Edmonton Community Foundation Spring 2011 Community Investment Partnership Project Guide

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COMMUNITY INVESTMENTPARTNERSHIPEdmonton Community Foundation is pleased to once againprovide a guide to Community Investment Partnership (CIP)projects. ECF receives many requests for financial support andlearns of innovative and timely projects through our contactsin the charitable sector. The need for support outweighs theamount available through ECF’s discretionary funds.

Many donors have partnered with us through CIP. To date,more than $59,000 has been committed to projects suggestedto donors in previous edit ions of this guide. Thesecommitments help leverage ECF support to our communityand help donors provide timely grants in their areas of interest.

This guide contains a number of project proposals ranging inscope and focus, each designed to meet a current communityneed. If you are interested in any of these projects you canparticipate by allocating a portion of the income from yourdonor advised fund to that project.

HOW YOU CANPARTICIPATE:On the next page are somequestions and answers that mayhelp you as you look through thisbooklet. Once you have reviewedthe projects we encourage you tocontact our office for moreinformation on the projects andhow you can participate.

For more information on the CIPprogram or any of these projectsplease contact Craig Stumpf-Allenat (780) 426-0015 ext 111 or [email protected].

Deadline to supportprojects: November 25th, 2011.

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What if I want more information about a project?

This guide contains only brief summaries of proposedprojects. Further information can be provided uponrequest.

What happens if other donors choose the sameproject, or if the project I choose does notreceive other funding?

Projects will be funded on a first-come, first-servedbasis. If a project receives more support than needed,we will contact you to discuss alternatives.

Grant requests will also be considered by our advisorycommittees (volunteers with expertise in theirrespective sectors) who will provide recommendationsto the ECF Board of Directors. If a project is notapproved by the ECF Board, we will contact you todiscuss why and to explore other options.

My fund is small. Can I still participate?

No matter how much your fund has available togrant, you can participate in the CommunityInvestment Partnership. By combining your fund’sgranting power with others at ECF, we can enhancethe impact of your granting decisions.

If you wish, you can also provide an immediate gift insupport of one the projects.

Do I have to contribute to the programs you identify?

No. You can decide whether you want to contribute tothe programs identified here. You may choose to waitfor another idea or may identify a grant recipient onyour own. You can also ask for information on otherorganizations which are addressing communityissues which are of particular concern to you.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Project Need: $30,000

Project Description: Valeda House opened a year ago to help addressa gap in transitional housing available for womenand their children. Previously, a shortage ofsupportive housing for women who left high risksituations, addiction treatment or detox oftenresulted in these women returning to unsafeenvironments or risky behaviours. Valeda Housecombines a shelter with community resources toaddress issues such as addictions and parentingskills. A grant would provide additional servicesfor women and their children.

Organization: Catholic Social Services provides over120 social service programs includingfoster care, elder abuse interventions,and immigrant services.

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VALEDA HOUSEC

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Project Description: Da Bom Squad was established to expose youth(ages 12-16) who have significant policeinvolvement with alternatives to criminalbehaviour. The combined expertise of theEdmonton Police Service, the Family Centre,Boys and Girls Clubs, and the Canadian Forceshelp teens develop confidence, good decisionmaking skills and positive relationships with eachother and adult advisors.

A grant would support equipment, programcosts and transportation; all staff are provided bypartner agencies.

Organization: The Edmonton Police Foundation promotes andsupports community policing, crime prevention,and education initiatives developed by theEdmonton Police Service.

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DA BOM SQUAD

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Project Description: For some patients, just getting to their cancertreatment can be a challenge. By providingspecially trained volunteer drivers, the CanadianCancer Society alleviates this one concern forcancer patients while offering practical support.Program costs include training, recruitmentmaterials, and mileage for volunteers.

Organization: The Canadian Cancer Society works to eradicatecancer and to enhance the quality of life ofpeople living with cancer.

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EDMONTON VOLUNTEER DRIVER PROGRAM

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Project Description: Community engagement strengthens the work ofany university. The University of Alberta’sEnterprise String Quartet delivers ‘guerilla’performances – bringing the music of Haydn,Mozart, Beethoven and other composers toEdmonton audiences in unconventional settings.The request is for funds to support artists’ fees,marketing, and administration.

Organization: The University of Alberta’s Enterprise StringQuartet was formed in 2009 by violin professorDr. Guillame Tardif and takes its name from itsoriginal venue, Enterprise Square.

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ENTERPRISE STRING QUARTET

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Project Description: Sometimes resources are available to lowincome families but eligible people don’t accessthem due to lack of awareness. Make Tax TimePay helps clients complete their income taxreturn, apply for government benefits which areincome dependent, and gain addit ionalinformation on financial resources. In 2011,volunteers helped complete over 4,000 taxreturns and helped service users apply forbenefits such as child care subsidies and the

Leisure Access Program. Costs are primarilyrelated to staffing.

Organization: E4C (Edmonton City Centre Church Corporation)provides a range of services to Edmontonians inneed including the school lunch program,Clareview head start, and housing.

