ANNUAL REPORT

2011-12

COVER Stephanie is stayin

cool at WindReach Farm

Andys Road
to 10k
Each year I am asked to define my personal
outcomes. I am unable to speak so I use sign
language to communicate what I enjoy doing
and what goals I plan to achieve in the coming
year. The staff and I enjoy walking, we walk over
4km to the Community Living Oshawa/Clarington
(CLOC) office daily.
At my yearly outcome meeting, I was asked if I
wanted to participate in Run for the Diamond in
Uxbridge. It is a 5km or 10km run or trail walk
at Wooden Sticks Golf Course. Since I was already walking over 4km to the Community Living
Oshawa/Clarington office with no huge effort, I
thought to myself, why not?
We started preparing each day for the big walk.
I felt really good about completing the 10km
walk but wasnt sure if Nicole (my support staff)
would be ready. I was dedicated to the goal of
participating in the walk.
On the morning of the walk, my alarm clock
sounded. All the preparation was now going to
be put to the test. Once my walking buddy Nicole
showed up with some fan support, we were off.
We arrived at the registration area and were all
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Established in 1953, Community Living Oshawa/Clarington is dedicated to supporting people with developmental disabilities so that
they may live full and active lives within our community.

OUR MISSION
Community Living Oshawa/Clarington is a non-profit organization
dedicated to supporting the achievement of personal outcome
measures for people with developmental disabilities and is committed to service excellence.

OUR VISION
To live in a community where everyone belongs, is listened to,
is treated fairly and is able to make informed choices.
Foreground:
Andy hydrates
prior to the 10K
Background:
Andy and Nicole
cross the finish line

set up to go. Then we were called to start our

had put into this walk was worth it! None of this

warm up exercises at the start/finish line. We

would have happened without the support of my

were off! Nicole kept me focused on the task at

staff and their dedication in helping me achieve

hand until I heard we were done. At the end of

my goal. Thanks Nicole for volunteering to walk

the walk my medal was placed around my neck. I

with me.

was full of joy and excitement knowing I did it!

Seeing Nicole proud of me and our cheering sec-

I am ready for the next challenge!

tion made me feel like a superstar. All the effort I

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A message from the

President & ExecUtive director
On behalf of our Board of Directors and Senior

ments, technologies, and personnel. At the same

Management team, we would like to express our

time they need to produce positive outcomes for

appreciation to all of our employees for once

people served. CLOCs strategic plan states that

again providing the highest quality of service to

the organization will expand and increase sup-

those we support over this past year. As a result

ports and services to people with developmental

of everyones efforts, our Association continues

disabilities by thirty percent (30%) through influ-

to thrive in a challenging and ever changing

ential leadership and a commitment to organi-

developmental services sector in Ontario. It is

zational excellence, exceeding all standards and

our pleasure to present the 2011/2012 Annual

measures of excellence with innovation, flexibility,

Report for Community Living Oshawa/Clarington.

responsiveness, collaboration and evaluation.

This report is a great opportunity to recognize the

This strategic direction is directly linked to the

accomplishments and celebrate our success of

increased expectations placed on not for profit

the past year.

organizations to be lean, responsive, agile, quality

focused, and accountable. CLOCs ultimate objec-

With the economic downturn and changing trends

tive is to be a leader in the transformed devel-

in the social service arena, there is a forecast

opmental services sector and to be the service

for a continuing decline in funding for the not

provider and employer of choice within Durham

for profit sector. These decreases in funding

Region.

makes it necessary for agencies such as CLOC

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to adjust and restructure resources to best meet

The strategic plan that CLOC embarked on in

the changing needs of the organization and the

2008 intentionally takes into account the above

people it serves. This has impacted negatively

discussed drivers for change to position CLOC as

upon the agency infrastructure resulting in a lean

a leader in the field of Developmental Services,

and often over extended administration. Orga-

enhancing our ability to respond to the rapid

nizations need to show that they can effectively

changes so that we can continue to be a strong

and efficiently manage human service environ-

and vibrant organization well into the future.

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With an emphasis on innovation, professional-

success in this regard and thus we are very ap-

ism, satisfied and inspired employees and high

preciative of our relationships with all our many

quality service we are committed to continuing to

stakeholders including the Ministry of Commu-

meet the changing needs of the people and fami-

nity and Social Services, our community service

lies we support while finding new ways to reach

partners, donors, sponsors, and the people we

out to those on waiting lists.

support and their families.

