ANNUAL REPORT 2014

SCADDING COURT COMMUNITY CENTRE707 DUNDAS ST. WEST, TORONTO ON M5T 2W6

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A MESSAGE FROM SCADDING COURT COMMUNITY CENTRE

Scadding Court’s commitment to healthy, safe and vibrant communities was advanced this past year through our vital programs and services. 2014 was marked with continued achievements that supported our local neighbourhoods and broader community. This past year highlighted the important local programs and services provided by Scadding Court along with growing attention to city-wide economic development strategies that support the alleviation of poverty for residents.

The Board and staff are proud of what we have been able to accomplish this year. By strengthening our partnerships and building on our innovative work, Scadding Court has:

- strengthened local community-police relationships by working with the Toronto Police Service Neighbourhood Resource Officer program to provide local programming for children and youth;

- developed a Healthy Foundations, a creative new program that integrates age and developmentally appropriate physical activity for children with an aim to shift the trend of inactivity among children;

- expanded our economic development initiatives locally and across Toronto through Market707, Business Out of the Box and outdoor urban markets; and

- launched a successful new yoga program for local children, with the intentions to expand the program to women.

In addition, Scadding Court is proud to have hosted the 13th annual Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship program. Through a strengthened partnership with Toronto Community Housing, this past year, the scholarship program awarded $86,000 to 28 deserving young leaders based on their community building work and volunteerism.

Through creative, innovative thinking and programming, and with the support of dedicated members of the neighbourhood, partners, staff, volunteers and Board members, Scadding Court continues to make lasting positive impacts in our community and across the City. We look forward to building on these important partnerships to continue to support the success of our communities in 2015 and beyond.

With great appreciation,SCCC Board and staff

MISSION STATEMENTTo support and foster the well-being of individuals, families and community groups by providing and encouraging both local and international opportunities for recreation, education, community participation and social interaction.

707 Dundas Street West Toronto ON M5T 2W6 CanadaTel. 416 392 0335 Fax: 416 392 0340Email: info@scaddingcourt.orgWebsite: www.scaddingcourt.org

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HEALTHY FOUNDATIONS With the support of Tourism, Culture and Sport Minister Michael Coteau and the Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund, Scadding Court launched Healthy Foundations in 2014, a new program for children ages 0 to 6. Healthy Foundations integrates age and developmentally appropriate physical activity for children with an aim to shift the trend of inactivity among children. Over the course of the year, caregivers and children are continuously offered an opportunity to learn and participate in new forms of physical activity. Activities are designed in accordance with the Canadian Sport for Life framework and include a variety of activities that encourage children to run, jump, catch, throw, balance and alter their body shape and that will take place in both indoor and outdoor settings. Moreover, the programs offers a combination of activities that would not be possible at home due to space or equipment limi-

tations, such as use of tunnels or trampolines, as well as activities that can be adapted for home.

While the primary focus is on working directly with children, an additional component to Healthy Foundations is ensuring an active home life which is critical for sustaining the impact of the program since caregivers play a huge role in their child’s physical literacy development. As a result, Healthy Foundations will work with caregivers to ensure that they understand the activities and the importance of their child’s physical activity.

Moreover, certain activities will be designed for caregivers (including grandparent) participation so that fitness can be a family activity.

Delivered out of Scadding Court Community Centre, Alexandra Park Community Centre and Cecil Community Centre, the various forms of activity that take place are not only allowing children to train their bodies in a variety of areas but also teaching children how to build the confidence that is needed to become confident in physical literacy, social networks, communication, cooperation, and team work. “It’s a Godsend during the winter because kids can basically be housebound when the weather gets too cold. Living downtown in an apartment, she wouldn’t get a chance to play like this without (the indoor park.).” - Heidi Mamaril, parent

WOMEN’S WELLBEING Scadding Court partnered with Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke and the Toronto Women’s City Alliance to co-host a woman-identified only community conversation to inform the development of the City’s poverty reduction strategy. The conversation brought together 100 women from across the city including tenants, service users, service providers, and elected officials from City Council and the Toronto District School Board, to discuss the ways in which poverty affects women in particular and priority areas for the city to tackle. Women participating in the conversation are calling on the City to increase access to affordable housing, affordable and accessible childcare, and the supports and opportunities necessary to obtain good jobs.

