HOPEWELL

ANNUAL REPORT 2011

153 Chapel Street, Ottawa, ON

613.241.3428

info@hopewell.ca.

www.hopewell.ca

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“This is a vital service and extremely

helpful in recovery. Thank you so much,

Hopewell, for your kind support and

great services!”

Mission

Hopewell is dedicated to offering support, information and hope to anyone affected by eating disorders while also

promoting prevention by helping people understand eating disorders and the importance of healthy attitudes towards

body image, eating and physical activity.

Vision

Hopewell is committed to creating a sustainable resource centre that offers accessible and helpful support and

information services from early intervention through to recovery, to anyone affected by eating disorders. We support

the prevention of eating disorders by promoting healthy lifestyle, positive body image and self esteem.

Values

Acceptance Respect Access

Empowerment Recovery

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STATISTICS 2011

Hopewell responded to over 1500 requests for information and support

Support calls lasted an average of 25 minutes

Nearly 3,500 people saw Hopewell’s displays and presentations

300 individuals registered for our programs

2 full time and 1 part time staff were employed

About 25 volunteers worked with Hopewell every month

2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Hopewell’s Board of Directors includes experienced individuals from the National Capital Region. We were honoured to have the following working with and advising Hopewell during 2011.

President, Jane Tallim, Co-Executive Director, Media Awareness Network

Vice President, Diane Gorman, former Assistant Deputy Minister of the Health Products and Food Branch at Health Canada

Past President, Shelley Shusterman, Co-Founder Secretary, Joanne Curran, Co-Founder

Treasurer, James Johnstone, CA Financial Analyst March Networks & Meaghan Burns CA, Accountant, Ginsberg Gluzman Fage & Levitz

Laura Bruneau, B.A. LLB. C.M.,

President Bruneau Group Inc. and NCC Ombudsman Dr. Cathy Kerzner,

Psychologist Nicole Loreto,

Director Communications & Community Engagement, Royal Ottawa Health Care Group Matthew Rowe,

Director of Communications, The Global Enrichment Foundation Judy Smith,

Ottawa Catholic School Board Educator

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PROGRAMS & SERVICES

With no government or any ongoing funding, Hopewell continues to keep its doors open with the support of the community. Our professionalism is attained with the help of skilled volunteers who generously offer their expertise. This year Hopewell was a proud and grateful recipient of “Probonopalooza”, a 48 hour event by design studio Character Creative. Two designers worked extremely hard to design and build our new web site. Our sincerest thanks to this team of “Do – Gooders”!

In 2011 Hopewell was able to offer support groups for those struggling with an eating disorder, a group specifically for those struggling with binge eating, and a family and friends support group. Each group offered a supportive environment in which to share experiences, acquire positive coping skills, gain supportive advice and help to eliminate the stigma and secrecy surrounding eating disorders. The “Bridging the Gap” mentoring program continued to match individuals who are transitioning from eating disorder treatment back into their daily lives with a mentor who has recovered from an eating disorder.

“This self-help group has been a really important step in my recovery.” “The group was a lifesaver for me.”

In May Hopewell held a one-day conference to bring together family and friends of individuals who are struggling with an eating disorder. The event was attended by parents, siblings, partners and spouses. Facilitated by Diana Norton, speakers included Dr. Steve Feder of the CHEO Eating Disorder Program, Dr. Hany Bissada of the Regional Centre for the Treatment of Eating Disorders, and psychologists Dr. Cathy Kerzner and Dr. Joan MacDonald. Participants told us how much they appreciated access to these local eating disorder experts and found the conference informative and worthwhile.

“I was very impressed that the speakers took the opportunity to meet with family members”

In June a partnership between Hopewell and Sandy Hill CHC offered “Craving Change”, a series of four workshops on how to understand your relationship with food.

Throughout the year Hopewell delivered presentations and workshops to schools, workplaces, and community organizations and participated in health and mental health fairs. Several grade 10 student groups participating in the Youth Philanthropy Initiative chose Hopewell. They presented information to their schools making them excellent ambassadors for Hopewell - getting our messaging out and ensuring that the students in their schools know where to get help for an eating disorder when they need it.