Over the past two years we have successfully

In closing, we would like to express our sincere

implemented core competencies and as a result

appreciation to our hard working staff and ac-

have enhanced the level of professionalism of

knowledge our gratitude for their skills and dedi-

our staff as well as the services we provide to

cation to enhancing the lives of those we support

those we support. In addition to training approxi-

each and every day. As President and Executive

mately 300 employees internally, we are now in

Director we are proud to work with each and

the process of training staff in other agencies

every one of you.

and assisting with their adoption of the core competencies. We also held our forth successful Mr.
/Ms. Community Living fundraising event at the
GM Centre raising 80K for our Make a House a
Home campaign. As a result of these events as
well as other donations and gifts in kind we have
surpassed our initial campaign goal of 350K and
will continue to provide enhancements to many
of our homes throughout Oshawa and Clarington.
As we move forward in our fifty-ninth year, we
will continue our leadership role provincially by

Garry Cooke
President

Steven Finlay
Executive Director

influencing government and the broader community to promote inclusion and full citizenship for
people with developmental disabilities in Ontario.
Partnerships and collaboration is the key to our
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YEAR IN REVIEW
This has been a very challenging year in developmental services and the not-for-profit sector in
general. Social service agencies are expected to deliver high quality supports and services in an
era of funding restraint and increased accountability and expectations. Though CLOC has been
feeling the effects of the economic downturn and funding controls we have worked hard to creatively meet the needs of people with developmental disabilities, delivering high quality supports and
services while also demonstrating flexibility, responsiveness, innovation, efficiency, collaboration
and business acumen. Overall, we are pleased with our progress over the past year:

Reaching more people through innovation:

CLOC provided supports to 12 people through the passports option brokering dollars and supports to people and their families in the amount of $116,392.
We enlarged our Passports Program with six more people joining the program.
Right Side:
(1) Joshua smiling

Last years summer camp supported 29 teens and young adults

reaching nine new people with 20 returning participants. Activities in-

(2) Andrew, Daniel, and

Danny at the Lions
welcome back BBQ

cluded recreation, health and fitness, hiking and photography club, and
community volunteering.
This year we supported 47 people with urgent respite needs over
the summer with a budget of $16,791 received from Durham Systems
Management. This support reached 19 people who were on waitlists for
services.

(3) Adam, Kim and Douglas

have a ball at the Clarington
Project Gala
(4) Members of Community
Living Oshawa Clarington put
on a musical performance
in the Drum Circle

Supporting Service Transformation:

CLOC has been working closely with the regional Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) office
toward enhancing access to developmental services. (continued on page 13)
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22
Homes

144

Volunteers

325 Employees
15

12

Children in Group Living

Children in Associate Homes

36

Countless

Number of individuals
supported by CLOC employed
competitively in the community

dreams/personal outcomes
achieved with the help
of fundraising
dollars

3
4

76 Adults in Group Living

07

15

10% of
Employees
have
10+ years
of service
Adults in Associate Homes

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OUR DONORS
BUSINESS

Fisher Drywall

Petko Drywall Systems Inc

4 Star Drywall Ltd

Harveys Building Supplies Inc

Prim Contracting & Drywall Inc

Service Clubs/
Groups

Arcadia Acoustics & Drywall Ltd

Interior Systems Contractors

Quadcon Group Inc

Clarington Part-Time Firefighters

R&O Contracting

Golden Jubilee Chapter, IODE

R.J.B. Construction

Oshawa West Lions Club

R.O.M. Contractors Inc O/A Ross

St. Joseph Knights of Columbus

Clair Contractors

The Harry E. Foster Foundation

Bailey Metal Products Ltd

REM Holdings

UA Local 463

Baretta Interior Contracting Ltd

Richway Construction Ltd

OPG Employees & Pensioners

Base General Contracting Ltd

Select Acoustic Supply Inc

Bernardi Building Supply Ltd

Silvercreek Commercial

Argo Drywall Inc

Alex McGregor Drugs Ltd

Association of Ontario
1

All Seasons Renovations

& General Contracting

Interiors Inc

Builders Supplies Limited II

Individuals
Al Khoudri, Imad

Caisse Populaire des Voyageurs

JD Mizzi and Associates

Skeates Contracting Inc

Albis, Rose Marie

Central Ontario Contractors

Ken Winn Construction

Sound Solutions Inc

Alger, Edith

Master Building Materials

Speedy Drywall & Acoustic Ltd

Barnoski-Adams, Brenda

Maxan Drywall

Supreme Plastering Ltd

Bartkiw, Mr & Mrs

Maxwell Heights S. S.

