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Investing in Children2013 Annual Report

Grow, Learn and Thrive

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Our MissionInvesting in Children works with the community to improve the lives of children and their families because we believe every child should be provided with opportunities to help them reach their potential.

Our VisionA community working together to provide opportunities for every child to have experiences that will help them become the best they can be and to celebrate its children's successes as they grow into tomorrow's leaders.

A Message from the Executive DirectorIt is an honour to share with you our successes overthe past year. Our outstanding initiatives continue to be responsive to the needs of children in our community. Our collaborative partnerships strengthen our work as we strive to ensure that our children are given the opportunities to become our future leaders.Thank you to the staff who work tirelessly with passion and integrity, and to our many volunteers including our Board of Directors who give of their time, skills and expertise. Never doubt the value that you add to the success of Investing in Children.Thank you to all of our supporters, community partners and funders. With your help, we are making a difference in the lives of children in our community!

Sincerely,

Anita Gilvesy

Our 2012-2013 AchievementsNeighbourhood Programs } Kids Power Conference } Family Literacy Events } In the Know Tutoring } Community Service Club } Princess Elizabeth’s After

School Program

Community Involvement } London Child and Youth Network } Community Outreach events } FamilyInfo.ca } Family Literacy Units } Volunteer Coordination and Training

Community Projects } Kids First Day } Children’s Nutrition Network } Book Camp London } TVDSB Special Olympics } Blue Boxes for Books } Community Art Project

Special Events } A Taste of Summer } National Family Literacy Day } London Knights 50/50 Draw

Children’s Nutrition Network

Community Service Club

Book Camp London

TVDSB Special OlympicsKids Power Conference

Community Partnerships

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• Adriana Medina• Andrew & Vel Campbell• Arbonne• Brecia University• Bruce & Cynthia Thorne• Canadian Writers Union• Cargill Cares Committee• Childreach• Child and Youth Network• Children’s Aid Society Care Committee• Children’s Museum• Citi Financial• City of London• Dave Southen & Susan Carlyle• Dub Stenning• Elly Mancinelli• Friends of the London Public Library• Ginny Tremblay• Growing Chefs• Harry E. Foster Foundation• Highstreet Asset Management Inc.• Janice Evans• Jeny Wallace• John Sabourin• Kidscape Indoor Playground• Kiss the Cook• Kiwanis Club of Forest City London• Lawson Foundation• London Bridges- Western University

• London Chamber of Commerce• London’s Children Connection• London District Catholic School Board• London Fire Department• London Knights• London Lightning• London Public Library• Mandy Heyninck• Manulife Financial• Mark Mohan & Susan Nicole• Mark Nelson• McCabe Promotions• Merrymount Children’s Centre• Michael Buck/Lifford Wine• Middlesex London Health Unit• Midland Holding & Leasing Ltd.• Ministry of Children & Youth Services• Ministry of Sport, Tourism & Culture• Murphy Bus Lines• Optimist Club of Middlesex- London• Organic Works• Panago Pizza• Pillar Non-Profit Network• Ray Hassan• RBC Foundation• Rogers Television• RONA Home & Garden• Selectpath Benefits & Financial• Sharon Basic• Sifton Family Foundation

• South London Neighbourhood Resource Centre• Special Olympics Ontario• Stihl Limited• Sue Goossens• TD Bank Financial Group• Thames Valley District School Board• The Baker Foundation• The Barking Frog• The Grand Theatre• The Londoner• The London Free Press• Tim Hortons• Tom & Jackie Heeney• United Way of Elgin-St.Thomas• United Way-Gen Next• United Way of London-Middlesex• Via Rail• VON Canada• Voyageur Transportation• Walt Disney World Co.• Wendy Thompson• Western Pre-Educations Society• WestJet• Western University• Western University Student Council• Western Services• YMCA of Western Ontario• YGAP

Westminster Art Project

VolunteersOur dedicated volunteers range from all walks of life. From students, professionals, and retirees, each of our volunteers take time away from their busy schedules to help enrich the lives of children. From one day service to long-term projects, our volunteers come packed with enthusiasm and determination to make a difference. Investing in Children owes their success to these wonderful people.In 2012 our volunteers helped produce the following results:• 1333 participants attended 24 Literacy Events at 8 schools. 179 volunteers

were recruited from the community and trained to assist with the events. • 1000 athletes and peer mentors from 53 schools completed the TVDSB

Special Olympics.• 74 grade 6, 7 and 8 students from 17 schools took part in our Kids Power

Conference.• 15 students participated in Community Service Clubs.• 16 volunteers were placed at 9 schools through our In the Know tutoring

project.• 40 aspiring young writers attended Book Camp London.• 20 children, high school & university volunteers, as well as guest speakers,

participated in the After School Program.

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2012-2013 Board of Directors• Joanne Beasley, Beasley Law Office, Co-Chair• Ted Gorski, Retired Principal, Co-Chair • John Harkins, Selectpath Benefits & Financial, Executive Member at Large • Geoffrey Hare, London Knights Hockey Club, Executive Member at Large • Scott Gilfillan, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Treasurer• Jeny Wallace, ID Labs Biotechnology, Past Chair• Richard J Ferris, CA • Janice Evans, Highstreet Asset Management Inc.• Mark Mohan, Century 21• Rosine Salazer• Ailene Wittstein, Merrymount Children’s Centre

A Message from the BoardInvesting in Children works within our community to benefit London’s children in many diverse ways. As Board of Directors, we are honoured to focus our volunteer time on Investing in Children. We often hear from parents, children and community partners that they appreciate the opportunities the organization creates for their children. The Board of Directors of Investing in Children thanks our many community partners, dedicated volunteers, valuable program funders and individual supporters. Our achievements would not be possible without the dedication and commitment of the wonderful staff at Investing in Children under the stewardship of Executive Director, Anita Gilvesy. Anita and her staff share a deep passion for the mission of the organization and are devoted to assisting children to do and be their best.We continue to seek new partners who share in the belief of our mission and vision and look forward to nurturing our relationships in the upcoming year. Thank you to everyone for making this yet another very successful year for Investing in Children and we look forward to many more.--Joanne Beasley & Ted Gorski, Co-Chairs

Messages From the Community“Together with my grandchildren ages 6 and 8 we ‘raced’ around the city and took in four of the events...and then completed our 7 1/2hr day at Kidscape where they not only enjoyed physical activity, but also decorated their own figurines. As we drove home it was wonderful to hear these words...’Nanny this has been our best day EVER’”. -- A grandparent talking about Kids First Day.

“We are regular readers at home and love to attend literacy nights.” – A parent at Princess Elizabeth Public School

“These events are excellent and appreciated. Thank you!!” – A parent at Ealing Public School

“Our breakfast program has been very well received and we are grateful for the support.” – Vice Principal of Holy Cross Secondary School in Strathroy.

205 Oxford St. E. Suite 206London, Ontario N6A 5G6Phone: 519-433-8996Fax: 519-433-6698info@investinginchildren.on.ca

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Literacy Projects

Community Development

Community Awareness

Office Administration

Recreation, Arts & Leadrship

Human Resources

After School Program