On behalf of the children and families we are so honoured to serve,

please accept our sincere thanks for all that you do.

Special Thanks

350 Industrial Parkway South

Aurora, Ontario L4G 3V7

Phone:905-726-2149 Fax: 905-726-1285

www.bbbsy.ca

Charitable Registration Number

106793888 RR0001

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2017 Annual Report

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O ur Board of Directors exists to direct, guide and

inspire the organization though the careful

establishment of the organizational values and

written policies.

This includes identifying the desired performance goals,

making specific contributions that lead the organization

toward the desired performance and ensuring that the

goals are attained.

In addition, the Board of Directors identifies and nurtures

the strategic relationships required to strengthen Big

Brothers Big Sisters of York and is accountable as a body

to its stakeholders for the competent, conscientious and

effective accomplishment of its obligations.

Board of Directors

Chair

Gary Kryshka

Treasurer

Gary Kryshka

Vice Chair

Maggie Thornton

Secretary

Margaret Sharp

Past Chair

Dean Smalley

Directors

Angela Doan

Anne Armstrong

Bill Russell

Galen McLennan

Jo Ann Warren

John Pepelnak

Karim Bardai

Katie Duncan

Kerrie Stock

Tapas Pain

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From a financial point of view, 2017 was a challenging year for Big Brothers Big Sisters of

York (BBBSY).

Overall, revenue decreased from the prior year. Donations were down while Grants

fundraising were about the same. Expenses were down about 12% . This was mainly due

to reduced salaries as a result of staff restructuring.

For the year ending December 31, 2017, Gross Revenue was $620,538. Program,

Fundraising and Administrative expenses were $606,143. This resulted in a surplus of

$14,395.

Both the BBBSY Staff and Board remain committed to capitalizing on opportunities to

Increase revenues either through growing our existing events and/or new streams of

revenue in the areas of grants and donations along with cost reductions where possible.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Staff and the Board for their

continued support, dedication and teamwork in 2017. We all look forward to what

2018 will bring to the agency.

Gary Kryshka

Treasurer 2017

Treasurer’s Report

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Summary Statement of Financial Position December 31, 2017

Summary Statement of Revenue & Expenditures December 31, 2017

2017 2016

REVENUE

Donations 37,463 55,856

Fundraising 277,591 277,347

Grants 302,938 310,325

Other program revenue - 4,074

Interest Income 2,546 675

620,538 648,277

EXPENSES Advertising & promotion 724 2,708

Amortization 3,558 3,558

Business taxes, licenses & member-ships 13,060 16,077

Fundraising expenses 44,170 30,612

Insurance 10,214 9,306

Interest & bank charges 3,114 2,388

Office 20,620 24,175

Professional fees 7,276 7,276

Program expenses 17,505 14,799

Rental 30,323 29,356

Salaries & wages 451,174 515,462

Sub-contracts 500 1,630

Telephone 2,938 2,805

Travel 967 977,

606,143 661,129

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVE-NUE OVER EXPENSES 14,395 (12,852)

2017 2016

ASSETS Current

Cash 87,605,

49,322

Marketable securites 42,107,

41,847

Accounts Receivable 11,507,

28,235

Harmonized Sales Tax recoverable 4,993,

8,568

Prepaid Expenses 11,303,

2,481

157,515,

13,0453

EQUIPMENT 4,782,

8,340

RESTRICTED MARKETABLE SECURITIES

18,449

,

18,349

180,746,

157,142

LIABILITES Current

Accounts payable & accrued liabilites 10,668

18,292

Deferred grant contribution 20,583

3,750

31,251

22,042

NET ASSETS

General Fund 131,046,

116,751

Restricted Fund 18,449, 18,349

149,495,

135,100

180,746, 157,142

Big Brothers Big Sisters of York—Annual Report 2017

Financials

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Impact

Our Vision We build thriving communities by empowering lives through mentorship.

When we start something today we make a difference tomorrow.

I t is with a heavy heart that I write my last Annual Report letter as the President and CEO of

Big Brothers Big Sisters of York. Over the last six years I have watched the transformation of so

many children and youth, and listened to impactful stories from families, children, and mentors

across the board.

Not only have I had the privilege of being part of this powerful work, I have had the honour or working

with a tremendous team. A team that demonstrates their passion, commitment, perseverance, and

integrity every day.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is committed to building thriving communities by empowering lives through our

mentoring programs. Changing the course of the lives of children and youth in our communities

changes the ‘future’ of our communities, and there is nothing more meaningful than watching a child

meet their full potential with the guidance and support of a positive role model!

In 2017, we had a successful year despite having to travel down some difficult paths. The mentoring

effect continued on by reaching over 550 children through the committed and selfless work of our

465 volunteers.