Eating Disorders Awareness Week saw Hopewell partner with the health promotion departments at both Carleton University and the University of Ottawa to build awareness of eating disorders. Events included a screening of ‘Teen Truth’, mental health fairs, information tables and a bake sale. Students at Algonquin College Residences also participated in a health fair. Elsewhere in the community Starbucks held a “Be Comfortable in Your Genes Day” and local artists shared their work at the “Common Beauty” Art Show.

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2011 “STEPPING OUT FOR HOPEWELL” FASHION SHOW

Hopewell’s 8th annual fundraiser, “Stepping Out for Hopewell” took place on October 18th, 2011 at the prestigious Royal Ottawa Golf Club. Chaired by Terri Hoddinott and expertly emceed by crown prosecutor and stand up comic Kevin Phillips, this year’s event grossed over $80,000 thanks to many wonderful supporters. Thank you to our sponsors Howard Fine Jewellers and Custom Designers, Scotia McLeod, Ottawa-Carleton Mortgage, Focus Eye Centre, West Jet, Jubilee Fine Jeweller, and the Ottawa Citizen.

As always, local notables of all shapes and sizes modelled beautiful fashions presented this year by Sukhoo Sukhoo, Harry Rosen, Schad & Schad Blu, and Pat Flesher Furs. Our fantastic models this year were : Dental surgeon Dr.Tanya Bracanovich and daughter Mia; Athletes Sarah and Alexandra Holloway Joy and Greg Joy; tennis and kickboxing instructor Jason Lian; Julie and Wynne Jacobson from the US Embassy; CTV host Lianne Laing; local mystery author Mary Jane Maffini; HE Dr. Andrew and Julie Pocock of the British High Commission; CBC’s Lucy van Oldenbarneveld; Jayne Watson of the NAC Foundation and her daughter Nicola Froislie; singer, songwriter and businessman Gerry Wall; and our Mayor Jim Watson. Our fashion coordinators had the support of a tremendous team of stylists from Scissors Hair Salon on Murray and Dior make-up artists, led by Angie Semple. Silent Auction items also generously provided by Jacobsons Gourmet Concepts and the National Arts Centre Foundation THANK YOU also to our event contributors Michael Kors, Greenbank Flowers and Gifts, DNA11, Anthony Seed, Corie Seed, Tazim Lal and Richard Tardiff.

Designer Frank Sukhoo with Event Chair Terri Hoddinott

SILENT AUCTION DONORS Anna Belanger Massage Bank Street Association Berndt Rhodes Boom 99.7 BOSSARTS

Caroline Phillips Cathi Ruddy Neil Malhotra Claude Jullien David's Tea DEVINE Fine Jewellery Glebe BIA

GRECO Green Tree Eco Fashion Boutique Head Canada Irena Sherstyuk Jeannie Polisuk LaBottega

Nicastro Lululemon Ma Cuisine Mamma Theresa's Matt Berezowski McCaffrey Haute Couture Michael

Courdin Design NAC Natasha Moine Photography Nepean Optometric Clinic Ottawa Tennis & Lawn

Bowling Club Otta decorate Paul Carriere and Alex Anderson Piggy Market Red Chair Kids Renu Spa

Rideau Centre Snap Fitness Social Soma Health and Fitness Sonicare Sophie - Fit for show Sparks Street

Association Starbucks Stephen Beckta Stuntman Stu -Bell Media- Majic 100 Texture Hair Salon The Candy

Store The Grand, Metropolitan and Empire Grill restaurants The National Capital Sommelier Guild The Shore

Club Westin Hotel Urban Element True Bijoux Trustfund & Roadtrip TYI VIA Rail Whalesbone: The

Sustainable Oyster & Fish Supply Wynne Jacobson ZAZAZA

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“A COMMON BEAUTY”

This year once again Hopewell hosted an art show by local artists as part of Eating Disorders Awareness Week. “A Common Beauty” art show displayed at the Heartwood House Gallery throughout the month of February. As a society, we have become uncomfortably familiar with the distorted views of the human body offered to us by the media. We are constantly bombarded by images of the perfect man or the perfect woman. This preoccupation with perfection is unwarranted and unhealthy. But all around us, every day, we see beauty: it takes form in kindness, intelligence, a word, a gesture. Rather than isolating beauty in an ideal or exemplary body type, this show of art by local artists celebrated the common beauty that occurs every day around us; physical, emotional or something else. The show was very well received with many people attending the Vernissage. Thanks to all the volunteers and artists who participated in this event.

