2015 ANNUAL REPORT

JAMAICAN SELF-HELP

www.jshcanada.org | 705-743-1671 | info@jshcanada.orgP.O. Box 1992, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada K9J 7X7Charitable Registration # 89733 7150 RR0001

Message from the Executive Director, Marisa Kaczmarczyk

35 years ago, in the spring of 1980 the first Board of Directors of Jamaican Self-Help celebrated its new status as a registered charitable organization. Since then, JSH has grown and matured. New volunteers have come forward, while some of our earliest members continue to be involved. Our projects and

partners in Jamaica have shifted with the changing context of almost four decades. At one point JSH was working with upwards of 15 community groups and schools in Jamaica, and our annual budget was close to $500,000 – half raised from our donors and supporters, with matching funds from the Canadian government.

In more recent days we have witnessed the struggles of our partners in Jamaica. JSH, too, has struggled as a small Canadian NGO. Yet we have been very fortunate to have strong and dedicated support from individuals, businesses, and other community organizations to be able to continue our critical work in Jamaica. This commitment has allowed us to offer our partners financial and moral support even as they face the complex community issues of poverty, violence and social stigma, and the organizational challenges of diminishing financial assistance and increasing costs. This past year JSH has faced our own challenging fiscal reality, and made decisions for some fundamental changes in the coming year.

Still, our core mandate to work towards the elimination of poverty and inequality in Jamaica, and our focus on education and community-building both in Jamaica and Canada, remains. Our work is founded on the relationships we have built between Jamaicans and Canadians, and we have learned much from our Jamaican partners. We have witnessed many positive changes led by our partners in Jamaica, and supported by JSH in Canada. In this past year alone, almost 1000 Jamaicans in 5 communities were directly involved with JSH activities and benefitted from our programme. And in Canada over 1500 people participated in JSH activities.

Without the involvement and commitment of JSH members, volunteers and donors over our 35 year history we could not have raised almost $10 million, or enabled our Jamaican partners to impact the lives of thousands of Jamaicans. To mark this important occasion, this year’s annual report looks back at some of JSH’s key activities and achievements over the years. Please add to our list and if you can, please join us for our 35th 35th Anniversary Reunion and Celebration in Peterborough on October 10th.

On behalf of the JSH Board of Directors, staff, and our partners in Jamaica, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being part of Jamaican Self-Help — for your passion, your volunteer and financial support, and your dedication to building a better future for Jamaica and for us all.

1988 • Natural DisasterHurricane Gilbert strikes Jamaica, killing 40 people and devastating the island. JSH responds quickly with funds and supplies donated by Canadians to assist its partners to rebuild.

Overview of 35 Years • JSH 1980 - 2015

35 Years Together Changing LivesThe story begins...

OrganizatiOnal HigHligHts

1980

1990

1980 • Jamaican Self-Help is incorporated as

a registered charity After Canadian teachers John and Rosemary Ganley return

from living and working in Jamaica in the late 1970s, a group of their friends come together in Peterborough to form Jamaican Self-Help. The founding Board of Directors, headed by Jim and

Kathy Hales, Gwenn Victor and Jackie Farquharson, incorporate JSH and along with other volunteers, carry out programme activities and fundraising while the Ganleys are working in

Tanzania. The Ganleys return to active involvement in 1981.

1992 • Award for International DevelopmentJohn Ganley is is selected for

the Lewis Perinbam Award for International Development

that recognizes excellence in the field and includes a $2,500

grant. John uses these funds to send two grassroots Jamaican

women to a conference on gender and development

in Santo Domingo.

1983 • First federal funding grant A grant from the Canadian International Development

Agency (CIDA) matches funds raised from JSH donors and enables JSH to extend its programmes in Jamaica and build

its own capacity as a relevant and effective Canadian NGO. JSH continues to receive funding from CIDA over almost three

decades, demonstrating positive impact and efficient use of resources. In 2012, CIDA is amalgamated into the Department

of Foreign Affairs and Trade closing the funding window for JSH and other small responsive development organizations.

1980s • The first 10 years Over JSH’s first decade, Fr. Richard Ho Lung and his singing group travel to Peterborough and other Ontario communities each year. JSH focuses its support on education, skills training, community development and women’s leadership. Early JSH projects include Mona Common Basic School, the Mustard Seed community, White Wing community and St. Peter Claver Primary School. JSH also assists with a student sponsorship programme. A JSH volunteer committee is formed in London, Ontario, led by Art and Nancy Postons who actively fundraise for JSH.

