KidsAbility Annual Report 2017-2018

2017-2018 | ANNUAL REPORT

Making ďŹ rsts possible...together!

Our Vision, Mission & Values Vision

Poten�al realized.

Mission

KidsAbility™ empowers children and youth with special needs to realize their full poten�al.

Values

Inclusion: The uniqueness of each child and youth and the right to realize their full poten�al: helping all to have a sense of belonging within our organiza�on and in the broader community.

Respect: An inclusive and empowering rela�onship with families and the wisdom they provide: an apprecia�on for the value and dignity of others.

Collabora�on: The power of working together with families, staff, partners, donors and funders: finding a common purpose, commitment and mutual respect.

Integrity: A culture of professionalism, knowledge and accountability and a prac�ce of resilient determina�on in all that we do. A consistent commitment to openness, honesty, mutual respect and shared success.

Accountability: A willingness to take responsibility, to demonstrate value and to do our best work in pursuit of our goals.

Contents Peter Etril Snyder                                                        2 Message from Leadership                                               2 Poten�al Realized with Your Help!

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Highlights from the Year                                                 6 An Even�ul Year at KidsAbility                                           8 Awards                                                                  12 Our Generous Donors                                                   14

“ KidsAbility is the best place for me. If it wasn’t for KidsAbility, I wouldn’t be doing all the things I am doing now. So thank you. I really appreciate you helping me and other kids.”

- JORDAN

A stalwart champion of KidsAbility, Peter gave generously of his �me and talents to the organiza�on for nearly six decades.

In 1995, when we opened our Waterloo loca�on, Peter created three beau�ful hand-painted murals in our lobby and pavilion. These murals have been enjoyed by genera�ons of children and their families.

From 1999 to 2010, Peter donated original pain�ngs to KidsAbility to raise awareness as part of our Kids Can’t Wait campaign. In fact, his pain�ngs were used to help determine the annual theme of this ini�a�ve and showcased our children enjoying their lives to the fullest. In 2010, Peter and his wife Marilyn established an endowment fund to ensure that future genera�ons of children and youth would receive the supports they needed to be successful. Peter passed away on August 28, 2017, his legacy will live on.

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The Legacy of Peter Etril Snyder

Message from Leadership There is a certain magic in beginnings! As we started our new fiscal year last April, we had the opportunity to reflect on our own beginnings here at KidsAbility as we celebrated 60 Years of Poten�al Realized.

Throughout 2017, we celebrated the countless success stories made possible thanks to the incredible vision and founda�onal support of our local Rotary clubs.

Together, we innovated, broke down barriers and made countless firsts possible serving a record 7,975 children and youth this past year.

Our volunteers con�nue to amaze and inspire through their dona�on of �me, talents and treasures. Last year, over 650 volunteers directly impacted the lives of our children, youth and families in profound ways. Whether it was in the classroom, on the Boards, driving children to appointments, at events, on commi�ees and more—together, we made firsts possible.

Surrounded by our families, staff, donors and community partners, we cut the ribbon on our new Cambridge Hub as we celebrated seamless, barrier-free services in the Cambridge community.

Recognizing the immense benefits of hubs, in June, we will amalgamate services again under one roof with the opening of our Guelph Hub made possible through the generosity of our community.

Our donors supported projects including our Cambridge and Guelph Hubs, but their generosity went even further allowing KidsAbility to implement new programs, pursue innova�on and provide

therapy and support to over 1,000 addi�onal children and youth. Dona�ons remain cri�cally important, for as much as we have to celebrate, there are significant challenges ahead of us that we must face together.

Demand con�nues to exceed the resources available. Referrals con�nue to rise as does the cost to provide therapy. With no new investments to base funding from provincial government, the wai�ng list has reached a 10-year high. Over 1,300 children and youth and their families are currently wai�ng—an over 40% increase from the year prior. No child should have to wait to realize their full poten�al.

In response to this, the Founda�on will once again turn to our generous community to help address this gap. These funds are essen�al to suppor�ng the work of KidsAbility. We will con�nue to advocate on behalf of our families and look forward to working with provincial funders to ensure that our needs are counted and children, youth and families are top of mind for the Ontario government.

Rehabilita�on Services (formerly known as School Health Support Services) – an exci�ng opportunity to plan for a more integrated service experience for families. We will con�nue to implement innova�ve solu�ons to address our wait lists across programs to get services to families as soon as possible. By working with our community partners, we will leverage our strengths and share our exper�se and knowledge to build our community’s collec�ve capacity to be�er support every child, youth and family.

We will achieve this and more thanks to our dedicated and professional staff of 238 who bring their best everyday ensuring that our families are supported and our children and youth are equipped with the skills to realize goals important to them at home, at school and in the community.

Your support as a donor, volunteer, funder, staff member or community partner helps KidsAbility to build up each child, youth and family with the support and the confidence to achieve their own successes.

Despite these challenges, we have many exci�ng plans and opportuni�es ahead of us this year—ones that we will realize together. During this fiscal year, KidsAbility will assume responsibility for School Based

We will con�nue to dream big, pursue excellence and drive innova�on so that every child, family, volunteer and staff member will be able to achieve their own “Poten�al Realized.”

