GWSA 2020-21 Annual Report

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Community Support Services CSS Staff Emma Whittaker - Program Manager Audrey Bishop - Administrative Assistant Margaret Iutzi - Move Well Program Co-ordinator Molly Roberts - Eat Well Program Co-ordinator Paula Frappier - Outreach Co-ordinator CSS supported over 680 adults in 2020-2021 through the pivot of programming to remote/ virtual models and the development of new programming: Outreach: Remote Social-Recreational Program. Expansion of SOS program and one-on-one social wellness supports. Expansion of Feeling Better: Eat Well to Emergency Food Delivery program. CSS client support, Information, Referral, and Support program. COVID-19 Initiatives Emergency Food Delivery Program: 50 weeks of food deliveries to over 200 vulnerable older adults 11, 838 frozen meals delivered 7,989 food baskets full of fresh produce and pantry items 21,129.1 lbs of fresh produce 4,247 wellness and social support phone calls 32 new volunteers who dedicated over 450 hours of volunteer support Expanded SOS and one-on-one support programming to meet changing times Pivoted social-recreational programming to virtual and remote models Continuing services to address emerging social wellness and food security needs of vulnerable older adults throughout the COVID-19 pandemic We were saddened that Sophia Podrozny, a valued CSS staff member, passed away November 12, 2020, at the age of 59. Molly Roberts has assumed Sophia’s duties in the Eat Well program. Membership and Marketing Committee At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors assigned an Interim Chair, Mr. Ken Fugler. At the same time, the Board made the decision that no new Members would be taken on by GWSA during the Pandemic. These two decisions meant that the M&M Committee’s mandate was considerably narrowed, for the duration of COVID-19. As a result, the M&M committee, while still meeting on a regular basis and keeping channels of communication open, has partnered with the Program Committee to ensure existing members are kept informed and can participate as much as possible. 16
During the second quarter of 2021, the M&M Committee will be regrouping, with new members, and new leadership, and will spend its time laying out strategy, options, and preparation decisions, in order to be ready to ‘hit the deck running’ once the Pandemic is sufficiently under control that GWSA can take on new members. Volunteer Advisory Committee Report Becky MacDonald, City of Guelph Recreation Co-ordinator – Volunteers (Chair) Joan Ksenych Athar Khan (GWSA Board representative) Lloyd Le Blanc Kerry Detlor The Volunteer Advisory Committee has been on hold for the last year due to the pandemic. The Committee, when active, meets monthly to review and support the GWSA Volunteer Program. In my role as the City of Guelph Recreation Co-ordinator, Volunteers, I provide support to the GWSA with co-ordination of the Volunteer Program. The GWSA Board representative liaises between the Board and the Committee to provide on-going support from the Board with accomplishments and goals set for the Volunteer program. 2020 was off to a great start in January and, unfortunately, came to a halt in March due to the pandemic that put all services, programs and interactions on hold. Many volunteers continued to perform their tasks virtually, taking on a large leadership role supporting members in their groups to keep the social and interactive commitment on-going. This is the true meaning to volunteering. As 2021 moves forward, I look forward to reconnecting with all volunteers and working together providing the programs and services and building on your volunteer roles that engage the older adult population. Goals for 2021 Orientation and Training module for all volunteers offered virtually online for volunteers to access and complete Recruiting new volunteers and increase awareness of the vast number and diversity of volunteer positions available Continue to update Policies and Procedures that are related to volunteers Continue to update the Volunteer Handbooks as a resource for volunteers to utilize and have a better understanding of their roles and expectations 17
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