WE ARE ALL # EASTER SEALS NOVA SCOTIA | ANNUAL REPORT: 2019-20
BOARD MEMBERS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO EASTER SEALS’ SUCCESS IN 2019-20 INCLUDE: Gina McFetridge (Chair) Archway Insurance Pattie LaCroix (Vice Chair), College of Physicians and Surgeons Sean Maddox (Vice Chair), private consultant Alex Warner (Treasurer), Ernst & Young LLP Marakesh MacLauchlan, Scotiabank Lorna MacPherson – retired, Province of Nova Scotia Michelle Mahoney, Dalhousie University Stephen Maltby, CIBC Private Wealth Management Julie Robinson, McInnes Cooper Hon. Michel P. Samson, Cox Palmer Brian Tapper, QE11 Health Sciences Centre Mike DeCoste, Nova Scotia Health Authority Anita Kirkbride, Twirp Communications Joe Flinn, The Seaboard Group Morgan Van Horne, AMCA Sales & Marketing Susan Power, Power HR Consultants
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR 01 The past 12 months were a year of firsts for Easter Seals Nova Scotia. It was our first full year operating in our newly renovated and expanded facility in Burnside, the first year for our onsite New Leaf Café, and our first time dealing with the challenge of supporting our clients remotely due to a deadly pandemic. In each instance, the team at Easter Seals NS has seized the opportunities provided and made the best of challenging situations. From our new location we’ve been able to expand our outreach in the community both locally and throughout the province. This past winter, we were thrilled to expand our Learn to Sledge hockey program to Cape Breton. We grew our 2nd Annual Ability Makers Christmas Market to include more entrepreneurs with disabilities as well as social enterprises who employ people with disabilities. Finally, we partnered with the Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities to support a study on how to change the responses for women with disabilities experiencing domestic violence. The opening of the New Leaf Café inside our facility both encouraged and welcomed our new neighbours to visit and enjoy a hearty lunch. As with other locations, this in-house café provides a variety of important job skills to our clients, from learning the ins and outs of working in a commercial kitchen, to customer service, and even the math skills required for calculating bills and making change. Our take out or eat in café continues to grow in popularity and provide an important connection to community in our new neighbourhood. With our fiscal year-end just weeks away, our centre was forced to close due to COVID-19. Under the leadership of President & CEO Joanne Bernard, the management team acted quickly to ensure the safety of staff and clients. Government support was swiftly secured to help bridge the gap of lost fundraising revenue, and the team shifted gears, developing a daily outreach program to engage clients who missed coming to the centre. Looking ahead, the focus of the board and development staff at Easter Seals NS has turned to breathing new life into fundraising efforts, and establishing a more robust planned giving program. Easter Seals NS depends heavily on generous donations from the public to run Camp Tidnish, Take Part, and its many other programs. These programs play a critical role in providing skills, purpose, and community to Nova Scotians of all ages living with a disability. Approximately 3,000 Nova Scotians and their families participate in, or benefit from, our programs and services each year. This would not be possible without dedicated employees, passionate volunteers, including our Board, and the generous contributions by donors, sponsors, and community partners. Thank you all. It has been my pleasure to serve as Chair over the past year. I look forward to the challenges of the year ahead as we advocate for a barrier-free Nova Scotia, and provide top-quality services promoting mobility, inclusion and independence for Nova Scotians with disabilities. GINA MCFETRIDGE Chair of the Board of Directors
MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT & CEO The past year can best be characterized as one of growth, renewal, and innovation for Easter Seals Nova Scotia. Our year started with consultations and conversations with all of our stakeholders, which informed the development by our Board of Directors and Management team with the assistance of Fairwinds Consulting to establish a new strategic path forward for the next three years. Our new Mission Statement, Vision, and Values truly reflect the work we already do and what we aspire to do. In May, we partnered with the Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities and, with the support of the Nova Scotia Advisory Council on the Status of Women, launched Not Without Us. This is an extensive research project into the experiences of women