1993 • Jamaican Self-Help Partners established

In evolving its approach to development, JSH establishes JSH-Partners, a Jamaican organization with a Board of Directors comprised of representatives from JSH partner organizations, other Jamaican organizations, and two JSH members from Canada. With a paid coordinator and field workers, its mandate is to carry out JSH programmes in two inner-city communities (Mona Common and White Wing), offer support to other JSH partners, and ensure Jamaican ownership of decisions for programme support. The organization operates for a decade before dissolving when JSH refocuses its programme support and the need for a coordinating organization declines.

1995 • Funding cutsFederal funding for development education programmes is drastically cut; development education centres across Canada close their doors. In Peterborough, JSH enhances its work with the Kawartha World Issues Centre to continue community education on global and social justice issues.

2004 • Hurricane Ivan hitsIn September, Hurricane Ivan delivers a direct hit to Jamaica, causing wide-spread destruction across the island. And JSH donors respond! $25,000 is raised immediately to assist in repairing damaged buildings and homes, and to support families in need of food and basic supplies.

1995 • First paid Executive Director

Roya Rabbani is hired, and JSH increases its organizational

capacity to carry out its work both in Jamaica and in Canada.

2000

2000s • The new Millennium As JSH enters the new millennium, the organization responds

to CIDA evaluation recommendations to narrow its support to education and youth – ensuring quality and depth in

programming. While some JSH-funded projects end, other partnerships with Jamaican organizations and schools grow.

In Toronto, a new JSH volunteer committee is formed and beginning in 2002, it holds annual fundraising events reaching

the Toronto Jamaican diaspora.In Ottawa a new volunteer committee forms in 2002, again engaging the Jamaican

diaspora as well as other friends of Jamaica to both educate the public and raise funds for JSH.

2003 • Global Youth Connect! Global Youth Connect! is

a joint youth engagement programme with Kawartha

World Issues Centre, and marks the beginning of a globally-focused youth programme in

Peterborough funded through the Ontario

Trillium Foundation. In 2007 JSH initiates the Make Poverty History

(MPH) Youth Committee to deepen youth engagement and leadership in Peterborough.

A highlight for this group is South-North-Youth Policy Project and Conference in 2009 involving Jamaican and Canadian youth

as well as Nicaraguan youth through Horizons of Friendship. The youth create videos on the MPH theme, and participate in national consultations leading to the federal government

passing the Aid Accountability Act. By 2015, the group, now known as Youth 4 Global Change, continues to act as community leaders on issues linking Canada to the world.

2001 • A surge of violence in Jamaica impacts JSH partners directlySt. Anne’s Primary School and Community Centre are caught in the middle of an extensive gun battle between gangs and police. On the north coast JSH learns of the murder of Fr. Martin Royackers, a Canadian Jesuit involved in community development work and JSH supported activities in the rural communities of St. Mary. Royackers death is covered nationally in Canada as well as Jamaica, and has a lasting impact on the leaders of the JSH-supported programme in that region.

2002 • First Choir Trip to CanadaFollowing on the early tradition of connecting Jamaican music to awareness of global issues, JSH invites the St. Peter Claver Primary School Ensemble to

Peterborough for a cultural exchange with Canadian children, schools and the broader community. The tour is so successful, the Ensemble returns again in 2004, 2006, and 2010, each year connecting to new neighbourhoods in Peterborough and later extending to Ottawa. JSH sees the positive impact of bringing young Jamaicans to Canada for both Jamaicans and Canadians; other tours are organized, including the S-Corner Youth Leadership Tour in 2005, and the St. Patrick’s Foundation All Stars Youth Performance Tour in 2008.

OrganizatiOnal HigHligHts

2010 • Violence in KingstonIn late May, violence erupts in Kingston due to the

American extradition request for Jamaican Christopher (Dudus) Coke. Clashes between the police and

community members during the weeks-long police search for Coke put the City of Kingston under a State

of Emergency and result in 76 deaths. JSH partners, particularly St. Anne’s Primary School, are impacted, and

the planned JSH youth awareness trip in July is cancelled.

2005 • Ganley Fund for InnovationThe fund is created to mark the 25th Anniversary of Jamaican Self-Help. In the first year almost $20,000 is raised. Each year, these funds are used to support innovative projects in Jamaica addressing issues such as HIV/AIDs and Gender, Trafficking in Persons and Jamaican youth culture. The fund also underwrites the Annual Ganley Lecture, an opportunity

to bring global voices and perspectives to Canadians. The inaugural Lecturer is Dr. Peggy Antrobus. Other guest speakers include Jamaican community leaders and other experts on timely current affairs such as Women’s Rights in Afghanistan and Migrant Workers in Canada.