Tim Adams, Chair Board of Directors KidsAbility

Mardi Witzel, Chair Board of Directors KidsAbility Founda�on

Linda Kenny, Chief Execu�ve Officer KidsAbility

Lisa Talbot, Execu�ve Director KidsAbility Founda�on

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“ The work that is done at KidsAbility is nothing short of a miracle and the donors are nothing short of our heroes. I don’t think there are enough words to truly explain how grateful we are.”

- MELISSA, KAIDEN’S MOM

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Potential Realized with Your Help!

60,948

1,335

CLIENT VISITS

CHILDREN WAITING FOR THERAPY

663

1,000+

VOLUNTEERS DONATED THEIR TIME

ADDITIONAL CHILDREN SERVED THROUGH DONATIONS

7,975 CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SERVED

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SUPPORTING ROTARY CLUBS

$

238

STAFF WITH KEEN MINDS AND CARING HEARTS

$2.7M

IN ADDITIONAL FUNDING PROVIDED BY KIDSABILITY FOUNDATION

3,499 GENEROUS DONORS

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Highlights from the Year April 2017

August 2017

KidsAbility hosted “Students with Special Needs: High School to Higher Learning” forum in partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University and Sco�abank, bringing together post-secondary ins�tu�ons, families, alumni and prospec�ve students to break down barriers to higher learning.

Volunteers from KidsAbility provided a “hug in a bowl” through their support of their 6th Annual Soup Sisters night in support of local shelters for women and children.

Kidspark invited KidsAbility to provide its first-ever sensory-friendly area for children, youth and adults. This annual event held by the City of Kitchener gave families a free, fun-filled day of ac�vi�es and entertainment. Through KidsAbility’s support of Kidspark, we are able to share our exper�se and help make this community event inclusive and welcoming of all children, youth and families.

THE ROTARY CLASSIC SUPERHERO RUN 60 Years of Poten�al Realized was celebrated throughout the community with an art show, events and celebra�on at Whistle Bear.

It was also marked with a tree plan�ng dedica�on to commemorate the over 60,000 children and youth with special needs who have been given the skills and support that they need to realize their poten�al.

Through a government grant of $41,000, KidsAbility hired 10 summer students. The students provided much-needed addi�onal resources and in return received paid, meaningful on-the-job experience.

DISNEY DREAMLIFT

May 2017 A team of 11 KidsAbility staff volunteered their �me to make Disney magic possible for 27 excited KidsAbility clients. The children and staff enjoyed an unforge�able one-day trip to Walt Disney World through DreamLi�.

McDonald’s annual McHappy Day ini�a�ve brought in nearly $20,000 for KidsAbility.

July 2017 iCan Bike helped 40 children and youth with special needs between the ages of 8 to 18 work towards achieving a lifelong goal of riding a bike independently for the first �me.

Firefly Therapy Services kicked off a busy summer packed full of camps and programs like Firefly Friends and Jr. Robo�cs.

June 2017

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KidsAbility began to open the Waterloo site once per month on a Saturday to increase the accessibility of KidsAbility’s programs and services for clients and families.

Doors Open Waterloo Region at KidsAbility welcomed over 100 people to tour our Waterloo site and learn about the services available in our community.

All staff received Solu�on-Focused Coaching training through interac�ve workshops to enhance our team’s skills and knowledge to be�er serve our families, children and youth.

Sports Experience Day in Cambridge in partnership with the City of Cambridge gave children, youth and siblings the chance to try out new ac�vi�es including fitness, drumming, music and ska�ng!

Play Who You Are celebrated 10 years of partnership between KidsAbility and Interna�onal Ins�tute for Cri�cal Studies in Improvisa�on (IICSI) to provide children in Guelph opportuni�es to experience musical improvisa�on.

The Rotary Classic Superhero Run in Cambridge brought out supporters in droves and raised more than $36,000.

10th Annual Rotary Fun Day transformed KidsAbility’s Waterloo site into a carnival for a day. Hosted

by Kitchener-Waterloo Rotary Clubs, families enjoyed pony rides, food, games and more!

September 2017

TREE PLANTING

The transi�on of the School Health Support Services’ contracts began shi�ing from Local Health Integra�on Networks to children’s treatment centres across the province.

Grand opening celebra�on of KidsAbility’s Cambridge Hub brought together our early years, school and au�sm teams, community partners, donors, families, and dignitaries, as we cut the ribbon on our newest site.

Innova�ve partnership with Kitchener Public Library, KwartzLab and ATS reduced barriers for clients and families through custom-designed and 3-D printed keyguards. Wait �me for families was reduced from months to minutes and the cost from $300 to just $2.

KidsAbility launched its new Drum Club in Cambridge, Waterloo and Guelph for children, youth and their siblings with guest percussionist Richard Burrows. This pilot program was made possible through funding from the Ontario Arts Council.

10th Annual Oh Christmas Free provided respite to families thanks to our staff, donors, Rotarians and friends who volunteered their �me to spend the morning with KidsAbility’s children and their siblings.

October 2017

Firefly Therapy Services offered a Sensory-Friendly Halloween. Held on October 30, this provided an opportunity for children to experience trick or trea�ng in a safe and familiar environment and enjoy candy, costumes, games and more.