with disabilities who may be living in domestic violence situations and identifies the challenges they face in accessing services. This vitally imperative research will be published in late Spring and will provide guidance to service providers and the Accessibility Directorate within the Government of Nova Scotia. With the support of the Calgary Foundation and the GoodLife Kids Foundation, we were able to expand Learn to Sledge to Cape Breton. In partnership with the Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association, children and youth from Cape Breton communities now have access to this new inclusive program in their area. We couldn’t be more pleased with the feedback from families and thankful for the area volunteers. All programs of Easter Seals Nova Scotia saw an increase in requests for our services and I am happy to report, we have increased capacity in some programs and reached full capacity in others. Our Strategic Plan goals are well on their way to success! As I write this report, I sit in an empty building. We have been closed since mid-March, with an unknown re-opening due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I miss our program participants, the majority of whom are confined to their residences and who are extremely medically vulnerable. I miss our staff, many of whom are working from home. I worry for the health and safety of the people we serve provincially and for the fiscal health of our organization, which will be impacted as all fundraising events that support many of our programs have been cancelled. As we wait for the light at the end of this tunnel (and there is one) I look forward to seeing the faces and listening to the giggles of our Easter Seals Nova Scotia family again. JOANNE BERNARD President & CEO 02
LeNnJBsoiceoaornnnlenaaerndd WE BELIEVE IN BEING # We at Easter Seals Nova Scotia believe that everyone has the ability to be UnstoppAble in their daily lives. We get 03 to witness this every day whether it be a New Leaf client starting a new job in the community, learning a new skill at our centre, a child going to camp or trying sledge hockey for the very first time, or a youth trying out their new power chair. People, regardless of ability, are UnstoppAble, and so our new Mission, Vision, Values and Guiding Principles reflect our belief.
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MISSION Easter Seals Nova Scotia provides individualized solutions to support inclusion and empower persons with disabilities. VISION We see a world where everyone is included. VALUES & GUIDING PRINCIPLES At the core of everything we do is the people we serve. - We help clients reach their goals - We deliver quality programs and services - We advocate for inclusion - We demonstrate integrity and professionalism - We build partnerships within the community 05
NOT WITHOUT US: CHANGING THE RESPONSE FOR WOMEN WITH DISABILITIES EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE The Not Without Us Project’s goal is to give a voice to women with disabilities who’ve experienced domestic violence. Over the course of 12 community sessions, we heard first-person stories from women with disabilities who’ve experienced domestic violence. The staff from various organizations that serve these women also attended the community sessions and provided input on resources and knowledge they need to assist women with disabilities. Our recommendations were shaped by the stories and ideas shared by everyone who took part in these sessions. We look forward to releasing our What We Heard report in late Spring. Suzanne Rent, Project Coordinator for Not Without Us, is a journalist who's worked in the media for 19 years, including in television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and podcasts. 06
Kiera shares her story to Halifax Chamber of Commerce Spring Dinner attendees on May 2, 2019 KIERA IS SIMPLY 07 #UNSTOPPABLE Kiera Sparks Lucas has been our Easter Seals Nova Scotia Ambassador for five years. During that time, we have watched her grow in her confidence, spread her wings, and face her challenges. Last May, Kiera mesmerized a sold-out crowd during the Halifax Chamber of Commerce Spring Dinner as she presented a powerful speech about growing up with a disability and adjusting to the world around her. Kiera told many stories of her time each summer at Camp Tidnish and how our fully accessible and barrier-free camp encouraged her to “just be a kid instead of a kid with a disability.” Kiera was awarded with a standing ovation from the 750 attendees and we couldn’t be more proud of her. Recently, Kiera graduated from the ACHIEVE program at NSCC and is currently enrolled in New Leaf’s youth employment program, the Next Step working at the Museum of Natural History in Halifax.