Scadding Court is committed to working with the City of Toronto to establish and implement meaningful and effective poverty reduction solutions that will benefit not only women, but the city as a whole.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Doug Lowry - Chair Jasjit Kaur Sangha - Vice ChairHilary Coleman - SecretaryStephen G. Foote - Treasurer

Anne Fleming Joan WilliamsDayal Patel Ausma Malik - TDSB Trustee, TDSB Ward 10Joe Cressy - City Councillor, Ward 20

John ClaraStephen Lane Cherisa ShivcharranSarah Bachinski Raymond Coburn

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4CHILDREN’S YOGA

Through the generous donation of a local community member, Scadding Court has been working with Ryerson Community School and Parkdale Junior and Senior Public School to bring yoga to children in our communities. More than 400 children are participating in the program and are being introduced to the benefits of yoga as a way of bringing physical activity, and social and self-awareness to children and as an extension, their families.

Scadding Court will be setting up a website to further advance the benefits of yoga and is planning to expand the program in 2015 to work with women in our community.

COMMUNITY-POLICE PROGRAMMING

Scadding Court continues to support positive youth-police relations as a vital component of a safe and healthy community. Working with the Toronto Police Service Neighbourhood Resource Officer program, Scadding Court continues to advance this important work. Throughout the year, youth and police relations have strengthened through both of their commitments to building a healthier and safer community. The four members of the Toronto Police Service Neighbourhood Resource Officer program spent meaningful time in the community through their partnership with Scadding Court. Through the Newcomers’ Leaders in Training program, six events were hosting including rock climbing, go-carting, a Centre Island barbeque and trip to African Lion Safari. In the summer, police officers and local youth collaborated on community-building activities, including refreshing Alexandra Park’s basketball court with new nets and the repainting of court lines. During the school year, members of the Neighbourhood Resource Officer program are supporting a new after school soccer program at Scadding Court.

Scadding Court continues to be involved in the Alexandra Park Safety Network. The Network is a collaboration of local community organizations, the City of Toronto, Toronto Police Service, local elected officials, Toronto Community Housing and board members of the Alexandra Park Co-Op. The Network discusses safety concerns in the community and develops necessary protocols to address emerging issues while also providing support to families during moments of crisis.

Scadding Court will continue to build on the important programs and projects that have been developed over the past decade to advance positive community-police relations and looks forward to continuing to work with members of the Neighbourhood Resource Officer program and Toronto Police Service.

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2014 INVESTING IN OUR DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP

It is hard to believe that 2014 marked the 13th year that the Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship program was able to see dynamic young Torontonians enter their next stage of life. In 2014, the program awarded $86,000 to 28 deserving young leaders based on their community building work and volunteerism. Recipients demonstrated leadership and dedication both in their school and community to anti-racism, diversity, community safety, inclusion and community building.

2014 was a very special year for the Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship program as we reflect on 13 years of Scadding Court’s co-founding of the scholarship with the late William McMurtry, its evolution and involvement of so many outstanding partners. The annual Scholarship Awards and Fundraising Dinner hosted over 350 people including elected officials, sponsors, donors, community members and program supporters. To date, the scholarship program has awarded 285 scholarships totalling over $690,000, connected over 66 students to meaningful summer jobs since 2008 through our partnership with St. Stephen’s Community House Employment and Training Centre, and secured matching scholarships valued at over $270,000 from our academic partners which have included Ryerson University, University of Toronto, York University, OCAD University, George Brown College, Seneca College and Humber College.

Scadding Court is excited to see the potential of the Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship program as we transition the program’s leadership to Toronto Community Housing to continue to provide this opportunity to the many talented and deserving young people from communities across Toronto. Scadding Court looks forward to working with TCHC throughout this new chapter of the Investing in Our Diversity Scholarship Program.

“Receiving the Investing in Our Diversity scholarship has allowed me to pay off my entire tuition and textbook fees for the first semester. With the remaining money that was left, I was also able to enroll myself in an ASSIST workshop to gain Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. As a future social worker, this is a wonderful opportunity to expand my expertise in the field of mental health and I will gain experience on how to effectively intervene and help those who are vulnerable and at risk. These various opportunities would have not been possible without the contributions made by this scholarship program and I would like to send a huge thank you to everyone who helped invest in my post-secondary plans and future career aspirations.”