Tanza General Contracting Ltd

Bazinet, Rejean

Commercial Drywall Supply Inc

Melin Interior Systems Inc

Tara Interiors Inc

Beaumont, Jason

Complete Interior Finishes

MGL Construction Inc

Telus

Bebee, Sandra

Costa Building Supplies Ltd

Millwork & Home Centre

The Bull Dog Pub

Belfour, Polly C.

Decor Drywall Ltd

Net Drywall & Acoustics Ltd

United Drywall Ltd

Bell, Marie

Diva Construction Ltd

New Insites Interiors Inc

VN Drywall Systems Inc

Boucher, Jeff & Kirsten

Dixon Drywall

New-Tech Drywall &

Xcel Drywall Ltd

Boyd, David & Darlene

Association
Citymark Construction
& Drywall Ltd

Drywall Acoustic Lathing &

Accoustics Ltd

Brideau, Denise & Bertrand

Omega Drywall Inc

Brown, Dorothy

Local Union 675

One Way Drywall Inc

Cameron, Grant

Excel Drywall Contractors Inc

Oxford Interiors Ltd

Carlson, John & Janis

Insulation

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(1) Mayor Foster and Counsellors

Partner and Hooper enjoy a
round of golf in January.

ANNUAL REPORT 2011-12

OUR DONORS

(3) Knights of Columbus

present a cheque

Carnovale, Andy

Gillespie, David & Sylvia

Moloney, Karen

Sturtevant, David

Carriere, Louise

Gillespie, Shirley

Montgomery, Robert & Sharon

Suarez, Brian & Cynthia

Cay, Islay

Gooderham, Jacqueline

Moses, Cathy

Taylor, Donna

Charette, Garry & Judy

Guibeault, Janine

Mosley, Arleen

Teskey, Barb

Coffin, Arthur & Nancy

Hamid, Stephanie

Muir, Lana

Van Seggelen, Donna

Cole, Carol Ann

Hardy, Heather

Muir, Mildred

Danilko, Mr & Mrs

Haynes, Ronald & Peggy

Mungai, Wangui

Dallas, Ray

Hogan, Cathy

Nixon, Harry

Davis, Joseph & Beverly

Holmquist, Ray & Eileen

Nobes, Marilyn

Deschambault, Cliff

Houghton, Bill

Nobes, Troy & Grace

Dignard, Mario

Knapp, Gord

Noonan, Phyllis

Dodgson , Paul

Lampa, Heather

Pagett, Nicole

Dugas, Valerie

Lampa, Stanley & Kathy

Paulin, Lisa & Denis

Dunk, Janet

Legault, Jean-Claude

Pearson, Gail & Dan

Varley, Lee

Fleuri, Gisele

Legault, Marthe

Phillips, Beverly

Wagner, Doug & Gillian

Forgette, Virginia

Legault, Paul & Debbie

Pidwerbecki, Nester

Warren, Alan

Garrett, David

Leonard, Raymond & Diane

Re, Salvatore

Watson, W. Edward & Georgina

Lessard, Simone

Robin Wright-Calvano, Bruno

White, Fred & Mary Ann

Longo, Jennifer

Calvano & Rogers, Vyvien

Whitney, Richard

Luxton, Donald & Debbie

Rooney, Lenore

Willsher, Todd

MacDonald, Edwin

Samells, Kay

Willshire, Brett

Mandzuk, Dianna

Schultheis, Dan & Christine

Wilson, Jack & Glenna

Woitzik, Mark

Smith, Patricia & Stewart

Worboy, Marnie

Marsh, Susan

Smith, Steve & Nancy

Worboy, Ron

Meszaros, Theodore &

Soucy, Julie

Wunderlich, Hans

Garrison, Robert & Marie

Elizabeth

Spurr, David

Zapfe, Werner

Geonet, Hedore

Miller, Sharon

Storsbergen, Pat

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(2) Garry Cooke, Counsellor

Partner, Mayor Foster and
Steve Finlay.

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make a house a home

capital campaign

Our sincere appreciation to the

following organizations and
groups who have contributed
to the success of our Make a
House a Home Campaign...
Apex
Baagwating Association

In 2009 we launched the first phase of theMake a House a

Bowmanville Rotary Club

Home Campaign with a goal to raise $350,000 to update

Canada Windows & Doors

and renovate the twenty two homes we own and operate.

