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Presenting SponsorDivas Groove SponsorZev and Arlene DanielsFood Partners2007 Global Divas SponsorsMusic Lovers SponsorsHostThe John McKellarCharitable FoundationIn the House in Your MailboxWould you like to be informedabout events like Global Divas andother exciting developments atSt. Stephen’s Community House?We would like to provide youwith the information in electronicformat. To subscribe, simply send ane-mail to:development@ststephenshouse.comwith the subject line “In the House”and you’re in business!In the House is a publication ofSt. Stephen’s Community House91 Bellevue Avenue, Toronto,ON M5T 2N8www.ststephenshouse.comWriting: Elaine Banks, Sheila ReesMedia PartnersEditing:Sheila ReesLoretta ChangBill SinclairLiane RegendanzDesign:James Laforet, Jafla Graphicswww.jafladesign.comSt. Stephen’s Community HouseCreating Opportunities. Strengthening Communities.91 Bellevue Ave.Toronto, ONM5T 2N8Our mission is to work withindividuals and communitiesin downtown west Torontoto identify, prevent andalleviate social and economicproblems by creating andproviding a range of effectiveand innovative programs.iN the HOUSEIn the House is a publication of St. Stephen’s Community House91 Bellevue Ave. Toronto, ON M5T 2N8www.ststephenshouse.comSt. Stephen’s Community House is proud to bea member of United Way of Greater Toronto.
Foundations Provide Solid Support for Our HouseGraduates and Staff of our Connections Program, March 2007.Many of St. Stephen’s Community House’s core programsstarted, and continue to thrive, with the support of privatefoundations. These non-governmental funding partners donot simply fill funding voids. They provide funding to pilotinnovative new programs; work to change public-policy; helpto build organizational capacity; encourage civic engagement;and support initiatives that promote systemic change.The funding provided by multi-year foundation grants enablescommunity organizations to plan ahead; to demonstrateprogram results and community impact; to build significantresources; and to enable our programs to be more far reachingand effective.“We like to build long-term partnerships with foundations thatsupport our work,” says Executive Director Liane Regendanz.“These are more than just funding relationships. A s they getto know the front-line staff and programs, and the outcomeswe are aiming to achieve, you can see their commitment andinvolvement grow. In my experience, this kind of engagementleads to a much more genuine and open partnership and onethat is more satisfying for the foundation and the agency.The success of a program they are investing in then becomes ashared accomplishment.”A multi-year grant from the Maytree Foundation was the originalbackbone of our Connections employment program that started16 years ago. This 20-week program, which is now one of themost successful of its kind in Toronto, helps young newcomerson social assistance learn computer applications, customer servicetraining and try out a job placement, all the while honing theirEnglish skills.Emerging funds can grow into long-term commitments too. Sevenyears ago, the Tippet Foundation was asked to assist our YouthServices program which, at the time, was experiencing a financialcrisis and was at risk of closing. After visiting the Youth Arcadeand meeting the youth and program staff, they recognized theuniqueness and importance of the program and provided criticalfunds that allowed the program to continue. In the years thatfollowed, the Tippet Foundation made incremental donationsto the Youth Arcade, the arts-based Revelations and the YouthConflict Prevention Project. “I went to St. Stephen’s House onmany occasions and was very impressed with the work they
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