WE LOVE OUR GUESTS We held our 2nd Annual Abilities Maker Market during the holiday season and this year we were joined by 15 other social enterprises and Ability Makers with disabilities who proudly displayed and sold their artistic creations to the hundreds of visitors who joined us over the two days. We cannot wait for our next market in December 2020! asnStadEufnzNEfatAreeinnwrmnpwearLinesitedahsaf 08
On March 3, Easter Seals Nova Scotia welcomed The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, and Dartmouth-Cole Harbour MP Darren Fisher. Minister Qualtrough enjoyed meeting our program participants, touring our centre, and feasting on a special Maritime Seafood Chowder. cBhMoaMaQatrsihudcMowahDnleiitnitelrrhlioyeesuctEetgSorhNr S On March 5, Mayor Mike Savage and Councillor Tony Mancini visited our centre to declare March as Easter Seals Month. HpaAsuphSdbpoovSlynwieasyanchvantaaeMudsDgdriaeneeDbymsgweooeoorhi’tnkeshre 09
MOIRA IS #UNSTOPPABLE “Moira’s challenges are all intellectual and developmental. I mistakenly thought that she was not eligible to attend Camp Tidnish. I am so glad I was wrong!” I booked Moira in for the last week of July, the week of her birthday. As I parked the van, a lump came into my throat and tears came up. I couldn’t believe I was going to leave my baby! Moira has never been anywhere without me for more than an overnight with her Dad or Nanny. My apprehension was quickly alleviated when Moira was greeted by friendly, eager staff members, and an amazing location. She was comfortable right away, exploring her cabin and meeting all of the staff. The icing on the cake was when one of her past classmates walked into her cabin! 10 For Moira to have the same opportunity as others – to attend a sleepover camp – makes my heart soar! She had the support she needed, the peers she needed, the sharing of information so that she could be successful. “I cannot thank Easter Seals Nova Scotia enough that there is a place with persons with differing abilities can go, where they are loved, cared for and thereby able to thrive and be their best selves. We are so grateful. We will be lifers!” Leana Todd, Moira’s Mom
2019 FAST FACTS CAMP TIDNISH HIGHLIGHTS CAMPERS WE HOSTED: Whether it’s a first-time camper like Moira or someone 261 269 270 who has been going to Camp Tidnish for decades, we get to witness every summer the impact this camp has on the in 2019 in 2018 in 2017 lives of kids, youth, and adults living with disabilities. Each year our campers enjoy a true camping experience regardless of their ability. Activities such as boating, hayrides, crafts, swimming, talent shows, and campfires happen every camping session and we are proud to offer the only fully accessible and barrier-free camp in Nova Scotia. Our campers come from all over the province and we support personal care and medical requirements through our on-site nursing staff and Health Lodge. Our kitchen staff are trained in specialized diets and every counsellor receives comprehensive training to support the unique needs of our campers. We strongly value the partnerships we have with funders, businesses, and service groups that help us deliver this longstanding program. We are particularly thankful to the Amherst Rotary Club and Rotary Director Bob Janes for his dedication and commitment to our campers each and every year. We love that our camps are near capacity 11 every year and we try to accommodate campers on our wait list, which was 39 in 2019. Last-minute cancellations due to illness are hard to fill but we do our best! We have worked hard to ensure our camp fees are subsidized by over 60% so we can keep the registration fee affordable for families. Our fundraising efforts allow us to do that and we appreciate the support!
