BEYOND YOU
Mission
Providing support to individuals who have an intellectual disability to ensure their quality of life in the
community is meaningfully improved.
Vision
All people will live in a state of dignity and respect, share in all elements of living in a community
which is welcoming, accepting and inclusive of all individuals. All people will have the freedom to
make choices and decisions that enable them to achieve self-determination.
Philosophy
We believe that people who have an intellectual disability have the right to live in the community and
to participate actively in community life. Each individual, regardless of the degree of disability, should
enjoy the full rights of “citizenship” and the full experience of membership in the community. To be a
“citizen” is to enjoy the same legal and human rights, the same access to community resources and
services, and the same opportunity to contribute to the community as everyone else. To be a
“member” is to be an integral part of the social fabric of the community, participating alongside and
developing relationships with other members of the community.
We believe that each individual should be supported in efforts to exercise choice, to attain personal
goals, to make friends, to learn, to work and to play. Each individual is unique and deserves support
which recognizes and encourages that uniqueness, and which enables that individual to be a valued
member of the community.
We believe that the whole community is enriched when people who have a disability have
opportunities to participate alongside their non-disabled neighbours.
Table of Contents
Message from the President and Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Organizational Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Treasurer’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Community Living Mississauga Advocating at the Provincial Level . . . . . . . . . . 6
Community Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Donors and Funders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2014 Hazel McCallion Tribute Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2013-2014 Award Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Message from the President
and Executive Director
Reflecting on the past year speaks to the many initiatives and accomplishments
resulting in the quality of supports for individuals who have an intellectual disability.
We have continued to implement some of the goals identified in year two within the
organizational strategic plan that address the need to be creative and innovative in
order to continue to be responsive to the needs of individuals and families.
Here are some of the highlights from the past year:
• A Day Support Survey was completed for individuals 21 years of age and older with
the purpose of gathering information regarding any unmet day support needs they may have
• The information collected will be used to determine if we can alter or expand our current
day support options, forecast future day support needs and to advocate on behalf of the
individuals and families we support
• Based on the success of the Community on Campus program at UTM, we met with a representative from Sheridan
College with the hope that a future partnership can be created with Sheridan offering individuals we provide support
some additional opportunities
• 2013 data was collected from all areas across the organization and reviewed in January 2014. The information
collected will now be used as a baseline for future years comparisons
• Data will also be used where relevant in future planning of systems, development of supports, training etc.
• The Year-Round Part-Time Employment Program is fully operational through the Employment Resource Centre
providing support to 22 students in community work experience opportunities
• Community Living Mississauga received annual funding from our grant application to the United Way of Peel to
continue this program
• We continue to offer employees “Building Social Capital and Community Connections” training
• The pilot project continues where specific Social Capital Interviews are conducted followed by a planning meeting and
resulting in the development of a Community Engagement Plan
• Based on six-month follow-ups, some individuals have definitely increased their community involvement resulting in
additional connections and relationships
• A Leadership Development Plan has been designed to help employees further develop their skills in their current
position while also developing leadership skills.
We need the support of everyone to keep growing and moving forward!
In light of this year’s Annual General Meeting “Beyond you” we need you to look at your own personal and
business networks. Do you know someone you could approach about an employment opportunity? A potential
volunteer? A fundraising opportunity? A community based leisure/recreation opportunity? You may be able to
make a difference in the life of someone else by simply looking “Beyond you!”
We would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support and are looking forward to another exciting year!
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Organizational Leadership
Strategic Goals - Individuals
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Continue to promote inclusion
Continue to enhance the quality of supports
and services
Strategic Goals - Employee/Workforce
The organization values its employees
The organization is committed to enhancing
the competency of every employee
Promote a workforce that is driven by a
common set of goals and norms based on
our mission and vision
Mike Parris
President
Roger Wardell
Vice-President
John Nevins
Vice-President
Greg Symons
Secretary
Shibu Abraham
Treasurer
Stephen Dasko
Director
Eugene Nolin
Director
Candice Roberts
Director
Craig Ross
Director
Ronald Shum
Director
Mike Pawelchuk
Past President
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Treasurer's Report
On a fiduciary level the Finance Committee has met monthly to review results and financial projections,
recommended the approval of next year’s budget to the Board of Directors and kept the Board updated with
quarterly financial reports.
On a financial level much like previous years, 2013/2014 has continued with tough economic times for
everyone. From an organizational point of view we continue to receive no annual increases from our main
funding partner “the province of Ontario”.
This however, has not deterred us from moving
forward. Careful planning and investment over the last
few years have seen us investing in technology and
more efficient systems in the areas of Human
Resources and Finances. These areas have started to
repay the initial outlay of funds.
