Annual Report 2013

VISION All Youth and their

Families living in Health,

Safety and Harmony

Fiscal Year April 1, 2012 - March 31, 2013

We all lead busy lives. For many of us, our time is divided between work, school, raising families, connecting with friends and trying to stay healthy. Demands on our time come from every direction. And yet, for many of us, we put additional strain on what many people consider to be our most valuable asset, our time, through volunteering. The question is "why we do volunteer" and the answers are as diverse as each of us. For me, the Hawthorne House Renovation Project provides an insight into the answer.

This year, thousands of hours of volunteer time from hundreds of people over many years came to fruition with the completion of the Hawthorne House Renovation Project. HomeBridge's original facility, Hawthorne was the focus of a $315,000 fundraising and construction project which resulted in a purpose designed, therapeutic environment that will improve the lives of every young person who calls it home. As the Hawthorne House Renovation project was coming to an end the Board was reflecting on the challenges we encountered and how these were overcome. During one discussion among members of the Board our attention turned to the youth we serve and how they would react to the new living quarters. There was a general acknowledgement that in some cases the youth we serve may, due to circumstances beyond their control, be unable to fully appreciate the value of the volunteer effort that culminated in the renovation of Hawthorne House. And yet, we, as volunteers, continue with the effort even though those most directly impacted by our work may not be able to truly appreciate the value that a renovated Hawthorne House will have on their lives. Again, the question of why we volunteer.

When my daughters were ages 8 and 6 I recall one winter day following a heavy snowfall when they put on their snow gear and headed outside into the yard for what I expected would be an afternoon of fun for them. Now, as far as I was concerned, the weather had not yet cleared up enough to venture outside and I was content to stay inside before heading out to clear the driveway. I was fortunate enough to have a snow blower which helped greatly with this task. I enjoyed using this machine so much that several times a winter I would clear the driveway of our elderly neighbours. I got more out of it than they did! So on this day, with 30 centimeters of freshly packed snow on the ground, I look out into our front year expecting to see my daughters playing in the snow. Instead, I see them shovelling the snow in my neighbour's driveway. I rushed to the door and yelled across the street to ask them why they were clearing the neighbour's driveway. Their response, delivered more as justification rather than explanation by two girls who thought they were in trouble, was - "You do it".

My answer to "why do we volunteer" is found in both the Hawthorne renovation example and my own personal example. We volunteer to inspire others to act as we act, to the best of their ability. Whether our volunteer efforts are for those who can and do appreciate us, or for those who are not able to appreciate us, or for those who we do not even know they are being impacted by our efforts, our work as volunteers serves as an example for everyone in our lives.

It would be inappropriate for me to name any one volunteer who assisted us with renovating Hawthorne House. Your contribution, no matter how small, obvious or not, is greatly appreciated, by so many people, some of whom may never know you exist! Inspiring.

Sincerely,Ron CampbellChair, HomeBridge Board of Directors

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Why Do We Volunteer?

(HomeBridge) got me through some hard times.

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Michele Preeper Regional Sales Advisor RBC Royal Bank

Tanya Ozard Broker/Realtor Oceancrest Realty Inc.

Deputy Chief Bill Moore Halifax Regional Police

Sara Napier Director, Marketing & Communications IWK Health Centre Foundation

Douglas J. Keefe QC President Doug Keefe Consulting Inc.

Janet Byrne Director, Employee Services Nova Scotia Community College

Tony Mancini Partner Priority Management

Elwin LeRoux Coordinator, School Administration Halifax Regional School Board

Dale Gibbons Crisis CounsellorByrony House

Dr. Normand Carrey Psychiatrist IWK Health Centre

Carrie Hotton-MacDonaldManager, Resource Support and DevelopmentMetro Transit

Michelle McCannAssociate LawyerStewart McKelvey

Ron Campbell - Chairperson Vice-President, Human Resources Eastlink

Deanna Severeyns, CA - Vice-ChairChief Administrative Officer Stewart McKelvey

Peter Wong, CA - TreasurerChief Financial OfficerHercules SLR Inc. & Stellar Industrial Sales Ltd.

As you know, after about 5 years of planning, Hawthorne House was renovated this year. It's beautiful and the bills for the renovation have been paid. That sounds pretty commonplace. People do it all the time. Not for us though, it was a coalition of the willing, another labour of love. There were hundreds of people who made this happen, not common place at all.

People donated money, time, furniture, and towels, fundraised, asked their friends, family and colleagues for support, and even swam across the Northumberland Strait. People planned and met, laughed, worried and cared, went bowling, dropped off snacks for the workers, laughed at comedians, took deep breaths, worked extra hours and now it's just like it all never happened. All we have left is the formal thank you celebration...as soon as we have grass and a repaved driveway. This magic is one of the benefits of being an autonomous community based, not for profit organization. We are able, from the ground up to make things happen through the support of many wise and open hearted people. It is inspiring, empowering and strengthens our will and confidence to move forward. We can master anything.

Our purpose is clear, and that is to bring courage and focus to the young people we meet. We stay grounded and focused ourselves by making sure we have strong board members and professional employees. That's not to say we don't have difficulties, but we come with strategies for healing and strength. The people and organizations in the community who support us with gifts, donations and funds, collegial outcome driven partnerships, remember us in their prayers and speak confidently about our work inspire us to keep moving. We know we are not on this complex mission alone.

We owe thanks especially this year to more people than usual: donors regular and new, neighbours, the police, schools, CHOICES Adolescent Treatment Program, colleges and universities who recommended student placements and the students who came, St. Paul's Home Board who went the extra mile yet again, Chisholm Services for Children, who provided a free and beautiful home for the youth to live in through the Hawthorne House renovations, elected officials, government and private organizations who worked with us to improve services and opportunities for youth. We appreciate your insight and expertise. Your efforts do not go unnoticed and will not be forgotten. Thank you for cheering us on and supporting us through another remarkable year.

Respectfully submittedLinda Wilson MSW RSW

Executive Director's Report

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People donated money, time, furniture, and towels, fundraised, asked their friends, family and colleagues for support, and even swam across the Northumberland Strait.

