

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Forever and Always legacy makes a difference.Hogan Family FundJean and Harold Hunter FundJASA FundThomas and Maxine Kenny Fund

Charles and Alexander Mackenzie FundMarceil Saddy Operations FundLes and Deborah McDermott Family FundCheryl and Grant McKenzie Fund

Other Grants in this category went toAamjwinaang First Nation, Canadian Cancer Society, Community Living Sarnia-Lambton, CMHA - Suicide Prevention

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Because creating health, wellness and recreation opportunities builds a vibrant community Health, Wellness & Recreation 2018 Investment = $60,467.00

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Because understanding our connections with the land and natural world is critical to survivalEnvironment & Animal Welfare2018 Investment = $9,800.00

YMCA Sarnia Lambton Legacy Fund supports many of the programmes at the local Y. As an agency fund the Y receives an annual grant from the fund and uses it to support families who require assistance to be part of the Y Programmes.

St Joseph’s Hospice regularly receives grants from various donor advised funds at SCF. In 2o18 the Palmer Fund provided for patient comfort items. On the same day as the grant was delivered St. Joseph’s Hospice established an endowment fund with SCF which will provide for years to come.

The Nova Chemicals Fund made a grant to the Moore Agricultural Society aka the Brigden Fair for an education programme related to wildlife rescue. The programme impacted more than 800 students and families on day one of the fair alone!

Scouts at Camp Attawandaron have the opportunity to be part of a “Bee Cause” program through the generosity of the Les and Deborah McDermott Family fund.

The Norma and Don Moore Scholarship was awarded for the first time in 2018. Four young doctors, Meghan, Mihir, Jasmin and Rachelle, with connections to the county and intentions to practise locally received funds to assist with their studies.

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Our Fund Holders understand community needs now and forever.Norma and Don Moore FundMOJEN FundBob and Helen Noble FundNova Chemicals Fund

Paradox FundPalmer Family FundJamie and Mary Pole Family Fund *

A grant to The Work Place Group for their Bridging Loan Programme will ensure the continuity of this initiative. The programme provides no interest loans to individuals for the purchase of items necessary for them to enter the workforce or maintain employment.

Such items may include, but is not limited to: safety boots, tool belts or other work attire, vehicle license renewal stickers, bus passes, or vehicle repairs. Additional employment-related needs may also be included.

The Society of St Vincent de Paul J&JY Trades Scholarship Fund continues to support those entering the trades in our community. The 2018 recipients Emily, Dakota, Samantha and Ebinee.

Other Grants in this category went toMADD Sarnia/Lambton, Lambton County Developmental Services, Lambton College, Lambton Federation of Agriculture for the Joyce Anderson Scholarship, Gloria Dawn McLeod Award, Goodwill EKL, Redeemer University College, Sarnia Christian School

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Because strengthening learning and innovation creates community knowledge.Literacy, Education & Employment 2018 Investment = $99,750.00

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Forever and Always legacy makes a difference.Rozema FundSarnia Heavy Construction FundShannon Family FundSoparkar Family Fund

Steeves & Rozema FundRuth Ann Windover Memorial FundBernard and Maureen Wiechula Family FundVal and Rany Xanthopoulo Family Fund

Other grants in this category went toLambton College, Lambton Federation of Agriculture (Joyce Anderson), Gloria Dawn McLeod Award, 6 Seaway Kiwanis Scholarships

The Blue Eyes Big Heart Josh Alderton Memorial Scholarship allows a woman leaving an abusive situation to access funds to support her educational journey. This year the funds were presented to Jordan by Josh’s mom Laurie supported by Karen Hunter of the Chatham Kent Women’s Home.

The Susan Moffatt Memorial Scholarship is one of the longest standing funds at SCF and is given to a student who lives with a physical challenge and who has adapted to that challenge. The 2018 winner was Cody Bell.

Steeves and Rozema established a corporate fund and have chosen to use the annual disbursement for scholarships. In 2018 students received awards ranging from 500 to 3000 dollars for their studies.

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Our Fund Holders understand community needs now and forever.Dow Centre For Youth EndowmentFamily Counselling Centre Fund403 Wing/ Golden Hawk FundGolden K 20th Anniversary Legacy Fund

Don Hislop Memorial FundGrace United Church FundGwen Hopper Fund

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Because SCF supports community initiatives

Junior Achievement’s World of Choices programme came to Sarnia in 2018 because of an SCF grant. Young women from county schools were exposed to a variety of career choices including pharmacy, accounting, industrial design, chemical processing, power engineering and more in a jam packed day.