Government
83.28%
Recoveries
11.37%
With these savings we have been able to:
Grants
1.19%
- Invest further in technology geared at better
communication systems and future cost savings
- Spend additional funds to keep our properties and
vehicles up to date and safe. The Ministry of
Community and Social Services also assisted us with
this.
- Continue to invest in additional training for all
employees
- Continue to expand services without additional
funding from the Ministry of Community and Social
Services
Donations
0.39%
Fees
0.28%
Other
3.49%
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SOURCES OF REVENUE
EXPENSES
Staff Related
66.88%
Purchased Service
18.21%
Occupancy
5.81%
Supplies and Equipment
3.98%
Administration
3.16%
Amortization
1.96%
Treasurer's Report
After all this we still managed to come in on budget and show an increase in our future dedicated fund
accounts.
Effective September 2013, the delivery of Special
Needs Resourcing Support changed within the
Region of Peel impacting Community Living
Mississauga’s Preschool Services. As a result of
additional funding the Preschool Program, now
called the Early Childhood Education Resource
Services, has grown to serve additional children
and address the waitlist for early intervention.
We now have sixteen Resources Consultants
providing service to seventy seven licensed
Child Care programs in Mississauga and we are
successfully developing capacity in other licensed
Childcare Centres where children who have a
disability were previously not accepted.
We continue to look to other
sources of funding and increased
community partnerships:
- The Community Foundation of Mississauga continues
to be a great supporter by providing funding which
gives children the opportunity to play in an inclusive
baseball league
- We have been very fortunate to receive additional
grants from United Way, Region of Peel and a few
other granting organizations
- We continue to benefit from incredible third party
fundraisers and many generous benefactors
In summary, 2013/2014 had some ups and downs
but through careful planning and monitoring and
accessing other sources of funding we ended the
year on solid financial ground.
We sincerely wish to acknowledge the incredible
support from the generous efforts of families,
corporate partners and volunteers.
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Community Living Mississauga
Advocating at the Provincial Level
It has been a year of challenges and opportunities for the Developmental Services Sector in Ontario. We have
been challenged to provide more programs and supports without additional funding. But we have also been
given the opportunity to express our concerns through two provincial-level reports.
The first report was prepared by the Office of the Ontario Ombudsman on the Developmental Services
Sector. This report, which is due out at any time, will challenge the Ontario government to address issues such
as underfunding, excessive wait lists and an ineffective infrastructure.
In December of 2012, in conjunction with Brampton/Caledon Community Living, we wrote to Ombudsman
André Marin to express our outrage that for a fifth year in a row, the developmental services sector received
no increase in funding from the provincial government.
The lack of funding has resulted in growing wait lists, young adults graduating from the school system with
little or no meaningful post-secondary opportunities, and families having to relinquish care for their sons and
daughters because they can no longer cope. When the report is released, Community Living Mississauga will
strongly urge our MPPs to act upon the Ombudsman’s recommendations through face-to-face meetings and
various media outlets.
The second report was to be from the Select Committee on Developmental Services. This committee, made up
of MPPs from both the government and opposition, listened to presentations and accepted letters from various
government ministries as well as social service associations from across the province. Community Living
Mississauga sent a written presentation to the Select
Committee detailing several key issues. Unfortunately, this
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committee was disbanded when the provincial election was
called and did not issue it's final report.
In addition to our individual efforts at the provincial
level, Community Living Mississauga is also working with
more than 300 other organizations in the Developmental
Services sector to advocate as a unified body on behalf
of the individuals we all support. By presenting a united
front with common issues, we hope to force the provincial
government to address our issues and take action. The
Select Committee presented its interim report to the
House of Commons earlier this year and its final
report was issued on May 15, 2014.
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But there is more that can be done.
Individuals supported by Community Living Mississauga
and their families are urged to contact their local MPPs
to show their support for the Ombudsman’s Office and
the importance of reinstating the Select Committee on
Developmental Services in order to affect future change!
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Community Partnerships
OUR COMMUNITY
Rich in resources, alive with people, ripe with relationships to build!
Communities have so much to offer - people of like minds, with common interests, fascinations or even
passions to share with each other. Building community capacity and social capital is integral to the work of
Community Living Mississauga.
These connections prove time and time again how the quality of life of individuals who receive support are
enhanced as a direct result.
Here are just some of the highlights of the past year:
Partnerships in
Programs
•
Over 150 children and youth participated in summer camps across
Mississauga and an additional 35 teens participated in exciting activities in
the March Break Teen Activity Program.