HomeBridge Youth Society Management Team

This has been a tremendous year regarding capacity building and the evolution of our practice with youth and their families. Additional expertise has made us much more precise in our approach to child and youth care.

Our least experienced youth care workers have learned about "The Therapeutic Use of Daily Life Events" (DLE). Twenty two new practitioners received the training, expediting their competency and abilities. DLE training provides a context for thinking about how to therapeutically intervene in the daily life events of a youth's every day activity.

DLE does not offer tips and techniques, but a way of thinking about accountable interactions, in work that requires a relationship to be successful. Our work with youth offers us a trusted and sacred opportunity to mend absent or distorted experiences of caring. Above all others, we, as youth care workers, cannot worsen the already existing trauma that has often been rooted early in their lives. We do not want to trigger familiar hurtful experiences that cause the youth to act in ways that are detrimental to their goals and dreams. Daily Life Events training holds us accountable to best practices in our service with youth.

Building on this training, we have embarked on an ambitious redesign of our formal intervention planning. We have begun an integration of frameworks that offer insight into the important question, "How does this behaviour serve me?" We are integrating a matrix design that combines Trauma Informed Theory, Circle of Courage and a Needs-Based Approach. These frameworks consider the impacts of physical and emotional trauma on the brain and the subsequent processes of feeling, thinking & acting. The three approaches are a rigorous guide to ensure we stay on course with positive change while not exacerbating existing trauma, while understanding how the youth's behavior has been produced by the trauma they have experienced.

In addition to this, we as workers all examine our daily interactions, with the young people and each other, and ask: "how does my reaction serve me and where did I first learn it?"

Another capacity building initiative involves our ongoing partnership with the CHOICES, adolescent treatment program. This training, consultation and new programming opportunities has set the foundation for us to assess and identify a young persons propensity to be involved with harmful substances using the GAIN Short Screener tool. This assessment will quicken the ability for youth to receive substance use service.

Through the summer and fall there are plans to have all practitioners trained in Mental Health First Aid, with the Department of Health and Wellness. This training is designed to have care-givers accurately recognize signs and symptoms of potential mental health concerns with youth in our care and provide initial help prior to receiving other clinical services.

I am confident when I say our desire and commitment to best practice and accountability is rigorous. While theory and knowledge are essential for best practice, the transition from theory to practice is where HomeBridge employees are exceptional!

Respectfully submittedErnie Hilton MSc.CYCA

Director of Youth Care & Operations Report

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I am confident when I say our desire and commitment to best practice and accountability is rigorous.

Hawthorne House Part of the HomeBridge Community since 1979Owned by HomeBridge Youth Society Operating Costs Covered by the Department of Community Services

MandateHawthorne House is located in Dartmouth and serves six youth between 12 and 18 years of age.

Johnson HousePart of the HomeBridge Community since 1981Owned by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure RenewalOperating Costs Covered by the Department of Community Services

MandateJohnson House is located in Dartmouth and serves four youth between 12 and 18 years of age.

Jubien HousePart of the HomeBridge Community since 1982Owned by St. Paul's Home BoardOperating Costs Covered by the Department of Community Services

MandateJubien House is located in Halifax and serves six youth between 12 and 18 years of age.

Sullivan HousePart of the HomeBridge Community since 1993Owned by St. Paul's Home BoardOperating Costs Covered by the Department of Community Services

MandateSullivan House is located in Halifax and serves six youth between 12 and 18 years of age.

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Reigh Allen CentrePart of the HomeBridge Community since 1998Owned by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure RenewalOperating Costs Covered by the Department of Community Services

MandateThe Reigh Allen Centre is located in Dartmouth and is licensed as a crisis and stabilization center. It provides service to fourteen male and female youth between 12 and 18 years of age who are in need of a stabilization, respite, or short-term placement. The center utilizes a inter-disciplinary approach to create opportunities for behavioral changes within a safe environment allowing young people to experience themselves differently.

Specialist Beds ProgramPart of the HomeBridge Community since 2009Located in the Reigh Allen CentreOperating Costs Covered by the Department of Community Services

MandateA separate two-bed programming unit designed to serve youth 18-years-old and younger living under exceptional circumstances.

Cogswell HousePart of the HomeBridge Community since 2003Owned by St. Paul's Home BoardOperating Costs Covered by the Department of Community Services

MandateCogswell House is located in Lower Sackville and serves four youth between 12 and 18 years of age.

Our Facilities

I really like one-on one time with the Youth Care Workers, like going shopping or to the movies.

- HomeBridge Youth

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HomeBridge Overview Statistics

Individual Youth per Department of Community Services Region or Child Welfare Agency Residing in Facilities - 118 Total

8%8% 14%

29% 41%

Mi'Kmaw Family and Children Services (16 Individuals)

Central Region (49 Individuals)

Western Region (34 Individuals)

Eastern Region (10 Individuals)

Northern Region (9 Individuals)

Average Length of Stay in Residential Care - Long Term Homes

Sullivan (Females ages 12-18)

Johnson (Females ages 12-16)

Hawthorne (Males ages 14-16)

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118 individual youth were served during 2012/2013, however there were 193 total youth admissions to all facilities, which includes a number of youth who had multiple admissions and were served by more than one HomeBridge facility.

Facility Placements of Youth from Outside the Central Region 66 Total individuals

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- HomeBridge Youth

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A member of the HomeBridge Community since 2005Funded through the Departments of Education and Community Services and community support

The Bridges for Learning (BFL) 2012-13 program enjoyed another school year full of successes. The program received 44 applications during the academic year, a slight increase from the 41 received last year. Thirty-one youth were serviced in the classroom, an increase from twenty- seven last year. The program operated at full capacity all year, with additional applicants placed on a waiting list each month. All 44 applicants were accepted into BFL however only 31 of these were serviced due to the wait list and a change in the educational plan for the youth.