CAW Local 222

We are pleased to announce that as our phase of the campaign has come to a close, we have raised an incredible

City Of Oshawa
Durham Regional Police
Equitable Life

$455,000!!

Freedom 55 Financial

This campaign would not have been possible without the

Gus Brown Pontiac Buick GMC

leadership of our Campaign Chair Joe Tilley and his Campaign

Harry Foster Foundation

Committee.

Jack Astors, Whitby

Campaign Committee

London Life
Manufacturing & Technology Centre
Metroland, Durham Region Media

Joe Tilley, CTV Sports Anchor

Motion Specialities

Shawn Armstrong, Gus Brown Pontiac Buick GMC

Motion Specialities

Jim Reaume, CLOC Board of Directors

Ontario Power Generation

Dave Wilson, Durham Regional Police Service

Mike Hopkins, Freedom 55 Financial
Rocky Varcoe, Class Act Dinner Theatre

Oshawa Rotary CLub

Parkwood Rotary Club
Piper Barber Insurance Agency
RBC Royal Bank
Scotiabank

Make a House a Home Campaign

PROJECTS COMPLETED
Furnace (2 homes), Air Conditioner (1 home), Appliances (10 units),
Flooring (7 homes), Kitchen Update (5 homes), Fencing Installed (2

ServiceMaster
TD Bank Financial Group
U.A Local 463, Plumbers,
Steamfitters & Welders

homes), Generator (2 homes), Foundation Repair (2 homes), New Deck-

Veridian

ing (2 homes), Lifts & Sling (6 lifts/slings), Bathroom Renovation (5

Whitby Rotary Club

bathrooms), Roofing repaired/replaced (3 homes), Windows Throughout

(2 homes)

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RYANs PATH TO martial

arts excellence
Ryan has attended the Clarington Project for six years! He
enjoys going to cooking class, swimming, bowling, literacy and
trying to get the highest bids on the new Wii game The
Price is Right.
One of Ryans passions is Karate. Ryan has been
studying Karate for thirteen years and this past
July he was honoured to receive his black
belt. Ryan and his good friend Crystal (who
also received her black belt) are now are
responsible for teaching classes to students
on Monday evenings at the local Dojo.
One of the memories that Ryan is most
proud of is his trip to Indiana in 1997,
at that time he was inducted into the
National Hall of Fame for Karate. He also won
2nd place in a Sparing Competition this past spring.
Ryan has been an inspiration to the members at
the Clarington Project, and with his connections
we have established a partnership with his Dojo
that now teaches our members self defence and
karate skills. We are so proud of Ryan and his

Ryan pictured in
his Karate gi and
Black Belt.
Ryan has recently
been awarded
three medals for
various disciplines

accomplishments and cannot wait to see him in his

new role as teacher.
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A big thank you to our sponsors,

food vendors, patrons and volunteers
of the 4th Annual Mr. & Ms.
Community Living Comedy Auction
from Community Living Oshawa/
Clarington and the individuals we
support. We are proud to announce
that Ms. Dianna Mandzuk and Mr.
John Strange were crowned Ms.

Thank you TO Our Nominees

John Strange, Dianna Mandzuk, Dave Wilson,

Dan Walters and Stephanie Herrera

and Mr. Community Living Oshawa/

Clarington. Thank you, without your
continued support this event would
not be possible.

Together on May 29, 2012

we raised over...

Our Event Sponsors

CKDO, Veridian, Metroland, Durham
College/UOIT , OPG, Durham
Regional Police Service Board, Piper
Barber Insurance , Equitable Life,
Olver Scott LLP, The Bulldog Pub, One
Word Photography, Oshawa Credit
Union

SCAN the QR Code below

with your mobile device
to watch the video

Our Food and Wine

Vendors
Sinatras, Baton Rouge, Butlers Pub
& Grill, The Thirsty Monk, Avantis

Click to Play

Tratorria, Sabrinas Catering, Lisas

Cake Lollies & Treats, Starbucks,
Social Resto-Lounge, Select Wines &
Spirits, Churchill Cellars, Woodman
Wines & Spirits, Schiralli Wine Agency

mrmscomedyauction.com

YEAR IN REVIEW

(continued from page 6)

We have been busy over the past year connecting people to the DSO for eligibility and referrals for
supports. Last fall, CLOC engaged in the smooth transfer of information for those currently on our residential wait list, as DSO is now responsible for managing the residential vacancies for this region.