Research by the Boston Consulting Group shows us that every $1 invested in our programming returns

between $18 - $23 to society through taxes, higher incomes, volunteerism, and charitable donations

as a results of our one-to-one mentoring program. Our Group programs are becoming widely sought

after and our waitlists continue to grow.

We continue to reach out to all of our community members for support in our fundraising efforts and

our volunteer initiatives that drive our mentoring programs. Without the support of each and every

one of our loyal supporters, sponsors, and donors we could not continue to do the amazing work we

do!

Sarah Dame, President & CEO

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Our Programs

In 2017,

we served

552

children and

youth with the

support of our

dedicated and

selfless

volunteers.

The Big Brothers Big Sisters

Community Program

matches a child with a

uniquely suited role model

and friend to talk to and

share common interests

with. Through regular out-

ings, a relationship is devel-

oped that is built on trust

and consistency, and en-

courages self-confidence

and independence.

Go Girls! Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds pro-

vides an opportunity for girls, ages 11-14, to par-

ticipate weekly in fun and interactive activities

and discussions. This program promotes active

living, balanced eating, and building positive

self-esteem.

Game On! Eat Smart, Play Smart, Live

Smart provides an opportunity for boys,

ages 11-14, to participate weekly in fun

and interactive activities and discussions.

This program promotes physical activity,

positive nutrition, and building relation-

Conversation Circle provides newcom-

er youth with a safe and encouraging

environment to practice their English

language skills and learn about Cana-

da. This program promotes community

awareness, peer relationships, and a

In-School

Mentoring

provides a

child with a

mentor to

spend time

with on school grounds during the

school year to engage in activi-

ties such as crafts, board games,

and sports. This program encour-

ages self-confidence and devel-

oping leadership skills.

8 Events

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Third Party

10 Big Brothers Big Sisters of York is proud to provide mentoring programs and activities

throughout all nine municipalities in York Region and Bradford West Gwillimbury.

We support programs both during and after school as well as special events and

activities for our “Bigs” and “Littles” on weekends.

Recreation Mentoring provides an opportunity for boys and girls, ages 8-12,

to participate weekly in various sport-based activities. This program promotes

developing fundamental movement skills, community involvement, and peer

relationships.

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O ur generous volunteers contributed many hours last year, investing their time

to children and youth in our community.

We are honoured to work beside these individuals who generously give their time

and experience, and by doing so, help children find within themselves the

confidence to achieve more.

Our Volunteers

Monat Global gave the program room

a much needed paint job!

12 Fundraisers

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Our Signature

A BIG thank you

to all our Sponsors, Donors,

Participants and Volunteers!

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$50,0000 Plus The Regional Municipality of York

United Way of Toronto and York Region

Ministry of Education

$10,000 - 49,999 A & B Courier

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada

Boston Pizza

City of Vaughan

Govnt. Canada Summer Student Program

Magna Country Hoedown

Magna International Inc.

Pandora

Town of Richmond Hill

Ontario Trillium Foundation

$5,000 - 9,999 Bazil Developments

Canadian Tire Jumpstart

City of Vaughan

Highway 11 Cruisers C.C.

Panera Bread ULC

Newmarket Mayor’s Golf

Ride 4 Styles

$2,500 - 4,999 Aurora Mayor’s Golf

Averton Homes

Canadian Tire JumpStart

C.U.P.E. Local 905

Doug Chamberlain

Enterprise Holdings

Re/Max Hallmark Lind Group

Rob & Theresa Scullion

Schnurr Family Foundation

Township of King

Versaterm Inc.

$250 - 2,499 100 Men Who Give A Damn

100 Women Who Care

Anfield Mechanical

Astellas Pharma Canada Inc

Aurora Home Hardware

Bausch + Lomb

Bob Hawkins

Boston Pizza

Bradford Fire Fighters

Brazil Developments Inc

Bruce & Judith Langstaff

CIBC Children’s Foundation

Cobra Float Services

Dean Smalley

Diego Cremaschi

Dorsay Developments (Bayview)

Edward Ward

And Supporters

Mentoring Matters

365 Days a Year.

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Erin Sharp

Extendicare

Gary Kryshka

Glenway Country Club

Glenwoods Dental

Harry McAvoy

Holton Impex International

Hydro One Employees

Industrial Alliance

Ivari

Jeff & Cathy Palmer

John & Isadora Pepelnak

John O’Hoski

John Peirce

Josh Gottlieb

Katie Duncan

King City Lions

King Fire Fighters

Lisa Lung Optometry

Lionness Club

Louis Tonelli

Maggie Thornton

Marc Fields

Margaret & Dan Sharp

Mark Roberts

Markham Lions Club

Marshall Funeral Home

Miller Thomson LLP

Monat

Newmarket Lions Club

Noel Croxen

Norman Hill Realty

Patricia Jarvie

Paul Boucher

Pierre Bonhomme

Powersmith

Priestly Demolition

Prophix Software Inc

Re/Max Hallmark Lind Group

Renee Poole

Richvale Lioness

Road House & Rose

Robert B. Somerville Co. Ltd.