The program continues to evolve in an effort to address the unique educational needs of the students. The high school students continued to complete studies through correspondence courses, allowing their educational plan to transition, as the student moves on to another school. They worked on their courses under the guidance and support of the Teacher and Youth Care Specialist. This helped to make academic success more attainable when transitioning out of BFL. All high school students were given the opportunity to obtain credits in English, Math and Learning Strategies and some students were also able to obtain credits in Physical Education, Art and Com/Pal. The junior high students continued to receive packages from the community school they are connected to, with the BFL team working closely with those schools in order to provide the required guidance and support to attain academic success.

The Youth Care Specialist worked collaboratively with HomeBridge's Psychologist to provide all students with Social and Emotional Learning curriculum. Based on extensive research by the former HomeBridge Psychologist and anecdotal evidence, it was determined that this program is of great benefit to the young people served in BFL. This programming has provided the students with the tools to manage their emotions differently, resolve conflicts appropriately, and make responsible decisions. As part of this teaching, the programs "Working with At-Risk Teens, the "Spark Program" and "Options to Anger" were facilitated by the Youth Care Specialist in the classroom.

BFL's reporting system has proven to be an effective way to streamline the reporting process for all students. This system is similar to Power School used by all HRSB schools, which is an online reporting system allowing all facilities to track the progress and attendance of each student. The reports for each student that are generated are outcome-monitored and evidence-based.

The newest members of the BFL Team received training by Leon Swinkels, Halifax Regional School Board Assistive Technology Specialist, on the Kurzweil. This assistive technology, funded by the Halifax Region Children's Aid Foundation, is a computer-supported reading tool for students with attention and learning challenges. It has been a great support for students who do require accommodations in the BFL classroom. The BFL team was also afforded training through Bridgeway Academy on the basics of assistive technology and individualized education plans. Halifax Region Children's Aid Foundation also funded extra support in the classroom to provide one-on-one time for students who need it.

Bridges for Learning

Bridges for Learning is great because I have friends here.

US Consulate General, Richard Riley's visit to BFL- HomeBridge Youth

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On top of the regular curriculum in BFL each student had the opportunity to participate in a variety of cultural and recreational experiences this year. To celebrate Black History Month they visited the Snider Gallery to take in "The Secret Codes: An exhibition of Contemporary African Nova Scotian Narrative and Picture Quilts". They also celebrated and participated in Earth Day by planting seeds and nurturing them to grow. Several guest speakers were also part of the young people's learning experience this year. Both RBC Olympian, Brendan Wilton and US Consulate General for Halifax, Richard Riley visited the classroom to talk to the young people about overcoming obstacles and working towards their dreams. The Halifax Regional Police Community Liaison Officer for the area also visited the classroom several times to engage the students in positive relationships with the police.

Music Therapy and Art classes also take place regularly as part of the Expressions Program of the Arts and this year an extra program was added thanks to a partnership with the IWK/CHOICES Program. Health Canada's Drug Treatment Funding Program made it possible for a Recreation Therapist from CHOICES to facilitate Adventure Based Experiential Learning (ABEL) with the students. This was an effort to enhance the overall well-being of the young people and encourage them to take part in wholesome, safe and fun activities that will promote a healthy lifestyle.

This past school year has been yet another extraordinary period which saw exponential learning and maturation with the students. The students have demonstrated their resilience and potential in every way imaginable.

In 2004, HomeBridge conducted surveys on past youth-in-care and the information gathered from those surveys was indicative of a huge gap in our system. Education was at the forefront of a service that the past youth focused on as needing significant improvements. The organization responded to these survey results with the opening of BFL and has never looked back. HomeBridge made a commitment that educational services would be a priority and we have more than kept this commitment.

BFL is awesome!- HomeBridge Youth

Bridges for Learning Team

Community Schools

Junior High SchoolsPrince Arthur Junior HighOxford SchoolCunard Junior HighTL Sullivan Junior HighOcean View Education Centre

High SchoolsDartmouth HighJL Illsley HIghMillwood HighCitadel High

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All 44 applicants were accepted into BFL however only 31 of these were serviced due to a variety of reasons including the wait list and a change in the educational plan for the youth.

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A member of the HomeBridge Community Since 2004

Inspiration is a process where an object or event stimulates the mind to do or feel something in a way that is completely unique to the individual who has experienced it. In art, inspiration can be drawn from all over. It can come from looking at other pieces of art, from photographs or stories that inspire ideas, from the art medium itself and from something as simple as seeing somebody do something that you have never experienced.

Thanks to the supporters who fund the Expressions Program of the Arts, this year has been all about inspiring the young people with our theme of "The Power of Inspiration". Under this theme the youth were encouraged to draw from these and other sources when making their art. They created artwork such as screen prints, paintings, ceramics, masks and bound journals. When it came to the pottery wheel the youth were provided with simple instructions to grasp throwing techniques but encouraged to let the clay itself inspire them to create their work. They allowed themselves to feel the process and in the end created unique pieces that encompassed their individuality. A great example of this "inspiration" is one young man, who has grown to love sewing, was so fascinated by a Youth Care Worker making a quilt that he is now working on one of his to take with him when he moves on from HomeBridge.

Because of the individual uniqueness that everyone draws from different sources, this ensures that no two pieces of art are ever the same, even if they look identical, both tell a completely unique story.

In Music Therapy, youth were encouraged to explore and learn how to use music intentionally to inspire and assist them in their daily lives. Youth wrote poetry and put it to music, learned guitar and piano, used a digital recording program, and participated in a variety of group music games. A new instrument called 'The Soundbeam' was introduced this year as well.

The Soundbeam is a 'touch free' device, which uses sensor technology to translate body movement into music and sound. We held two music "open mic" nights as well as our annual Holiday Coffee House throughout the year, which gave youth the opportunity to showcase their talents to their friends and caregivers. This is a real testimony to the positive affects the program can have on the youth's self-esteem. Many young people, who are too shy to even participate at first, will experience success in this program and then want to share that with others. Experiences like this can really make a difference in their lives. One youth was chosen this year to be the opening musical act at the Nova Scotia Youth Achievement Awards in Truro. The positive feedback she received from this performance had her walking on clouds for days.