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MAKE TAX TIME PAY

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Project Description: Step Up & Step In is a program created by and foryouth, to address violence by focusing on youthengagement, resiliency and empowerment.Youth develop and implement school andcommunity activities. Through their involvement,they develop leadership, conflict managementand peace building skills. The request is tosupport a second position to increase the numberof schools and youth participants.

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YOUCAN Edmonton strives to assist youngpeople in creating a youth culture of peace.

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STEP UP & STEP IN

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Project Description: Imagine not knowing which bus you shouldcatch because you couldn’t read the destination.Unfortunately, 40% of Canadian adults do nothave the literacy skills they need to cope in oursociety and 15% have problems with any printedmaterials. Recognizing the concentration of thisissue in Northeast Edmonton, the LearningCentre Literacy Association has requestedsupport for rent at a site in Abbottsfield Mall toallow them to provide training with reading,writing and numeracy.

Organization: The Learning Centre Literacy Associationprovides community-based adult literacytraining.

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ADULT LITERACY SERVICES INNORTHEAST EDMONTON

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Project Description: In 2010, more than 200 volunteers contributedover 10,000 hours to the mission of the AlbertaDiabetes Foundation. Recruiting, training,screening and supporting all this work, whichhelps raise over $470,000 annually, is no smalltask. The ADF has now increased its activities tothe point that a dedicated volunteer coordinatoris needed. Costs are related to salary only.

Organization: Alberta Diabetes Foundation is devoted to raisingmoney for diabetes research.

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VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

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Project Description: This new festival brings together artists ofdiverse cultures to share works inspired by themythologies of the world. The inaugural festivalincluded Beowulf, The Tempest, and stories withEgyptian, Phillipino, and Hindu influences. Plansare well underway for the second festival to beheld in May 2012. The request is primarily insupport of artists’ fees and production costs.

Organization: Theatre Prospero exposes students and otheraudiences to Shakespearean and other mythicplays through school matinees, artist-in-residence programs at schools, and publicperformances.

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THOUSAND FACES FESTIVALOF MYTHIC ART

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Project Description: The Way In was started by teachers who noticedthat the Millwoods area lacked services forstudents dealing with mental health issues,chaotic home-lives and at-risk behaviours. Toaddress this, three Millwoods schools partneredwith Alberta Health Services, the YMCA, theFamily Centre, and Addiction and Mental Healthto provide a range of services to students andtheir families. Two schools have success coachesto work with students. A grant is requested toprovide a success coach at the third school.

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The Way In is an initiative at three EdmontonPublic Junior High schools in Millwoods. Itprovides wrap around services to improvemental health through prevention, promotionand intervention.

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SUCCESS COACH

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Project Description: We often hear about the health care crisis whichwill result from an aging population. Programsaimed at disease prevention and healthpromotion reduce the need for interventionservices. The Seniors’ Wellness Program forAshbourne residents and the surroundingcommunity promotes seniors health through theservices of a registered nurse who provideshealth education talks, individual consultations,and early identification of possible health

problems. The request is in support of staffingcosts.

Organization: Garneau United Assisted Living Place operatesthe Ashbourne, a 110-unit assisted living facility.

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SENIORS’ WELLNESSPROGRAM

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Project Description: Pohna is a collaboration between NativeCounselling Services, the Edmonton PoliceService, the school boards and others to preventyouth from becoming involved in gang activityand redirect youth who are already involved ingangs. Youth voluntarily commit to the programand work with Youth Workers to ensure followthrough. The program has resulted in reducedpolice involvement, increased attendance atschool, and improved interactions with peers and

adults. The request relates to staff costs andclient activities and transportation.

Organization: Native Counselling Services of Alberta providesservices such as court workers, family andcommunity wellness, and legal education.

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POHNA: KEEPERS OF THE FIRE

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Project Description: To expose more youth to classical music andinspire a new generation of listeners, theConnections Concert Series will provide threeshort concerts that are welcoming, enjoyableand family friendly. To expand the concerts’reach, a partnership with CKUA will broadcastthe concerts to another 8,000 listeners. Costsrelate primarily to marketing, artist fees, andtechnician costs.

Organization: The Alberta College Conservatory of Music atG r a n t M a c E w a n U n i v e r s i t y p r o v i d e scomprehensive music education for students ofall ages.

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CONNECTIONS CONCERTSERIES

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Project Description: Over the past six years, SCONA has beenrenovating and upgrading the small house whichis the home-away-from-home for over 300seniors. Renovations have included upgrades tothe main floor and basement, the addition of anoutdoor lift and an accessible washroom. A grantis requested to install a lift that will improveaccess to the basement to make better use of allactivity space.

Organization: Seniors Citizens Opportunity NeighbourhoodAssociation (SCONA) provides a range ofopportunities for seniors – especially those over80 – to engage with their community.

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ACCESSIBILITY LIFT

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Edmonton Community Foundation Spring 2011 Community Investment Partnership Project Guide