Petrolia Community Fund was established to directly support the causes that most affect the residents of the town. The 2018 Pizza Fest proceeds were added to the fund and along with other donations are making a difference in many lives in that community.

Sarnia Sings is an initiative that raises funds to support mental health and suicide prevention programmes in our community. The show is managed by SCF fund holder Adam Dumond and the proceeds distributed by SCF to agencies involved in mental wellness support and programming through out the county.

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Forever and Always legacy makes a difference.Ken Plumley FundTom and Donna Moore FundTom Murray FundInn of the Good Shepherd Fund

Dorothy Rogers Memorial FundLambton Wildlife FundLawrence House Centre for the Arts FundSt Joseph’s Hospice Fund *

2018 BoardBruce Scott (Chair), Ann Tuplin (Vice Chair), Bill Hazlitt (Treasurer), Pat Maaten (Past Chair), Silvana Cservik, Gerry Page, John De Groot, Peter Norris, Paddy Roach, Nicole Schultz, Doug Clark, Scott McKelvie, Nancy Kremer

Our committees Fund Development Bill Palmer, John Rozema, Doug Clark, Monica Shepley, Silvana Cservik, Bruce Scott, Pat Maaten

Finance and AuditJeff Burchill, Val Xanthopoulo, Nancy Kremer, Charles Fisher, Les McDermott, Bill Hazlitt, Greg Hogan, Marlene Kerwin, Karen Keresturi

Special EventsPaddy Roach, Keeley McMullin, Rosanna Doidge, Gerry Page, Adam Dumond

Community GrantsKatarina Ovens, Scott McKelvie, Nancy Kremer, Nicole Schultz, Karen Merritt, Nathan Hill, Andy Shaw, Greer MacDonell, Jamie Macpherson, Alexa Wallace. Peg Dawkins

GovernanceAnn Tuplin, Bruce Scott, Peter Norris, Don Cook, Paddy Roach, Dalene Willans

Petrolia Community FundDoug Clark, Mike Bourque, Roger Mailloux, Wayne MacFarlane, Roseanne Orcutt, Steven Mailloux, Debbie Freeman

Office Task GroupDorothy Hazlitt, Bill Hazlitt, Steve Anema, Matt Clarke, Nohuah Hazlitt, Jay Tomlinson

Supported by Jane Anema- Executive DirectorIrene Clarke – Office Administrator

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Because the support of volunteers allows us to connect with a broad demographic and access community knowledge.

Circles is a unique poverty reduction programme that makes a difference in the lives of its leaders, allies and the folks that support their journey together. An SCF grant in 2018 was followed up with another in early 2019 representing an investment of 30 thousand dollars in the programme. The results will be life changing.

The Lambton Federation of Agriculture ‘s Joyce Anderson Scholarship is managed via SCF. The 2018 winner Hannah Symington is congratulated by retiring Board Member Nancy Kremer.

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Christmas mailing!

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Our Fund Holders understand community needs now and forever.Women’s Interval Home FundRuby Mott Memorial FundYMCA Sarnia Lambton Legacy FundEarl McKeough Fund

The Petrolia Community FundThe Victoria Playhouse Petrolia FundOil Heritage District Community Centre Fund

In 2018 SCF received a number of gifts honouring special events, individuals and the passing of loved ones. We are grateful for their lives and the work each of these individuals has done for our community.

Honouring Gord BoumaHonouring Jack MarleyHonouring The Reece’s 70th AnniversaryHonouring Bill and BarbIn Memory of Ron BildfellIn Memory of Dolores TrevailIn Memory of EdIn Memory of Earl McKeough In Memory of Dorothy Tiedje In Memory of Bob Dell In Honour of Andy’s retirementHonouring Maxine FiddickCelebrating three 50th anniversaries Honouring a 90th birthdayHonouring Monica & Hugh Deighton Celebrating an 80th birthdayIn Memory Emily AngoveIn memory of Allan SmithIn Memory of John RozemaIn Memory of Evelyn BarberIn memory of Grace CampbellIn Memory of Ingeborg WistIn Memory of Aldo & VittoriaIn Memory of Brad MurphyIn Memory of Joanne Klauke LabelleIn Memory of Helen Noble

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Because life and work should be honoured

SCF’s Women of Excellence Award recognizes achievement as a community builder. The women are chosen because the impact of their achievements goes beyond their field of employment or sphere of influence. In 2018, the foundation recognized Noeleen Tyczynski, Alison Mahon, Deborah Austin, Margaret Dragan and Judy Krall.

