Annual Report - Angel Foundation for Learning

Annual Report
2012-13
Our Mission
The Angel Foundation for Learning is a charitable organization that
serves the needs of students in the Toronto Catholic District School
Board (TCDSB). Through the generosity and compassion of donors,
we support students by nurturing their body, mind and soul through
nutritional, educational and recreational programs.
Our Vision
As an official charity of the TCDSB, our mandate is to support our
children’s education, with an emphasis on social justice. It is a sad fact
that many of Toronto’s students live below the poverty line. Through
essential nutritional, educational, social and emergency support programs, we work to give every student an
equal opportunity to succeed.
If children arrive at school hungry, they are not able to learn. If children arrive at school without proper attire,
without needed eyeglasses or lacking medical needs, they are not able to learn. If children are deprived of
attending a class excursion because of financial issues, they miss a learning opportunity. If students are not able
to pursue their education due to financial issues, they are not able to break that cycle of poverty.
Educate - Inspire - Support - Nurture
We have addressed these social justice issues each school day for over 25 years. The Angel Foundation for
Learning will continue to educate, inspire, support and nurture students within the TCDSB through our four
Wings of Support: Student Nutrition Programs, School Allocation Funds, Guardian Angel Funds, and Bursaries
and Awards.
We need to be angels for each other, to give each other strength and consolation.
Because only when we fully realize that the cup of life is not only a cup of sorrow
but also a cup of joy will we be able to drink it.
- Henri Nouwen (1932-1996); Catholic Priest, Author
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It is an honour and a privilege to be the President and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Angel Foundation
for Learning. The last few years have given me the opportunity to meet and work with many compassionate
and generous people who give their time as volunteers and supporters of The Angel Foundation for Learning.
This Annual Report attests to the considerable growth that The Angel Foundation for Learning has experienced
during the 2012-13 period and clearly indicates how the bulk of our funds is directly streamed towards meeting
the needs of our students through our four wings of support: Student Nutrition Programs, School Allocations,
Guardian Angel Funds, and Awards and Bursaries.
The Angel Foundation for Learning has provided financial assistance to over 40,000 student in the TCDSB and
has disbursed over $2,000,000 through our four wings of support. In the coming year, we will continue to focus
on new and innovative strategies to raise funds to meet the ongoing needs of our student community.
Our Mission statement has always been to serve the needs of TCDSB students and this Annual Report is
indicative that we are meeting our mission thanks to the generosity of our corporate and private donors. Going
forward, there is still much work to be done and our staff, volunteers and Board of Directors will strive for
continued growth and the sustainability of all our programs.
In the course of reading this Annual Report, if you have suggestions or new ideas, we would love to hear from
you. The Angel Foundation for Learning is for OUR community and values any input that will assist us in
meeting our goals for the future.
Nancy Murdocca, MSW RSW
President
The Angel Foundation for Learning
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Student Nutrition Programs
Each day, approximately 30,000 TCDSB students in 109 schools rely on one of 132 Student
Nutrition Programs to receive a healthy breakfast, lunch or snack. One in three TCDSB
students participate in a morning meal program five days a week. Students who have had a
healthy and nutritious morning meal are ready to learn and have improved attention spans.
Municipal and provincial government grants account for a portion of the costs associated with
running our Nutrition Programs, while the remaining costs are covered through fundraising
initiatives, parent donations and local community sponsorships. Breakfast Clubs of Canada
and Breakfast for Learning also provide support for some of our programs.
Elementary Schools
Blessed John XXIII
D’Arcy McGee
Epiphany of Our Lord
Holy Child
Holy Family
Holy Name
Immaculate Conception
James Culnan
Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Lourdes
Our Lady of the
Assumption
Our Lady of Victory
Pope Paul VI
Sacred Heart
Santa Maria
St. Aidan
St. Angela
St. Anthony
St. Antoine Daniel
St. Augustine
St. Barbara
St. Barnabas
St. Bartholomew
St. Bernard
St. Boniface
St. Bruno
St. Catherine
St. Charles Garnier
St. Columba
St. Clare
St. Conrad
St. Dorothy
St. Dunstan
St. Edmund Campion
St. Felix Centre
St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis Xavier
St. Gabriel Lalemant
St. Gerard Majella
St. Helen
St. Isaac Jogues
St. James
St. Jane Frances
St. Jerome
St. John Bosco
St. John the Evangelist
St. John Vianney
St. Josaphat
St. Jude
St. Lawrence
St. Luigi
St. Luke
St. Mark
St. Martha
St. Martin de Porres
St. Mary
St. Mary of the Angels
St. Matthew
St. Maurice
St. Michael
St. Nicholas of Bari
Secondary Schools
APPLE
Archbishop Romero
Bishop Marrocco/Thomas
Merton
Blessed Mother Teresa
Chaminade
Dante Alighieri
Don Bosco
Father Henry Carr
Father John Redmond
Francis Libermann
James Cardinal McGuigan
Jean Vanier
Loretto
Madonna
Marshall McLuhan
Michael Power/St. Joseph
Msgr Fraser (5)
Msgr Percy Johnson
Neil McNeil
Notre Dame
Senator O’Connor
St. Joseph College
St. Joseph Morrow Park
St. Mary’s CSS
St. Patrick
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St. Norbert
St. Paschal Baylon
St. Paul’s Basilica
St. Raymond
St. Rita
St. Roch
St. Rose of Lima
St. Sebastian
St. Sebastian Church
St. Stephen
St. Sylvester
St. Teresa
St. Theresa Shrine
St. Thomas More
St. Timothy
St. Wilfrid
Stella Maris
The Divine Infant
School Allocations
Last year, The Angel Foundation for Learning disbursed over $43,500 in general requests. Such
financial assistance helps students in many ways, including helping to ensure that no student
is left behind when classes participate in school excursions.