2010

2007 • Hurricane Dean arrivesIn August, not even three years after Ivan, Hurricane Dean brings disruption to our partners, people and communities in Jamaica.

The JSH Board responds immediately by accessing JSH reserves to assist with emergency aid and reconstruction efforts.

2010 • A new lookDuring its 30th anniversary year

JSH launches a new logo and slogan “Empowering People,

Building Community”. JSH enhances its communications strategies and expands its use of social media and online

communications to offer easier access to the public for information, education and fundraising.

2007 • St. Theresa’s Literacy Project Canadian nuns living in Annotto Bay on Jamaica’s north coast are

called back to Canada, leaving a successful literacy programme partially supported by JSH. Since its inception, the project

expanded from one school to four, adding new teachers at each school – women without formal qualifications who had the gift

to teach. Not only were the children benefitting, but with the additional income and experience, these women also went back

to school to earn their teaching certificates. The nuns leave the project well organized with an experienced local coordinator and

volunteer Board. JSH agrees to continue financial support to the newly named “St. Theresa’s Literacy Project.”

2012 • Study of JSH impact in primary schools completedThe study, led by volunteer Dr. Cathy Bruce from the Faculty of Education at Trent University, concludes that JSH programmes are making a positive impact and reinforces Canadian research on the importance of addressing student efficacy to achieve academic success. JSH arranges a meeting with the Jamaican Minister of Education Ronald Thwaites to enable the school principals to bring their stories directly to the Minister and his staff. They advocate not only for basic education support, but also for activities such as music and sports to increase parent and community involvement in children’s education.

OrganizatiOnal HigHligHts

John and Rosemary, and sons Jim, Mike, and Paul moved to Kingston, Jamaica in 1975 and their experiences with the people of Jamaica led to the formation of Jamaican Self-Help. Throughout the years the family has maintained

the vision and strong ties to JSH – as Board members, volunteers, donors, and supporters. Now members of the newest generation have travelled to Jamaica and are often seen at JSH activities in Peterborough.

2013 • Saying Goodbye to JohnOn July 11, John Ganley passes away. Hundreds of people

pack the venue to attend the celebration of John’s life – a testament to the impact he had both internationally

and locally. Later, his wife Rosemary travels to Jamaica to reconnect with friends and colleagues. Their sons and their

families continue to be an active part of JSH.

2015

2015 • Impacting livesSince the very beginning, JSH has influenced the lives of

thousands of Jamaicans, enabling many to break the cycle of poverty. Closer to home, our programs have impacted youth

in local elementary and secondary schools, post-secondary institutions and have engaged residents of London, Toronto,

Ottawa, Peterborough and other communities across Canada. Our significant volunteer base has made it possible to sustain

activities for our entire organizational lifetime.

2015 • $9.8 million raisedJSH has raised $9.8 million over its 35 years thanks to the tremendous support of donors, funders and volunteers. Many donors are local to Peterborough, yet our support is Canada-wide and transcends national boundaries as well. The dedication and commitment of our supporters throughout our multi-decade history is monumental, and no truer statement was ever said that “It couldn’t have happened without you! Thank-you so much for being a part of our 35 years.”

OrganizatiOnal HigHligHts

JAMAICAN SELF-HELP: APrIL 2014 - MArCH 2015

StaffMarisa Kaczmarczyk (Executive Director)

Heather Kenny (Office & Resources Manager)

Ayendri Perera (Community Engagement Coordinator, to Dec. 2014)

Simone Rowe (Caribbean Street Festival Co-ordinator, Summer 2014)

Jocelyn Blazey (Donations Co-Ordinator from Feb. 2015)

Abby McCue (Admin Assistant to June 2014)

Board of DirectorsCathie Morrissey • Gillian Sandeman • Greg Stulen • Joe Webster • Joyce Arscott • Julia Anderson • Justin Reid • Liz Sine • Marg Hundt • Michelle Churchman • Paul Ganley • Sarah McInnis • Trent Anderson • Wendy Hicks • Tucker Barton (to March 2015)

OrganizatiOnal HigHligHts

Awareness Trips to Jamaica 35 Years Together Changing Lives

A mix of learning, volunteering, developing relationships and building respect and solidarity – JSH trips create and reinforce the foundation of social justice values and actions.

