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<strong>Kerby</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>Fund Development<strong>Kerby</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> relies on <strong>the</strong> continued support ofindividuals, groups, foundations, corporations andgrants <strong>to</strong> sustain our operations, programs andservices. In <strong>2012</strong>, 1509 individual donors gifted$104,355.95, corporations $31,502.84, foundations$50,350.00, and groups $9,869.50.In addition <strong>Kerby</strong> received 3 individual estate/legacy gifts <strong>to</strong>taling $75,222.46 <strong>for</strong> a <strong>to</strong>tal donationline of $271,300.75. Government funding andgrants equalled $1,632,259.24.<strong>Kerby</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> staff at <strong>the</strong> HereCome <strong>the</strong> 70’s fundraiser<strong>2012</strong> also brought a successful year in our newlyrevamped “Financial Planning Today” sessionswith Greg Phillips, President of Catalyst AssetManagement (an agency of Raymond James).It is important <strong>to</strong> provide as much in<strong>for</strong>mationas possible across a vast array of <strong>to</strong>pics <strong>to</strong>empower older adults <strong>to</strong> make in<strong>for</strong>med decisionswhen it comes <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir own financial planningand investments. In <strong>to</strong>tal 84 unique individualsattended <strong>the</strong> sessions with many attendingmultiple sessions throughout <strong>the</strong> year. Sessions willcontinue through 2013.Grocery Delivery The <strong>Kerby</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> Seniors Grocery Delivery Programcontinues <strong>to</strong> serve <strong>the</strong> community and assist seniorsin <strong>the</strong>ir own homes.Angela Lackey and Bev LeonardA Year of Growth• 368 isolated and vulnerable seniors wereshopped <strong>for</strong> in <strong>2012</strong>, an increase of 74individuals• 122 new referrals in<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> program• 40 volunteers spent 5,026 hours groceryshopping• Volunteer visiting hours went from 1,335 <strong>to</strong>1,369 hours• There were 1,546 grocery shopping trips in <strong>2012</strong>• Savings <strong>for</strong> clients increased from $17,935 <strong>to</strong>$18,947 in <strong>2012</strong>• 720 Christmas & birthday gifts were delivered• Partnerships with Senior’s Secret Service, Mealson Wheels and Calgary Co-op remain strong• New partnerships have been <strong>for</strong>med withHomeInstead and Amica7
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