SKILLS TRAINING oHMfOcfINiNofcoI.SemDTr.EcEpHRRe“leEeeOKOfmFtoMieusEprlONrylseMEoNuvRcyBGceheeOhYrawUey&nRaohQgLMnapUeeIeNEsoad.TE”sfTStiEth,ivee & EMPLOYMENT The Supported Employment Program of New Leaf Enterprises continues to grow with now 43% of its program participants in paid employment in the community. We also continue to expand our employer partnerships in both the public and private sectors. Our youth employment program The Next Step will undergo a huge expansion in the coming year as we partner with the Youth Employment Skills Strategy program under the Government of Canada. THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS: Advanced Screen Printing Micco Companies Sobeys NS Department of Labour and Benjamin Moore Museum of Natural History Advanced Education The Queen’s Printer Canada Games Centre NS Department of Community Services Public Service Commission of Nova Scotia Dormie Workshops Nova Scotia House of Assembly Finbar’s NS Department of Communities, Halifax Regional Municipality Culture and Heritage Kenny’s Pizza Nova Scotia Premier’s Office Maritime Museum of Atlantic NS Department of Energy and Mines “Since high school, I have participated in three youth job placement programs. The Next Step Employment Program of New Leaf is the only one that has delivered on a positive job placement experience. I have been provided with an office space and responsibilities, which make me feel like a valued contributor. I like the interaction with people in the branch who have treated me with respect and as a valued employee my experience to date has been very positive and I would highly recommend this program to others.” MIKHAIL DROZDOWSKI – THE NEXT STEP 12 MMaCNycoiitDTcNryohoMiHlecnePoaiaNkrwllloeleedogtxSharrtakarnSosvmdtuaaeggtpeh. Hon. Derek Mombourquette, Mike and Job Coach Ksenia
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE New Leaf Enterprises continues to grow its production of delicious meals and baking while diversifying our home décor products. Our on-site New Leaf Café has enjoyed a steady stream of loyal customers over the last year and we are able to use their feedback on daily menu selections. We have built accessible gardens with accompanying picnic tables and produce many of our own herbs. New Leaf also partners with companies in the community like Burrito Jax for spice packaging and our business services continues to seek small mailing contracts within our community. FAST FACTS 13 New Leaf Café sales increased by 7% over last year (even with pandemic closure) Supported Employment 43% of clients in paid employment
WHEELCHAIRS & MOBILITY EQUIPMENT Our Assisted Mobility program continues to increase its capacity to ensure we keep up with the growing demands of the Wheelchair Recycling Program and Assistive Devices Program. Both programs have moved to a digitalized system that supports a quicker delivery of our programs. We continue to serve every corner of Nova Scotia. The Wheelchair Recycling Program that is delivered on behalf of the Nova Scotia Department of Community Services provided 169 new or refurbished chairs to DCS clients this year, which is an amazing increase of 22% over last year within the same funding amount! The program also completed more than 800 repairs for program participants throughout Nova Scotia. ASSISTIVE DEVICES Supported completely by the fundraising efforts of Easter Seals Nova Scotia, our Assistive Devices Program offers new and refurbished mobility equipment and adaptive aids to low income individuals and seniors throughout the province. In the past year, this program has assisted 575 people with equipment and support which is a 15% increase over last year! For the second year, we partnered with CIBC to deliver the Easter Seals Access Ability Program and provided assistive devices to children living with disabilities. “Amelia is a fun loving six-year-old who enjoys getting out and seeing people. Amelia is non-verbal and quadriplegic and signing is not a possibility. She is usually stuck in a world of yes or no. This grant allows us to get two eye-gaze communication devices that will allow her to communicate with everyone around her.” “Jilliane Frank is an energetic Grade 5 student who lives with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and global developmental delays. Jilliane propels herself with a manual chair but with this grant, will be able to purchase a Dynamic Pacer, which means she will be able to be face-to-face level with her classmates while maintaining her strength and flexibility.” 14 “Cade is a six-year-old with autism, hydrocephalus, and gross developmental delays. His twin brother Didier also has autism and has mastered riding a bike but unfortunately, Cade cannot ride a regular bike. This grant will be used to purchase an adaptive tricycle so that he can ride a bike with his brother and his whole family.”