Rotary Club of Aurora

Royal Canadian Legion #375

Sears Canada

Scholastic Canada

Smart Reit

Sports Clip

Steve Borlak

Stronach Consulting Group

Taylor Funeral Home

The GAP

The Keg

Thompson Funeral Home

Town of Richmond Hill

Trimap

TSS Alarm

Versaterm

York Region Poker League

York Region Police Association

Yorkwood Homes

YRP Cadets

Walter Scott Public School,

Supporters

Our apologies if you have donated in a category and we have omitted your name in error. Please let us know.

Special

Thanks To

Pandora

And

The Town of

Richmond

Hill

16 In Kind Donors 105.9 The Region

Andrew Trotman

Angela Doan

Anna Pascos

Arbonne

Arthur Murray Dance Studio

Artistica Ball Room Dance

Auto Boys Garage

Bacardi

Bausch + Lomb

Beacon Hall

Best Western Voyageur

Big Bone - Newmarket

Black Creek Pioneer Village

Boston Pizza - Aurora

Boston Pizza - Keswick

Bradford Jewellery

CAA South Central Ontario

Canadian Tire - Bradford

Canadian Tire RH North

Cardinal Golf Club

Charles Richardson

Chateau des Charmes Winery

Cheng Lau

Cliff Bars

ClubLink

Culinary Studio

Culinary Studio

Dan Sharp

Dark Horse Winery

Dave & Busters

Desjardins Insurance

DeVine Wines

Diana Maltby

Discovery Toys Educational Con-

sultant

Eggsmart - Newmarket

Eric Bouchard

Exclusively Yours Jewellery

Filly & Co.

Ganz

GolfTEC

Green Drop Lawn Care

H.A Kidd and Company

Haskins Family

Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre

Hillcrest Mall

Holland Marsh Winery

Holliswealth Advisory

International Safety

Jack Astor's - Richmond Hill

Jack Layfield

James Dimitri

James Linderman Music

Jim Glover

Joanne Warren

John Pepelnak

John Taylor

Julia McVeigh

Kevin Hughes

Kim Fields

Klock Werks

Klockwerks

Knappett Jewellers

Konzelmann Estate Winery

Lake Wilcox Brewery

Legends Estates Winery

Lobo Iberico Restaurant

Lone Star - RH

Mariposa Cruises

McMichael Gallery

Meadowbrook Golf Club

Milestones

Molson Coors

Monat Gratitude

Motion in Life

Moxies

Moxie's - Richmond Hill

MPP Dr. Helena Jaczek

Mysteriously Yours Dinner Thea-

tre

Newmarket Optical

NewRoads

NHLPA

Niagara Parks

Of Rock and Chalk

Pandora

Patty Stephan

Paul Connelly

Peter Gamble

Primo Chiropractic

Primo Chiropractic & Wellness

Centre

Promotional Marketing Online

Radiant Fine Jewellers

Raluca Tudor

RBC

Richvale Lioness Club

Rita DiRoma

Rob Scullion

Rockford's Bar & Grill

Ron Katz

Ryan Calvert

Sabrina Awad

Safety International

Samsung

Sandy Cove Marine

Sandy Kemp

Sawdusters

Scaddabush

Scholastic Canada

Second City

Simply for Life

Sir William Mulock Secondary

School

Snap'd Richmond Hill

Sport Clips

Springhill Suites

SPS

St. Louis Wings - Bradford

Staples

Starbucks Richmond Heights

Steam Whistle

Stiga

Studio 1098

Summers & Smith

Suzanne Boucher

The Basket Company

The Bay - Upper Canada Mall

The Curtain Club

The Keg

The McVeigh Family

The Shed, York Regional Police

(YRP) Association

Theresa & Rob Scullion

Town of Aurora

Turfcare

Umbra

Vaughan Mills Mall

Via

Victoria Square Country Meats

Walmart - Keswick

Ward Funeral Home

Warren Clayton

Watergarden Dental Care

West Jet, Vision Travel

William Bain

Woodbine Entertainment

York Regional Police (YRP)

Vaughan Toy Drive

York Regional Police Cadets

Zander Sod

Holiday Family

Sponsors

Cindy & Family

Flanagan Family

Goldman, Spring, Kichler

& Sanders LLP

Magna Internation Inc. -

Total Compensation

Department

Neighbourhood Network

Sabrina & Ziad Awad

Stephanie & Family

The Gap, Upper Canada

Mall

W. J. Watson Public School

Webster Family

York Region HR Services

Branch

York Region Transit,

Transportation Services

York Region, Community

and Health Services