•
Over 50 teens participated in the Weekend Respite Programs and enjoyed
spending time with their friends and participating in exciting community
activities.
•
Youth Involvement Mississauga continues to offer exciting weekly events.
•
75 adults have made new friends and tried new activities by participating in
the Community Engagement Resource Initiative.
•
10 children played baseball and developed friendships with their
neighbourhood peers through our pilot project with the Mississauga North
Baseball Association called Inclusion In Sport.
•
95 individuals played softball every Thursday evening in the Community
Sports League.
•
8 adults from the Community Sports League participated in a Winter Training
Camp facilitated by the Mississauga North Baseball Association at their brand
new indoor training facility.
•
We continue to strengthen our relationship with the City of Mississauga as
they offer a variety of inclusive leisure and recreation programs throughout
the community
•
Many participants are able to experience campus life due to the partnership
with the University of Toronto at Mississauga through the Community on
Campus program
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Community Partnerships
Community
Awareness
Employment
Supports
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•
With the ongoing support of our key media partners, Community Living
Mississauga is able to promote awareness throughout the Mississauga
community. We continue to have tremendous support from our media
partnerships with Rogers Television, The Mississauga News and SNAPd
community newspaper
•
Community Living Mississauga participated in a number of community events,
including Rotary Club of Mississauga-Meadowvale's Resident Appreciation
Day, Sheridan College's International Persons With a Disabiilty Day, the Peel
Inclusion Resource Services Launch and several Parent Information Nights at
schools throughout Mississaauga
•
Representatives from our organization made presentations to Rotary Club of
Mississauga City Centre, Rotary Club of Mississauga West, Peel Professional
City Club and participated in the United Way of Peel's Speakers Bureau
•
For the fourth consecutive year, we rallied more than 20 volunteers to assist at
a refreshment station during the Mississauga Marathon’s 5 and 10 K race.
This year we also had members of the Peel Professional City Club volunteer
along side staff and individuals supported by Community Living Mississauga
•
The Employment Resource Centre currently assists approximately 270 people
to reach their employment goals at more than 170 companies across
Mississauga
•
We have an existing partnership with the Mississauga Parks and Recreation
Department providing our Summer Work Experience Program participants with
hands-on landscaping experience
•
Our Job Path program continues its relationship with the Co-operators and
Coseco, offering valuable office work experience opportunities.
•
We have participated in the national Ready, Willing and Able work initiative,
where Costco locations across the country are working with Community Living
organizations to provide part-time employment opportunities
•
We launched a new year-round, part-time employment experience and
continue to cultivate new relationships with community businesses for this
program
Community Partnerships
Support in
Fundraising
Volunteering
•
In August of 2013 the 10th Annual Community Living Mississauga Golf Classic
was held where all revenue was generated for the Community Living
Mississauga Foundation to support unfunded programs
•
On March 27th, 2014 the Tribute Dinner celebrated its 30th year honouring
Legendary Mayor Hazel McCallion!
•
Several 3rd party events dedicated to raising funds for Community Living
Mississauga included the I. Kaneff Charitable Foundation 42nd Annual Golf
Tournament
•
“A Night for Autism” Charity Dinner and Dance and One Piece for Autism's
2013 Gala also raised funds benefiting the Foundation
•
Throughout the past year over 300 volunteers donated their time and
commitment to enhance the lives of individuals in all areas across the
organization
•
We have been involved in 5 different Corporate Volunteer Partnership Days:
•
Novartis volunteered once again for their Community Partnerships Day,
where over 40 volunteers participated in various locations of the organization
contributing to the lives of individuals in various ways.
•
Through United Way Days of Caring, volunteers from community agencies and
employee groups wanting to provide a ‘hands-on’ day completed various projects throughout the association.
•
Our partnership with GlaxoSmithKline involved over 50 employees from their
IT and Regulatory Departments volunteering in several different areas of the
organization.
•
This year Baxter Canada began partnering with us for a Corporate
Volunteering experience and volunteered at our annual golf tournament as
well.
•
Students from our local St. Joan of Arc Secondary School volunteered for a
day completing specific projects.