Shaneka Anderson, 2014 Scholarship Recipient

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Youth Programs: Community Mural ProjectInvesting In Our Diversity ScholarshipLeaders-in-Training ProgramNewcomer Leader-in-Training ProgramNewcomer Youth ProgramSCCC Ballhawks Basketball Setting the Stage for Girls to SucceedSports Programs & LeaguesLeading Ladies

Child and Family Programs: After-Four ProgramChildren’s Saturday ClubEmergency and Occasional ChildcareFamily LiteracyFamily MathFamily Resource ProgramExtended Drop-in Healthy FoundationsIndoor ParkMarch Break & Summer Day Camps Nonnina’s TableParenting 1234School ReadinessScience ClubsU of T Mentorship Program

Special Events: Black History Month CelebrationChristmas Community Celebration Community Family Lunches Diwali Community Celebration Eid-Al-Adha Community Celebration Gone Fishin’ Halloween EventHarvest Festival Lunar New Year CelebrationFlavours of the City event seriesUrban Agriculture and Newcomer Workshops

Programs for Seniors:Arthritis Screening ClinicsChinese Senior’s Social Tai-Chi & Tai-Chi SwordFriday Singing Social clubFriday English Conversation circle Friday Cooking Club Friday Seniors Line DanceSocial Action Theatre Wednesday Computer class

Programs for People with Disabilities: Barrier-Free SwimDrama InteractDrama Interact Summer CampSwim and Social

Adult/General Programs & Services: A Kitchen Away from Home Alexandra Park Native Edible Tree Planting Citizenship ClassesCommunity Computer Access ProgramCommunity Gardens & Diversity GardenCommunity Kitchen ProgramCross-Cultural Health Services ClinicEye Screening Clinics Innovative Settlement & Integration ProgramMarket 707Recreational SportsSettlement Services Newcomer Community Referral ProgramWeight Training Tax Clinics Legal Workshops

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MARKET 707Market 707 continued to see success in it’s fourth year at Scadding Court. Toronto’s first and only shipping container market is now home to six shipping containers and 17 local businesses and entrepreneurs. Market 707 has created a vibrant community space for eating delicious, international street food, supporting local entrepreneurs, and participating in the many associated community events. The Market provides the infrastructure and supports for affordable entrepreneurial opportunities while simultaneously providing needed goods and services, bringing communities together and creating healthier and safer neighbourhoods.

Flavours of the City, Market 707’s successful monthly summer event series, continued in 2014. The events were a collaboration between vendors, local residents and performers, and drew people from afar to the Market.

BUSINESS OUT OF THE BOX

In the summer of 2014, Scadding Court worked with various communities, staff at the Economic Development and Social Development, Finance and Administration divisions of the City of Toronto, and Toronto Community Housing to explore how Business Out of the Box could support local community economic development in other neighbourhoods across the city. This engagement resulted in Scadding Court making presentations to both the Economic Development Committee, and Community Development and Recreation Committee of the City of Toronto. Motions passed at both Committees, and simultaneously at a Toronto Community Housing board meeting, have established a relationship between City and Toronto Community Housing staff to work with Scadding Court and provide business support for Business Out of the Box incubators; assist with implementation plans at two pilot sites in two Neighbourhood Improvement Areas, and identify financing/ facilitation vehicles for social economic development initiatives such as BoB. To view the full motions, visit www.scaddingcourt.org./business_out_of_the_box.

As a result of this relationship, Scadding Court in partnership with the City of Toronto and Toronto Community Housing are developing a process to determine the locations of the two new markets to be located in Neighbourhood Improvement Areas in Toronto. The City of Toronto will report on the results of this initiative in 2015.

OUTDOOR URBAN MARKETS

Scadding Court introduced two new outdoor urban markets to the community in 2014, providing additional opportunities for local entrepreneurs to pursue their businesses in prime downtown neighbourhoods with high foot traffic from tourists, local residents and young urban professionals with the need for fresh local food and retail.

In partnership with the Minto Group, Farm City Market was launched in the summer, animating vacant development land at Bathurst and Niagara. With the support of Minto, Farm City Market has transformed vacant development land into a lively community hub filled with 15 food and retail vendors, local community gardens, Tai Chi and more.

In partnership with Concord Development and CityPlace Residents’ Association, Scadding Court launched a Holiday Market for the local community located on Spadina Ave. and Fort York Blvd. The Market operated two days a week and provided local residents with entrepreneurs and businesses improving access to local products, fresh foods and services.

Scadding Court will continue to build economic opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses to thrive in our community.