SINGLE SCHOOL TRIPS:• Brock High School, Cannington• Crestwood Secondary School, Peterborough• St. Patrick’s High School, Yellowknife• Albert College, Belleville• Ecole Maurice Lavallee, Edmonton• St. Peter’s Secondary School, Peterborough (multiple years)

CROSS-SCHOOL TRIPS (2002-2014):Students from 2 or more schools travel together: • St. Peter’s Secondary School• Crestwood Secondary School• Kenner CVI• Adam Scott CVI• Peterborough CVS• TASSS• Norwood High School• Campbellford High School• Trinity College School• The York School

UNIVERSITY TRIPS: • St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish (multiple trips)• Trent University, Peterborough

ADULT LEARNING AND VOLUNTEER TRIPSSince JSH’s inception, Canadians of all ages have travelled to Jamaica in small groups for 1-2 week trips to learn and assist as needed.

VOLUNTEER SERVICE TRIPS• Nurses at Riverton Clinic • Teachers at Long Road Summer School • Builders at Tavares Gardens Primary School Library Project

OrganizatiOnal HigHligHts

Davion JamesAs a Grade 5 student, Davion was among the first students to travel to Peterborough as part of the St. Peter Claver Choir in 2002. Now, in 2015 he is teaching music to students in Grades 2 and 3 at St. Anne’s Primary School – a programme supported by JSH! JSH volunteers recently reconnected with Davion and his students – children who had never had a music class or choir before. Davion finds the job challenging but also rewarding – and his experience with JSH is still very much in his mind as he hopes one day to lead his own choir tour to Canada.

rory HopkinsRory was a high school dropout who grew up in the neighborhood adjacent to St. Margaret’s Human Resources Centre in the inner-city community of Olympic Gardens in Kingston, Jamaica. He was a smart kid but in his early teens he lacked direction. It was tough for Rory living in the ghetto. There was a tremendous amount of pressure and there was a time when he could have easily joined a gang. Rory believes St. Margaret’s changed his life and provided him with a focus. The teachers at the Centre take a real interest in their students and provide them

with personal attention and encouragement. Rory’s teachers were patient and understanding and wanted to give him a true second chance. Rory worked hard and was successful in the woodworking program, and soon he was helping his fellow students. He became the instructor’s official assistant and from that position went on to become an instructor himself.

Andrew roweMembers of JSH first encountered Andrew as a young teenager living in Kingston who needed assistance to go to school. JSH agreed to provide funds for school fees and other basic expenses

and in return Andrew went to school regularly and learned as much as he could. Andrew did well, and went on to teachers’ college. He volunteered his time as the Chair of the Board of

St. Pius X Training Centre – one of JSH’s long-time partners. Andrew, “Mr. Rowe”, is now the Principal of Dupont Primary School which is located on the grounds of St. Pius X Church, and

welcomes JSH awareness trip students as volunteers at his school.

Stacy Wilson20 years ago Sister Ann Marshall, one of three Canadian nuns stationed on the north coast of

Jamaica, saw a great need for literacy support among children in the small rural schools of her region. She asked Stacy Wilson, a woman from the local church to assist in teaching remedial reading classes. With vision and determination they developed the programme and expanded

it to 4 schools. In 2007, Stacy took over the coordination on her own, maintaining the project’s high level of success. In 2012, due to funding cuts, the literacy programme was discontinued;

now Stacy is in her final year of teacher’s college and she looks forward to working with students in her home community.

JSH Empowers People & Builds CommunityJust a few of the people that have been part of Jamaican Self-Help over the years – individuals who have kept involved or in contact with JSH and are leaders in giving back to their communities …

OrganizatiOnal HigHligHts

Kate JohnstonKate first became involved with JSH as a high school student in Peterborough who participated on an annual awareness trip to Jamaica in 1996. Her experience piqued her interest in social issues. She continued in school, completing her Master’s Degree at Trent University on the topic of the national child benefit system in Canada. Kate joined the Board of JSH in 2003 and became Board President in 2009. With her artistic background and connections, she initiated the annual Artisan Sale, a popular fundraiser for JSH which offers local artisans a chance to sell their work while supporting JSH programmes. Now a mother of two young children, Kate continues to play a key volunteer role in that event and in other JSH activities in Peterborough.

Charmaine MagumbeAs a Jamaican-born Canadian, Charmaine brought a very personal interest to her volunteer work with Jamaican Self-Help. She began volunteering with JSH around the time her daughter, Paida participated on a JSH high school awareness trip. Charmaine deepened her involvement over time, including all her children in many JSH activities. She worked on a contract as JSH’s community outreach coordinator and also spent time as a member of JSH’s Board of Directors. Today, she is the Chair of the Board of the Community and Race Relations Committee of Peterborough, and continues to be an important part of JSH.