Expressions Program of the Arts

I've lost a lot of my shyness since getting involved (with Expressions). I would never have gotten on a stage before,

so it really showed me that I can do anything.- HomeBridge Youth

Spending the day together gave these often socially separate groups an opportunity to learn more about each other. A discussion over ice-cream ended up becoming a plan for some of the group to go back to the centre and volunteer for "Grand Parent's Day". A month later four youth found themselves back at the centre face painting, facilitating crafts and performing circus skills to entertain the grandchildren of the members of the Dartmouth Senior Services Centre.

The second sale operated in the grassy area outside of the Reigh Allen Centre. Many community members and HomeBridge Employees gathered to pay market prices for hand picked local produce. Unlike the Dartmouth Senior Services sale, this time the youth used their entrepreneurial skills to turn a profit.

We are going into our third year of the Discovering Food program. It continues to be a great life-skill program providing knowledge in nutrition, budgeting, meal planning and basic cooking skills. Whether it is leisure or life-skill development, cooking, aromatherapy, Tai chi, and ART, the focus of daily programming is to provide the youth with as many skills as possible to live a prosperous and healthy lifestyle.

Therapeutic Life skills Programming Includes:

HeartMathTai ChiDiscovering FoodAromatherapy YWCA Discovering Life SkillsWhat Have I Done? A Victim Empathy Program for Young PeopleAggression Replacement Training (ART)MAPSTARS Conflict Resolution - Bully Prevention ProgramThe Six Pillars of Character Development (trustworthiness, responsibility, respect, fairness, caring and citizenship)Drug and Alcohol AwarenessSmoking CessationHealthy RelationshipsSexual HealthCultural AwarenessCaring for Your Body (hygiene/puberty)Self-esteemRecreation and Leisure DevelopmentCommunication SkillsAssertivenessPeer PressureUnderstanding Your EmotionsVisual ArtsMusic TherapyCircus Skills Development (unicycling, juggling, tight rope, flower Sticks etc)Yoga

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Programming

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HomeBridge Embraces the Benefits of Tai ChiThanks to the Flemming Foundation and the Scarlet Soiree

Training began this year for eight Youth Care Workers who will be certified as Advanced Level Two Tai Chi Facilitators so they can work with the youth served in our programs in an effort to help them increase their level of physical activity and manage their emotions.

As a result of the circumstances that bring youth to the HomeBridge Community, the young people served in our programs often struggle with emotional and behavioural issues including stress, anxiety and anger management. We are constantly researching the latest practices for therapeutic programming and evolving our practice to best serve the needs of the young people we serve. Tai Chi and Meditation was piloted in 2010 at the Reigh Allen Centre, which houses the organization's crisis and receiving centre as well as our on-site school program.

Facilitators reported that the youth appear calmer and more focused after participating in Tai Chi and incidents of non-compliance, anger, aggression and conflict with peers are much less prevalent on the days that the youth participated in Tai Chi. These were great results however the program only allowed the opportunity for sessions once every two weeks. Sessions were still very helpful, but without consistent practice the youth could not experience the full potential of this therapeutic process.

For this reason HomeBridge partnered with Mastor Tai Chi Instructor, Steve Oliver to make plans for our own employees to get trained so that Tai Chi can be part of our programming on a regular basis. Thanks to the generous support of the Flemming Foundation and funds raised from the Scarlet Soiree, training is now underway.

The Buskers Come to HomeBridge!

The young people residing in the HomeBridge Community didn't have to leave the Reigh Allen Centre to experience some of the incredible talent that was featured in the 2012 Halifax International Busker Festival.

Premiere Entertainment Group, who put on the Busker festival, worked with HomeBridge to set up workshops for the youth that featured Dragon Master Showcase and Snap Boogie. Dragon Master Showcase is a dance group from New Orleans that combines break dancing, acrobatics and comedy to create an incredibly exciting show. The group had the young people flipping and spinning during their session and one youth was even twirling in the air on one of the dancer's heads.

Snap Boogie also combines breakdancing, hip hop and acrobatics to dazzle audiences. This Boston street performer was featured on Season 6 of America's Got Talent. He had the youth gasping at his "popping" and sharing some of their own moves. During both workshops the youth had the opportunity to see the dancers perform, hear their stories, ask them questions and then learn some of their signature moves. One young man even impressed the dancers so much with his abilities that they invited him to perform in the All Star Show. The 13-year-old joined Dragon Master Showcase and Snap Boogie on stage for the final dance performance and helped the event raise $1,200 for the Hawthorne House Renovation Project.

Together We Are Strong

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Jessica AbbeyAmanda AdamsYesir AlaminKerry AppletonMatthew AucoinMarcus BakshRobert BartlettJames BeginKatrina BelliveauMelanie BennettOwen BonnarShawn BoomerAllan BoucherRyan BoutilierMiranda BowenAndrea BowersSara BrayMaggie BrewerKelly BrownCharlene ButlerKyle CampbellDavid CarterDebbie CarverMichelle ChalupaCory ChipmanColleen ClarkMelissa CloseKari ColledgeRaylene ColleyDonna CollierAlysia CooperMichelle CorbettErin CostainSerge CournoyerMelissa CrooksDarlene CruickshanksLeslie DavisJennifer DelaneyLloyd D'EonJosh DesjardinsGenevieve DeYoungEvelyn DownieAndrew DriscollTheresa DriscollConrad DurnfordJacqueline EdwardsLaura FergusonKevin ForanTina FournierKatrina FraserJeffery Froese-StoddardMelanie Frost-GoyetcheLisa GallantSteven Gates

Ashley GibbsAmber GravelineSarah GravesDiana GrcicAndrew GrcicShana HendsbeeKim HigginsAlison HillmanErnie HiltonTara HorneAdam HuffmanAlice JordanJenna KaulbachDavid KellyLana KettleKate KingstonMandee LabelleMichelle LaFosseRyan LaiteEdward LangilleTammy LeBlancElizabeth LeedhamKelly LeilCarol LethbridgeCathy LunnRoddy MacCormickAmy MacDonaldJoyce MacDonaldCatherine MacDonaldJoanne MacDougallChristina MacEachernBill MacFarlaneGreg MacInnisThomas MacMillanAmy MacNeilMatt MacNuttTroy MarmulakLeigh MarshallJason MatthewsMaureen MaynesTylor McDuffTodd McLeodRuth MeadeCaroline MooreJeannette MooreLisa MorinDanielle MunroeMieke NamethAmanda NicholsonKim NicolaouDarrell NoglerTrish O'BrienJasmine O'HaraLindsay Parfitt