General School Allocation Support
All Saints
Bishop Allen
Blessed Cardinal Newman
Blessed Margherita
Blessed Mother Teresa
Blessed Trinity
Chaminade
Dante Alighieri
Epiphany of Our Lord
Father Serra
Holy Angels
Holy Cross
Holy Family
Holy Name
Holy Redeemer
Holy Rosary
Holy Spirit
Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Heart of Mary
James Cardinal McGuigan
James Culnan
Madonna
Marshall McLuhan
Mary Ward
Michael Power/St. Joseph
Msgr. John Corrigan
Neil McNeil
Our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Grace
Our Lady of Lourdes
Our Lady of Victory
Precious Blood
Prince of Peace
Regina Mundi
Senator O’Connor
Senhor Santo Cristo
St. Agnes
St. Aidan
St. Albert
St. Alphonsus
St. Antoine Daniel
St. Bernard
St. Boniface
St. Brendan
St. Brigid
St. Conrad
St. Cyril
St. Dominic Savio
St. Dunstan
St. Edmund Campion
St. Edward
St. Fidelis
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis Xavier
St. Gabriel
St. Gabriel Lalemant
St. Gerald
St. Gregory
St. Helen
St. Henry
St. Isaac Jogues
St. Jane Frances
St. Jean de Brebeuf
St. John
St. John the Evangelist
St. Joseph
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
St. Margaret
St. Mary
St. Mary’s CSS
St. Matthew
St. Matthias
St. Monica
St. Nicholas of Bari
St. Norbert
St. Patrick
St. Pius X
St. Raphael
St. Rita
St. Robert
St. Sebastian
St. Theresa Shrine
St. Ursula
St. Vincent de Paul
The Divine Infant
Transfiguration of Our
Lord
Venerable John Merlini
The Foundation’s School Allocations Fund also disbursed $10,300 for Student Nutrition
Programs. These funds include “start-up” funds and “sustainability” funds.
Student Nutrition Program
School Allocation Support
Bishop Allen Academy
Blessed Cardinal Newman
Loretto Abbey
Our Lady of Wisdom
St. Basil the Great
St. Edmund Campion
St. Nicholas
SAL - Senhor Santo Cristo
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Guardian Angel Funds
The Foundation raises funds to assist students who have emergency needs that are beyond
their family’s means. We believe that all students should have access to warm clothing, food,
hearing aids, eyeglasses, epi-pens, and other necessities for life and for their education.
Social Work Emergency Fund
Over $31,500 was distributed to provide students with basic necessities, including food
vouchers, clothing and Epi-pens.
Annunciation
APPLE
Bishop Allen Academy
Blessed Cardinal Newman
Blessed John XXIII
Blessed Margherita
Blessed Mother Teresa
Blessed Pope John Paul II
Blessed Sacrament
Blessed Trinity
Brebeuf
Chaminade
Christ the King
Dante Alighieri
D’Arcy McGee
Divine Infant
Don Bosco
Father Henry Carr
Father John Redmond
Father Serra
Holy Family
Holy Redeemer
James Cardinal McGuigan
James Culnan
Jean Vanier
Loretto
Mary Ward
Michael Power/St. Joseph
Msgr. Fraser - Midtown
Neil McNeil
Notre Dame
Our Lady of Assumption
Our Lady of Lourdes
Our Lady of Peace
Our Lady of Victory
Pope Paul
Precious Blood
Regina Mundi
Senator O’Connor
St. Aidan
St. Albert
St. Alphonsus
St. Antoine Daniel
St. Barnabas
St. Bede
St. Benedict
St. Bernard
St. Brendan
St. Brigid
St. Bruno
St. Catherine
St. Cecilia
St. Charles Garnier
St. Elizabeth
St. Elizabeth Seton
St. Eugene
St. Fidelis
St. Francis de Sales
St. Francis of Assisi
St. Gerald
St. Helen
St. Ignatius of Loyola
St. Isaac Jogues
St. James
St. Jane Frances
St. Jean de Brebeuf
St. Jerome
St. John Bosco
St. John the Evangelist
St. John Vianney
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
St. Kevin
St. Leo
St. Louis
St. Mary
St. Mary’s CSS
St. Mary of the Angels
St. Matthew
St. Matthias
St. Michael
St. Nicholas of Bari
St. Patrick
St. Pius X
St. Robert
St. Rose of Lima
St. Stephen
St. Ursula
St. Wilfrid
Stella Maris
Sts. Cosmos and Damian
Venerable John Merlini
Tom Leon Family Support Fund
This fund disbursed $10,000 to students and families to address medical or financial crises.