Caileigh McKnight Caileigh McKnight is a current member of JSH’s Global Education Committee and has served

as a member of the Board of Directors, including in the role of President, and as a JSH youth awareness trip leader. Caileigh first came to JSH in high school to participate on the awareness

trip to Jamaica. After returning to Jamaica several times as a trip leader herself, she continued her connection in Canada working on farms with Jamaican migrant workers. She recently finished

her Master’s of Environmental Studies on migrant worker programs and farm labour. She currently works at Fleming College as an instructor and is active in immigration issues.

Margaret BoltIn the aftermath of Hurricane Gilbert in 1988, JSH first connected to St. Peter Claver Primary

School through Fr. Jim Webb, a Canadian Jesuit working in Jamaica. The school had a huge need for leadership and development. With JSH support, Margaret Bolt was hired as the Principal and

her vision and hard work made such a significant impact that her model has won international acclaim and was later replicated in other primary schools. She went on to work at the Ministry

of Education, applying her insights and experience to educational policy directions and programmes. She is currently the Principal of Holy Trinity High School in Kingston and still

stays involved with JSH activities.

And, here are a few notable friends of JSH – community leaders in Jamaica who have worked with, and inspired JSH over many years!

OrganizatiOnal HigHligHts

Fabian Brown Community service is at the core of Fabian Brown, who first worked with JSH as the young CEO of St. Patrick’s Foundation in the 1990s. Since then Fabian has been active in many leadership capacities in Jamaica – from monitoring national elections to managing a hospital - while continuing his volunteer service commitment to the community and particularly to youth. Fabian has met many Canadian youth as a speaker for JSH youth trips – he also has travelled to Ontario on many occasions, particularly to promote and support the St. Patricks’ Foundation All Stars, a group of dedicated and talented Jamaican youth performers from a volatile inner-city community. Over almost three decades Fabian has offered his expertise and talents to JSH and to youth both in Jamaica and in Canada.

Angela Stultz Angela is a woman who has known adversity in many forms – growing up in a poor community,

then leading S-Corner community organization in a neighbourhood that struggled with gang violence, little sanitation, and high levels of poverty. Her belief in people and her willingness

to build relationships with all people regardless of background has made her a role model for Jamaicans and Canadians alike. As Director, Angela has been the main liaison between

S-Corner and JSH since the early 1990s. In many ways, her organization has developed in tandem with JSH, and she has been able to share her strategies, insights and support with

members of JSH as well as JSH’s other partners. She is currently working for another community organization, yet still finds time to stay involved with JSH activities.

• Dupont Primary School • Faith Centre Weavers• Family Counselling Basic School• Inner City Women’s Co-op• Long Road Summer School• Maxfield Park Children’s Home• Mona Common Basic School• Mona Common community• Mother Teresa Home for the Aged• Mustard Seed Communities• Ozanam Home for the Aged• PACT – People’s Action for

Community Transformation• S-Corner Community

Development Organization• SISTREN Theatre Collective• Sophie’s Place for

Disabled Children

• Spice Marketing Project• St. Anne’s Community Centre

of Concern• St. Anne’s Primary School• St. John the Baptist Prep School• St. Mary’s Rural

Development Project• St. Patrick’s Foundation –

St. Margaret’s Training Centre, Riverton Clinic

• St. Peter Claver Primary School• St. Peter Claver Women’s

Housing Co-op• St. Pius X Training Centre• St. Theresa’s Literacy Project –

Annotto Bay All Age School, May River Primary School, Enfield Primary School, Mt. Joseph Primary School

• Stella Maris Training Centre for Women

• Tavares Gardens Primary School• White Wing community• Whitfield Primary School• Williams Basic School• Women’s Media Watch

CANADIAN KEY PArTNErS & COLLABOrATOrS• Kawartha World Issues Centre• Horizons of Friendship• Peterborough New

Canadians’ Centre• East-Central Ontario Coalition for

Internationally-Minded NGOs

JSH PrOJECTS & PArTNErS OvEr THE YEArS

JAMAICAN PrOGrAMME COMMITTEE The JPC oversees activities in Jamaica and makes recommendations to the Board for programme directions. Members monitor the programme in person or through reports, and determine possible training needs and/or other special projects that fit within the JSH mandate. Cathie Morrissey, Christine Post, Joe Webster, Joyce Mackenzie, Liz Sine, Marg Hundt, Nancy Chesher, Paula Wagar, Simone Rowe, Trent Anderson, Wendy Fallis

GLOBAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE The GEC organizes educational activities in the Peterborough area, including the annual Ganley Lecture and Annual General meeting. It is also responsible for other outreach and awareness-raising activities such as blog postings and online information, and collaborations with other local organizations. Wendy Hicks, Caileigh McKnight, Cam Douglas, Catherine Campos, Charmaine Magumbe, Erik Feldcamp, Jen Boyce, J’Moi Whyte, Kendra Kirby, Paula Wagar, Ras Buckland, Rebecca MacFarlane, Simone Rowe, Sue Lawrence, Kerri Niemi, Chad Emby, Johanna Sinclair, Marianne Beacon.