November 2017 Green Team rolled out challenges and informa�on to help staff become more environmental conscious as we worked towards reducing our carbon footprint.

CAMBRIDGE HUB

December 2017

OH CHRISTMAS FREE New KidsAbility Youth Advisory Council (KAYAC) consis�ng of current and former clients and peers was established to provide a youth voice at KidsAbility.

KIDSABILITY AMBASSADORS

(2017_2018) FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Miles, Jordan, Kaiden, Elliott

January 2018 KidsAbility unveiled its new logo to reflect the older and more diverse children, youth and families that we serve.

Family Compass Waterloo Region and Here4Kids in Guelph-Wellington launched. KidsAbility partnered in both ini�a�ves to help families find the right help for their children.

February 2018 Together We Chill brought staff together for an a�ernoon of fun as teams built structures out of items that were then donated to local shelters and organiza�ons.

Family REC (Relax, Enjoy and Connect) event was hosted by KidsAbility’s Au�sm Program staff who volunteered their �me to give families a chance to connect in a safe and supported environment.

Behaviour Consults began to provide a mul�-disciplinary approach to support KidsAbility teams with advice, resource development, strategies and/or recommenda�ons for working with clients with behaviour challenges.

March 2018

HALLOWEEN

Guelph Hub renova�ons began to transform the 20,000-square-foot space into therapy rooms, group ac�vity space and our new home for children, youth, families, volunteers and staff.

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An Eventful Year at KidsAbility Kids Can’t Wait Radiothon The Kids Can’t Wait Radiothon proved to be a galvanizing force in the community once again, as people rallied to raise funds for children and youth with special needs. With the support of CHYM 96.7, Country 106.7, 570 News and Rogers tv we raised $167,515. Our thanks go out to local individuals and companies, including our Bu�erfly Sponsor, Sco�abank, for making the Radiothon such a success! 

MEDIA PARTNERS

BUTTERFLY SPONSOR

HOURLY SPONSORS Adventure Guide, Arvani�s & Associates Den�stry by Design, Connect Tech Inc., Country Dental, DCS Innova�ve HVAC-R Solu�ons Inc., Mo�on Special�es, Mova� Athle�c, Rogers tv, Strassburger Windows and Doors, TechTown Den�stry, The Crack Specialists, The Record, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc., Michele and Rob Way 

MATCHING GIFT DONORS Ac�va Homes BDO Canada Connect Tech Inc. EY Kenmore Homes KPMG Lackner McLennan and Erb & Erb Insurance MTD Products Weber Supply Win-Leader Corp. 

GIFTS IN KIND A&W – Conestoga Mall, Busy Bee’s Par�es, Cambridge Bu�erfly Conservatory, COBS Bread, Conestoga Mall, Erick Traplin, Fairytale Par�es, New York Fries – Conestoga Mall, Tim Hortons – Bridge and University

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Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign On November 3, 2017, smiles were the order of the day at Tim Hortons as KidsAbility was presented with a cheque for $54,029.50. We’d like to thank local Tim Hortons owners, their staff, volunteers and customers for bringing a smile to the faces of children and youth with special needs. 

DENSO A leading supplier of advanced automo�ve technology, systems and components, DENSO has supported KidsAbility through varous ini�a�ves: sponsorship of the Guelph Superhero Run, a $30,000 dona�on to the Guelph Hub, internal fundraising events with staff and even payroll deduc�ons. 

Stantec Driven by their promise to design with community in mind, Stantec donated $5,000 to KidsAbility’s new Guelph Hub. In addi�on, the company par�cipates in the annual Plasma Car Races and employees volunteer at Oh Christmas Free (where parents are given a respite while their children enjoy a morning of ac�vi�es at KidsAbility). 

Guelph Superhero Run The Superhero Run for KidsAbility in Guelph was a runaway hit, as families united to raise money for children and youth with special needs. Par�cipants dressed up as their favourite superheroes and ran, walked, or wheeled their way to take part in the one kilometre fun run or the five kilometre �med event. In total, more than $70,000 was raised in by our local heroes.

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Volkswagen Waterloo Volkswagen Waterloo has gained renown for being a “Posi�vely Different” company. Part of this means extending their support to the community—including KidsAbility. Volkswagen Waterloo are proud monthly donors who also par�cipate in the Plasma Car Races (where they were the top fundraisers for 2017). Over an eight-year period, the company has donated more than $63,000 to KidsAbility. 

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada A longstanding champion of KidsAbility, Toyota con�nues to support KidsAbility through dona�ons to the Cambridge Hub, the Kids Can’t Wait Radiothon and other programs over the years. 

Grainharvest A local ar�san bakery, Grainharvest Breadhouse donates 10 cents per pretzel to KidsAbility. To date, they’ve raised $35,216 to support children and youth with special needs. 

Miijidaa, Borealis and The Wooly Pub Part of the Neighbourhood Group of Companies, these three restaurants raised over $6,000 last year through summer pa�o par�es, Kids Meal promo�ons (where funds from each meal were donated to KidsAbility) and company Christmas party proceeds. In addi�on, they provide free food at the Guelph Superhero Run and hosted the Guelph Rise and Shine Breakfast for local community leaders.