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Donors and Funders
Sponsor ($50-99)
Sponsor ($50-99)
Benefactor ($100-149)
Warren Bruce Adamson
Gilbert and Pam Alleyne
Karen Angus
Camilia Bajjaly
Barbara Baron
Anna Marie Barranco
Gordon Barratt
Joan Beach
Dianne Beebe
Jiongco
Antonio Botelho
Jan Bubacz
Ian Cairns
Sheila Carter
Maureen Cassidy
Dr. Richard Chen
James Clasper
Kathy Coyle
Noberto Daan
Rita D'Amico
Maurice Dorman
Ray Duhamel
Gerald and Denese Dumol
Estate Planners' Council of Hamilton
John Evans
Franca Fedele
Nancy Fernandes
Ana Paula Filipe
Josefina Foronda
Liesl Fourie
Leisa Fulton-Debono
Rose Galati
Norbert Gebauer
Robert Glover
Dustin Henderson
Debbie Hickey
Arifta Hosein-Mohammed
Raymond Kan
Ramalingam Kanagaratnam
Christine Koczmara
Vinh Lam
Mirela Lemut
Natalie Alexander
Veronique Lozada
Vangel Luckov
Theresa Lynn
Harvey MacDonald
Mudassar Majeed
Evangeline Malinay
Kathy Mattucci
Gabriela McKague
Lynne Merrick
Trenet Mitchell
David Morrison
Terrance Murphy
Debasish Nandi
Dinh Nguyen
Ken Noble
Fred Noronha
Mel and MayOwen
Maria Pacheco
Sumita Pal
Maria Papi
Lea Paveling
Joan Potts
Natalie Proia Bautista
Alicia Russell
Waldemar Sadkiewicz
Cecilia Leung
Mary Soroka
Lynn Dunbar-Spence
Sylvia Stafford
E. Victoria Stafford
Giovanna Stumpo
Joene Tennent
Marek Tomiczek
Ba Tran
J. Turi
Evangeline Umali
Agustin Vulgan
TieJun Wang
Ronald and Eleanor Whitelock
Anna Yates
Ruby Zamir
Lanelle Chau
Karen Choo
Adilla Dada
Tapan Das
Margaret Davey
Clotilda D'Cunha
Lori Edmonds
Ismael Eljirby
Ian Fisher
Murielle Flannery
Carolyn French
Manpreet Grewal
Bisharo Hassan
Dorothy Ho
Frank David Howard
George Jaworska
Feroze Khan
Lynn Kozak
Jerzy Krawiec
Margaret Kumor
Donald Laughton
Wallace Lee
Ian John W. Love
Michelle Maher
Taufiq Malik
Gerardo Mancini
Cara Markic
Durrell Martin
George and Katarzyna Michniewicz
Heather Mitchell
Kazuko Moghul
Rick and Nadia Pellizzer
Paul Poce
Loyal Reina
Craig Ross
Elmo Russo
Mike Ryan
Maria Sandoval
Neera Sharma
Ngoc Phuc Ta
William Teggart
Kam-Chung Tin
Maureen Van Loon
Andres Varela
Maria Veiga
Mark Westcott
Richard White
Angela Wilson
Maria Yu
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Benefactor ($100-149)
John Adam
Syed Imran Ali
Carole Berry
Dave Black
Doug and Eileen Burgess
Ilda Cabral
Jean Calvert
Gladys Cameron
Consuelo Carrero
Louise Catalano
Joyce Chan
Donors and Funders
Patron ($150-499)
Bronze ($500-999)
Corporate
Ita Aggarwal
Bob and Carole Anderson
Jessica Santos Bautista
Dianne Beedham
Fatima Bolarinho
Georgina Bolton
Nena Cabuslay
Andrea Carlson
Noemi Chellew
Kevin Covey
Donald and Lynne Cramer
Antero Da Costa
Enzo Delorenzi
William Dixon
Louise Edmonds
David Elliott
Helen Fenn
Frank Ferraro
Revered Sandy Fryfogel
Shoichi Harada
Mike Harmer
John Huxtable
Diane Kalenchuk
Dong-Ho Kim
Shu Lau
Geri Lonergan
Austin and Caroline Macpherson
Audrey McAllindon
Gordon Murless
Jose Mari Martin Nepomuceno
David Oliver
Daniel Paisley
Evelyn Palfrey
Mike Parris
Michael and Margaret Pawelchuk
Tom Pippy
Anthony Ramanaden
Shane Serra
Trevina Shum
Gurmit Singh
Mahesh Singla
Arthur Steunenberg
Mary Ellen Stoll
Greg Symons
Sue Taggart
Kam-Chuen Tang
Margaret Teltz
Bonnie Yagar
Birthe Harrigan
Abdusamaad Karani
Brian Ledson
R. Letarte
John Stark
Gordon and Janet Baker
David Killins
Loretta Miller
Bob Millar
Don Whatley
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites
John Cabot Catholic Secondary
School
Ledson Investments Inc.
Microsoft Canada Inc.
One Piece Productions
Ontario Power Generation Inc.