Lynn ParsonsLydia PickeringKristen PilonRebecca PorterKristi ProctorBernie PulsiferJanet PykeHolly RankinJim RathwellDave RentMichael RicheyLisa RossLisa RossEmily RowellLisa SalaKelly ScallionDave ScholtenJames SedgewickAziza Selim-OmarTanya ShawKris SimmonsJody SmithJohn SmithCharlene Snell-PickremDarryl SponagleShelly StevensRenee StevensMarian StevensonWaddell StundonMichelle SullivanDavid SumarahKaren SwaineAnnette SymesBrodie TappDawn TaylorMelissa TaylorTerrence TaylorMeg TaylorShelley TealShane TheunissenPatricia ThompsonKarla VeniottJamie WaddenAnna WebsterSabrina WhiteAmber WhiteCecilia WhitmanAmanda WileLinda WilsonJohn WilsonRyan WoodJackie Woodford

HomeBridge Employees

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At HomeBridge we believe in sharing our expertise and helping to shape the professionals of tomorrow. The organization offered placements to 16 students looking to continue their learning with some "out of the classroom" experience. Each student was matched with a HomeBridge Student Field Advisor to guide their educational journey and make sure that their individual learning objectives were met. As always, we are happy to offer learning experiences for those aspiring new professionals as they put their theory into practice.

The Students came from the following educational institutions:

HomeBridge employees also contribute their time and talents by sitting on the following Boards and Committee outside of the organization:

HomeBridge - Knowledge Sharing

Nova Scotia Association of Social Workers, Board of ExaminersNova Scotia Department of Community Services, Building ConnectionsThe Youth Project Board of DirectorsCanadian Board "Relational Child & Youth Care Practice Journal" Curriculum Advisory Board: Holland College Child & Youth Care Worker ProgramFounding Board Member for the Red Shoe ClubMental Health Mobile Crisis Team Community Advisory CommitteeNew Start Board of DirectorsNova Scotia Council for the FamilyDalhousie University's Youth Resiliency Centre Advisory BoardUniacke and District Home and School Board

The Canadian Psychology Association (CPA)The Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nova ScotiaCanadian Institute of Chartered Accountants.The Human Resource Association of Nova ScotiaMembership with Nova Scotia Association of Social WorkersCanadian Professional Association for Transgender HealthNova Scotia Child and Youth Care Workers AssociationAssociation of Fundraising Professionals, Nova Scotia ChapterHealth Association Nova ScotiaNova Scotia Association of Social WorkersAcupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine Association of Nova Scotia

Memberships:

Dalhousie University, School of Social WorkNova Scotia Community College Waterfront CampusNova Scotia Community College Truro CampusHolland College on Prince Edward IslandMount Saint Vincent University, Department of Applied Human Nutrition

Remembrance Day

Community Clean-Up

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Advanced Training Allows HomeBridge to Continue to Expand the Depth of our Services

We are constantly researching the latest practices for therapeutic programming and evolving our practice to best serve the needs of the youth therefore continuing education and professional development is a constant process. This year our efforts resulted in advanced employee training in a number of areas.

HomeBridge Employees became trainers in the following areas:

In an effort to work towards best practice in all areas of the organization, employees have also been involved in the following educational opportunities throughout the year:

HomeBridge Youth Society Training

Advanced Level Two Tai Chi FacilitationTransform Action - The Therapeutic Use of Daily Life EventsNon-Violent Crisis Intervention: Trauma Informed Care

Student Advisor TrainingTransform Action - The Therapeutic Use of Daily Life EventsNon-Violent Crisis Intervention: Trauma Informed CareApplied Suicide Intervention SkillsNon-violent Crisis Intervention, Enhanced Verbal Skills: Applications of Life Space Crisis, and Advanced Physical TechniquesProvincial Child Abuse Protocol TrainingPolicy 49 - Management of Harmful Behaviour PolicySafety Oriented First AidFire SafetyWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS)

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External Training

IWK/Choicesbstance Awarenesse Utilization of the GAIN Short Screener (GAINSS)

IWK Child Welfare Mental Health Teamrenting in the Eye of the Hurricane

Nova Scotia Food Protection & Enforcement (Department of Agriculture)od Handler Education Course (Food Safety)

Dalhousie School of Social Workframing Workplace Stress

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Indigenous Leadership Development Instituteboriginal Cultural Awareness

Saint Mary's Universityegal and Human Rights Issues at Work

Halifax Chamber of Commerce djusting to Personality Types

Moffatt's Pharmasave/Compass Pharmacies Inc.edication Awareness Training ssociation of Fundraising Professionalsthicsundraising in a Crowded Fieldnline Success Strategiesonprofit Branding

Giveraising Creating A Culture of Gratitude

CA Source (Chartered Accountants of Canada)Mentor Relationships That WorkMake Your Performance ShineThe Intangibles of LeadershipThe Ethical Advantage

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After years of planning, a huge fundraising campaign and six months of construction we are very excited to announce that the Hawthorne House Renovation Project and Fundraising Campaign is complete!

HomeBridge's oldest facility, as well as the only one owned by the organization, has a whole new feel from the moment you walk through the doors. The house, that was built as a family home over 100 years ago, has been completely upgraded and purpose designed to create the most therapeutic environment possible for the young men who call it home.

The residents and youth care team moved back into the house at the end of March and haven't stopped talking about how much they love the changes. The six young men who reside in the facility were very excited to each have their own private bedroom and couldn't wait to add their personal touches to make it their own. The first day they all had to get up and get ready for school, they also noted how "awesome" it was to have two full bathrooms to share instead of taking turns with only one shower. The pride they all feel about their new environment is very evident since moving back. The youth are advising everyone to take off their shoes when they enter and not to put their feet on the furniture or "mess up their nice new home". The kitchen, which used to be very small and challenging to prepare meals in, has now become a gathering place where you will often find the boys sitting at the island chatting with youth care workers about their day while supper is being made. The youth care team is also very happy about the new "flow" of the house that provides clear lines of sight into all of the main living spaces for better supervision and support.