Ruth Ann Windover had a passion for hockey and her sons have established a legacy fund to SCF to support the development of young players our community. The fund is growing and while the grants are still modest the fund will provide that support for years to come.

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Forever and Always legacy makes a difference.Petrolia Rotary Club FundAwesome Foundation FundDOW Community FundGloria Dawn McLeod Award

Charles and Alexander Mackenzie Fund for the Mackenzie ArtifactsHigh Park United Church Fund*Susan Moffatt Scholarship FundPetrolia Community Special Projects Fund

SCF has a pool of over 7 million dollars in permanent gifts that are creating change for our community.

While we strive to achieve above average market returns, we can’t always predict what the market value of funds will be at the end of our fiscal year, December 31st. Market returns for 2018 were less than expected at year end. As the markets appear to have recovered, the Foundation Board opted to use the full reserve set aside in previous years for grants to ensure stability for community grants in 2019.

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Because careful stewardship matters

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Our Fund Holders understand community needs now and forever.

Brian Moore and John Krohn from Turner Moore LLP as our Auditors.

TD Canada Trust as bankers

Ridgewood Capital Asset Management and RBCDS (MJ Kooy) as Investment Counsels

RBC Investor Services as Custodian of Securities

The Suncor Sustainability Centre for allowing us the use of their boardroom

The Victoria Playhouse Petrolia and the Petrolia Heritage committee for providing the venue for the Petrolia Micro Grants

The Sarnia Golf and Curling Club for providing the facility for our Grant Presentation and reception for our Fund holders and Donors

The Best Western Guildwood Inn as the venue for the 18th edition of Can Am Jazz

Bud’s, Godfather’s, Johnny G’s Matteo’s, Petrolia Pizza and Streets, the pizza emporiums in Petrolia who were involved in Pizza Fest which supported the Petrolia Community Fund.

The Imperial Theatre as the venue for Sarnia Sings Vol 2.

The Sarnia Riding Club as the venue for SCF’s Women of Excellence Awards and Hot Soup Cool Jazz

And the companies and individuals who sponsored an event or our operations in 2018.

The community is better because of their participation in our work. We are grateful for their support.

Sarnia Arena Revitalization FundSarnia 100 FundSCF Operations FundSeaway Kiwanis Scholarship Fund

SSVP FundWyoming Minor Baseball Association Fund

Anonymous DonorGerry Page & Judy Morris

Jane & Stephen AnemaJ.P. “Paddy” Roach

Phil & Judy BrownRosanna DoidgeSilvana Cservik

Natalie Campbell

KEY REALTYINDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED BROKERAGE

Sandy Brown

Michigan/Murphy

CAM-RONInsurance

A Better Place For YouA Better Place For YouA Better Place For You

Brian Bastos

Sarnia Lambton

Thank You!to our 2018 sponsors

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Because business and community members care

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The Sarnia Community Foundation has operated as a public foundation since 1983. Our purpose is to build vibrant, inclusive, livable communities throughout Sarnia and Lambton County. We do that by;

• working with donors to establish and maintain permanent funds that will support registered charities and other eligible recipients;

• making grants to projects and programmes on an annual basis and

• supporting leadership initiatives in the community with expertise in financial management, policy development and human resources.

SCF is registered under number 11922 7452 RR0001 with the Canada Revenue Agency, is a member in good standing of Community Foundations of Canada and has been accredited by Imagine Canada. We work with individuals from all walks of life to help them realize the impact that they can have on their community through philanthropy.

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Because community comes first. Because we believe in a legacy of giving.Because with a strong foundation, anything we dream is possible.Because together we make a difference.

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Because you live hereBecause caring makes a difference

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Because SCF is recognized for good work and best practise in the field, we were re-accredited by Imagine Canada and won the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business Achievement Award in 2018

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Because working together for a cause builds community

Suite 110-560 Exmouth Street Sarnia, ON N7T 1P5 · 519-332-2588 www.sarniacommunityfoundation.ca