2017 IMPACT REPORT
celebrating 20 years
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THE EXECUTIV – MESSAGE FROM
BOARD CHAIR –
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Michael Shannon Tim Cormode Board Chair ve Director Founder and Executi
Everyone belongs in nature. We all contribute to making that possible. WHAT WE DO Power To Be empowers youth, young adults and families living with a barrier or disability to explore their limitless abilities through inclusive adventures rooted in nature. With a focus on partnership, we are a catalyst for good in our community, connecting our participants to opportunities and resources that exist through collaboration.
WHY WE DO IT We are redefining inclusion and focusing on people’s abilities.
We believe that physical activity and time in nature are vital for health and happiness.
WHERE YOU COME IN You have the Power To Give. Join us in being a catalyst for good.
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“It has helped me stand up more for what I believe in and how to cast a positive shadow upon others.” – PARTICIPANT
Multi-family trip to Desolation Sound Hiking in Garibaldi Provincial Park Snowshoeing on Mt. Seymour
Winter camping at Strathcona Provincial Park
Camping in Golden Ears Provincial Park
Geocaching at Capilano River Provincial Park
Caving at Horne Lake
Paddling off Cates Park Indoor rock climbing
Indoor rock climbing Paddling on Prospect Lake
Surfing in Tofino
Nature walks in Goldstream Provincial Park
Hiking to Cape Beale Lighthouse
Camping along the Juan de Fuca Trail
Kayaking off Oak Bay
ADAPTIVE RECREATION | Vancouver and Victoria
Inclusive, nature-based adventures for people aged seven and up who live with a barrier or disability.
WILDERNESS SCHOOL | Victoria
Three-year cohort-based program that is focused on building confidence, providing positive mentorship and developing wilderness skills for youth in Grades 8-10 who live with financial and/or social barriers.
Legend North Vancouver Office Prospect Lake Site Victoria (Head) Office This map is a representative depiction of program opportunities.
– AS OF 2018 –
YEARS OF OPERATION
20
– IN 2017 –
PARTICIPANTS SERVED
1,498
– IN 2017 –
PROGRAMS DELIVERED
450
2017 Impact AGE DEMOGRAPHICS
SUPPORT DEMOGRAPHICS Acquired brain injury Autism
12%
1%
Physical disability
5%
Family/support
Cognitive
PROGRAM IMPACT
*Program impact statistics are from third-party program evaluation.
*Age demographics based on standard United Nations age categorization.
88% of Power To Be participants said
17%
the program has helped them make a positive change in their life.
Young Adult 19-25
24 % Medical illness
Mental health
Youth at risk
13%
Child <12
10%
19.5%
18% 44
Youth 13-18
4.1%
43%
Adult/Parent >26
99% of participants would
33.4%
recommend their program.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Community groups |
48
EDUCATIONAL ENGAGEMENT
195+ people
Service partners
20 Years of Impact > Wilderness School starts > Volunteer support exceed 900 hours > Power To Be serves its first participant
1998
1999 > First overnight programs offered
> Power To Be expands to Vancouver
2000
2001
2002
> First oncology expedition in partnership with BC Children’s Hospital
2003
2004
> Power To Be hosts 3rd annual International Adventure Therapy Conference
2005
> Inaugural Power To Golf raises $15,000
> Ferns p with au
2006
2008
> Acquired Brain Injury Program launched in partnership with Victoria Brain Injury Society > Staff team grows to 10
sword fern
2007 > Power To Be wins national For Kids Sake Award
IN-KIND SUPPORT
Foundations
7.7%
PROGRAMS SUBSIDIZED
Individuals
subsidized to ensure cost is never a barrier.
Program Fees
100% of our programs are
DISTRIBUTION OF EXPENSES
For every dollar invested in fundraising, we return to support our mission.
$3.16
Program investment
60%
50.2%
Corporations
$800,000+
General and administration
9%
2.2% 1.8%
Other
0.8% Fundraising Events
VOLUNTEER HOURS
Fundraising investment
$3.16
$1.00
37.4%
6,677
31%
> Vancouver programs expand to year-round adventures
program for youth utism starts
8
RETURN ON INVESTMENT
SOURCES OF REVENUE
REVENUE
$3,022,569
2009
> Volunteer support exceeds 6,000 hours
> First family surf program in Tofino
> Revenue exceeds $1 million
> Power To Be staff present at 12th annual International Adventure Therapy Conference
> Power To Climb supporters summit Mt. Kilimanjaro, raise $172,000
2010
> Inaugural Power To Play Victoria
> Inaugural Power To Play Vancouver
2011 > BC Community Achievement Award winner
2012
2013
> New 14-person canoe is blessed by Pauquachin Elder
> Students On Ice offers trip to Power To Be participants
> National Nature Inspiration Award finalist
> Participants complete 47-km hike at Cape Scott Regional Park
> TrailRider used to summit Mt. Finlayson
> Power To Golf raises $360,000
2014
2016
> Power To Be serves 1,000+ participants in one year > Staff team grows to 20
2015 > North Vancouver office opens
2017
> Power To Be celebrates 20 years of making a difference
2018
> 25-year lease signed for Prospect Lake > HeroWork Radical Renovation recipient at Prospect Lake > Featured in national Nature For All video with Parks Canada > Power To Be, PISE and RIV partner to run TC10K with TrailRiders > National Nature Inspiration Award finalist > Staff team grows to 35
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From the field “Since I joined Power To Be, I have been given opportunities that would have never happened in my lifetime. Nature has been a huge part of the healing process for grief, and has brought out the best qualities in me.”
Underground adventures at Horne Lake Caves
Canoeing in Cates Park
- PARTICIPANT
“Power To Be allows me to share my love of nature-based activities with those facing various barriers to access the outdoors. The sheer joy and satisfaction experienced when witnessing the reaction of participants getting on the water in a kayak, or reaching the top of the climbing wall, is infectious.”
Kayaking around the Gulf Islands
- VOLUNTEER
“It has helped me stand up more for what I believe in and how to cast a positive shadow upon others.” – PARTICIPANT
“It’s helped me learn how to let people in.” - PARTICIPANT
Nature games at Prospect Lake
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Select photography provided by Ed Watson Photo, Alina Ilyasova, Pacific Surf School/Brayden Bygrave and EA Photo.