The $315,000 project involved upgrades to the electrical, plumbing and heating systems, repairs to the foundation, an 800 square foot addition and extensive interior renovations. This project was certainly not without its challenges, but the support HomeBridge received was absolutely overwhelming. Long-time HomeBridge benefactor, St. Paul's Home Board, offered us an interest free loan for $275,000 so that fundraising and construction could take place simultaneously; Chisholm Services for Children offered us the use of one of their facilities, rent free, as a temporary location during construction; and countless donors generously contributed to the campaign allowing us to pay back St. Paul's only weeks after construction was completed.

This has been the largest fundraising and construction project in the history of HomeBridge and we are left with nothing but gratitude about the entire experience. The challenges we encountered along the way, and there were many, have taught us valuable lessons and helped us grow as an organization. The support we received has proven to us just how many people are willing to step up to help us support the young people who reside in the HomeBridge Community.

We are currently planning an open house and celebration at Hawthorne House. Everyone who helped us to make this dream a reality will be honoured at that time and through other public and private means that suit the individual wishes of our supporters.

Fundraising EventsBBB Maritime Business Ethics Charity Auction 2012Bowling for Hawthorne (Organized by Econo Renovations)Dalhousie Medical Student Society Charity Auction 2010Ha Ha’s for HomeBridge 2012 (comedy event)Halifax International Buskers All Star Show (Premiere Entertainment Group) 2012Peeler Golf Card Sales (Tammy Campbell) 2012Swimming Home for HomeBridge - Christopher Dawson Northumberland Strait Swim 2012West Jet Ticket Raffle 2010

Hawthorne House Renovation Project

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Hawthorne House Heroes

Donors (in Kind)Sarah AllenDelores ArsenaultSusan CameronAnnette CarterChisholm Services for ChildrenDS Jenkins AssociatesEastlink TelevisionEcono RenovationsJupiter FoundationsJanice MacIntoshTony ManciniKim McDougallMic Mac Amateur Aquatic ClubCarlene PickeringMichele PreeperPremiere Entertainment GroupTammy RhynoldRichard & Leigh StoneLinda StrongDanielle StrongePatricia Vardy

Donors (monetary)Betty Jean AucoinAnonymousCheryl AnthonyDeanna ArchibauldArt Penny Appliance RepairBill & Eileen HarveySandra BlairAshley BlissettNorris BoudreauRobert & Patricia BoultonPaul & Louise BourbonnaisBeverly BowersKelly BrowneMargaret & Russell BurnsSonya ButlerGeorge CampbellCanadian Society of Assoc. Executives NS ChapterSandra CarrJoyce CarterRob CarterCastone ConstructionLaura CavicchiWilliam & Sandra ChardColleen ClarkCindy Coffin-WereGlen CollinsCong. of Notre Dame Visitation Province CentreCheryl ConradConnie Corkum

Pierre CoteCr. Gloria McCluskey - District 5 Capital FundsCarol CouseByron CutcliffeChris CutcliffeJack CutcliffeMarion & Wayne CutcliffeRon & Brenda CutcliffeSibyl CutcliffeDaniel Daniel DentistryAngela DawsonQuentin Dawson NugentDawson Produce Ltd.Helen & Steve DayDept. of Justice – Adult Diversion ProgramMr. & Mrs. Jack DevenneyScott DickiesonDog’s UnleashedLou EvangelistoRev. David FergusonKathleen FlowerdewStephen ForanJanice FraserMelanie Frost-GoyetcheLisa GallantJoyce GardnerHelen GarneauKaren GatesHope GendrohGiveraising Development ServicesPeggy GordonBrenda GreeneHerve GuillardJill HeighwayErnie HiltonShelley Hobbs-KentDavid HoweMarjorie InmanInvestors GroupHans & Elizabeth JansenGertrude JennexAlma JerrettMitch KidneyRob KimballMichelle LaFosseAnn Lawton (in memory of Dianne Over Gabriel)Lawyers’ Insurance Assoc. of N.S.Jill LeonCarol LethbridgeGail LethbridgeJoyce MacDonaldMark & Joanne MacDonaldEleanor MacDougallKaren MacKay

Bill MacKinnonAllen MacLelllanLinda McCormickBrian McEachernJoanne McGinnJoan McKinnonNancy McLeodJames McMillanRuth MeadeNatasha MichelsHumphrey Mitchell (in memory of his mother)Moffatt’s Pharmasave/Compass Pharmacies Inc.Caroline MooreLorraine MooreDiggory & Nan NicholsVirginia NoglerDarrell Nogler & Kate WhiteJill NorwoodNova Scotia Construction Safety Assoc.Ron NugentTrish O’BrienDanny O’HearnKelly PettitJoesph RandellRBC FoundationLisa RossSafeguard Home InspectionsMatthias & Sabine SchefflerAngela SchnareVicki SchnareScotiabank Fall River BranchDeanna ServereynsJohn SmithJonathan SproulMichelle St. JamesStairs Diesel Supply (N.S.) LtdRenee StevensTeresa & Rudolph StevensHannah StewartDavid SumarahAnna TaylorThe Battered FishThe Great West Life Assurance CompanyPatsy ThompsonBruce Towler & Judy SteeleTrevor & Pam TownsendUnited Way Greater Simcoe CountyMarian Verboom DoucetteGordon WaddellWest Fish CanadaClark WilikinsLinda WilsonLance Yanke

Major SupportersChisholm Services for ChildrenChristopher DawsonJohn and Judy Bragg Family FoundationKiwanis Club of DartmouthSt. Paul’s Home BoardTelus Atlantic Canada Community BoardWindsor Foundation

Being Good Neighbours

HomeBridge has residential facilities in a number of communities throughout HRM and we strive at all times to be good neighbours. It is important for the young people served in the HomeBridge Community to be in a "typical" house in a "typical" neighbourhood to maintain a sense of normalcy in their lives, but we understand that this presents challenges at times.