INCLUSIVE SPORTS LEARN TO SLEDGE – WE GREW THE GAME TO CAPE BRETON Last September and in partnership with the Glace Bay Minor Hockey Association, Learn to Sledge expanded to Cape Breton with 10 families getting to enjoy this inclusive sport over the sledge season. Supported by our own fundraising efforts and the Calgary Foundation, this expansion has been a welcome addition to our inclusive sports program outside of the Halifax Regional Municipality. Learn to Sledge at the BMO Centre continues to be a full capacity program for kids. LEARN TO BOCCIA Our continuing partnership with Northwood Inc. has been a tremendous success over the past year. We have moved our Learn to Boccia program to Thursday nights and each session has been at full capacity with a cheering audience. Learn to Boccia provides inclusive recreation combined with exercise and good conversation with the goal of encouraging seniors with disabilities to be more active and less isolated. 15
VOLUNTEERS HELP US PfrhooVmCtoolulSgubarnactkpevheirylsle BE #UNSTOPPABLE We simply could not do what we do without the generosity of volunteers from the community to help in the delivery of our programs. Both Learn to Sledge and Learn to Boccia are run each week by a dedicated pool of volunteers who give up their time to make sure kids have a memorable time on the ice and seniors have the opportunity for exercise and conversation. Volunteers help us bake cookies, teach new skills to our program participants, plant gardens at Camp Tidnish, or raise money for our fundraising events. We are so thankful for everything that you do for Easter Seals Nova Scotia. 16 HValoTfFifraliauorcexnmtfitciRegtaeehhlgretTsieeoransmal ESNS Board member Sean Maddox
POLIO YOUTH NOVA SCOTIA THE FUTURE Easter Seals Nova Scotia serves as a community resource For the past three years, Easter Seals Nova Scotia for polio survivors in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and has partnered with the Canadian Council on Ontario. Polio Nova Scotia has 48 paid members and we Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) to host their help produce and distribute its newsletter to more than delivery of Youth the Future, a pre-employment 150 people. In the 1930s, Easter Seals was instrumental program that supports youth and young adults in providing assistance and expertise to those Canadians living with a disability. Youth the Future has and their families affected by the polio outbreak. Post-polio had amazing success in providing job readiness survivors continue to rely on Easter Seals Nova Scotia for training and assisting their participants find information and resources. entry-level jobs in the community. The last class within our Easter Seals Nova Scotia centre DISABILITY graduated in February and CCRW will be moving TRAVEL CARDS into another location in late Spring. The program space will now house an expanded The Next Step We continue to offer and promote the Disability Travel Youth Employment Program as delivered by New Card program. This program provides free travel to support Leaf Enterprises. persons accompanying an individual with a disability when travelling with VIA Rail Canada, Greyhound Canada, 17 Coach Canada, and Motor Coach Companies of Canada. Since 2002, Easter Seals Nova Scotia has issued 474 Disability Travel Cards to Nova Scotians with disabilities. ACCESS TO ENTERTAINMENT Easter Seals Nova Scotia supports access to community events, entertainment and culture for persons with disabilities. Currently there is almost 1,600 Nova Scotians with an Access 2 Entertainment Program Card. The access program enables cardholders to visit and participate in entertainment activities with an attendant, such as Cineplex theatres, museums, and other venues. When the individual presents their Access card, their attendant receives free admission to the venue.
DROP ZONE 2019 18 DropZone celebrated its 15th anniversary this year in Halifax and we were thrilled to welcome the hundreds of supporters and spectators who came out to cheer on our 47 rappellers. By reaching outside of their comfort zone and pushing their limits, our participants bravely rappelled down 1801 Hollis St. and raised more than $90,000 in support of our programs and services. We especially loved seeing 80-year-old Mary Maddox become our oldest participant ever in our 15-year history of Drop Zone.
RIBFEST 2019 Easter Seals Nova Scotia was a designated charity for the 2019 Ribfest held on the Halifax Waterfront on the first weekend of July. We are so appreciative to the Halifax Harbourside Rotary Club for their support and to the thousands of event attendees who helped us raise over $8,500 in support of our programs and services. KARTBAHN 250 COMMUNITY BBQ Kartbahn 250 took place on November 14, 2019 at CELEBRATING Kartbahn Racing in Bayers Lake. Thank you to the many INCLUSION & teams who came out and raced the good race. Special ACCESSIBILITY Thanks to our Presenting Sponsor East Coast Mobile Medical and event sponsor Kartbahn Racing owner With our Rising Youth Community 19 Lucas Strackerjan and his staff for always ensuring Service Grant, New Leaf Enterprises hosted safety and fun for our participants. a community event celebrating inclusion We raised $15,838 to support our and accessibility while raising awareness programs and services. about youth and others with disabilities. We showcased our new accessible raised PESrCTpeeMosaenmMnstoirng gardens built by our team. We were joined by families and friends of Easter Seals Nova Scotia, community partners, and neighbours on October 21, 2019. The weather was perfect and the food was awesome and we hope to continue this new tradition next year!
