<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
<strong>Kerby</strong> <strong>Centre</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong>In<strong>for</strong>mation ResourcesIn<strong>for</strong>mation Resources continues <strong>to</strong> be busy and continues <strong>to</strong> experience agrowth in <strong>the</strong> number of people accessing its services. In<strong>for</strong>mation Resourcesoperates in four primary service areas:• In<strong>for</strong>mation• Housing• Personal Decision Making• MembershipMiles<strong>to</strong>nes include:• Documents: 655 Documents received/submitted, 2,643 client contacts• Housing Client Demographic: 90% single, 59% over <strong>the</strong> age of 65, 50%with an income under $1,500/month• Client contacts in each service area:Personal Decision Making - 2,186In<strong>for</strong>mation - 22,593Housing - 4,577• <strong>Kerby</strong> provided Community EducationBooths manned - 24Talk & Tours provided - 4Workshops given - 20Presentations given - 28• Tax Preparation: 3,555 Tax Returns were prepared by 32 volunteers whoput in 2,210 volunteer hours• Direc<strong>to</strong>ries printed and distributed: Service Direc<strong>to</strong>ry - 50,000, HousingDirec<strong>to</strong>ry - 30,000• Human Resources - 7 staff, 67 volunteers“Thank You! I’m so glad you’re all here<strong>to</strong> assist seniors.” – In<strong>for</strong>mation Client“Excellent service received. Foundhousing within short time, very grateful.”– In<strong>for</strong>mation clientA Year of GrowthVolunteers prepared 3,555 income taxreturns in <strong>2012</strong>8