Bishop Allen
Blessed Margherita
Brebeuf
Christ the King
Neil McNeil
St. Francis de Sales
St. James
St. Marcellus
St. Maurice
St. Robert
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The Angel Foundation for Learning Summer Camp Program
in honour of Maureen O’Neil
Over $20,400 made it possible for students to attend summer camp and/or after school sports
activities.
All Saints
APPLE
Blessed Margherita
Cardinal Carter
Cardinal Leger
Chaminade
Dante Alighieri
Francis Libermann
Holy Redeemer
Immaculate Conception
Madonna
Neil McNeil
Pope Paul VI
Regina Mundi
St. Antoine Daniel
St. Benedict
St. Bernard
St. Cecilia
St. Conrad
St. Fidelis
St. Francis de Sales
St. Jane Frances
St. Jean de Brebeuf
St. Jerome
St. John
St. John the Evangelist
St. Jude
St. Leo
St. Luigi
St. Marcellus
St. Mary
St. Mary’s CSS
St. Nicholas
St. Paschal Baylon
St. Patrick
St. Philip Neri
St. Pius X
St. Raymond
St. Rita
St. Robert
St. Victor
St. Wilfrid
Stella Maris
Melina De Meneghi Vision Fund
Over $4,600 allowed students to receive prescription eyeglasses through this fund.
Bishop Marrocco/Thomas
Merton
Blessed Margherita
Brebeuf
Father Henry Carr
Holy Cross
Holy Redeemer
Madonna
Nativity of Our Lord
Neil McNeil
Our Lady of Lourdes
Our Lady of Peace
St. Barnabas
St. Conrad
St. Dorothy
St. Fidelis
St. Francis De Sales
St. Jane Frances
St. Jerome
St. Marcellus
St. Margaret
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St. Mary’s CSS
St. Mary of the Angels
St. Robert
St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Wilfrid
Venerable John Merlini
Bob Wilson Bequest
Bob Wilson, a former staff member of the TCDSB, was an avid supporter of the Arts. Thanks to
his generous bequest, The Angel Foundation for Learning supports three initiatives that honour Bob’s memory and provides TCDSB students with opportunities to be actively
involved in the Arts.
Bob Wilson Music Camp
Grade 10 students attended Music Camp at Teen Ranch in October 2012.
James Cardinal McGuigan
Jean Vanier
Madonna
Marshall McLuhan
Loretto College
Notre Dame
Senator O’Connor
St. Basil-the-Great
Bob Wilson Art Camp
Grade 7 students attended a five-day Art Camp excursion at Teen Ranch in May 2013.
Blessed John XXIII
Blessed Margherita of
Citta Di Castello
Blessed Sacrament
Cardinal Carter
Christ the King
Holy Angels
Holy Cross
Holy Family
Holy Redeemer
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Victory
Senhor Santo Cristo
St. Barnabas
St. Bonaventure
St. Fidelis
St. Francis de Sales
St. Henry
St. Jane Frances
St. Jean de Brebeuf
St. Jerome
St. Jude
St. Kevin
St. Lawrence
St. Luigi
St. Luke
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys
St. Maria Goretti
St. Martin de Porres
St. Nicholas
St. Nicholas of Bari
St. Norbert
St. Sebastian
St. Sylvester
St. Theresa Shrine
St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Victor
St. Vincent de Paul
VOCE Choir
Elementary students from grades 3 to 8 attended VOCE Choir and participated in two concerts
in December 2012 and May 2013.
