Annual_Reports_files/2011-2012 Annual report.pdf - Rebound

At Sarnia-Lambton Rebound our achievements are measured by the everyday successes of our clients as theyovercome the various obstacles in their lives that have led them to Rebound.Thanks to the hard work of our staff and volunteers, the dedication and willingness of our youth and their parentsto strive for positive changes in their relationships, Rebound has enjoyed 28 successful years serving familiesacross Sarnia-Lambton. This past year has been filled with highlights, including:• 5536 youth served by Rebound’s community and county services• Of these, 248 served in our social skill programs, including Life Choices, SAFE Choices, STAGE and STAND• 18 youth were served in our restorative justice program• 4248 youth completed our school-based programming• Developed and delivered training for the “Choices” program to 6 communities across Ontario for theroll-out of the Ministry of Health Drug Treatment Funding Program, “From At Risk to At Promise”. The six sitesinclude: Brampton, Chatham, Sault Ste. Marie, Brockville/Smith Falls, Waterloo, and Thunder Bay• Continued with the delivery of the boys program piloted last year, TAG (Tools for Attaining Growth).Expanded delivery to include a session at Aamjiwnaang First Nation• Partnered with Sarnia City Police to deliver a cyber-bullying education session to every Grade 8 class inSarnia. 883 youth received information promoting cyber safety• Volunteers contributed 5475 unpaid volunteer hours valued at $92 820 that kept costs down and providedessential support to clients. These numbers are not reflected in our financial statements.• We budgeted as an agency to spend $895 492 and our actual spending totaled $954 432• We budgeted to raise $881 362 and our actual total was $956 970• Celebrated our fifth consecutive year as one of Charity Intelligence Canada Top Picks for operationalefficiency and effectiveness• Initiated collaboration with the Centre of Excellence in Child and Youth Mental Health on two criticalorganizational projects. A formal evaluation of our foundational program Life Choices is currently underwayas well as Rebound’s formalization of our Youth Engagement practice• Continued with the commitment to the theatre production by performing The Beauty and the Beast with 80local artists, much to the delight of 1 800 patronsagencyreview• Entered Imagine Canada’s Standards Accreditation pilot projectyear in5