FINANCE COMMITTEE This committee monitors the financial situation of the organization and provides guidance to the Board on financial policy and related matters.Bill Blair, David Hall, Trent Anderson

OTTAWA COMMITTEE The Ottawa Committee is a volunteer branch of JSH based in Ottawa. Members organize two annual events to raise awareness and funds for JSH, and network with other Jamaican diaspora and related groups in the Ottawa area. Uté Gerbrandt & Irvin Stewart (Co-chairs), Amalia Gentles, Stephen Hoilett, Yvonne Silverman, Debbie Thomas, Renford Thomas, Diane Marina.

YOUTH 4 GLOBAL CHANGE Trevor Weir, Emma Warner Chee, Marley Warner Chee, Tyler Stephen, Karen Jordan, Chris Hewitt, Keenan Murphy Luedke, Evan Murphy Luedke, Owen Murphy Luedke, Maggie Piper, Catherine Charron, Nicholas McLoughlin, Carlo Jose, Rachel Kraus, Alecia Golding, Laura Rock, Gabby Magwood, David Mateo, Kieran Kelly, Braiden Post, Sasha Patterson, Fraser McDonald, Marissa Kidd.

ExECUTIvE COMMITTEETucker Barton - President (until March 2015), Joe Webster – Vice President, Interim President, Trent Anderson - Treasurer, Cathie Morrissey - Secretary

AWArENESS/vOLUNTEEr TrIPS TO JAMAICA: Youth Trip Participants: Shaela Abbott-McLeod, Juliet Bonham-Carter, Cameron Brice-Elion, Abigail Craine, Aaron Drake, Sam Eberlee, Robyn Hoja, Julia Kimball, Talia Mazziotti, Quinn McConnell, Julian McDonald, Meagan Moulton, Laura Rock, Tyler Stephen, Trevor Weir, Aria Wills, Megan Wilson. Trip Leaders: Tucker Barton, Cam Douglas, Erik Feldcamp with Rosemary GanleyBoard Trip Participants: Julia Anderson, Gillian Sandeman, Cathie Morrissey, Kate Bell, Joyce Arscott.

OFFICE & SPECIAL ACTIvITIES vOLUNTEErS Wendy Fallis, Gail Michaelson, Rebecca MacFarlane, Marg Hundt, Linda McMullen, P. Michael Thomas, Daan Arscott, Tory Kenny

FUNDrAISING COMMITTEEMembers of Artisan Sale, Jamaican’ Me Shine, TCS Concert Organizing Committees: Abby McCue, Cathie Morrissey, Emily Ferguson, Kate Johnston, Kim Kasperski, Kristen McCollom, Liz Sine, Rebecca MacFarlane, Val Davidson, Wendy Fallis, Marg Hundt, Michelle Churchman, Jeff Biggar, Christian McFadden.

tHanK YOU tO OUr VOlUntEErs

tHanK YOU FOr 35 grEat YEars!We also are fortunate to have a number of occasional volunteers who help out – there are too many to list here, but we certainly appreciate everyone’s

contribution to the success of Jamaican Self-Help over the years!

OUR MANDATEJamaican Self-Help is an organization of Canadians working in solidarity to foster the development of healthy

Jamaican communities through partnership based on mutual respect, understanding and a shared vision of self-determination; and to foster an understanding of global forces (North and South) and their interconnectedness.

OUr DONOrSVisionaries ($1,000+) Anonymous, Joyce & Douglas Arscott, Nancy Chesher, Dr. Gregory & Mrs. Caroline Davies, Rosemary Ganley, Louise Moore, Alena Heitlinger & David Morrison, Cathie Morrissey, Geraldine O’Meara, Gillian & Ian Sandeman, Linda & Alan Slavin.

Community Builders ($400-$999) Anonymous, Sonja Banks, Janice & Harold Bowen, Peter Caputo, Diane & Robin Creeden, Lawrence Cumming, Wendy Brice & Derek Elion, Joëlle Favreau, Ross & Susan Findlater, Highbury North Pet Hospital, Stephen Hoilett, Marg Hundt, Robert Johnstone, Rev B & Mr. S Laing-Hiseler, Ross Large, Doug Latham, Joyce Mackenzie, Linda McMullen, Alpheda Murphy, Prof E Orsten, Christine Post & Charlie Menendez, Nancy & Art Postons, Cheryl Rice, Doreen & Tom Sears, Liz & Ian Sine, Dawn Straka & George Ovens, Greg Stulen, Paula Wagar, Casey Ready & Joe Webster, Harvey Williams, Elenore & Dagobert Wyslouzil.