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Sugar Plum Tea The annual Sugar Plum Tea proved to be a huge success, raising approximately $53,000 for children and youth with special needs. This premier social event was held at Langdon Hall, a luxurious Relais & Châteaux property acclaimed for its cuisine. A�endees enjoyed an a�ernoon of elegant high tea and sophis�ca�on while suppor�ng KidsAbility. 

Lucie’s Lemonade Stand Can one young girl make a difference in the lives of children and youth with special needs? Of course! Take Lucie, who decided to raise money for KidsAbility by running a lemonade stand. With some help from friends and family – and a very suppor�ve community – this young philanthropist brought in $4,000 for our organiza�on! 

Rotary Club of Kitchener Car Draw Proud supporters of KidsAbility, the Rotary Club of Kitchener hosted its annual car draw once again this past year. From July to November, Rotarians sold �ckets with proceeds benefi�ng KidsAbility. Since 1998 the Rotary Club of Kitchener has raised over $985,000 for KidsAbility. 

SC Johnson A staunch supporter of KidsAbility and families throughout the region, SC Johnson provided a substan�al gi� to help us establish a new centralized hub in Cambridge.

Pictured in photo (from left to right): Linda Kenny, CEO of KidsAbility Dominic Leung, Director of Financial Planning & Analysis Marketing SC Johnson Canada Chris Moeller, Executive Director and General Manager of SC Johnson Canada Nick Rombough, Manager, Marketing SC Johnson Canada

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30 YEARS Sharon Balzan Johanne Hand Susan Morgan Cindy Se�el 

20 YEARS Lori Hill Sandra Vaughan Paola Zimmer 

15 YEARS PHOTO (L-R): LISA PETERSON (2017 RECIPIENT), REBECCA TUCKER (2015 RECIPIENT), CAROLYN CONYARD (2016 RECIPIENT), JUSTIN SMALL (2014 RECIPIENT)

The Susan McCaw KidsAbility Spirit Award In 2014, KidsAbility lost a beloved friend and colleague _ Susan McCaw. In memory of Susan and the posi�ve impact that she had in the lives of so many staff, clients and families, The Susan McCaw KidsAbility Spirit Award was established. This year’s recipient was Lisa Peterson.

Lisa is an Au�sm Supervisor with our Kitchener team. She is described by her peers as compassionate, caring and the epitome of selflessness _ dedica�ng her life to the children, parents and staff at KidsAbility.

With a smile on her face and a kind demeanor, Lisa is a great problem solver making her a “go-to” person for families and staff when they have challenges or need to talk. She con�nuously tries to find new ways to enhance programs for children and families so they can be successful.

Last year, she became a Board Cer�fied Behaviour Analyst a�er ge�ng her Masters in Applied Behavioural Analysis - new-found knowledge that she brings to work every day. She is such a strong supervisor and this shows in the strong teams that she has been able to develop, leading by example and demonstra�ng what true “team spirit” is.

Congratula�ons, Lisa! Thank you for your spirit, enthusiasm and dedica�on to suppor�ng our children, youth and families to achieve firsts important to them.

KidsAbility thanks all staff for dedicating their talents, passion and heart to our organization and those it serves!

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Caroline Duimering Janice Gregson Amanda Griffin Eileen Ioannidis Shelly Monaghan Lisa Moses Natalie Spain Lauren Stoveld Terry Wake Stephanie Willmer Shannon Wright 

10 YEARS Lea Cooper Dayna Giorgio Jennifer Lee John Pintar Heather Puddiford Natalie Robinson Jus�n Small Rebecca Tucker Pauline Westmaco� Crystal Wymenga 

5 YEARS Paul Ditner Andrea Feldkamp Marie Ki�el-Routledge Alison Pren�ce Michelle Reed Jennifer Zagarrio

And the Awards Go to...

Carol Shantz Bursary Award Dillon Coates, was the recipient of the 2017 Carol Shantz Bursary Award. Dillon was accepted into Wilfrid Laurier University’s Bachelor of Arts program, majoring in Film.



Steve Kidd Bursary Award Congratula�ons to Amardeep Sarang, for receiving the 2017 Steve Kidd Bursary Award.

Amardeep is enrolled in the Bachelor of Science program at Wilfrid Laurier University. 

Elaine Ormston Outstanding Supporter Butterfly Award Each year, KidsAbility Founda�on recognizes an individual who champions children and youth with special needs. This past year, the honour went to the husband and wife duo of Doug and Donna Letson, who were jointly presented with the Elaine Ormston Outstanding Supporter Bu�erfly Award for their selfless dedica�on to KidsAbility.

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Thank You for Your Generosity As a donor, you make a difference! Through your generosity, children and youth with special needs have the opportunity to realize their full poten�al.