Responding to Changing needs:

We were successful in advocating for an additional $21,000 augmenting supports to a person
who was experiencing an increase in need.
In response to funding restraints some very creative and innovative planning was engaged in for
residential services resulting in some very positive changes for people supported. This was a very
difficult and challenging process due to the various needs and the required efficiencies but the end
result was positive. CLOC employees and families worked together to make each transition a success.

Enhancing Infrastructure:
CLOC received $96,000 for repairs and maintenance for specific projects outlined by MCSS.
Jobs completed were retrofitting of Holt Rd & Scugog Road and fixing foundation issues at Olive
Avenue.

Networking Education and Partnership:

CLOC partnered with Community Living Ontario to bring Darcy Elks to Park Wood Estates in
March 2012. Twenty-five families we support were members in attendance. We partnered with Central Collegiate and hosted a transitional planning night.

Accountability:
A risk management assessment has been fully implemented and is the basis for CLOCs quality
assurance quality improvement tool.
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TREASURERS REPORT
Ed Farragher, Treasurer

During the past fiscal year ending March 31,

2012 Community Living Oshawa/Clarington
achieved a balanced budget with regard to
Ministry funded programs.

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

BALANCE SHEET

Revenue
ASSETS
Provincial subsidy
14,288,559
Cash
250,959
Other Ministry revenue
536,789
Accounts Receivable
203,860
Sales
70,416
Subsidies Receivable
225,096
Fee for programs
1,002,745
Prepaid Expenses
35,726
Fundraising 107,662
Total Current Assets
715,641
Donations 50,026

Other Revenue
237,246
Fixed Assets
8,117,727
Amortiazation of deferred
43,666
Less: Accumulated
4,522,972
contributions
Depreciation
Total Revenue
16,337,109

3,594,755

Total Assets
4,310,396
Expenses

Salaries
10,482,575
Liabilities
Staff Benefits
2,071,101
Total Current Liabilities
1,371,393
Travel
281,135
Total Long Term Liabilities
1,731,454
Training & Conferences
93,928
Total Liabilities
3,102,847
Purchased services - non client
55,730
Deferred contributions
765,974
Program Costs
114,318
related to capital assets
Building/Accomodation 872,149
Funds held in trust
10,774
Advertising & Promotion
1,802
Net Assets
430,801
Office
164,741
Total Liabilities
4,310,396
Miscellaneous 64,148 and Net Assets
Individualized funding
1,590,430
Client related
347,910
Amortization 197,492
Loss on disposal of capital assets
2,586
Total Expenses
16,340,045
Excess of revenue over expenses
(expenses over revenue)
-2936

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Community living oshawa/clarington expenditure summary

march 31, 2012
2010-11 actual by expense category mcss funding
Staff Wages & Benefits 80.41%
Travel & Training 2.33%
Service Related 12.40%
Occupancy Related 3.64%
Office Related 1.21%

2011-12 Percent of total gross expenses mcss Funding

Adult Associate Living
Supported Individual Living

NUMBER OF PERSONS SERVED

Adult Group Living

This past year we provided supports to over 400

children & adults in Durham Region.

Adult out of Home Respite

Community Access
Support Services - Adult
Foundations/Community Support
Small Water Works
Vocational Alternatives

Residential Services

Community Services

76 Adults in Group Living

244 in Day Services

15 Children in Group Living

65 in Supported independent
Living

15 Adults in Associate Homes

Passports

12 Children in Associate
Homes

Childrens Group Living

Childrens Associate Living

64 Community Supports
(Passports & Foundations)

Children in Home Respite

Children Out of Home Respite

35 Adult Respite Services

33 Child Respite Services
45 Support Services (Child)
46 Support Services (Adult)

Support Services - Children

Repairs & Maintenance
Dedicated Supportive Housing
ODSP Employment Support
0

15

10

20

30

40

50

60

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Board of Directors
2011/2012
OFFICERS:
President Garry Cooke
1st Vice President Jim Reaume
2nd Vice Judy Quail
Treasurer Ed Farragher
Secretary Anne Beaulieu Owens
BOARD MEMBERS:
Patrick Grist, Dorothy Himsl, Jim Hogan,
John Olver, Susan Sproul,Nancy Veals,
Dave Wilson, Beverly Neblett
SENIOR MANAGMENT:
Executive Director Steven Finlay, MSW
Director of Operations Terri Gray, BSW

39 Wellington Ave. E.
Oshawa, ON L1H 3Y1
Tel: 905-576-3011 Fax: 905-576-9754
www.communitylivingoc.ca
Charitable Registration Number: 10809 1307 RR0001