Cardinal Carter
D’Arcy McGee
St. Agnes
St. Anselm
St. Bonaventuere
St. Catherine
St. Cyril
St. Edward
St. Francis Xavier
St. Ignatius of Loyola
St. Kateri Tekakwitha
St. Paschal Baylon
St. Robert
St. Simon
St. Thomas
St. Timothy
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Awards and Bursaries
Awards
3 Elementary Schools received recognition and financial support for innovative practices.
Barbara and Marek Brodzki Literacy
Award
St. Philip Neri
George Ermellini Literacy Award
St. Nicholas of Bari
TCSB Employee Credit Union School
Community Award
St. Angela
Bursaries
Over $27,000 was distributed to 14 deserving students.
Bursary
Student
School
Tom Leon Bursary
Jennifer Nguyen
Michael Power/St. Joseph
Tom Leon Bursary
Theresa Hoang
Father John Redmond
Tom Leon Bursary
Alex Escobar
Chaminade
Tom Leon Bursary
Mark Marji
Chaminade
Barry Diemert Music Bursary
Naomi Dianne Ben-Aharon
Father John Redmond
TCSB Employees Credit Union Bursary
Enusivah Nungah
Father Henry Carr
Norman Forma Bursary
Daniel Nouri Nejad
Brebeuf
Murdocca Family Literacy Bursary
Andrea Jovanna Murree
Michael Power/St. Joseph
Frank Meagher Bursary
Brody Jacob Luke Moura
St. Brendan
Spirit of Inclusion Bursary
Bacchus John
St. Benedict
Mary Jane McKeen Skilled Trades Bursary Jama Alexander Browne
St. Mary’s CSS
Mario Gasparotto Visual Arts Bursary
Giselle Mira Diaz
Father John Redmond
Mario Gasparotto Visual Arts Bursary
Kiara Delgado
Notre Dame
Sandra Montgomery Bursary
Nazarenus Joseph Rimando
St. Mary’s CSS
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The Angel Foundation for Learning
Revenues (2012-13)
Colour Legend
%
Revenues
$
83.6%
Nutrition Grants
$1,991,048
1.5%
Guardian Angel Funds
$36,496
1.2%
Bursaries, Awards & Funds
$29,515
0.7%
Fun Walk
$15,694
1.8%
Golf Day
$43,579
5.1%
Gala Dinner Event
$121,590
1.5%
Cents Off
$34,699
0.5%
Interest
$11,985
0.6%
Shape Up Week
$14,251
0.1%
Line Dancing
$2,875
3.4%
Other General Donations
$80,614
100.0%
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$2,382,346
The Angel Foundation for Learning
Expenditures (2012-13)
Colour Legend
%
Expenditures
$
76.5%
Nutrition Expenses
$1,949,574
3.4%
Guardian Angel Funds
$85,706
2.3%
Bursaries, Awards & Funds
$59,531
1.7%
School Allocations
$44,475
0.2%
Fun Walk
$4,504
0.9%
Golf Day
24,045
2.3%
Gala Dinner Event
$57,436
0.3%
Office Expenses
$6,584
12.0%
Salaries
$306,645
0.5%
Professional Fees
$11,622
100.0%
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$2,550,122
Faith is not a light which scatters all our darkness, but a lamp which guides our steps in the night
and suffices for the journey. To those who suffer, God does not provide arguments which explain
everything; rather, his response is that of an accompanying presence, a history of goodness which
touches every story of suffering and opens up a ray of light.
- Pope Francis "Lumen Fidei," June 29, 2013
Board of Directors 2012-13
Maria Chiaravalloti (Honorary Secretary)
Frank D’Amico
George Dzuro
Colette Frith
Liz Gabbott
Angela Gauthier
Carmen Giambattista (Treasurer)
Carmela Giardini (Vice President)
Geoff Grant
Bianka Hudec
Tomasz Kryzanowski
Julie Mazzuca-Peter
Nancy Murdocca (President)
Odilia Pariselli
Sabrina Paganelli
Barbara Poplawski
Diana Riopel (Past President)
Marla Teper
Charles Tonna
Daniela Venturin
Andrew Walker
Art Witham
Staff
Marisa Celenza - Executive Director
Joanne Benvenuti - Student Nutrition Program Manager (Secondary Programs)
Manuela Caputo - Office Manager
Stephanie Caruso - Partnerships, Marketing and Communications Manager
Jessica Colucci - Partnerships, Fundraising & Special Events Manager
Tina Giustizia - Student Nutrition Program Manager (Elementary Programs)
Jennifer Tocci - Clerical Assistant (as of February, 2013)
Contact Us
80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON M2N 6E8
Phone: 416.222.8282 ext. 2195 | Email: angel.foundation@tcdsb.org
www.angelfoundationforlearning.org
@AFLToronto
Channel:
TheAngelFoundation4L
Angel Foundation for Learning
Registered charity #10807-5946-RR0002
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The Angel Foundation for
Learning