CHAMPION’S CIRCLE ($50,000+) Ginny Adams ATS Automa�on George Weston Ltd. and Colonial Cookies Lyle S. Hallman Founda�on SC Johnson The Smiths Tim Hortons Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc. Mac Voisin Wallenstein Feed Charitable Founda�on Anonymous - 2 LEADER’S CIRCLE ($20,000–$49,999) Ayr Charity BBQ Blue Top Proper�es Inc. Delta Elevator Estate of Melinda Polfuss George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Founda�on Walter and Florence Mar�n Onward Manufacturing Company Carol and Reg Petersen Rotary Classic Superhero Run (Rotary Clubs of Cambridge) Rotary Club of Kitchener Rotary Club of Kitchener-Grand River Rotary Club of Kitchener-Westmount Rotary Waterloo Sco�abank Sounds of Christmas Barry and Shirley Humphrey Kitchener and Waterloo Community Founda�on Audrey and Gerald Moser Trust Swi�space Inc. The PEER Group Inc. TrilliumWest Real Estate Brokerage David Wes�all Anonymous - 1 PARTNER’S CIRCLE ($5,000–$19,999) Antolin Enterprises Inc. o/a McDonald’s Restaurant Applied Biomechanics Custom Ortho�c Services Inc. Aqueduct Founda�on Jalynn H. Benne� Founda�on Brick & Co. Restora�on Ltd. Ted and Mary Brough Wendy and Jamie Buder CGW Canada Inc. Challenger Motor Freight Inc. CIBC Children’s Founda�on Connect Tech Inc. Curl for a Cause DENSO Manufacturing Canada Electri-Tech Services Inc.

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Eleven Foods Services Inc. o/a McDonald’s Restaurant Estate of Margaret Hockney Estate of Mrs. Joyce A. MacCallum Evening of Glamour Exo�c Car Show FaithLife Financial Margaret Forwell FoxNet Inc. Grainharvest Breadhouse Inc. Granite Homes Inc. Hartman and Brenda Krug Heartland Farm Mutual Willy and Laura Heffner Derek and Jennifer Henderson Jane Hill Barry and Shirley Humphrey Jim and Lorna Blair Charitable Founda�on John Todd Golf Tournament Daniel Kappeler Jon and Judy Kaufman Wayne and Tammy Kemick Nelson and Ruth Kraus Dr. Desta Leavine Craig MacGregor Manitoulin Transport May Court Club of Kitchener-Waterloo Meridian Credit Union Mersynergy Charitable Founda�on Molly Bloom’s Irish Pub Mova� Athle�c Inc. MTD Products Ltd. Ontario Insurance Adjusters Associa�on Ross & Doris Dixon Charitable Founda�on

Rotary Club of Cambridge Preston Hespeler Founda�on Rotary Club of Fergus-Elora Rotary Club of Guelph Rotary Club of Guelph-Wellington Schiedel Construc�on Incorporated Gerry and Hugue�e Schorn Stantec Consul�ng Ltd. Sun Life Financial Volunteer Program, 107D20 The Landry Family Founda�on The CarLau Group Ltd. The Guelph Community Founda�on The Bishop’s Educa�on Fund The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Founda�on 50 Plus Team Fund Florence Louise Marsland Fund Jim and Sue Hallman Fund John A. Pollock Family Fund The Spaenaur Philanthropy Fund Tri-City Ride for Au�sm Volkswagen Waterloo WalterFedy Rob and Michele Way Weber Supply Company Inc. Wellington Catholic District School Board WINMAR Elly and David Yach Anonymous - 5 AMBASSADOR’S CIRCLE ($1,000–$4,999) 911 Memorial Games Ac�va Holdings Inc. Tim and Emily Adams Adventure Guide Inc. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

KIDSABILITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Linda Kenny Sandy Delamere Dr. Mary Law Adrian DeCoo Melissa Papaioannou Tim Adams Paul Winne� Sandra Hanmer Lindsay Kabfleisch Peter Haney Hilary Coates Mardi Witzel Lisa Talbot Elizabeth Witmer Absent: Sean Gomes Ann Hovey Theresa Fischer

A-Plus Office Movers Inc. Apostolic Chris�an Church Be�y Argue Arvani�s Den�stry Professional Corpora�on Jonathan Backer Marina Barns�jn Eric Beam Benefac�on Founda�on Katherine Bergman Steve Bienkowski Bill Snyder Electric Inc. Bingemans John and Anne Blasman Blessed Sacrament School Bob and Judi Blowes Dr. Mike Booth and Mrs. Gay Booth Bruce and Mary Boucher Kim Branson Brantco Construc�on Bridgeport Public School Bristol Sinks & Faucets Doug Brock Gordon Brown Steve Brown and Shelly Nielson Bustard Chrysler Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Founda�on Lyle S. Hallman Fund Cargill Meats Brad Carr and Susan Wagler Casa Rugan�no Challenger Motor Freight Inc. Charity Commi�ee Michel Charlebois Charlo�e Cromarty Christmas Party Chickapalooza Bob and Lavonne Collins-Wright Connect Telecommunica�ons Solu�ons Inc. James Cranston Dairy Queen at the Boardwalk Sandy Delamere Deligh�ully Smart Incorporated Domenic’s No Frills Agnes Doyle Donald Draper Duncan, Linton LLP Michael Duschenes Mark Eamer and Nicole Weber Economical Insurance Elmira Maple Syrup Fes�val Empire Roofing Enterprise Holdings Founda�on Erban Corner Customers Estate of George Robert Blake Farm Credit Canada Fidelity Investments Canada Ltd. Fionn MacCool’s Foreign Automo�ve Sales & Service Ltd. Linda and Rob Gallivan Galt Cambridge Lions Club Inc. Garston Motors Inc. Glencairn Public School Sean Gomes Google Gi� Matching Program Donna Gordon