Every spring we produce a Report to the Community, which is hand delivered door-to-door, to keep our neighbours apprised of the happenings in and around the HomeBridge Community. This gives us an opportunity to connect with the members of our community and hear from them.

Another initiative that HomeBridge has taken on to show our appreciation for the acceptance and support shown by our neighbours is our Annual Community Clean Up Program. Every year we gather in a neighbourhood where one of our facilities is located to make it cleaner and greener. Youth and employees alike hit the streets with garbage bags in hand and spend the day picking up litter in the area. Last year our teams headed to Purcell's Cove Road and removed 12 bags of trash, 4 bags of recyclables and several large pieces of garbage from the community.

We are proud to congratulate Brian Casey on receiving an Award of Merit from the Nova Scotia Council for the Family during their awards gala this year. Established in 1996, the Award of Merit recognizes the special efforts of Board Members who have provided outstanding contributions to their member agencies/organizations. We felt that Brian was absolutely deserving of this award when we nominated him and were very pleased that the council agreed.

Brian has been connected to HomeBridge since 2001, first as a Board Member, then Board Chair and since then as a volunteer consultant. He led the organization as the Board evolved from a management model to a policy governance model and as the organization became a unionized environment. When he retired from the Board in 2006 he stayed connected to HomeBridge as a consultant on legal matters impacting the employees as practitioners.

"Brian's steady approach and informed vision, humour and credibility took HomeBridge well down the road to where we find ourselves today," said Executive Director, Linda Wilson.

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HomeBridge Youth Society Past Chair Honoured with the Nova Scotia Council for the Family's Award of Merit

I wish people knew that we are not as bad as people say we are.

- HomeBridge Youth

There are some good people here

Together We are Strong

Ha Ha's for HomeBridge

Thanks to our partners at Premiere Entertainment Group and the Mic Mac Amateur Aquatic Club, laughter continued to be the best medicine for all involved with Ha Ha's for HomeBridge.

For the second consecutive year this comedy night fundraiser, which features some of the talented headliners from Halifax Comedy Fest, was a huge success. The nearly 200 people in attendance laughed non-stop at the performers while HomeBridge raised over $5,000. The money raised concluded the Hawthorne House Renovation Project and funded supplies for Bridges for Learning and the Expressions Program of the Arts.

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They helped me with Homework like where I'm like 'oh my God, there's like no way I'm going to be able to get this done' and they'd be like 'oh no, you can do it'.

- HomeBridge Youth

Thanks to our incredible partners on this event, 100 percent of the money raised through ticket sales goes directly to those programs. Premiere Entertainment Group and the comedians donated their time and talent for this event and the Mic Mac AAC donated the venue. We would like to express a huge thank you to everyone involved.

Together We are Strong

Swimming Home for HomeBridge

Christopher Dawson is now recorded in history as one of the few brave and determined swimmers who have successfully completed a swim across the Northumberland Strait. He is also in the hearts of every employee and young person who make up the HomeBridge Community, as he completed this challenging open water swim as a fundraiser for the organization.

On Friday, July 13th at 9:03 am Dawson hit the water in Cape Jourimain, New Brunswick to start the 14 km swim to Carleton-Borden, Prince Edward Island. In the months leading up to this day, the school teacher dedicated a lot of time training for the swim and gathering pledges in hopes of reaching a fundraising goal of $3,500 for the Hawthorne House Renovation Project. His training paid off and so did his fundraising efforts. His grand total topped $9,000.

After spending six hours and forty nine minutes swimming through water that was at times only 15 degrees and battling white caps and currents, Dawson landed in Bell's Point to cheers and hugs from friends, family and HomeBridge employees. We cannot thank him enough for his efforts to support HomeBridge and raise awareness about the work we do with at-risk youth.

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Donations/Fundraising - Fiscal 2012/2013Youth Development Initiative (YDI) Community Clean Up Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YDI Sea School Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ha Ha's Comedy Night 2013 (advance payments - in support of Expressions and BFL). . . . . . . . . Bridges For Learning (Donations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . YDI Farmer's Market Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Donations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Online Auction 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ha Ha's Comedy Night 2012 (in support of Hawthorne House Renovations) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Holidays of Hope fundraiser (Including St. Paul's Christmas for Youth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Drug Treatment Funding Program (Health Canada/IWK Choices) - Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Expressions Program of the Arts (Corporate & Gov't donors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hawthorne House Renovations Fundraising (Grants, Corporate & personal donors) . . . . . . . . . . .HomeBridge received/fundraised over $280,000 in fiscal 2012/2013.

721 875 1,080 1,351 1,384 2,015 4,756

5,555 6,786 19,268 38,538

198,020

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HomeBridge Board Member, Michele Preeper and her co-workers at RBC Royal Bank have gotten together in April for the past three years to make dinner for all of the long-term homes in the HomeBridge Community.

This is part of an RBC initiative (the Day of Service Grant Program) for Volunteer Month that encourages employees to give back to their community. The group gather together and prepare a home cooked, three course meal and deliver it to each of the facilities. This has become a special meal in all of our programs that both youth and youth care workers alike look forward to. RBC Foundation also donates $1,000 to the charity that their employees volunteer for so this initiative is a gift that just keeps giving.

Thank you to everyone at RBC that help to make this special project happen.

Our Benefactors and Supporters

Cornerstone Partners - Department of Community Services, St. Paul's Home Board, Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal, and Department of Education

Government Agency Support - Department of Justice, Nova Scotia Health Promotion and Prevention, Youth Development Initiative, and Health Canada - Drug Treatment Funding Program.

Expressions Program of the Arts Donors - RBC Foundation, Clearwater Ltd, Bluteau DeVenney & Company, CIBC Children's Foundation, Investors Group, Touch of Gold, Halifax-Cornwallis Progress Club, The Gordon Foundation for Children and Youth, Intact Insurance.