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FULL TIME STAFF

Chatterjee, Alina Director of Redevelopment, Development and Community EngagementEllis Jr., Herman Program Director Fry, Krista Community Development Worker Hasso, Areej Development Associate Khattak, Mohsin Youth Development Coordinator Lam, Grace Newcomer Services CoordinatorLee, Kevin Executive Director Morse, Brenda Coordinator of Emergency & Occassional Childcare and Family Resource Programs Parshotam, Raman Finance Director Quan, Walter Program & Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator Roberts, Loxie Bookkeeper Tan, Aung Sein Settlement Worker Toten, Dominique Manager of Development and Community Engagement Vlachoyannacos, Effie Director of Development and Community Engagement Yang, Wendy ReceptionistYardley, Moneca Director of Human Resources, Administration & FacilitiesZhang, Heng School Readiness Coordinator

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE SCADDING COURT COMMUNITY CENTRE AUDITED STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 ADMINISTRATION EXPENSES 2014 $ Salaries and wages 663,847Employee benefits 215,516Materials and supplies 46,813Purchase of services 35,622Amortization of capital assets 654Amortization of deferred capital contributions -654 961,798FUNDS PROVIDED BY CITY OF TORONTO 961,798EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES 0

Auditors : Welch LLP, Chartered Accountants

SCADDING COURT COMMUNITY CENTRE - INC. AUDITED STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 2014PROGRAM REVENUE $GRANTS Government of Canada 318,448City of Toronto 285,137Province of Ontario 78,521 Foundations 136,961

Sub-total 819,067 Fundraising and donations 208,362Program fees 99,063 Rentals 85,489Interest income 16,658 Memberships 1,288Sub-total 410,860 ADD : DEFERRED REVENUE - BEGINNING OF THE YEAR 248,019 LESS: DEFERRED REVENUE - END OF THE YEAR -202,460 45,559

Total Revenue 1,275,486PROGRAM EXPENSES Salaries and wages 779,988 Employee benefits 222,197 Program expenses 239,436 Amortization of capital assets 32,277Total Expenses 1,273,898

EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES 1, 588

NET EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES 1, 588

Auditors : Steven Taylor, Chartered Professional Accountants

PART TIME STAFF

Bell, Tamika Chen, Michael Condinho-Wright, Sandy Cruickshank, Amanda Curtis, Ellen Dagdag, Demy Dang, Bridget NhuDell, Latoya Ehrim, Iheanyichukwu Gairey Sakina Grant, Princeton He, Zheng Hensworth, Chanel Hernandez, Alberto Huang, Hsin-An Huang, Rong Shen Jiang, Tony Jimaleh, Ali Kugelmass, Karen N Lains-McCreight, Marley Lavalee, DylanMa, Julia Manners, Hyacinth

Morse, Marley Olasanmiju, Jide O’Regan-Paciorek, Jessica Pandit, Tapati Pandit, Tapash Peters, Kenisha Quiogue, Teresita Rodriguez, Gersom Sahibzada, Adeel Sarkar, Rudra Shi, Sang Stapinski, Andrew Tam, Laura Tefere, Kenefe Umenyi, Forence Wahidi, Obaidullah Winn, Aysha Wise, Tessa Wong, Vanessa Yu, Donna Zaka, Arzoo Zhang, Anna Yuan Zinyk, Cheryl A

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2014 FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS* This list represents funding/donations over $500 only. We also thank those who are not listed here for their generous support.

Alexandra Park Community CentreAlexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning CentreAtkinson Housing Co-operativeBlyth Canadian Tire Jumpstart Cecil Street Community CentreCentral Techinical School Central Toronto Community Health CentresCentre for Addiction & Mental HealthCharles G. Fraser Public SchoolCharles R. Sanderson LibraryChartered Professional Accountants of OntarioCity of Toronto - Parks, Forestry & RecreationCity of Toronto – Social Development, Finance & Administration City of Toronto – , Shelter, Housing and Support College Montrose Children’s PlaceConsolidated Credit Counselling Services of CanadaCo-operative Housing Federation of TorontoCosti Corvetti Education CentreCosti Reception CentreCouncil of Agencies Serving South AsiansCultureLinkDixon HallDr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Studies – U of TFood Forward Advocacy AllianceFoodshareFort York Food BankFriends of Alexandra ParkFriends of Community Schools George Brown College – Community Partnerships Office

Harbord Village Resident AssociationHong Fook Mental Health Association Humber CollegeJustice for Children and Youth Kensington Bellwoods Community Legal ServicesKing Edward Public School Knox Presbyterian Church KPMG Levitt Goodman Architects Ltd Market 707Masjid TorontoMetro Toronto Chinese & Southeast Asian Community Legal ClinicMount Sinai HospitalMuslim Association of CanadaMuslim Student Association at U of T – St. GeorgeOasis Alternative Secondary SchoolOgden Public SchoolOCAD University Ontario Arts CouncilPeople Against Youth on Drugs Public Interest Strategy & CommunicationsRyerson Community SchoolRyerson UniversityRyerson University Tri-Mentoring Program Schizophrenia Society of Ontario Seneca CollegeSt. Mary’s Catholic SchoolSt. Michael’s HospitalSt. Stephen’s Community House Tobias HouseToronto Community Housing Corporation Toronto Cyclists’ Union Toronto District School Board