‘LOVE YOUR LIFE’ VALENTINE’S GALA

Chaired by Marion Grobb Finkelstein the 2011 “Love Your Life” Valentine event was a great success. 165 guests came out to support, to eat, to ‘sip ‘n’ tip’, to bid on a silent auction item and of course to dance! A huge thank you to the Hilton Garden Inn who once again provided delicious food, a fabulous venue and the “Everything Hilton” raffle prize. Thanks to Kimberley Sullivan for doing an amazing job emceeing the evening; Pelee Island Winery for the “Sip ‘n’ Tip” and door prizes; Erin Fitzpatrick for portrait photographs; Quality Entertainment for the lighting, Advantage Audio Visual Rentals for the stage; and the incredible Showtime Party Band for keeping everyone on the dance floor until late. The event raised over $10, 000 for Hopewell’s programs and services.

The 2011 Gala committee chaired by Marion Grobb Finkelstein

Thank You to Our Silent Auction Donors Anonymous A.J. Plante - Exit Realty Andree Daviau Anthony Hindley Brittany Dental Centre Darlene

MacInnis Doug and Karla Clarke Fit Chicks Groovy Grapes Jacob Jamie Hurst Jeff Moffatt Jim

Washbrooke John Redsell Lululemon Manuela Charette Marion Robichon Melanie Ransom Melissa

Krulick Nicole Wassink Sharon Russell Shear Heaven Starbucks The Hair Loft

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REVENUES & EXPENSES

Hopewell is pleased to present our financial information for 2011. Despite continuing difficult economic times, Hopewell avoided running a deficit proudly continuing to keep overhead costs at a minimum, and focussing expenses on program delivery. Full financial statements are available upon request.

Unrestricted contributions

17% Restricted

contributions 27%

Program fees 2%

Fundraising 53%

Other 1%

Hopewell 2011 Revenue Summary

Unrestricted contributions

Restricted contributions

Program fees

Fundraising

Other

Total Revenue: $209,183

Office and administration

expenses 4%

Program expenses 96%

Hopewell 2011 Expense Summary

Office and administration expenses

Program expenses

Total Expenses: $154,555

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Event Chair, Hopewell’s Executive Director and Hilton Garden Inn General Manager Franco Falcucci enjoy the

inaugural “Love Your Life” Gala

HOPEWELL SUPPORTERS

F O U N D A T I O N S Harold Crabtree Foundation

Alterna Savings’ Community Grants Program

C O R P O R A T I O N S BMO

TD Canada Trust

C O M M U N I T Y S U P P O R T E R S Canadian Society of Association Executives Starbucks Castlefrank Elementary School

Stittsville Lions Ottawa Airport Sonia Lecordier NEDA Toronto Walk

H O P E W E L L A N G E L S

Diamond Anonymous Mike & Maureen Brown Joanne and Michael Curran Dan and Lina Hunt

Marion Robichon Margaret McLure Jacques Robichon & Pierrette Richard John & Jennifer Ruddy

Bob Tennant (FoTenn Planning + Urban Design)

Gold BMO Nesbitt Burns – John Berryman CIBC World Markets Lucy Grossman-Hensell

Steve & Lucyna Neville Bernie & Linda Normand Diana Norton Joanne Taggart (Taggart Construction Ltd)

Silver Anonymous Alex & Erin Anderson Dr. & Mrs. Robert Britton Laura Bruneau

Christine Flammer Terri Hoddinott Richard L’Abbe Dr. Chris Neville Bernie & Linda Norman

Wallack’s Art Shop & Gallery

Bronze Brian & Marion Curran Pauline Bogue Claire Bolduc Diane Gorman Richard Johnson

Nicole Loreto Maureen Neville & Claude Michaud Sparks Dental Clinic – Dr. Tanya Braconovich

Judy Smith Gabriella Young & Jill Stern Jane Tallim Clementine VanVeen

Thank you all for supporting Hopewell