Robert and Lynda Grant Great-West Life Lorraine and Ron Green Grobe’s Nursery Ltd. Guelph Police Services Board Guelph Storm Hockey Club Guelph Vision Therapy Center Guelph Wish Fund for Children Mark and Jenny Guibert Hall Equine Services Professional Corpora�on Brenda Halloran Hammond Power Solu�ons Inc. Khaled Hammouda Judy Hemmerly Pat Herzog Manfred and Ute Hilgers Holy Spirit School David and Judy Horman Dr. Gary Houslander and Mrs. Mary Houslander Dr. and Mrs. Robert Hunter In honour of Melody Isam IODE Preston Chapter Jim Swanson Lumber Ltd. Douglas and Diane Jones Sarah Jones and Ian Milligan Juscon Corpora�on Linda Kenny and James Brown Steve Kidd Kitchener Rangers Jr. Hockey Club Kloey Brown Charity Car Show Jeff Klompus Dr. Chandra Kudsia and Mrs. Wendy Kudsia Dennis and Susann Kuepfer KW Titans Inc. Lackner McLennan Insurance Ltd. Mary and Brian Law Erna Letson Gary Levene and Deborah Eisenberg Lion’s Gate Corpora�on Dietrich and Karin Look Lubricon Industries Canada Limited Lucie’s Lemonade Stand MAC LLP Ian and Sandra MacNaughton Manfred and Penny Conrad Family Founda�on Marks Supply Inc. MarshallZehr Group Inc. Sharon and Ron Mar�n Shelley Mar�n Maryhill Annual Golf Tournament John and Barbara McCrory Stephen R. Menich Mo�on Special�es Gary and Karen Mo�ershead Doreen and William Motz Tom and Liz Motz MTE Consultants Inc. Music Together of KW Nestlé Waters Canada Andy Newell Norman Noonan Bud and Carol Norman Novy Manufacturing

NPR Limited Partnership Opus Wealth Advisors Organizacao Terra dos Bravos Elaine and Charlie Ormston OTIP RAEO Paul Puncher Men’s Wear Ltd. Ray and Gwen Pedersen Howard and Rosemary Pell Ingrid and Udo Petersen Shelagh Pigeon Tim and Jill Pletsch Probus Club of Kitchener-Waterloo QLO Management (Jiffy Lube) Rex One Be�y and Mike Rhiger Richardson GMP Douglas and Joanne Ross Rotary Club of Kitchener-Conestoga Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School Samuel Roll Form Group Sarmazian Brothers Flooring F & C Schiedel Peter and Heather Schwartz Paul and Verlyn Schwindt Harold and Violet Seegmiller Jean Seegmiller Shine Your Ability Harvey and Kim Sims Sleeman Breweries Ltd. Snyder’s Family Farm Ltd. South Easthope Mutual Insurance Company St. Augus�ne School St. Ma�hew Catholic Elementary School St. Teresa of Calcu�a Catholic Elementary School Keith and Cris�na Stanger Douglas Steep Bryan and Joan Stewart Strassburger Windows & Doors Superior Steel Roofing Lisa and Jim Talbot TD Waterhouse - Private Giving Founda�on Eileen and Dennis Wilkinson Family Founda�on TD Wealth Management Inc. TechTown Den�stry The Co-operators The Crack Specialists The Guelph Community Founda�on Griffith and Violet Morgan Fund The Kitchener and Waterloo Community Founda�on Lyle S. Hallman Fund TD Bank Financial Group Employees Endowment Fund The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro Dr. Peter Thornback and Mrs. Liz Thornback Trans 99 Logis�cs Tri Gator for Kids Jean Uhrig United Way of Toronto and York Region Unitron Hearing University of Waterloo Electrical & Computer Engineering

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Mary and Gilbert Vervoort Victoria Star Motors Inc. Waterloo County Shrine Club Way-Mar Inc. Dr. Ron Weiler and Mrs. Joan Weiler Mrs. Terry Wilson and Dr. Ian Wilson Win-Leader Corp.

Elizabeth and Cam Witmer William Young Your Neighbourhood Credit Union Anonymous - 22 GIFT OF DREAMS CIRCLE OF GIVING Katherine Bergman Brad Carr and Susan Wagler Challenger Motor Freight Inc. Leonard and Mary Friesen Brenda Halloran Linda Kenny and James Brown Dianne and Bruce Monteith Elaine and Charlie Ormston Lisa and Jim Talbot Elizabeth and Cam Witmer MONTHLY GIVING CLUB Nancy and Dale Allensen Amy and Bryan Atkinson Katherine Bergman Steve Bienkowski Bonnie Bremner and Peter Hamberger Stephen and Beth Brown Bruncon Framing Ltd. Brad Carr and Susan Wagler The Crosby Family Barbara and David Curzon Rhiannon Davies Peggy Deml Amanda Dibben Terry and Vicki Finnigan Gillian Flanagan Frank Froklage Tom Galloway Tracy Grady Karen Grogan Brenda Halloran Khaled Hammouda Nazish Haq Becci Hayes Marjolein Hicks Barbara Hunnise� Lindsay Kalbfleisch Tensay Kassa K. Smart Associates Limited Victoria Lant Erna Letson Sco� and Tracey MacLaurin Judith Maple-Dechamplain Shelley Mar�n Melissa Martz Brent and Cathy Matheson Laura McDonald George Michaels Dianne and Bruce Monteith Paula Moore Bud and Carol Norman