PepsiCo Foundation Employee Giving
Programs
St. Thomas A. Becket Anglican
Church
Timeline Logistics Inc.
TSI Group Inc.
Unity Church of Mississauga
Gold ($2500-4999)
Foundations
Alasdair McKichan
CIBC Wood Gundy
Frank Fowler Foundation
Gary Bluestein Charitable Foundation
Ignat Kaneff Charitable Foundation
Mr. Lube Foundation
REALTORS Care Foundation
Suncor Energy Foundation
The Alice & Murray Maitland
Foundation
The Community Foundation of
Mississauga
Silver ($1000-2499)
Platinum ($5000 +)
Maarten and Susan Muste
Adele Pimentel
Greg Symons
In Kind Donors
Gerry Maldoff
R. Karakiewicz
Service Clubs
Academia Do Bacalhau Social Club
Mississauga Central Lions Club
Mississauga Firefighters Association
extend a special thank
Corporate
you to all of monthly
Almat Pharmachem Inc.
Apps Cartage Inc.
Cooksville Tire Ltd.
Cristo Rei Parish - Irmandade
D'Espirito Santo
DUCA Financial Services
Eclipse Technology Solutions
Erinwood Ford Sales Inc.
Gary Shea Financial Ltd.
Hannibal - Season 2, Doheny
Productions Inc.
We would also like to
donors and the
individuals who have
given gifts in memoriam
or in honour of friends
and loved ones.
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2014 Tribute Dinner
HAZEL McCALLION - A LIFETIME OF COMMUNITY
LIVING, COMMUNITY GIVING
More than 650 people raised over $162,000
while honouring Mayor Hazel McCallion
at Community Living Mississauga’s 30th
annual Tribute Dinner on Thursday, March 27th.
The evening, themed “A Lifetime of Community
Giving, Community Living”, celebrated Mayor
McCallion’s contribution to the growth and
development of Mississauga over the past four
decades.
“This year marked the 30th anniversary of the
Community Living Mississauga Foundation
Tribute Dinner,” explained Jack A. Prazeres,
Chair of the Tribute Dinner Planning Committee. “To celebrate this milestone anniversary, it seemed obvious
that we needed to honour the woman who has served as mayor during each and every one of those events.”
The evening included remarks from Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, John Tory as well as video greetings
from former Premier Bill Davis.
For 2014, the organizing committee connected with Carassauga to create a truly multicultural event. Tribute
Dinner attendees experienced Tastes of the World food stations from various Carassauga pavilions, enjoy
music and dancing from a variety of cultures.
“This year’s Tribute Dinner truly represented the diverse community Mayor McCallion has helped create,”
said Prazeres.
Guests participated in both silent and live auctions and they were treated to entertainment from various
cultural groups who will also be participating in the upcoming Carassauga festival.
As has been the case for the past 30 years, attendees experienced an entertaining evening while supporting
an important community organization. Proceeds from the event enable children and teens who have an
intellectual disability to actively participate in a variety of summer camp programs offered throughout
Mississauga.
Former summer program participant, Michael Lazowski, shared some of his experiences from the camps he
attended and told guests about the impact the programs had on his life.
Throughout her three-and-a-half decade term, Mayor McCallion has maintained a soft spot for the city’s
youth. So it was very appropriate that proceeds from this evening’s dinner went towards Community Living
Mississauga’s unfunded leisure and recreational programs including the Summer and March Break programs
supporting over 200 children and teens to have a fun summer, participating in the life of their community
alongside their non-disabled peers.
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2013-2014 Award Recipients
Above and Beyond Special Thanks
and Recognition
Shirley Gauthier
Above and Beyond Leadership
Initiative Values Enthusiasm
Maria Gavric
Above and Beyond in Building
Social Capital and Community
Connections
Excellence in Student Practicum
Gloria Abroquah
Rita Botros
Cardene Chambers
Chrystal Colquhoun
Shannon Duffy
Tania Guthrie
Andelija Milovanovic
Michele O’Brien
Taylor Smrczek
Volunteer Awards
Joy Disanto
Barb McNeely
Pamela Smith
5 Years
Employer of the Year
Ben Kim
Clara Kim
Stanley Black & Decker
10 Years
Emerging Partnership Awards
Beck Hoffland
Mississauga North Baseball Association
25 Years
Corporate Donor Award
Mike Pawelchuk
LiUNA Local 183
EXTERNAL Volunteer Awards
Foundation Donor Award
Ontario Realtors Care Foundation
Beck Hoffland
Mississauga Award of Civic Recognition
Craig Ross
John Huether Award for Volunteering
Excellence from Volunteer MBC
Special Thanks to
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