Toronto Police ServiceToronto Public Health Toronto Vegetarian AssociationToronto Western Hospital Toronto Women’s City AllianceTRIP – Toronto Raver Information Project University Health NetworkUniversity of Toronto - Adventures in ScienceUniversity of Toronto – Centre for Community PartnershipsUniversity of Toronto – Woodsworth CollegeUniversity Settlement HouseUrban Alliance on Race RelationsVolunteer Centre of Toronto Walmart-Evergreen Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke Women’s Residence Working Women Community CentreYork UniversityYouth Employment ServicesYMCA Youth Substance Abuse Program

2014 Networks/Committees 14 Division Community Police Liaison Committee 11 Division Community Police Liaison Committee Equity TorontoMount Sinai Hospital Community Integration CommitteeToronto Community Gardener’s NetworkToronto Food Policy CouncilToronto Neighbourhood CentresToronto Neighbourhood Partnership Advisory CommitteeToronto Western Hospital Community Advisory Committee Toronto Drug Strategy, Stigma and Discrimination Working GroupWest Downtown Toronto Local Immigration PartnershipYouth and Policing Advocacy Working Group

GovernmentCity of TorontoCity of Toronto Parks, Forestry & RecreationHuman Resources and Skills Develeopment Canada Ministry of Community Safety & Correctional ServicesMinistry of Citizenship and Immigration & International Trade CanadaMinstry of Health - Ontario MInistry of Tourism, Culture and SportMinistry of Training, Colleges & UniversitiesMinistry of Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness - National Crime Prevetion Strategy (NCPS)Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of CanadaProvince of Ontario - Safer & Vital Communities Grant Province of Ontario - Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund Service CanadaStatus of Women Canada14 Division - Community Police Liaison Committee 11 Division - Community Police Liaison Committee

Foundations Canadian Tire Jumpstart CHFT Charitable FundCHUM Charitable Foundation Chum City Christmas WishThe George Cedric Metcalf Charitable FoundationHarry A. Newman Memorial Foundation and/or Richard J Newman Charity KidsUpFront Foundation TorontoLaidlaw Foundation The Co-operative Foundation The Rotary Club of TorontoThe Toronto Star Fresh Air FundThe United Way of Greater Toronto Vancouver Foundation

Business/Corporate Alexandra Park Neighbourhood Learning Centre Bento’s Auto & Tire Centre LtdBlaney McMurtry LLPBright Pearl Seafood RestaurantC Tao Wange Medicine Professional Corporation Cardinal Funeral Homes Ltd Chartered Professional Accountants of OntarioCentre for Addiction & Mental Health Deltra Inc (Tridel) Del Management Daniels Residential Partnership Dentons Canada LLP Enwave Energy Corporation G Adventures George Brown College Gowling, Lafleur, Henderson, LLP

Greenwin Inc LGA Architectural Ltd Little Italy BIALoblaws IncLocal 4400 CUPE1567544 Ontario Ltd18891343 Ontario Inc O/A CP Auto Body Price-Waterhouse Coopers LLP Public Interest Strategy & CommunicationsRobins,Appleby & Taub, LLPRotary Club of Parkdale-HighparkScotiabankSeneca College of Applied Arts & TechnologyStorstac IncToronto Community Housing Corporation Toronto Star Fresh Air Fund Universal Cleaning & Painting LtdUniversity Health NetworkUrban Alliance On Race Relations

Community Organizations/InstitutionsCollege - Montrose Children’s Place Council of Agencies Serving South AsiansCo-Operators Community Economic - Development FundFriends of Community SchoolsMount Sinai HospitalOntario Arts CouncilOntario Centres of ExcellenceSt Stephen’s Community House Youth Employment Services (YES)

IndividualAnonymous DonorsCarmen Smith/John SmithDerek Ballantyne Jason Rioux Larry McFaddenLiane Joseph Lisa Oliveura Max BeckRita PeieraRonald M Struys or Patrick Edwards StruysTerry Ross Vikas Sagar

2014 COMMUNITY PARTNERS

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