PAPER EGGS & BUNNYLAND Our annual Paper Egg campaign raised close to $29,000 as regional partner Lawtons Drugs and national sponsor Booster Juice sold paper eggs in their stores all in support of Easter Seals Nova Scotia. Special thanks to Giant Tiger and the Old Warehouse Café, both in Amherst who sold our paper eggs at their points of sale. Mic Mac Mall continues to be a valued partner with Bunnyland located in its sunny concourse on the days leading up to Easter. Special thanks to the volunteers who helped us with registration and photography, 20 which helped us raise more than $16,000 to support our programs and services.
FRIENDS OF WE CARE CAMP DAY – 2019 On July 29th, we were delighted to host the annual Camp Day in partnership with Easter Seals New Brunswick and Camp Rotary. This year’s event was held at Camp Tidnish and our Explorer kids had a wonderful day creating their Build-A-Bears and a delicious lunch courtesy of Cavendish Farms. OUR THANKS! CENTURY 21 KIDS TO CAMP Friends of We Care is Century 21 Trident and Century 21 All Points 21 a network of 84 Member spent the day at Camp Tidnish during our Sponsor organizations Challengers Week where staff from both from the Food Service offices participate in a rousing game of and Hospitality Industry washer toss, enjoy some camper music, united by a common and tour our amazing facility before goal of bringing joy to enjoying a barbecue with our campers. kids with disabilities. Century 21 staff from both offices are strong supporters of the national Kids to Camp program and we have made some lovely friendships with their staff as they help provide a wonderful experience for kids with disabilities in Nova Scotia.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING US BE #UNSTOPPABLE This past year has seen growth and expansion to our programs and much of it is due to the wonderful support we have from the community. We simply could not do what we do without you! TO OUR PROGRAM PARTNERS: Hockey Nova Scotia The Rotary Club of Truro Northwood Inc O’Regan’s Automotive Boccia Canada NS Department of Community Service Parasport Nova Scotia C anadian Council for Rehabilitation Nova Scotia Health Authority Polio Nova Scotia and Work The IWK Health Centre Directions Council The Rotary Club of Amherst Glace Bay Minor Hockey Halifax Recreation TO OUR DONORS AND EVENT SPONSORS: All Sports Wellness Good Life Kids Foundation Gordon Food Services Scotiabank Bluenose Marathon Amway IMP Group/Harding Economical Insurance Group Canadian Progress Club Archway Insurance Harbour Bridge Commission Flemming Charitable Foundation SMU Alumni Association Arthur J. Gallagher Mic Mac Mall RCMP Veterans Fund Edwards Family Foundation Booster Juice Miller Tire Halifax Youth Foundation Stevens Family Breakaway Experiences MSVU Alumni Association Halifax Chamber of Commerce The Trainyard General Store Century 21 All Points PC Children’s Charity Century 21 Trident To Go Fresh Burrito Jax Scotiabank CIBC Wood Gundy Warehouse Café- Amherst Chef Inspired Habaneros Tacten Charity Alive Fund Virgin Radio CREIT 7 Bays Bouldering CTV/Bell Media Payzant Home Desjardins Still Fired Distilleries East Coast Mobile Medical West Tech Healthcare Centum Mortgage Brokers RBC Friends of We Care Halifax Regional Municipality Jack Astor’s The John and Judy Bragg Foundation Jazz Aviation Ground Zero Kartbahn Racing Inc The Windsor Foundation Lawton’s Craig Foundation Labatt Brewing Company Weston Bakeries 22 Lumbermart Rotary Club of Hfx Harbourside Giant Tiger- Amherst Sackville Photography Club
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Trainyard General Store Owner Kimberley Dares presents a donation to ESNS Ambassador Derryck Bridgemohan and ESNS staff member Sam Parsons. Members of the Canadian Progress Club of Halifax Citadel present a donation to our New Leaf participants for new kitchen equipment. Friends of We Care present their Bowling Tournament cheque for Camp Tidnish The Clinton Wilkins Team at their annual Lemonade Stand for Camp Tidnish 23
TREASURER’S REPORT I am privileged to provide my Treasurer’s Report for Easter Seals Nova Scotia for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. As my first year in the role, this has been an exciting time to meet and interact with the many faces that is Easter Seals Nova Scotia. It is an honour to be witness to the programs and daily initiatives that help so many succeed. Many great things had occurred to make the 2020 fiscal year a successful one. We have seen increases to the successful Wheelchair Recycling Program and through New Leaf Enterprises. The increased support and ability to provide these programs is truly inspiring. I am pleased to share that we recorded excess revenue over expenditures of $29,239 which increases reserves to $226,594. With the final weeks of the fiscal year’s operations significantly effected, this is a great result. As all others have also been effected, COVID-19 has taken a significant effect onto Easter Seals ability to provide needed programs. The effects of the pandemic are rapidly changing businesses abilities to predict their ‘business as usual’. Easter Seals continues to monitor the changing health data, government restrictions, and program opportunities in order to provide continued and safe services as we head into the 2021 fiscal year and beyond. Thank you to all for your passion and dedication to Easter Seals Nova Scotia, this includes the staff, volunteers and program participants. Thank you for your commitment to safe and healthy protocols as we navigate through 2020. To our donors and funders, your contributions help make it our vision possible of a world where everyone is included. I am thankful to be welcomed in by my fellow board members and look forward to see everyone again when safe to do so. eamdsopEleaplavotpsieycotmeeorstrDfeu,SpIninnDerttiacothsilYlgeruusoOsrspaNuifpUvmgooeohrvsKrsaoptfp,NuoeSomtrcOcsruNootoWsstbnoeiaais?vdlinatpwydorSinoatrchevnojoicdtddribaeeiasa.sssaktsbiiiolsillntsiti,avieels 24
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP have audited the consolidated financial statements of Easter Seals Nova Scotia as at March 31, 2020, and for the year then ended. The Consolidated Statement of Financial Position and Consolidated Statement of Revenue and Expenditures are included in this annual report. Complete copies of the audited consolidated financial statements with the auditor’s report and notes are available by contacting the Easter Seals Nova Scotia office. DID YOU KNOW? pwRroietgThchryoatcrhmfolienuC,ggNowhmPoervomorauugurSnrnaacitomsthysteiiasSintNeeDrpSdveaiWpcmretanhosr.etebmreislliehctynhiptair 25
CFCEoIaNOnssAtoNeliNrdSaSOCteedLIaASIlDtsLatNAePmoTOevEnaStDoSITfcSFIoOiTntAaiNnaTciEaAlMPSosEAitNiTonTMOAFRCH 31, 2020 As at March 31, 2020 Assets General Reserve 2020 2019 Current assets fund fund Total Total $ $ Cash $ $ Accounts receivable Inventory 201,692 48,583 250,275 5,995 Prepaid expenses 503,997 - 503,997 373,092 Marketable securities – Wheelchair Recycling Program, at - 15,791 - 15,791 17,343 market value 42,699 42,699 45,495 - Portfolio investments – at market value 487,627 48,583 487,627 382,205 Property and equipment 1,251,806 170,906 1,300,389 824,130 240,148 Liabilities and fund balance 5,000 - 175,906 1,383,599 Current liabilities 1,308,300 219,489 1,308,300 2,447,877 2,565,106 2,784,595 Accounts payables and accrued liabilities Deferred revenue 552,937 - 552,937 385,091 Obligation under capital lease 194,560 - 194,560 121,486 Wheelchair Recycling Program - 9,727 9,727 9,727 - 487,627 382,205 Deferred revenue 487,627 Obligation under capital lease 1,244,851 - 1,244,851 898,509 Camp Tidnish Fund 381,956 Elizabeth & Forest Fyfe Award Fund 925,986 - 381,956 410,759 Net assets 48 - 925,986 935,784 5,160 Unrestricted – General Fund 2,558,001 - 48 165 Internally restricted – Reserve Fund 7,105 - 5,160 5,305 - - 2,558,001 2,250,522 7,105 2,565,106 - 7,105 (40,152) 219,489 219,489 237,507 219,489 226,594 197,355 219,489 2,784,595 2,447,877 26
CEaOstNerSSOeLaIlDs ANTovEaDScSoTtAiaTEMENT OF REVENUE & ECoXnsPoElidNatDedITStUateRmEeSnt FofOReRveTnuHe EandYEExApenRdiEtuNresDED MARCH 31, 2020 For the year ended March 31, 2020 General Reserve 2020 2019 Fund Fund Total Total $ $ $ $ Revenue 156,171 - 156,171 200,152 Special events 294,066 Campaigns - 294,066 253,054 Planned Giving 9,024 Camp Tidnish 166,458 - 9,024 120,223 Active Living New Leaf Enterprises 3,010 - 166,458 170,665 Development 1,198,199 Wheelchair Recycling Program - 3,010 4,898 Assistive Devices 3,521 Other income 1,662,973 - 1,198,199 1,111,657 17,184 - 3,521 180 162,584 - 1,662,973 1,559,189 - 17,184 8,463 - 162,584 63,765 3,673,190 - 3,673,190 3,492,246 Expenditures Administration 167,333 - 167,333 123,701 Programs - 44,086 72,431 - 268,356 277,966 Assistive Devices 44,086 - - 16,518 - 1,662,973 1,559,189 Camp Tidnish 268,356 - 60,026 29,506 - 1,073,041 1,066,538 Community Client Services and Polio Support - - 233,798 224,079 Wheelchair Recycling Program 1,662,973 - 65,163 60,350 - 51,157 36,195 Active Living 60,026 - 3,625,933 3,466,473 New Leaf Enterprises 1,073,041 Development 233,798 Fund-raising (Easter Seals, Drop Zone, Kartbahn 250, and Easter Seals Month Events) 65,163 Other amortization 51,157 3,625,933 Excess of revenue over expenditures before 47,257 - 47,257 25,773 change in fair value of investments (18,018) (18,018) 4,947 Net change in unrealized loss on investments - Excess of revenue over expenditures and 47,257 (18,018) 29,239 30,720 change in fair value of investments for the year 27
New Leaf STAFF MEMBERS WHO CONTRIBUTED TO Executive Director EASTER SEALS’ SUCCESS IN 2019-20 INCLUDE: Veronica Dale Alex Baird – Food Service Instructor celebrates her Joanne Bernard – President & CEO Mel Hebb Award Sara Burrows – Wheelchair Assistant with Steve at Alysha Canning – Multi-Program Coordinator Marvi Carandang – Digital Marketing and Communications Officer our Centre Rose Cole – Manager, Finance and Administration Veronica Dale – Executive Director – New Leaf Enterprises Dyan Dort – Program Instructor Shonna Flemming – Food Service Instructor Kyla Gagne – Instructor/Job Transition Worker Irena Grundt – Food Service Supervisor Ila Jay – Youth Job Coach Ksenia Lazoukova – Job Coach Brianna MacDonald – Food Service Instructor Monica MacKendrick – Special Events Coordinator Donna MacPherson – Camp Director Carlton McDonald – Job Developer Dale McNamara – Equipment Technician Tina Morash – Program Instructor Suzanne Rent – “Not Without Us” Research Coordinator Wanda Sinclair – Director of Development Erin Spencer – Program Instructor Heidi Wallace – Manager, Wheelchair Program, Assistive Devices Amanda Williams – Program Coordinator 28
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