Global Citizens ($200-$399) Anonymous, Carolyn Abbott, Anne Adair, Cath Adele, Ade & Abi Aduesi, Heather Akin, Theresa Bastien, Mrs. Bayley, Karen Beatty, Karen Bellamy, Fran & Tim Benson, Dr. R & Mrs. D. Bourne, Patricia Bugg, SP Carson, C Paul Choudhury, Christopher Clapp, Leo Couglin, Melanie Craine, Kelvin Crossley, Kathryn & Sammy Cureatz, Emily Downie, David Graham, Gertrude Hamilton, Jo Hayward-Haines, Goodith Heeney, Vivian & Bill Heinmiller, Linda & Arthur Herold, Deborah & Wayne Hill, K Betty Hill, Teresa & William Hill, Kate Johnston & Craig Watkins, Mary & Al Kimball, Colleen Kylie, Jocelyn Loeffelholz-Rea, Beatrice MacDonald, Stanley Macdonald, Barry Macdougall, Louise Mackenzie-McGrath, P MacLoghlin, Nancy & Robert Martin, Nora & John Martyn, Andrea & John Mazziotti, Sheila & Fred McConnell, Sara McLaughlin, Barbara Mengelberg, Sheila Nabigon-Howlett, Erica Nol & Chris Risley, Garry O’Connell, Jo & Gerry O’Neill, Brigid O’Reilly, Dorothy & William Prosser, Helen & Dean Purdy, Beverley & Ian Ralston, Kathleen Ramsay, Susan Sauve, Melanie & James Stephen, Lily & Irvin Stewart, Eileen & Terrence Toner, Theresa & John Topic, Sheila Watt, Norah White, Betty & Bob Wigle, Lynn Wilson, Sylvia Davies & Andrew Wilton, Charles Young.

PrOGrAMME FUNDErS & SPONSOrSCity of Peterborough Community Grants, Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario, Employment and Social Development Canada – Canada Summer Jobs, EPC-Peterborough, Luke Four Foundation, Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association, Ontario Teachers Federation, Peterborough KM Hunter Charitable Foundation, Rotary Club of Peterborough-Kawartha, Sisters of Providence of St Vincent de Paul, Sisters of St Joseph of London and Hamilton, Sisters of the Precious Blood, St Aidan’s Anglican Church ACW, St Paul’s Anglican Church, Trinity College School.

NOTE: Funds received after March 31, 2015 will be recognized in the next year’s report.

2014-2015 DOnOrs, FUnDErs anD sUPPOrtErs

EvENT SPONSOrS AND SUPPOrTErSPETERBOROUGH COMMUNITY CREDIT UNION • PILKINGTON-HENNIGER CHARITABLE TRUST

Adventure Outfitters (Lakefield) • Art Gallery of Ontario • Art Gallery of Peterborough • Art School of Peterborough • Ashburnham Ale House • Betty Borg • Bill Slavin • Bowmanville Zoo • Buckhorn Observatory • Burgandy’s Hair Salon Inc • Canadian Canoe Museum • Canadian National Exhibition • Carlson-Wagonlit Travel • Carousel Restaurant • Cathie Morrissey • Chatterpauls Restaurant • Commercial Press and de Sign • Community Counselling & Resource Centre • Culligan Water • Curry Village • Danielle McKnight • Devil’s Elbow Ski Resort • Diana & Dennis Reay • Dreams of Beans Roasting House • Dulux Paints • Electric City Gardens • Esperança Melo • Exit Realty – Rennie Lowes • Fandango Salon & Spa • Fine Details • First Choice Haircutters • Gerry O’Neill • GMCR Canada Holding Inc • Grady’s Feet Essentials • Grainger’s Cleaners • Highbury North Pet Hospital • Hol-Health Wellness Spa • Hobarts Steakhouse • Hot Belly Mama’s • Ian and Liz Sine • Inner Quiet Yoga • Justin Reid • Kathryn McHolm • Kawartha Ski School • Lansdowne Place • Linda Conway • Locks Salon & Spa • Mackenzie Design • Magic Moments Photography • MarineLand Canada • Mark’s Work Wearhouse • McColl Turner Chartered Accountants • Medieval Times Toronto • Merit Travel • Michelle Churchman • Milltown Mini Golf • Naked Chocolate • Ontario Science Centre • Pamela St. Onge • Pappas Billiards • Parnell’s Ski Services • Pasta Plus • Paul Atchison • Peterborough Bowlerama • Peterborough DBIA • Peterborough Theatre Guild • Preceptor Psi Sorority • Princess Gardens Retirement Residence • Rachel Manley • Rock & Rope Climbing Centre • Rocky Ridge Drinking Water • Runner’s Life • Scotiabank – Kawartha Centre • Silver Bean Café • Simone Rowe • Stickling’s Bakery & Bistro • Strutt Central • Sue Everest • Susan Lawrence • Sweet Annies • Textile Museum of Canada • The Avant-Garden Shop • The Market-Lakefield • The Oasis Day Spa • The Petes Store • The Red Dog • The Sapphire Room • The Toy Shop of Peterborough • The UK Shoppe • Tribal Voices • Tucker Barton • UniglassPlus/Ziebart • Valerie Davidson • VIA Rail Canada Inc. • Villa Auto Wash • We Design • Westben Arts Festival Theatre • Wits End Equestrian Centre • Wild Water Kingdom • YMCA of Peterborough •