Community Supporters - Nova Scotia Community College, Halifax Regional Police, MICCO Companies Ltd, Tammy Campbell and Investors Group Colleagues, Trade Centre Limited (Halifax Metro Centre), the Printing House, Halifax Rainmen, IODE Mary Lawson Chapter, Community Justice Society, Halifax Region Children's Aid Foundation, the Flemming Foundation, the IWK/Choices Program, Lawrencetown Sewciety Guild

RBC Royal Bank Makes Dinner

$(33,189)

$7,690

REVENUES

EXPENSES

Total Expenses

ACTUAL 2013 BUDGET 2013 ACTUAL 2012

Grants

Per diem (occupancy)

Investment income

Donations

Wages & benefits

Food

Office

Repair & maintenance

Light, Power, Cable

Insurance

Youth Life Skills Programming

Fuel

Travel

Professional services fees

Household & cleaning supplies

Household furnishings

Staff Training

Telephone

Water

Pharmacy

Board development

Psychological testing materials

Property Taxes

Rent

$5,789,914

1,070,397

9,093

2,015

6,871,419

$5,789,914

1,067,129

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-

6,857,043

$5,729,719

1,028,088

9,897

6,319

6,774,023

6,192,273

152,503

108,972

82,751

82,591

40,534

21,146

39,442

43,171

35,222

27,284

12,833

16,797

23,150

10,955

9,333

1,281

50

3,997

323

6,904,608

6,287,166

137,970

38,187

39,760

71,720

50,650

14,620

35,340

22,801

30,595

26,100

14,213

23,200

39,490

9,730

8,701

-

5,000

1,800

-

6,857,043

5,962,472

154,685

114,537

99,486

83,308

45,380

43,684

39,147

38,030

36,530

30,501

29,531

25,574

20,713

11,988

10,604

7,698

4,804

4,051

3,610

6,766,333

UNAUDITED - For the year ended March 31, 2013 For a copy of HomeBridge Youth Society's audited financial statements please contact Colleen Clark, CA HomeBridge Business Manager at (902) 466-1439 x 224 or cclark@homebridgeyouth.ca

Net Income (loss)-

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HomeBridge Youth Society - Operating Income Statement

I like to cook and bake with the Youth Care Workers.

- HomeBridge Youth

Advent Gift Bag Program (St. Peter's Parish church groups)Valerie AllardAnonymousASC Applied Solutions and ConsultingRobert & Karen BartlettBeaded Designs by TriciaLorri BeatonBell & Grant Insurance Ltd.Melanie BennettTrish BennettTim BlackBluteau DeVenneyRobert & Patricia BoultonAndrea BowersPat BowesCurtis Brooks & Gail MacLeanIan BurgessJim BurkeTammy CampbellCanal District Girl GuidesDavid CarterCassandra ChisholmCIBC Children's FoundationCirque du SoleilColleen ClarkKim ClarkeClearwater Fine Foods LimitedSerge CournoyerBetty CrooksCUPE Local 4471Christina DadfordDairy Queen Canada Inc.Christopher DawsonDawson ProduceDeanna DelaneyDelta Barrington and HalifaxBetty DemontDulux PaintsShelley FargusonFlower Trends FloristsKevin ForanNicholas ForanSteve ForanKarl & Mary ForanFrogBox HalifaxMelanie Frost-GoyetcheRolland GallantNathalie GervaisCarolyn GillGordon Foundation for Children & Youth

Shirley GrahamDiana GrcicSue Grimes & Denny CourrierHalifax Cornwallis Progress ClubCharitable FoundationHalifax RainmenHalifax Region Children's Aid FoundationHalifax Regional School Board Central Office StaffHealth Association of Nova ScotiaShana HendsbeeErnie HiltonMike HirschbachRose HopkinsIES Dispatch Centre (HRP)Illusions Hair SalonIntact Insurance Casualty TeamIntact Insurance Company (Intact Foundation)Investors GroupInvestors Group Matching Gift ProgramIODE Mary Lawson ChapterJohn Martin Junior HighLesley-Ann KeanCabrini KellySusan KoivuLarex Properties Inc.Pam LariveeLawrencetown Sewciety GuildDarlene LayboltM.W.A.H.Skyler MacDonaldCharles & Norma MacDonaldWanda MacDonald & Nicholas GrahamAl & Pat MacDougallBruce MacKinnonTony & Sharon ManciniMaritime Coffee ServiceLeigh MarshallMaryann'sSharon McDonaldMetro MicroBruce MillsMichelle MockMoffatt's Pharmasave/Compass Pharmacies Inc.Bill MooreCaroline MooreMieke NamethSara NaperDiggory NicholsNoelle's Custom CookiesDarrell NoglerNova Scotia Power (Craig Miller)N.S. Dept of Communities, Culture and Heritage

NSCC TruroJudy OliverOne to One Wellness CentreDavid OylerDarren PardyEileen PeasePortland Physiotherapy Health & Wellness CentrePam PowerMichele PreeperPremiere Entertainment GroupPrince George HotelProps Floral DesignProvince House Credit UnionRBC FoundationRBC Royal BankRBC Tacoma BranchDebbie ReidReliable RooterLisa SalaPat SchellemanSea 2 U FoodsShell Service Station (Sackville)Doug ShieldsBonnie SmithDarryl SponagleSt. Clement's ChurchSt. Paul's HomeRenee StevensStewart McKelveyMichelle SullivanDavid SumarahKaren SwaineMelissa TaylorJennifer TaylorThe Flower ShopThe KartijanThe Printing HouseTouch of GoldBruce TowlerTrade Centre LimitedTri-Ed Ltd.Patricia VardyJoy WhiteLinda WilsonWishing Stones Studio & GalleryWendy WoodfordDavid WoodfordDebi WoodfordYogaHeartZee Medical

HomeBridge Donor List - Fiscal 2012/2013

Thank you to those who contributed to the Annual Report:

Ron Campbell, Linda Wilson, Ernie Hilton, Renee Stevens, Jackie Woodford, Colleen Clark, Lisa Ross, Caroline Moore, Shelley Teal, Melanie Frost-Goyetche, Shane Theunissen, Anna Plaskett, Amanda Nicholson and Margaret Lawton.

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