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Mary Ann Pedlar Pierce Family Vision - Pa� Ellison-Pierce Shelagh Pigeon Jennifer Reidl Be�y and Mike Rhiger Jennifer Sage Heather Trakalo Julia and Peter Twynstra Volkswagen Waterloo Dr. Ron Weiler and Mrs. Joan Weiler Rob and Diane Williams Janet Ze�el Anonymous - 12 STAFF GIVING Karen Andrews Halyna Andrulis Lisa Bedrosian Debbie Blazis Caylie Bogdan Charmaine Brown Mark Butcher Sara Cavallo Joanne Chan Greg Cowan Gabriele Cro� Annie Crump Heather Curran Caroline Davidson Melanie Ditmars Paul Ditner George Dolan Laura Drost Joanne Duddy Caroline Duimering David Dunnem Traci Ellio� Harry Endrulat Rebecca Erickson Kathleen Findlay Patrick Fothergill Mary Helen Frawley Marlen Garcia Ruiz Sandra Gayman

Dayna Giorgio Janice Gregson Emanshi Gula� Marwaha Johanne Hand Kori Hoffman Katy Hurst Linda Kenny Zdenka Kokotovic Florin Lezeu Sharon Li�lejohn Jean MacLeod Deborah Malandruccolo Shawna Mallory Dunsmore Rachel Mann Jayne Matzeg Dorothy McCabe Mary Ellen McIlroy Diana Molloy Tanja Nandor Karen Ooms Brenda Rantz Kelly Reitzel Meaghan Reitzel Natalie Robinson Jennifer Ross Jennifer Santo Domingo Padham Carolyn Slomka Jus�n Small Lisa Talbot Jill Taylor Rebecca Tucker Julia Twynstra Sandra Vaughan Edgar Villar Chris�ne Voisin Silke Ware Denise Watson Pauline Westmaco� Alison Whitney Norma Williams Laurie Wiseman Shannon Wright Anonymous - 8 FROM LEFT TO RIGHT

KIDSABILITY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Karen Grogan Brenda Halloran Lisa Talbot Michael Duschenes Elaine Ormston Ray Pedersen Mardi Witzel Rob Way Tracey Weiler Katherine Bergman Linda Kenny Absent: Tim Adams Derek Henderson Lou Khoubesserian Suzy Kudsia Bud Norman

THANKS TO YOUR GENEROSITY, THE INVESTMENT INCOME FROM OUR ENDOWMENT CONTINUES TO PROVIDE A VITAL SOURCE OF RENEWABLE INCOME TO KIDSABILITY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.

A Legacy of Hope ENDOWMENT FUND NAME $1,000,000 $342,399 $250,000 $191,850 $190,272 $170,700 $150,000 $148,000 $132,860 $125,000 $120,000 $112,135 $111,205 $100,000 $100,000 $89,085 $85,000 $64,752 $63,275 $56,560 $53,766 $50,300 $50,260 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $50,000 $45,925 $42,350 $40,655 $40,000 $37,516 $37,185 $35,600 $35,000 $34,685 $34,340 $32,000 $30,725 $29,650 $27,490 $25,000

Fred and Ruth Stork Family Witzel Family Economical Insurance Group* Katherine Gray Ormston Family* Barry and Shirley Humphrey and Family David Sutherland and Family MTD Products Limited Ralph and Phyllis Forbes Susan and Jim Harkins David J. Wes�all Walter and Florence Mar�n Marks Supply Inc. Peter and Heather Schwartz Family Elly and David Yach Family John and Mary Lynch Nelson and Ruth Kraus Family Jane G. Hill John and Mary Ann Mar�n Family Rick and Alison Smerchinski Peter and Be�y Sims Cindy and Jim Bridge Family Wayne and Tammy Kemick Home Hardware Stores Limited Larry and Margaret Marsland The Smiths Joan and Bryan Stewart* In Memory of Alix Houston 50 Plus Team Dr. Ralph and Ginny Adams Corpora�on of the City of Kitchener Marjorie and John Acheson Peter Etril and Marilyn Snyder Bob Warren D. Cornwell - P. Finnigan William H. Kaufman Margaret A. Forwell Gordon and Jean Riedlinger Jack and Shirley Weber Family Florence Louise Marsland Bob and Judi Blowes Family City of Waterloo

Michele and Rick Doktor Metzger-Mack Dimitri Murugesu-Buder PEER Group Inc. John A. Pollock Family Harvey Sims Bill and Jane Young Family Jim and Sue Hallman Family Ron and Joan Weiler Family G.D. Henderson Family Ruby Benne� Cur�s and Mary (Heath) McCone Jon and Judy Kaufman Bob and Ann Miller+

$25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $25,000 $24,633 $22,100 $16,775 $15,000 $10,025 $10,000 $6,000 $5,000

DONOR DIRECTED FUNDS Bill Herzog Endowment Roy Brown Bursary Carol Shantz Bursary Mary Anne Witzel Staff Educa�on

$289,617 $128,699 $57,949 $30,384

*DONATIONS TO THE KIDSABILITY FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND AT THE KITCHENER AND WATERLOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. +DONATIONS TO THE KIDSABILITY FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND AT THE CAMBRIDGE AND NORTH DUMFRIES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.

LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS Legacy Society Members have included a Legacy Gi� for KidsAbility in their Will or financial plans. This gi� ensures that KidsAbility will remain a place of hope for children and their families.

Ginny Adams Jeff Klompus Ruby Benne� Louise Leonard Cindy and James Bridge Mary Lynch Wendy and Jamie Buder Lynda and John James Cranston Moseley-Williams Margaret Forwell Elaine Forbes Ormston Chris�ne and Rob Henhoeffer Bill and Heather Spall Judy Horman M. Verhaeghe Barry and Shirley Humphrey Rob and Michele Way Chris�ane and Hans Kahlen Dr. Ron Weiler and Jon and Judy Kaufman Mrs. Joan Weiler



I want to help children and youth with special needs!

Please accept my: One-�me dona�on I will contribute by: FIRST NAME ADDRESS

Monthly* gi� of Visa

MC

MIDDLE INITIAL

Amex

*I

$ Cheque LAST NAME PHONE

EMAIL ADDRESS CARD NUMBER

EXPIRY

authorize KidsAbility Founda�on to withdraw this amount from my chequing account or credit card each month. Please enclose a cheque marked VOID. I wish to give anonymously and not be named in any Founda�on materials.

I would like to learn more about leaving a gi� in my Will.

I would like to receive current informa�on about KidsAbility via email.

CHEQUES PAYABLE TO: KIDSABILITY FOUNDATION (500 HALLMARK DR., WATERLOO, ON N2K 3P5).

TAX RECEIPTS ISSUED FOR ALL DONATIONS OVER $10. GIFTS OF $1,000 OR MORE WILL BE LISTED IN AN ANNUAL PUBLICATION.

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KidsAbility is built on the foundational support of our community.

We are thankful to our donors, volunteers, sta and partners for helping children and youth with special needs to reach their full potential.

Together we can make ďŹ rsts happen!

A plain text version of this report is available by contacting KidsAbility at 519.886.8886 . 1.888.372.2259 Charitable Registration Number: 89094 3673 RR0001

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KidsAbility Centre for Child Development

Revenue Breakdown

Financial Summary 2017-2018

2018 Fiscal

For the year ended March 31, 2018 2018 $ 6,908,326 1,596,403

2017 $ 6,876,326 1,535,918

3,869,444 865,380 1,973,202 612,902 973,324

3,503,753 904,051 1,800,844 500,187 486,392

16,798,981

15,607,471

8,729,312 1,607,767

8,635,942 1,545,407

3,873,356 858,922 686,681 (260,864) 612,902 710,025

3,514,323 893,356 567,252 (235,287) 500,187 259,663

16,818,101

15,680,843

Excess of expenses over revenue

(19,120)

(73,372)

Net Assets Unrestricted Internally restricted

14,009 337,465

25,599 344,995

351,474

370,594

Revenues

Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services - 51% ErinoakKids - 23% Dona�ons - 12% Municipal and locally funded programs - 5% Amor�za�on of deferred capital contribu�ons - 3% Other - 6%

Expense Breakdown 2018 Fiscal

Salaries and benefits - 82% Building expenses - 7% Program/therapy supplies - 4% Administra�on - 2% Amor�za�on - 4% Other (consul�ng and professional fees) - 1%

Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services Preschool Speech and Language ErinoakKids Municipal and locally funded programs Dona�ons Amor�za�on of deferred capital contribu�ons Other Expenses Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services Preschool Speech and Language ErinoakKids Municipal and locally funded programs Expenditures of designated dona�ons Recovery of expenses from KidsAbility School Authority Amor�za�on Other

Auditors: BDO Canada LLP

KidsAbility Founda�on

Dona�ons Spent by KidsAbility 2018 Fiscal

Financial Summary 2017-2018 For the year ended March 31, 2018

Revenues Dona�ons Undesignated Designated Bequests Direct therapy - 58% Strategic ini�a�ves - 7% Capital/IT - 32% Equipment and materials - 3%

Externally endowed dona�ons Investment Income KidsAbility Founda�on Community Founda�ons Expenditures Dona�ons to KidsAbility Centre for Child Development Salaries and benefits Fundraising and Expenses Scholarships Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenditures before other item Other item Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses

Charitable # 89094 3673 RR0001

Externally Restricted Opera�ng Endowments $ $

2018 $

2017 $

1,476,979 589,105

1,529,168 1,170,180

-

1,529,168 1,170,180

36,000

-

36,000

77,970

549,427

549,427

203,329

448,770 36,601

104,236 -

553,006 36,601

468,313 36,314

3,220,719

653,663

3,874,382

2,852,010

2,594,200 573,265 164,438 1,500

177,948 -

2,700

2,772,148 573,265 164,438 4,200

1,949,235 546,667 115,613 4,000

3,333,403

180,648

3,514,051

2,615,515

(112,684)

473,015

360,331

236,495

(209,263)

(209,263)

356,542

263,752

151,068

593,037

(112,684)

Auditors: BDO Canada LLP