MULTI-YEAr PrOGrAMME FUNDEr Special thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation for supporting

our Community Engagement programme in Ontario.

ThANk yOU! JSh is very fortunate to have a long list of committed

donors and supporters. There are many more people who have given to JSH at levels outside these categories and although you are not listed here, we do greatly

appreciate your support. Every dollar does make a difference!

Schedule of Revenues for the year Ended Mar. 31, 2015

Donations $ 71,400 28%

Other fundraising proceeds 61,693 24%

Donations in kind 11,172 5%

Global education trips 46,584 18%

Ontario Trillium Foundation 49,326 19%

Youth 4 Global Change revenues 2,282 1%

Employment Grants 12,508 5%

TOTAL $ 254,965 100%

Note: Schedule of revenues total does not include revenue to restricted funds.

Full Audited Statements are available for any interested party

ExCErPTS FrOM THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOr’S rEPOrTI have audited the accompanying financial statements of Jamaican Self-Help Organization for the Relief of Poverty, which comprise the balance sheet as at March 31, 2015, and the statements of changes in fund balances, revenues and expenses, and cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

My responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on my audit. I conducted my audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards.

In my opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Jamaican Self-Help Organization for the Relief of Poverty as at March 31, 2015, and its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations, which is one of the financial reporting frameworks included in Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

Peterborough, Ontario: June 11, 2015

Stephane W. Delorme Professional Corporation, Chartered Accountant

Statement of Revenues and Expenses for the year Ended Mar. 31, 2015

2015 2014

REVENUESTotal Revenue

$ 308,950

$ 293,790

EXPENSES

Jamaican Activities Projects Evaluation & Monitoring Awareness Trips

90,553 6,602

59,099

79,651 2,406

39,464

156,254 121,521

Canadian Activities Public & Youth Engagement volunteer & Staff Development

88,045977

84,0314,120

89,022 88,151

Operations Administration Amortization Donations-in-kind Newsletter, promotion, fundraising Youth Travel Bursaries awarded

60,362588

11,17215,293

–

44,932720

13,50816,503

–

87,415 75,663

332,691 285,335

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR $ (23,741) $ 8,455

Balance Sheet as at March 31, 2015

2015 2014

CURRENT ASSETS CashAccounts receivableHST receivablePrepaid expenses

$ 124,098 –

3,737 –

$ 207,392 630

3,342 639

127,835 212,003

Capital assets 898 1,486

$ 128,733 $ 213,489

CURRENT LIAbILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesGovernment remittances payableDeferred revenue

$ 5,398 – –

$ 5,6237,108

53,682

5,398 66,413

FUND bALANCESCapital Asset FundBursary fundGanley fundOperating reserveUnrestricted fundsrestricted reserve

8973,9938,918

25,000 47,84236,685

1,4853,9937,678

25,000108,920

–

123,335 147,076

$ 128,733 $ 213,489

2014-2015 FinanCial statEmEnt

17%1%

24%18%

28%19%

5%

Over 970

Jamaican children, youth, parents, teachers and staff in 5 communities benefitted from JSH-supported activities this past year.

Join us to celebrate our

35th Anniversary!SATURDAY, OCTObER 10

at The Market Hall, Peterborough

7 - 10 PM Friends • Speakers • Live Music • Dancing

Contact JSH for details! 705-743-1671 or info@jshcanada.org

You make it possible to improve the lives of Jamaicans living in poverty.

THANK YOU!

Your commitment...ensures our programmes

remain strong.

With your support...Jamaican children

and youth have access to a better future