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Page 1 of 4 The Gatehouse Annual Report – Members & Donors AGM Friday June 2, 2017 Message from the Executive Director 2016 saw a year of continued growth. The Gatehouse has been able to achieve much success on behalf survivors of CSA. The Partner’s Program, funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation successfully completed its third year. The visual arts support group has received extremely positive feedback and is continuing in partnership with Full Circle Art Therapy Centre. A Visual Arts phase 2 was introduced in 2017. The Healing Garden is coming along beautifully and the Labyrinth Nawayee opened on June 25, 2016. The Creative Warriors Art Exhibit was a wonderful success. Thank you to everyone who took part in the event. The Gatehouse, with the incredible support of our student team, continues to reach out to community organizations to inform about The Gatehouse programs, impart wisdom, and instill the importance of self-care. The continued development in the key areas of adult programs, as well as training in the areas of suicide prevention, peer facilitator training and transformational learning processes will remain a core competency of The Gatehouse. The Child Investigation Program continues to provide a safe place for children to disclose abuse and begin the healing process. Over 120 participants took part in the 7 th Annual Transforming Trauma Conference on June 2 sharing their collective wisdom to a highly receptive group looking for ways to transform trauma to triumph. The Gatehouse continues to provide students from college and university the opportunity to complete field placement experience hours from various colleges and universities. Since 2012, 130 students have completed placement hours at The Gatehouse. Our Vision & Mission Our Vision: A future where those impacted by childhood sexual abuse can heal and reclaim their voices Our Mission: To provide support, community, and resources for individuals impacted by childhood sexual abuse. The Gatehouse Adult Support Group Program Highlights for 2016 #Calls: 1,762 Intakes - 209 people received direct in person support via intake One on Ones – 114 people received one on one peer support. Phase 1 - 102 people completed our phase 1 program Phase 2 - 88 people completed the co-ed program Art Group - 22 people completed the visual arts support group in 2016 Partners Group – 110 people attended partners’ workshop Drop in – On average 6 – 8 people per week attending. Drop in is Thursdays 7pm- 9pm. Child Abuse Investigation Program *36 investigations were conducted and 42 children interviewed in 2016
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The Gatehouse Annual Report – Members & Donors
AGM Friday June 2, 2017
Message from the Executive Director
2016 saw a year of continued growth. The Gatehouse has been able to achieve much success on behalf survivors of CSA. The Partner’s Program, funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation successfully completed its third year. The visual arts support group has received extremely positive feedback and is continuing in partnership with Full Circle Art Therapy Centre. A Visual Arts phase 2 was introduced in 2017.
The Healing Garden is coming along beautifully and the Labyrinth Nawayee opened on June 25, 2016. The Creative Warriors Art Exhibit was a wonderful success. Thank you to everyone who took part in the event.
The Gatehouse, with the incredible support of our student team, continues to reach out to community organizations to inform about The Gatehouse programs, impart wisdom, and instill the importance of self-care. The continued development in the key areas of adult programs, as well as training in the areas of suicide prevention, peer facilitator training and transformational learning processes will remain a core competency of The Gatehouse. The Child Investigation Program continues to provide a safe place for children to disclose abuse and begin the healing process. Over 120 participants took part in the 7th Annual Transforming Trauma Conference on June 2 sharing their collective wisdom to a highly receptive group looking for ways to transform trauma to triumph. The Gatehouse continues to provide students from college and university the opportunity to complete field placement experience hours from various colleges and universities. Since 2012, 130 students have completed placement hours at The Gatehouse.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision:
A future where those
impacted by childhood
sexual abuse can heal and
reclaim their voices
Our Mission:
To provide support,
community, and resources
for individuals impacted by
childhood sexual abuse.
The Gatehouse Adult
Support Group Program
Highlights for 2016
#Calls: 1,762
Intakes - 209 people
received direct in person
support via intake
One on Ones – 114 people
received one on one peer
support.
Phase 1 - 102 people
completed our phase 1
program
Phase 2 - 88 people
completed the co-ed
program
Art Group - 22 people
completed the visual arts
support group in 2016
Partners Group – 110 people
attended partners’
workshop
Drop in – On average 6 – 8
people per week attending.
Drop in is Thursdays 7pm-
9pm.
Child Abuse Investigation
Program
*36 investigations were
conducted and 42 children
interviewed in 2016
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The Gatehouse Network International (GNI) website continues to be updated as students are continue in assisting with gathering information about international service agencies committed to helping survivors heal from childhood abuse trauma. Board Members, donors, volunteers, and staff at The Gatehouse are truly transforming lives.
The following slate of nominees was presented to the Board of Directors for 2017 to 2018:
For 1 year term: 1. Bruce McKay 2. Al Page 3. Bruce Burchart 4. Dr. Alok Mukherjee 5. Dr. Mary Grogan 6. Rita Grenci 7. Carol Tarasio 8. Gigi D’Souza 9. Tony Vella 10. Stefan Horodeckyj 11. Sabra Desai
We would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to Ms. Candace Lue, who volunteered with the Board 2012 to 2016 as Board Secretary.
As per the By-Laws, the election of Officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer) will be held by the Board of Directors at the first meeting held after the election of the Board of Directors.
We would also like to take a moment to thank our long standing Board Members.
Bruce Mckay
Bruce Burchart
Al Page
Stefan Horodeckyj We are grateful for the time you have served and will continue to serve. Your contribution and dedication are invaluable. We welcome back members with excitement and look forward to seeing the new board dynamically develop and grow over the course of the year. We would also like to thank our staff Paula Cordeiro, Maria Barcelos, Paul Dunn and Brad Hutchinson. A special thanks to The Gatehouse Founder, Arthur Lockhart, and Lead Volunteer Facilitators Stewart Thompson & Deb Maybury.
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The Gatehouse Board of Directors extends its thanks for your continued support, and commitment. We are looking forward to an exciting time in the next 12 months, and we look forward to seeing everyone again in 2018.
Bruce McKay Board Chair 2017
Thank you to our amazing volunteers and supporters!
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Condensed Financial Information for 2016
Revenues Grants $ 138,022 Donations $ 156,864 Other $ 19,406 Total Revenues $ 314,292 Expenses Support Services $ 217,052 Office and General $ 50,886 Amortization $ 3,729 Conference $ 10,341 Total Expenses $ 282,008 Remaining $ 32,284
Note: The financial statements detail specifics for The Gatehouse assets, liabilities and accounting policies. For complete statements please visit our website at www.thegatehouse.org or call us 416-255-5900. Thank you to our Sponsors:
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make Labyrinth Nawayee come to life. Special thanks to Jenny & Jay for their amazing Project Coordination, Design & Fundraising. Thank you to the amazing Home Depot Volunteer Team, Andrea Robin & her beautiful Mandalas! Thank you to Labyrinth Nawayee Sponsors:
