Report to the Community - United Way of Thunder Bay

2015
Report to the Community
W W W . U W A Y T B A Y. C A
Message from the President
In my new position as President of the United Way of
Thunder Bay, I am pleased to work with a committed Board of
Directors. Thank you to the 29 Board Members who volunteer
their time and their talents to lead the organization.
In 2015 United Way of Canada, and the respective members,
joined the United Way Worldwide. This allows each local
United Way to have greater opportunities for professional
development, resource management, sharing of best
practices, and stronger alignment with international donors.
As well, United Ways across Canada are transitioning to
expand our efforts to create opportunities for a better
life for everyone in our communities. Our fundraising arm
continues to support registered local charitable organizations
and our expanding investments in community projects and
community collaborations. We continue to leverage grants to
support our community projects.
The 2015 Campaign proved to be very challenging. Thanks to
the Campaign Chair, Jim Madder, and the dedicated Campaign
Team volunteers. Together, they achieved a remarkable result
of $2,654,870. We would also like to thank the media for
their ongoing support in getting our message heard. Most
importantly, we applaud all donors for your compassion and
concern for those in need in our community, demonstrated
by your generous support. Thank you.
“
United Ways
across Canada are
transitioning to expand
our efforts to create
opportunities for a
better life for everyone
in our communities
Under the leadership of Tom Boyle, Chair of our United Way
Allocations Committee, thirty-six volunteers conducted the
annual review of applications from local service agencies for
funding through our Community Fund, and brought forward
recommendations to be approved by the United Way Board
of Directors. I thank them for all their time given to ensure
these proceeds of our fundraising campaign are distributed
effectively.
In 2015, the United Way of Thunder Bay continued to work
as the lead organization for Thunder Bay Counts, one of our
current community projects. Over 50 community partners
have worked to develop a framework to track progress in
addressing pressing social issues. They have also developed
indicators that will help measure these changes over time.
United Way of Thunder Bay is an early adopter of this work
and will be able to provide best practices for other United
Ways. Grants over two years were received from the Ontario
Trillium Foundation for the development phase of this
initiative, and I thank them for the financial support that has
made this project feasible.
UNITED WAY OF THUNDER BAY STAFF
EXECUTIVE
Mike Belliveau
President
Jules Tupker
Past President
Norm Gale
1st Vice
President
Blair Smith
2nd Vice
President/Treasurer
Michael Nitz
Secretary
Amy Bottos
Advisor
Marg Arnone
Advisor
Harold Lindstrom
Advisor
Joanne Kembel
Executive Director
Mike Thompson
Advisor
Jered Zieroth
Assistant Director/
Leaders of the Way
Coordinator
Shawn Christie
Advisor
Frances Wesley
Advisor
BOARD MEMBERS
Keith Anderson
Allison Kasper
Tom Walters
Ian Wright
Jackie Dojack
Mike Lepine
Wayne Fletcher
Jim Madder
Kelly Gallagher
Mary McLellan
Mike Gallagher
Michele Miller
Robin Haliuk
Shirley Rigato
Clint Harris
George Saarinen
Judith Monteith Farrell
As our five-year Strategic Plan concludes in 2015, we are
developing a new Strategic Plan for the organization. Walter
Flasza, former Board President and long-time United Way
volunteer, has been facilitating this exercise. I thank him for
his help and guidance. Our Strategic Planning Committee is
now confirming several strategies that effectively provide us
with a road map for moving forward.
Mike Judge
Susan Soldan
Greg Pilot
Thank you also to our excellent staff for their hard work and
commitment to the United Way of Thunder Bay. In early
2016 our Executive Director, Joanne Kembel, and Campaign
Director, Adele Rosa, will retire. We are grateful to these
excellent leaders for their tireless work, creativity and longstanding commitment to the United Way of Thunder Bay.
At that time Jered Zieroth, Assistant Executive Director, will
become Executive Director of United Way of Thunder Bay.
Together, we are possibility!
- Mike Belliveau, President
1
Board of Directors & Staff
We continue to work with our Indigenous Community
through the United Way Nishwaaswi Committee as outlined
in our Declaration of Commitment. We hosted a very
productive meeting with Aboriginal service agencies in 2015,
and action areas have been identified to help build a better
working relationship with our Indigenous Community.
All Thunder Bay United Way volunteers, staff and sponsored
employees, with the support and collaboration of donors,
funded agencies, and community partners, look forward
to addressing existing and new challenges that face our
communities.
MIKE BELLIVEAU, PRESIDENT
UNITED WAY THUNDER BAY 2015
RETIRED
David Kiesman
Hannes Maepea
Caitlyn Phirbny
Special Events
Coordinator
Krysta Piaskowski
Executive Assistant
Adele Rosa
Campaign Director
Carole Williams
Administrative
Assistant
Sandra Albertson
Director of
Community Impact
Jane Slobodnik
Secretary &
Receptionist
Sheila Krzeslak
Finance Director
Terri-Lynne Carter
Thunder Bay Counts
Coordinator
Donna Sentes
Director of
Administration
Kristy Pochailo
Communications
Director
Elizabeth Dougall, 2015 Ross B. Judge Award of Excellence Winner
This award is presented to a retired Board Member who exemplifies Ross Judge’s extraordinary
commitment and his strong passion for making a better life for everyone in our community.
Thank you Elizabeth for your leadership and commitment to our United Way.
Mission
Goals
To serve communities by promoting, supporting and facilitating
the organized capacity of people to help one another.
To provide assistance in fulfilling communities' needs
To develop and implement an annual fundraising campaign
To allocate funds to service providers within the communities
Core Principles
To encourage the involvement and participation of volunteers
1. W
e use a broadly based community needs assessment
on which to guide a growing percentage of our annual
fund drive
4.We monitor and nurture the volunteer strengths of the
community
2.We maximize our resources in the areas of dollars
and volunteers to fill the gaps of the community needs
assessment
3.Based on community needs assessment, we partner with
service providers to fund most imminent needs, along
with the flexibility to accommodate existing relationships
5.We continue our practice of developing public
awareness of health and social welfare issues funded by
United Way
6. W
e deal with advocacy issues in a manner of caution and
only in those issues dealing directly with our core business
7.We strive for diversity and effectiveness of quality in
Board Members to be reflective of our community
2
UNITED WAY THUNDER BAY 2015
SOUND INVESTMENT - IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITY
How We Make an Impact
Funding Human Service Programs
Community Impact is about achieving meaningful, longterm improvements to the quality of life in our community
– addressing not just the symptoms of problems, but also
getting at the root causes. It is about making fundamental,
positive changes to community conditions.
The United Way of Thunder Bay operates on sound financial
practices of transparency, accountability and rigorous
assessment – the same principles you rely on when choosing
to give. United Way’s community investments are directed
primarily to funding human-service programs, but they also
support expanding development of community collaborations
and community projects.
THOUSANDS OF
VOLUNTEERS
THOUSANDS OF
DONORS
Sources of Revenue:
Allocations Committee Chair
PANEL 3
Mike Lepine
Peggy Mason
Chad Tanner
Mike Chochla Sr.
George Doig
Paul Mitchell
Kathleen Sawdo
Nicole Walker
PANEL 2
Tom Dawes, Chair
Paul Carr
Mike Chochla
Wendy Holmquist
EMPLOYEE
CAMPAIGNS
CORPORATE
CONTRIBUTIONS
INDIVIDUAL
COMMUNITY DONORS
GRANTS TO FUND
INITIATIVES
The team spends over 1,000 hours annually to determine
the best investment of donor dollars in three focus areas,
so that the lives of people in our community are improved.
This process is designed to ensure that your generous gifts
are used responsibly and effectively in your community.
- Tom Boyle
PANEL 1
Sandie Delorme, Chair
Comprised of volunteers, the Allocations Committee is
responsible for making recommendations for the allocation
of funding to eligible applicants for specific programs.
Applications are reviewed based on the need for the program,
our funding criteria, and the anticipated, measurable results to
be achieved. A panel of volunteers meets with representatives
of each applicant (Board members, staff and clients) before
making funding recommendations to the United Way Board
of Directors.
Yvonne Faid, Chair
PANEL 4
Tom Hantjis – Chair
Maureen Adams
Cory Jesseau
Frank Jollimore
Wendy Olson
PANEL 5
Ernie Dojack
Keith Grondin
Robin Haliuk
Gail Palko
Marg Arnone – Chair
PANEL 7
PANEL 6
Gloria Chochla
Kathryn Hantjis
Chris Inniss
Betty Ann Savas
Ollie Sawchuk
Mary Lynn Douglas
Les Newman
Jackie Dojack, Chair
Wendy Bell
Michele Miller, Chair
SPECIAL
EVENTS
Community Investments:
55%
3
24%
Our agency partners programs and services
Directed by donors
(i.e: After school programs that provide a safe place
for children to go and connect)
to charities of their choice
(not evaluated by United Way)
21%
Community Programs Activities/
Multi-partner Collaborations
(i.e: Thunder Bay Counts)
4
FOCUS AREA
FOCUS AREA
All that kids can be
From poverty to possibility
In 2015, your Community Fund contributions provided support to the following 64 local
programs and services offered by our 30 Funded Agencies.
By reducing the impact of poverty in our community we are
helping families and individuals find employment, maintain their
financial independence and create a better future.
The United Way is involving children and youth in the
community, engaging them in learning and helping them
to reach emotional and physical well-being.
struggling children and youth to develop the
skills, self-esteem and confidence to become successful role
models and leaders;
We are committed to funding programs to provide kids with
opportunities to help them grow, learn and build their own
bright futures by:
• Helping
Agency Partners & Programs
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Thunder Bay
• Big Brother Big Sister Traditional Mentoring Program
Boys and Girls Club of Thunder Bay
• Vale Unit
• Community Outreach
• Windsor Club
CNIB
• Early Intervention Services
Evergreen: A United Neighbourhood
• Sports N’More
St. John Ambulance Council of Ontario,
Thunder Bay Branch
• Youth Cadet and Crusader Program
Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon
• Biwaase’s Program
• Supporting
The United Way is working toward measureable change
through programs that assist individuals and families acquire
adequate food, housing, employment and financial security by:
youth succeed and stay in school until graduation;
• Supporting children and youth to believe in themselves
and make healthy choices.
8
PROGRAMS
NUMBER OF PEOPLE HELPED
19,299*
Agency Partners & Programs
Boys and Girls Club of Thunder Bay
• Child Nutrition Program - Breakfast Club
• Program Integration
Canadian Hearing Society
• Northern Literacy & Lifeskills Program (NLLP)
Community Clothing Assistance
• Affordable Clothing & Assistance Program
• Community Partners Referral Program
Evergreen: A United Neighbourhood
• Career Fall Festival
Independent Living Resource Centre
• Healthy Choices - Healthy Living Action Group
John Howard Society of Thunder Bay and District
• Community and Residential Services Program
• JHS Residential Case Management Program
Lakehead Social Planning Council
• 211 North (Public Inquiry, Online
Directory, Caller Needs)
• 211 North-Public Service Programs
• Providing ongoing access to sufficient, safe, affordable
and nutritious food;
• Developing
human assets like employment skills,
education, training and literacy/numeracy;
• Providing
access to transitional housing and supports to
transition back into the community.
17
PROGRAMS
NUMBER OF PEOPLE HELPED
52,109*
New Directions Workers Resource Centre
• Speaker’s School
*An individual may receive support from programs offered
within one or more Focus Area, and/or from multiple
Funded Agencies. These people may be tracked more
than once in these numbers.
Northwestern Ontario Women’s Centre
Good Food Box Program
•
Our Kids Count of Thunder Bay
Food Nutrition Access Program
• Volunteer Program
•
Regional Food Distribution Association
of Northwestern Ontario
• Community Kitchen Service
Thunder Bay Food Bank
• Food Bank
5
6
FOCUS AREA
SOUND INVESTMENT - IMPACTING OUR COMMUNITY
Strong Communities
Community Partners & Community Collaborations
We recognize the important role strong neighbourhoods
play in contributing to a vibrant city. For this reason, we
actively involve and engage residents in creating change
in their neighbourhoods.
The United Way is strengthening our community
by connecting people to the supports they need to
achieve personal well-being and safety. United Way
funding is helping families and individuals work towards
measureable change in the following areas:
Agency Partners & Programs
Canadian Hearing Society
• General Support Services (GSS)
• Hearing Care Counselling Program (HCCP)
• Outreach & Public Education to Communities
Canadian Mental Health Association
• Education & Training Program
Canadian Red Cross Society of Thunder Bay
• Disaster Management
• Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP)
• Personal Disaster Assistance (PDA)
Catholic Family Development Centre
• First Step/Women In Need (WIN) Partner Assault Response Program (PAR)
• General Counselling
• Parenting Program
• Recovery In Self Knowledge (RISK)
Children’s Centre Thunder Bay
• Public Education & Prevention Services
• Rapid Access Model Program
CNIB
• Independent Living Skills Services
• Low Vision Services (LVS)
• Orientation & Mobility Services
• Volunteer Services
Community Arts & Heritage Education Project
• Neighbourhood Arts Engagement Program
Community Living Thunder Bay
• Take A Break
Elizabeth Fry Society of Northwestern Ontario
• Volunteer Program-Jail Visitation & Community
Re-integration for Women
Evergreen: A United Neighbourhood
• Building a Safer Community
• Settlement & Welcome
• Volunteer Co-ordination
Faye Peterson House
• Caring Dads
• Pre & Post Natal
• Substance Use Prevention & Violence Against Women
Hospice Northwest
• Hospice Volunteers Thunder Bay
7
•
We know that the well-being of people cannot be determined
by, or assigned to, any one individual, organization, or level
of government. The whole community, public and private
sectors, must share the responsibility to make Thunder Bay
all it can be. For this reason, United Way of Thunder Bay,
in collaboration with community partners, incubates new
community projects until they are developed and find an
appropriate permanent placement in the community. These
programs are designed to address social issues and achieve
lasting impact.
Promoting a sense of belonging and inclusion
in our community;
• Helping people create and maintain supportive
relationships and connections;
• Supporting people to achieve positive mental health and
providing help to handle life’s challenges;
•
Creating safe homes and neighbourhoods.
39
17,470*
March of Dimes Canada
• Assistive Devices Program
• Community Services
St. John Ambulance Council of Ontario Thunder Bay Branch
• Car Seat Safety & Inspection Program
• Medical First Response Division
• Camp 911 First Responders
Thunder Bay & Area Victim Services
• Thunder Bay and Area Victim Services (TBAVS)
Thunder Bay Counselling Centre
• Community Counselling for Victims of Family Violence
• Credit Counselling Program
• Psychosocial Family Counselling Program
Current collaborations include: Thunder Bay Counts, Phones
for Families, and Union Gas Winter Warmth. We continue to
leverage grants to support these projects.
To learn more about these collaborations go to
www.uwaytbay.ca/community-impact
THUNDER BAY COUNTS
In 2015, Thunder Bay Counts has worked to develop a
shared agenda for change and to identify a set of high level
community indicators that can be used to track change
over time. This work has included extensive research and
community consultation.
PROGRAMS
NUMBER OF PEOPLE HELPED
Some of these collaborations have included the RFDA,
Action for Neighbourhood Change - Evergreen: A United
Neighbourhood, and 211.
“
The core purpose of the Shared Agenda is to enable
collaborative planning by developing a shared understanding
of issues and making information about these issues widely
available. When different groups working on specific
aspects of a complex social issue come to see their efforts
as connected to a single, shared agenda for change, the
potential exists for collective impact.
To learn more about Thunder Bay Counts and the Shared
Agenda go to www.thunderbaycounts.com
Thunder Bay Counts is led by a Round Table which
includes more than 50 members, representing
government, funders, business, health, social
services, First Nations, and other key sectors.
The day-to-day work of the initiative is managed by United
Way of Thunder Bay, along with their collaborative partner, the
Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre, and a small steering
committee. Taylor Newberry Consulting has been the research
lead for the initiative. Thunder Bay Counts has convened a
number of working groups, including a table of local strategy
leads, a network of local funders, and a data sharing table.
This development phase has been funded by the Ontario
Trillium Foundation.
Thunder Bay Literacy Group
• One on One Literacy/Numeracy Tutoring
• Small Group Literacy/Numeracy Classes
Volunteer Thunder Bay!
• CONNECTORS
8
CAMPAIGN CHAIR & TEAM
CAMPAIGN CHAIR & TEAM
Message from the Campaign Chair
2015 Campaign Team
The 2015 campaign theme, ‘Together, we are possibility,’ could
not be more true. I am so impressed with how our community
came together during this year’s campaign to raise $2,654,870
in support of United Way and its efforts to create a better life
for everyone in our community. One of the ways to make our
community better is by supporting 30 funded agencies which
provide 64 diverse human service programs. Our collective
efforts will make it possible for thousands of our friends and
neighbours to access critical help in times of need. Whether
providing food, creating safer neighbourhoods, offering
companionship, or building skills and delivering counselling,
guidance and support, United Way is in the forefront providing
solutions, making the impossible possible.
In 2015, the Leaders of the Way entry level was increased,
nationally, to $1200. The “Step Up” program, offered in
Thunder Bay, was an incentive to encourage and support
Leaders donors with this transition. One of our Corporate
Leaders, Bombardier Transportation, with support from the
J. Armand Bombardier Foundation, proudly sponsored this
program with a commitment of $20,000.
Engaging our younger demographic is both a challenge and
an opportunity for the United Way campaign. Our GenNext
Cabinet continues to make this a priority. I believe we will
be able to reach new heights with the campaign if we can
encourage more participation from our youth.
“
Jim Madder
Campaign Chair
Emilio Rigato
Corporate Leaders Co-Chair
Shirley Rigato
Leaders Of The Way Division
Mary McLellan
Campaign Vice-Chair &
Special Events Division
Kelly Gallagher
Federal Government Co-Chair
Carol Pollard
Municipal Division
Heidi Strobl
Federal Government Co-Chair
Frank Jollimore
Not-For-Profit Division
Of course, all of this could not have been accomplished
without the help of many, very dedicated people. It has
been my honour to serve as the 2015 Campaign Chair and I
would like to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who
contributed to the campaign this year:
Shelley Gosselin/
Kobi-Lynn Perry/Kris Mork
Commercial/Finance Division
Dane Hatton
GenNext Division
Yves Fricot/Blair Smith
Professional Business Division
Bill Green
Industry Division
Andrew Siren
Professional Health Division
Jeannine Verdenik
Large Institutions
Patrick Morash
Provincial Government Division
Mike Nitz
Past Chair
Jerry Roos
Corporate Leaders Co-Chair
• To
the Campaign Team, you continued to amaze me
throughout the campaign. Thank you for your leadership
and determination.
• To
the United Way Staff, you are the backbone of this
campaign. Your professionalism and your guidance to all
involved have been invaluable.
Sponsored Employee Program
• To
the Sponsored Employees, I have a huge respect for
what you do. Your enthusiasm and expertise enabled us
to establish deeper connections within our 294 employee
campaigns and our community. Thanks as well to the
sponsoring organizations for lending us your talented
employees.
• To
Through continued
support from the media,
the creation of videos
highlighting the funded
agencies, and a growing
and dynamic social media
presence, our community
saw the faces of the
people whose lives they
would touch, and really
understood the value of
their support.
JIM MADDER, 2015 CAMPAIGN CHAIR
9
In addition to the dollars raised, this year we were able to
develop a greater awareness of the incredible work of the
United Way’s funded agencies. Through continued support
from the media, the creation of videos highlighting the funded
agencies, and a growing and dynamic social media presence,
our community saw the faces of the people whose lives they
would touch, and really understood the value of their support.
the Employee Campaign Chairs, you are the inspiration
behind your colleague’s giving and a credit to your
employers. Thank you for your commitment.
• To
the Leaders of the Way and Corporate Leaders, you
truly ‘stepped up’ this year and are leaving important
legacies which will continue to support the United Way
through future campaigns.
CHERYLYNN
O’NEILL
ANNA
GARTON
JOSEPHINE
IORFIDA
FRANCES
GREEN
PATRIC
BUSKE
JODIE
WILSON
• To
the GenNext Cabinet, the energy and passion you bring
to this campaign will lead our youth into a future filled with
hope for both the United Way and our community. I look
forward to your future accomplishments.
• To
the Media, thank you for recognizing the significance of
this campaign and helping us to share our message by
raising the profile of the United Way.
• To
the Board of Directors, thank you for entrusting me
with the privilege of leading this campaign. Your support and
encouragement gave me motivation and great confidence.
Finally, I would like to offer my sincere appreciation to
everyone in our community who supported a fundraising
event or employee campaign, made a donation, or shared our
important message. I applaud your remarkable compassion
and generosity; indeed, you have increased our community’s
capacity to care!
- Jim Madder, 2015 United Way Campaign Chair
Thank You to These Six Employers
For Our 2015 Sponsored Employees
Each fall, United Way’s Sponsored Employee Program gives
community minded employers an excellent opportunity to
make an investment in strengthening our community by
lending us one of their employees. Serving as an extension of
United Way campaign staff, Sponsored Employees provide
direction and support to our employee campaign volunteers in
workplaces throughout the city and region.
Thank you Confederation College, Copperfin Credit Union,
City of Thunder Bay, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce,
Richardson International, and Tbaytel, for supporting the
2015 Sponsored Employee Program. Through their
participation they have made a significant contribution to
the United Way, their community and to the professional
development of their employees.
10
UNITED WAY THUNDER BAY 2015
UNITED WAY THUNDER BAY 2015
Corporate Leaders
Employee Campaigns
The following businesses contributed $2,000 or more to the United Way of Thunder Bay in 2015. We thank our
Corporate Leaders for their generosity and commitment to supporting a strong and vibrant community for all.
Thank you for improving local lives
Awards are based on the total annual corporate gift to United Way of Thunder Bay, including monetary and
gift in-kind, and sponsorships and special events.
An employee campaign occurs when individual employees
choose to make charitable donations to our community by
having an amount regularly deducted from their payroll. In
2015 we had 294 Employee Campaigns throughout various
workplaces in Thunder Bay and area. Employee Campaign
donors annually contribute over half of the total United Way
Campaign! We recognize the employees of the following
organizations for giving generously and thank them for helping
thousands of local people to have a better quality of life.
“
Corporate giving
is not just about
writing a cheque.
It’s being able
to touch
somebody’s life.
Diamond $40,000+
Acadia Broadcasting Ltd.
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
City of Thunder Bay
Dougall Media
Performance Kia
RBC Royal Bank
Richardson International
Tbaytel
The Chronicle Journal
Valhalla Inn
Platinum $15,000 to $39,999
Bearskin Airlines
J. Armand Bombardier Foundation
CN
Confederation College
Copperfin Credit Union
Keynote Events
Manulife Financial
Redwood Park Church
TransCanada Corporation
Union Gas
Gold $8,000 to $14,999
Best Western Plus Nor’Wester Hotel
& Conference Centre
Bombardier Transportation
Canadian Pacific
Grant Thornton LLP
Intercity Industrial Supply
Korkola Design Communications
Ontario Power Generation Northwest Operations
Resolute Forest Products
Sun Life Financial
Silver $4,000 to $7,999
Bank of Montreal
BROKERLINK
Canadian Operators Petroleum (CAN-OP)
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Home Hardware Building Centre
Intercity Shopping Centre
Investors Group
Scotiabank
Taranis Contracting Group
The Great-West Life Assurance Company/
London Life/Canada Life
11
Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board
Thunder Bay Hydro
Thunder Bay International Airports
Authority Incorporated
Thunder Bay Lakehead District School Board
Lowerys
Maverick Entertainment Group
TD Canada Trust
Til-Ka Construction Inc.
Venshore Mechanical Ltd.
Victoria Inn & Convention Centre
Viterra Inc.
Bronze $2,000 to $3,999
BNL Contracting
Balmoral Park Acura
Bay Credit Union
Bell
Canadian Tire - Arthur Street
Central Canada Industries Inc.
Digital Engineering Inc.
Firedog Communications
Hertz Equipment Rentals
Lakehead Printing
LiUNA Local 607
MGM Electric Limited
Maintair Aviation Services Ltd.
Man-Shield (NOW) Construction Inc.
Nor-Shore Self Storage
Porter Airlines
Power System Solutions
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites
Re/Max First Choice Realty (T Bay) Ltd.
Royal LePage Lannon Realty Limited
Sears Canada Inc.
Suncor Energy Foundation
Superior Elevator
Superior Structural Systems Inc.
The Paterson Foundation
Thunder Airlines Limited
Thunder Bay Mitsubishi
TownePlace Suites By Marriott
Truck & Diesel Hydraulics
Veressent Life
Weiler, Maloney, Nelson
WestJet
* Indicates special recognition for Employee
Campaigns donating 75% or more of their total
dollars to the United Way Community Fund
Employee Campaigns donating 20% or more over last year’s contribution receive the Merit
Award and appear in bold text
PLATINUM
•LCBO*
90% of employees contributing with an average gift
of $130 per donor
•March of Dimes Canada
•BMO Employee Giving - Dawson Road
•BMO Employee Giving - Dryden
•BMO Employee Giving - Edward Street West
•BMO Employee Giving - Harbour Crossing/Fort William Rd
•BMO Employee Giving - Red River Road & Court Street
•BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.
•CIBC - Cumberland Street*
•CIBC - District Office*
•CIBC - Fort Frances
•Citi Financial - Kenora*
•Citi Financial - Dryden*
•Citi Financial - Fort Frances*
•Citi Financial - Thunder Bay*
•City of Thunder Bay - Corporate Services Department
•City of Thunder Bay - Mayor and Council
•CNIB
•Copperfin Credit Union - Algoma Street
•Copperfin Credit Union - Arundel Street
•Copperfin Credit Union - Syndicate Avenue
•Correctional Service Canada - Parole*
•Manulife
•Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Registration & Claims Branch*
•MPP Bill Mauro Thunder Bay - Atikokan Constituency Office*
•Our Kids Count of Thunder Bay*
•RBC Royal Bank - Alloy Drive
•RBC Royal Bank - Commercial Business Banking Centre
•Superior North EMS
•Sysco Food Services of Ontario Inc. - Thunder Bay Division*
•TD Canada Trust - Dryden
•TD Canada Trust - Geraldton
•TD Canada Trust - West Arthur Street
•Teleco Supply Co. Ltd.*
•The United Way of Thunder Bay
•Thunder Bay Counselling Centre*
•Thunder Bay Literacy Group
•Volunteer Thunder Bay!
•Wawanesa Mutual Ins. Co.*
•Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
GOLD
•Enterprise Rent-a-Car*
75% of employees contributing with an average gift
of $75 per donor
•Evergreen: A United Neighbourhood*
• Auto Parts Central Inc.*
•Fort William Historical Park*
•Bay Credit Union Limited*
•Gillons Insurance Brokers Ltd.*
•Boys and Girls Clubs of Thunder Bay
•Grant Thornton LLP*
•Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation*
•HSBC Bank Canada*
•Canada Revenue Agency - Thunder Bay
Tax Service Office
•Dufresne Furniture - Dryden*
•Lakehead Social Planning Council*
•RBC Royal Bank - North Western Ontario Regional Office*
•Richardson International*
•Sun Life Financial*
12
UNITED WAY THUNDER BAY 2015
Employee Campaigns
•Carrel + Partners*
•Erickson & Partners
•Central Canada Industries Inc.*
•FSC Limited*
•Intercity Industrial Supply*
•Canadian Red Cross Society of Thunder Bay*
•Children’s Centre Thunder Bay
•Hacio Law*
•Intertek*
•Canadian Tire - Arthur Street
•CIBC - Arthur Street Marketplace*
•Home Hardware Building Centre - Memorial*
•Marostica Motors Ltd.
•Children’s Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay
•CIBC - Atikokan
•Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration/Ministry of
Tourism, Culture & Sport*
•Ministry of Community & Social Services –
Children & Youth Services - Thunder Bay*
•CIBC - Emo
•CIBC - Memorial Avenue*
•CIBC - Red Lake
•Parks Canada
•Ministry of Environment and Climate Change*
•CIBC Wood Gundy*
•CIBC - Victoria Avenue East*
•Quirion Financial*
•City of Thunder Bay - Development Services
•RBC Royal Bank - Frederica & Brown
•Ministry of Government and Consumer Services ServiceOntario - 189 Red River Road*
•City of Thunder Bay - Corporate Services &
Long Term Care - Homes
•Dominion Motors*
•RBC Royal Bank - Nipigon
•City of Thunder Bay - Police Service
•Environment and Climate Change Canada
•Staples Business Depot*
•Ministry of Government and Consumer Services Thunder Bay Land Registry*
•Half-Way Motors (1989) Limited
•TD Canada Trust - Fort Frances
•Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
•Community Living Thunder Bay*
•John Howard Society of Thunder Bay & District*
•TD Canada Trust - Marathon
•Korkola Design Communications*
•Thunder Bay District Health Unit*
•Lakehead Alternator and Starter Co. Inc.*
•Thunder Bay Hydro*
•Ministry of Attorney General - Thunder Bay
Courthouse*
•Union Gas - Northwest District*
•Passport Canada
•WSP Canada Inc.*
•Valhalla Inn*
•RBC Royal Bank - Arthur & Ford
•MNP LLP*
•OLG Casino Thunder Bay*
•Performance Kia*
•RBC Royal Bank - Financial Planning
•RBC Royal Bank - Hodder Avenue
•RBC Royal Bank - Kenora/Keewatin
•CN Employees’ & Pensioners’ Community Fund*
•Confederation College Employees
•Department of National Defence - HMCS Griffon
•Digital Engineering*
•Dufresne Furniture - Kenora*
•ES Fox Ltd.*
•FORM Architecture Engineering*
•Freedom 55 Financial - A Division of London Life*
BRONZE
•RBC Royal Bank - Memorial & John*
40% of employees contributing with an average
gift of $40 per donor
•Scotiabank - Hewitson*
•Health Canada - First Nations &
Inuit Health Branch*
•Sears Canada Inc.*
•Airlane Hotel & Conference Centre*
•Health Canada - Sioux Lookout
•Service Canada
•BDO Canada LLP*
•JD Barnes Ltd.*
•Smith & Associates Insurance
•BMO Employee Giving - Kenora
•Lakehead District School Board - Admin Staff*
•Sportop Marketing*
•Brokerlink (Ontario) Inc.*
•Lakehead District School Board - Board of Trustees*
•Superior Elevator*
•Canadian Broadcasting Corporation*
•Tbaytel*
•Lakehead District School Board - COPE Members Local 454
•Canadian Hearing Society
•The Pepsi Bottling Group - Kenora
•Lakehead Elementary Teachers of Ontario
•Catholic Family Development Centre*
•The Pepsi Bottling Group - Thunder Bay
•Lakehead University Employees
•CIBC - Arthur & Edward*
•Thunder Airlines Limited*
•Lowerys*
60% of employees contributing with an average
of $60 per donor
•CIBC - Ignace
•Thunder Bay Orthopaedic Inc.*
•Maintair Aviation Services Ltd.*
•CIBC - Longlac
•Thunder Bay Public Library
•MGM Electric Limited
•Auto Home Paints*
•CIBC - Manitouwadge
•Viterra*
•BMO Employee Giving - Schreiber
•CIBC - Rainy River
•Ministry of Children & Youth Services –
Justice Ronald Lester Youth Centre
•BMO Employee Giving - Sioux Lookout
•CIBC - Red River Road*
PARTICIPANTS
•Buset & Partners*
•City of Thunder Bay - Community Services Department
•Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services Office of the Fire Marshal*
•Business Development Bank of Canada
•City of Thunder Bay - Fire & Rescue Services
•Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
•Canadian Mental Health Association
•City of Thunder Bay - Infrastructure & Operations
•Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services Thunder Bay Correctional Centre
•CIBC - Dryden
•Dougall Media*
•CIBC - Kenora
•Downtown Volkswagen*
•CIBC - Terrace Bay
•Faye Peterson House
•Coastal Steel Construction Limited*
•Hydro One*
•CRC Communications Limited*
•IBM Canada Ltd.*
•DSSAB - The District of Thunder Bay Social
Services Administration Board*
•Independent Living Resource Centre*
•RBC Royal Bank - Cash Services Centre – Arthur & Ford
•RBC Royal Bank - Small Business Banking
•TD Canada Trust - Commercial Banking - Memorial
•TD Canada Trust - Dawson Road
•TD Canada Trust - Memorial
•The Chronicle-Journal*
•The Employees of Bombardier*
•Weiler Maloney Nelson*
•Wilson’s Business Solutions*
SILVER
13
•Ministry of Northern Development and Mines*
•CIBC - Sioux Lookout
•Industry Canada - FedNor
•Reliance Home Comfort*
•Bearskin Airlines*
•Hatch Mott MacDonald Ltd.*
•Belterra Corporation of Ontario
•Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional Services Thunder Bay Jail
•CSDC des Aurores Boréales
•Ministry of Education - Regional Office*
•Canada Border Services Agency
•Ministry of Government and Consumer Services HR Service Delivery Division
•Bell Canada*
•Canada Post Corporation - Mail Processing Plant
- Sorting Station*
•Canadian Automobile Association*
•Canadian Pacific - Thunder Bay & Schreiber*
•Ministry of Government and Consumer Services - Ontario
Shared Services*
•Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Thunder Bay CCAC
14
UNITED WAY THUNDER BAY 2015
Employee Campaigns
•Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - CNFER*
•Pinewood Ford Limited*
•Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - Fire Centre*
•Polar Mechanical*
•Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Nipigon District Office*
•Public Health Ontario - Thunder Bay Laboratory*
•Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - Northwest
Biodiversity and Monitoring Unit*
•RBC Royal Bank - Atikokan
•Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - Northwest
Regional Office*
•RBC Royal Bank - Fort Frances
•Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - Ontario Parks
•Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry - Thunder Bay
District Office*
•Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Employment & Training Division*
The United Way of Thunder Bay celebrates and recognizes
Leadership level supporters for their generosity and the
strong example they set in our community. Leaders of the
Way are donors who donate annually $1,200 dollars or more.
Through their leadership, The United Way strengthens and
builds the capacity of our community.
•RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
•RBC Royal Bank - Dryden
2015 Leaders of the Way
Committee Members
•RBC Royal Bank - Grandview Mall
•Resolute Forest Products - Employee Charity Fund*
•Royal LePage Lannon Realty Limited*
Wayne Fletcher
Bruno Niederer
Yves Fricot
Michael Nitz
Cliff Friesen
Linda Pauluik
Michael Gallagher
Roberta Sawchyn
Clint Harris
Dr. Andrew Siren
Dane Hatton
Mike Siska
Dr. Lori Chambers
Ron Hell
Don Skochinski
Heather Cullen
Susan Jones
Robin T. Smith
Patti Derkson
Eric Long
Jules Tupker
Walter Flasza
Robert Matchett
Shirley Rigato,
Chair
•Scotiabank - Red River Road*
•Scotiabank - Victoria Avenue*
Glenn Brassard
•Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Student Financial Assistance Branch*
•St. John Ambulance Council of Ontario Thunder Bay Branch
•St. Joseph’s Care Group - Employees
Dawn Brizard
•Ministry of Transportation*
•Taranis Contracting Group*
Rosy Brizi
•Nexus Community Credit Union Limited*
•TD Canada Trust - Atikokan
Colin Bruce
•Northern Ontario School of Medicine
•TD Canada Trust - Kenora
Patric Buske
•NorTrax*
•Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board Staff Charity Fund
•Ontario Clean Water Agency*
•Ontario Power Generation Northwest Operations*
•Ontario Principals’ Council*
•Ontario Provincial Police – Communications Centre*
•Ontario Provincial Police – Northwest Regional Headquarters
•Ontario Provincial Police - Thunder Bay Detachment
•Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation
•Options Northwest*
•Paul Davis Systems*
Many Leaders chose to make their donations by payroll
deduction. These donations are reflected in their payroll
campaigns.
•Thunder Bay Community Economic Development
Commission (CEDC)
•Thunder Bay International Airports Authority*
•Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre Foundation*
•Toromont Cat*
•Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre
•Western Grain*
•William W. Creighton Youth Services*
“
Dreams are important. Everyone working in and for a charity has a dream of a suitable solution, a better
way of helping, a better way of making a difference in the lives we touch. We must become personally
involved, because it is in such involvement, that we gain inspiration as to the ways and means.
- Cliff Friesen & Susan Jones Leaders Since 1995
2015 LEADERS OF THE WAY RECEPTION SPONSORS
Thank you to BEST WESTERN PLUS Nor’Wester Hotel & Conference Centre and Performance Kia, who fully covered
the cost of hosting our Leaders of the Way reception, held May 7, 2015 in recognition of 2014 campaign donors.
2015 LEADERS OF THE WAY PRINT SPONSOR
Thank you to Tbaytel, who fully sponsored the cost of printing our Leaders of the Way materials!
2015 STEP UP PROGRAM
Thank you to Bombardier Transportation, with the support from the J Armand Bombardier Foundation, for sponsoring the
2015 Leaders “Step Up” program. For every Leader that “stepped up” their donation to the United Way Community Fund,
by a minimum of $200, Bombardier Transportation matched the $200 increase, committing $20,000 in support for this
initiative. This program was initiated as an incentive to encourage and support Leaders donors with the transition to the new
national entry-level of $1200.
15
16
PLATINUM DONORS
$10,000 and up
Cliff J. Friesen & Susan Jones*
Kriss & Sharon Knutsen*
Wayne & Kelly Maunula*
Mark Moulson
Sam Romeo*
Doctors Brian & Gail Scott
Robin T. Smith*
Jennifer Wintermans*
GOLD DONORS
$5,000 to $9,999
Stephen & Maureen Adams*
David & Nancy Andrews
Carol & David Baxter*
Catherine Brigham*
Elizabeth Dougall*
Walter J. Flasza, F.C.A.*
John & Natasha Jurcik*
Lyle & Tarja Knudsen Family*
Shawn & Jennifer Kunnas
Dr. Christopher & Mrs. Cathy Lai*
Allison & Bruce Latimer*
John & Catherine McCartney*
Bill & Beverly Mercer*
Michael & Nina Morrow*
Bruno & Ann Niederer*
Ron & Nancy Perozzo*
Greg & Chris Pilot*
Carol Pollard*
Dr. Andrew & Helen Siren*
Dr. Suzanne Allain, Michael Siska
& Family*
Dr. Brian Stevenson & Judy Davies
Bill & Pauline Tomlinson*
Anonymous* (2)
SILVER DONORS
$2,500 to $4,999
Carol & Don Axent*
Peter D. & Mary Ann Belluz*
Norman & Lorraine Bevilacqua*
Jackie & Maurice Black*
17
Lee B. Bonell & Family*
Anne & Bill Bradica*
Rosy Brizi & Peter Buchan*
Jeff & Katherine Campbell
Vickie Cavner*
Dr. Lori Chambers*
Drs. Min-Sun & Anita Chen*
Shawn Christie*
Dr. Claude Cullinan*
Ron & Mary Ann Currie*
Nick & Debbie Escott*
Paul & Mary Jo Fitzpatrick
Wayne Fletcher & Emilia Veltri*
Mike & Kelly Gallagher*
Shelley & Steve Gosselin*
David & Barbara Hoffman*
Dr. Peter Hryniuk & Dr. Karen Douglas*
Dr. Lois Hutchinson*
Michael & Rosalind Jurcik*
Hilary Kaszor*
R. G. Keith*
David & Beverly Knutson*
David & Lee-Ann Kubinec*
Justice Gary & Marion Kunnas*
Arthur & Beverly Lannon*
John & Barbara Luft*
Lynch / Dacey Family*
Jim Madder*
Ron & Jane Marostica
Robert & Isobel Matchett*
Gordon & Susan McCutcheon*
Robert & Julia Mitchell*
Betty Ollerhead & Ian Pugh
Kevin Paradis & Jiska Westbroek*
Warren & Sheila Peterson*
Roger & Gail Quirion*
Rob Richardson & Tammy McKinnon
Shirley & Emilio Rigato*
George & Barbara Saunders
Steve & Sharlene Sidorski
Don & Karen Skochinski*
Blair & Donna Smith*
Vic Smith*
Don Stokes*
Craig & Shirley Urquhart*
Murray & Loretta Walberg*
Dr. Michael B. Wilson & Ms. Janice Piper
Jack & Barbara Witiluk*
(*) indicates Community Fund
Leaders ($1,200 or more directed
to the United Way Community Fund
to assist our Funded Agencies)
2015 New Leaders are bolded
Jeff & Karen Witiluk*
Jered & Christine Zieroth*
Anonymous (1)
Anonymous* (3)
Anonymous (2)
BRONZE DONORS
$1,200 to $2,499
Ken & Susan Adams
John & Penelope Aiken
Sandra Albertson*
Marilyn Aldrich*
Brayden Anderson & Emily Shoell*
Iain Angus
Marg Arnone*
Peter & Marlene Augruso*
Rose Bakke
Chris Bannon*
Lynn & Barbara Barber
Paul Barnwell*
Christine Bates
Mike Belliveau*
Penny & Stephen Belluz*
Don & Mary-Pat Bernosky
Gladys Berringer
Dr. Sherrie Lee Blakney
Alexis & Jason Bociurko*
Amy Bottos*
Dawne-Marie MacLeod & Tom Boyle*
Glenn & Loretta Brassard*
Brian & Gail Brescia
Hugh Briggs & Elly Tose
Dawn & Prosper Brizard
Barry & Susan Brooks*
Harry & Rhonda Brown*
Colin & Grace Bruce
Ken Bruley*
Gerry & Aila Buckrell*
Jodey M. Burnell*
Joey & Kay-Leigh Busch*
John & Jeanne Cameron*
Charles Campbell*
The Rev. Canon Paul Carr &
The Rev. Anne Carr
Kerrie Lee Clarke
Julia & Kevin Cleghorn*
Ben Clouthier*
“
Leadership giving is vitally important to the United Way Campaign.
This year, 389 Leaders of the Way contributed over $869,510 to building a
better community for us all. We are pleased to recognize their generosity
and commitment.
I am a Leader because of the remarkable work done by United
Way agencies in support of my community. With every agency
visit I become more impressed with the wide range and vital
services and supports provided. The passion that I see in each
agency employee and volunteer sustains and grows my passion
for the United Way.”
- Jim Madder & Kim Gurnett 2015 Campaign Chair & Leaders Since 2006
Mark & Giselle Colosimo*
Dr. James & Catherine Colquhoun*
Tim Commisso & Mary McGeown*
Debbie Comuzzi
Brenda Coopman
Kevin Corbett*
Tammie Corbett*
Glenn & Laura Craig
Heather Cullen*
Catherine Cybulski*
Maureen Brophy & Carlos DaRocha
Tony DeAgazio
Bill & Janice Dickerson*
Silvio Di Gregorio
George & Sandra Doig*
Mary Lou & Peter Doig*
Jackie & Ernie Dojack*
Mary-Jane Dunn
Dr. & Mrs. Brad Elgie*
Frank & Carla Fabiano*
David J. Facca
Maureen L. Fenlon*
Monical Flegel*
Nancy Fleming
Tom Forsythe
Marion Fowler*
Chris & Julie Fralick*
Kevin French*
Yves & Mandy Fricot*
Cindy & John Friday
Marcel & Karen Gagnon*
Norm & Michelle Gale*
Bev Gamble*
George Gasbarrino*
Jamie & Jill Glover*
Amy & Alain Gosselin*
David Grady*
The Granberg Family*
Corinne & Dennis Grann
Jason Haack*
Randy & Dee Haber
Brent & Kelley Hagberg*
Tom & Kathryn Hantjis*
Anne & John Hargadon
Clint Harris*
Scott & Helen Harris
Trevor & Kathy Harris*
Mike Hassett*
Dane & Leslie Hatton*
John Hawkins*
Drs. Laurie & James Hayes
Ron & Kelly Hell*
Darren & Heidi Henderson*
Bunker Hill*
Mary Louise Hill*
William Hodgson*
James Holliger*
Shirley & Greg Hookham
Kelvin Jankowski*
C. Jesseau*
Dr. Joseph Joanes*
Rod Johansen*
Drs. Jon & Bonnie Johnsen*
Margaret E. Johnston
David & Kathleen Jones*
Reg & Marianne Jones*
Ryan Jones & Monique Gouthro*
Ernest Kadikoff*
Colleen Kappel*
Allison Kasper
Karen Keiller*
Keri & Richard Kelly
Joanne E. Kembel
Clifford & Frances Kerslake*
Paul & Irene Kiiskila
Ian King*
Marie Klassen*
Robert & Connie Kocjancic
Lori-Ann & Allan Kozlo*
Mary Kozorys*
Roman Kozyra*
Richard & Sheila Krzeslak*
Bruce & Carla Labelle*
Lisa Laco*
Candace LaFrance
Pat Lang
Lorraine & Rick Lang*
Nathan & Mary Beth Lawrence*
Christine Lawrie*
Carolyne Leroux & Toby Goodfellow*
Dana Levanto
Catherine Levis
Andrew & Tanya Lindstrom*
Harold & Elizabeth Lindstrom*
Matt & Sheri Lindstrom*
Kathy & Frank Littlefield*
Susan Lockwood*
Eric & Christina Long*
Frank & Sandra Lopez
Robert Mace*
Dave & Karen Machado
Anne & Bryan MacLeod & family*
Ian MacRae*
Sandy Stafford-Maepea &
Hannes Maepea*
Angie Maltese, Partner-Grant
Thornton LLP
Jordan Manahan
Kerri Marshall*
Gino Mascarin*
Bert Mascarin*
Paul Matarazzo*
Darrell Maunula*
Marlys Maver
John & Susan McCartney*
Neil McCartney & Kirsten Addison*
Betty McCauley*
Tere McDonald*
Mary McLellan*
Cheryl & Glen McLeod*
Michael McLeod*
Dr. Gloria McNeill
Diane Mehagan
Pat & Bruce Melville*
Rosemary & Wayne Melville*
Michele & CJ Miller
Vince Mirabelli
Ingrid Montenarh*
Bonnie Moore & Jay Eingold
Janine Chiasson, Patrick, Carter & Hudson Morash*
Don & Betsy Morrison*
Dr. John & Mrs. Jean Etoile Naysmith*
Bruce Nelson*
Dorothy Nesbitt*
Gary Nicholls & Catherine Michaliuk*
Michael Nitz & Stephanie Ash*
Mary & David Nock*
Stephanie Noel
Dave & Lois Nuttall*
Stan Ojala & Lesley Lamers*
Gail Palko*
Bill Parker
Steve Parry*
Anna & Frank Pascuzzo
Robert & Sharon Paterson*
Linda & Gordon Pauluik*
18
UNITED WAY THUNDER BAY 2015
- Continued
Dr. Jonathon & Mrs. Rachelle Pawliuk*
Craig & Kim Pelletier*
David Pencoff*
Adam & Elizabeth Pilipczuk
Larry & Judy Pineau*
Sharon Pitawanakwat
Charlene Pollari*
Nancy & Graham Post*
Scott & JoAnn Potts
Royden M & Suzanne Potvin*
Sue Prodaniuk
Frank Provenzano*
Nick JB Purich*
John Rafferty*
Dr. J. M. Richardson
Eric P. Roininen*
David Rooney*
Helga & Jerry Roos*
Lori Roulston*
Carol Rusak*
Donna E. Russo*
George Saarinen*
N. Sanzo*
Andy Savela*
Roberta Sawchyn*
Ed Schmidtke*
Donald Shanks*
Douglas Shanks*
Meaghan Sharp
Douglas & Leslie Shaw*
Catherine Siemieniuk
Matt & Allison Simeoni*
Kathleen & Neil Simpson*
John & Debbie Sims*
Gary & Deanna Sissons
Mark J. Smith
Ian & Darla Smith
Susan A. Soldan*
Linda Stajkowski
Jay & Anita Storeshaw*
James & Shirley Symington*
John P. Taylor*
Harshad Telang, Birubi Biman
& Akshyn Biman-Telang*
Anne Tennier*
Robert & Janice Thompson*
Michael C. Thompson*
Mark & Kirsten Tilbury
William Tomlinson*
Dan & Donna Topatigh
Patrick Trevisanutto &
Shauna Colby
19
Lisa Troilo & Frank Costa*
Jules & Krystyna Tupker*
Dr. William Ulakovic*
Adam Vance*
Doug & Debra Vanderwey*
Janice Vauthier & Seppo Paivalainen*
Jeannine Verdenik
Chris & Karen Waite
Tom Walters & Janet Sillman
Rebecca Webb*
Kari & Chuck Wesley*
Ken & Sharon Whent*
Carole & Kyle Williams
Paul & Jodie Wilson*
Bill & Dorothy Wright*
Justice John & Mrs. Elaine Wright*
Mandy Wright
Anonymous* (5)
Anonymous (1)
Anonymous* (21)
Anonymous (16)
389
=
LEADERS OF THE WAY
869,510
$
TO BUILDING A BETTER COMMUNITY
Leaders at Work
We gratefully acknowledge the following organizations that were home to two or more Leaders of the Way in 2015.
Balmoral Park Acura /
Thunder Bay Mitsubishi (2)
BDO Canada LLP (5)
Bearskin Airlines (2)
BMO Bank (3)
BMO Nestbitt Burns (6)
Bombardier Inc. (3)
Canadian Mental Health Association (3)
Canadian Pacific (4)
Carrell + Partners LLP (2)
Central Canada Industries (2)
Cheadles LLP (2)
Children’s Aid Society of the District of
Thunder Bay (3)
CIBC (5)
City of Thunder Bay (11)
Confederation College (14)
Copperfin Credit Union (2)
Curans Health Centre (2)
Dougall Media (5)
Enterprise Rent-a-Car (5)
ESLB Enterprises (2)
Federal Government (15)
Aboriginal Affairs &
Northern Development
Canada (2)
Canada Revenue Agency (3)
Federal Judicial Affairs (3)
Industry Canada FedNor (2)
Grant Thornton LLP (11)
Half-Way Motors (2)
Harbourview Optometry (2)
Intercity Industrial Supply (2)
Kaministiquia Investments, Ltd. (2)
Lakehead District School Board (7)
Lakehead Social Planning Council (2)
Lakehead University (23)
Lake Superior Visits (2)
Manulife Securities (4)
MNP LLP (3)
Northern Ontario School
of Medicine (2)
Ontario Power Generation (4)
Performance Kia (3)
Provincial Government (21)
Ministry of Attorney
General (3)
Ministry of Community &
Social Services (2)
Ministry of Environment &
Climate Change (3)
Ministry of Training Colleges
& Universities (2)
OLG Casino Thunder Bay (2)
Ontario Provincial Police (2)
Thunder Bay Catholic District
School Board (2)
Thunder Bay District Social Services
Administration Board (2)
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences
Centre (6)
Toromont CAT (3)
Union Gas (3)
Vauthier, Paivalainen (2)
Venshore Mechanical Ltd. (2)
WSP Canada Inc. (8)
RBC Royal Bank (13)
RBC Dominion Securities (3)
Remax First Choice Realty Ltd.
Brokerage (2)
Richardson International Ltd. (6)
RML Contracting (2)
Royal LePage Lannon Realty Limited (2)
St. Joseph’s Care Group (11)
Sun Life Financial (3)
Superior North EMS (7)
Taranis Contracting Group Ltd. (2)
Tbaytel (7)
TD Canada Trust (6)
Teleco Supply Co. Ltd. (2)
The Chronicle-Journal (2)
The Framing Post (2)
The United Way of
Thunder Bay (5)
Thunder Airlines (2)
20
UNITED WAY GENNEXT CABINET
MEMORIAL GIFTS
The Next Generation of Giving
Leaving a Legacy
The following individuals have been remembered by friends and
loved ones through Memorial Gifts to the United Way of Thunder
Bay in 2015. We thank them for their compassion towards others
in our community during their own time of sorrow.
The United Way’s GenNext Cabinet is Thunder
Bay’s leading organization for Millennials who are
dedicated to making our community stronger in
awesome ways. We are all about engaging the
18-40 year old demographic, and inspiring the next
generation of donors, volunteers, and community
supporters. Our GenNext Cabinet aims to provide
opportunity to GenNexters to get involved and
made a difference in our community!
www.uwaytbay.ca
“
We’re providing
them with the
opportunity to
actively make a
difference in the
community they
live, work and
play in.
GenNext is involved with meaningful volunteer and
networking opportunities. Cabinet and committee
members are provided with ample opportunity
to develop new skills, make valuable community
connections, and positively impact the annual
United Way Campaign. In 2015 they made a big
impact in our community through events such
as 8th Annual GenNext Dodgeball Tournament
presented by Sun Life Financial in March; the 4th
Annual Day of Caring presented by Bombardier in
June; and the 12th Annual Ischkinakker Shaker in
December. Through all of this, they were able to
provide over $50,000 in funding to the community,
as well as engage over 400 volunteers with not only
United Way of Thunder Bay, but many other local
causes and initiatives!
“GenNext, as a group, has such a multi-faceted
role in our community. Ultimately we’re here to
provide other Millennials with opportunity to
realize the benefits of being involved in community
organizations. Intrinsically, we help by building
skill sets and networking opportunities through
volunteering, as well as introducing new donors
to tax benefits of donating. On a more extrinsic
level, we’re providing them with the opportunity to
actively make a difference in the community they
live, work and play in.”
IN MEMORY OF:
Dale Anderson
Georgette Baxter
Jeanette Heroux
George “Ted” Pollock
Louis Gallagher
Fraser Dougall
Elizabeth Stokaluk
Luke Sobolta
- Keith Anderson, GenNext Cabinet Chair
2015 GenNext Cabinet Members
Keith Anderson – Chair
Dane Hatton
Brittany Banks
Jennifer McKeown
Brittany Chrusz
Nick Purich
Colleen Peters
Tyson Neill
The Tomorrow Fund
™
United Way of Thunder Bay's Endowment Fund
The Tomorrow Fund is the United Way of Thunder Bay’s
endowment fund. While gifts to our annual campaign
benefit the community today, gifts to The Tomorrow Fund
help to ensure that the United Way continues to make
change in our community now and for years to come.
The annual income generated by The Tomorrow Fund
is invested back into the community while the principal
remains in the fund to provide a stable source of income
for the future.
“
For more information about The Tomorrow Fund, please
contact Jered Zieroth at 626-1756, email
jzieroth@uwaytbay.ca or go to uwaytbay.ca
Ensuring the United Way continues
to make change in our community
now and for years to come.
*Day of Caring Committee
21
NAMED FUNDS
One time gifts of $5,000 or
more to The Tomorrow Fund
Elizabeth Ross Memorial Fund
Erick Erickson
Greg and Christina Pilot Family Fund
Jake Spencer Memorial Fund
Lilian Hrudie Memorial Fund
Lucy Frances Ritza
Richard Jones Memorial Fund
Suzan Labine Legacy Fund
Tammy Salides Memorial Fund
Walter Kembel Memorial Fund
22
UNITED WAY THUNDER BAY
Statement of Financial Position
Financial Statements
Statement of Operations
Year ended December 31
REVENUE
Donations and fundraising
Funds transferred from other United Ways
Less doubtful pledges
2015
$
2014
$
2,380,517 2,325,681
274,713261,111
2,655,2302,586,792
66,99584,613
2,588,2352,502,179
Year ended December 31
2015
2014
$
$
ASSETS
Current
Cash and cash equivalents
396,283 227,121
Accounts receivable
48,816 29,640
Harmonized Sales Tax receivable
14,54633,067
Pledges receivable
1,420,074 1,367,023
Investments
320,295
572,425
Prepaid expenses
16,756 26,267
Total current assets
2,216,770
2,255,543
Capital assets, net 82,224 93,578
2,298,994
2,349,121
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
Current
Allocations payable 1,088,686 1,045,596
Designations received, undistributed
146,652
265,974
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
25,859
25,085
Government remittances payable
2,68911,106
Deferred grant and other revenue
74,02540,965
Deferred designation revenue
284,757
313,693
Obligation under capital lease due within one year
1,4971,497
Total current liabilities
1,624,165
1,703,916
Community Program Grants
Ontario Trillium Foundation - Thunder Bay Counts
61,31435,881
Phones for Families
9,0009,000
Union Gas - Winter Warmth Program
19,17224,600
89,48669,481
Other
Deferred capital contributions
43,984 48,582
Amortization of deferred capital contributions
9,5989,069
Obligation under capital lease
2,693
3,761
Investment income 18,83814,196
Ontario Trillium Foundation
-10,000
Net assets
Other grants
3,2183,218
Investment in capital assets
38,24044,996
Total revenue
2,709,3752,608,143
Restricted
Operational Reserve
467,397
440,495
EXPENSES
The Tomorrow Fund
135,866
128,726
Fundraising expenses
614,673 622,760
Unrestricted
(13,351)(21,355)
Net revenue available for programs
2,094,7021,985,383
Total net assets
628,152
592,862
2,298,9942,349,121
Program Expenses
Community Fund Allocations
1,153,7101,123,608
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Donor Designations
478,611416,616
Year ended December 31
20152014
United Way Community and Program Activities
402,949372,407
Restricted
Phones for Families
9,0009,000
Invested in
Operational
The Tomorrow
Union Gas - Winter Warmth Program 19,17224,600
capital assets
Reserve
Fund
Unrestricted
Total
Total
Total program expenses
2,063,4421,946,231
$
$
$
$
$
$
Excess of revenue over expenses for the year
31,26039,152
44,996
440,495
128,726
(21,355)
592,862
548,563
(12,741)
-
-
44,001
31,260
39,152
5,985
-
-
(5,985)
-
-
Contributions
-
-
4,030
-
4,030
5,147
Allocations
Campaign achievement
Interest
-
25,164
1,738
-
(25,164)
(1,738)
-
-
Balance, beginning of year
Excess (deficiency) of revenue
over expenses for year
Change in investment in
capital assets
Interfund transfers
Balance, end of year
-
-
3,110
(3,110)
-
-
38,240
467,397
135,866
(13,351)
628,152
592,862
Complete audited financial statements are available upon request
23
24
UNITED WAY THUNDER BAY 2015
The United Way of Thunder Bay extends our most sincere congratulations and thanks to
our many volunteers, donors, sponsors, and partners for their generous contributions to
the 2015 Campaign. Together we have raised a remarkable $2,654,870!
Thank You for Improving Local Lives
Your donations are helping families to end the cycle of domestic violence, feeding hungry
young students, and offering counselling and other supports to people who are struggling.
Thanks to you, so many of our friends, families and neighbours will have a second chance
for a better life!
THANK YOU!
64
1,000
VITAL PROGRAMS
+ VOLUNTEERS
30
FUNDED AGENCIES
25
1 IN 3
PEOPLE HELPED
26
thank you for your support
uwaytbay.ca
/uwaytbay
@uwaytbay
Production of this report would
have not been possible without
the generosity of these sponsors.
1006 - 715 Hewitson Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6B5 • T: (807) 623-6420 • F: (807) 623-6180 www.uwaytbay.ca