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1 Sharing Christ s mercy and love with the HUNGRY, HURTING, AND HOMELESS! 2017 Annual Ministry Report Thanks to your compassion and generosity, meals and the hope of a new life are being provided to our neighbours in need.

2 our Mission The Scott Mission, empowered by God s grace and provision, welcomes individuals and families to access spiritual, relational, and practical resources in a journey towards hope and transformation. Rooted in Christian mercy and love, we reach out to the communities of Toronto. our Values Dependence on God, Faithfulness, Generosity, Grace, Hospitality, Integrity, Mercy and Love, and Respect. our Members Jonathan Wilson, Board Chair Jason Storsley, Board Vice-Chair Glenn Mallory Trevor Serebro Kathleen Butterfield Doreen Harvey Navin Singh Susan VanderSpek Bruce Tavender

3 message A FROM OUR CEO Thank you for helping the hungry, hurting, and homeless! I hope you are as moved as I am by the stories included in this Annual Report. Jonathan, Elijah, Jennifer, Casheena and her son each of them have been greatly impacted by your compassion and generosity. The fact is, The Scott Mission can only meet the needs of families and individuals who are hungry and hurting through the prayers and partnership of friends like you. Thanks to your gifts, 2017 was a year of great hope for many people. Yet our world is broken, and the need continues to grow. Your continued support is crucial, so that we can better serve all who come through our doors and walk with them to better paths. Thank you again for your heart of compassion for those among us who are suffering and frightened. Every meal and bag of groceries you provide, every bed, and every trip to summer camp is an investment in help and hope that will pay huge dividends throughout our community. May every blessing be yours for standing with The Scott Mission as we share the mercy and love of Christ with people who are in need. Peter Duraisami Chief Executive Officer The Scott Mission And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NIV 03

4 I was lost... now I have hope. Jonathan

5 MEN S Ministry When Jonathan came through the doors of The Scott Mission, he had lost all hope. The death of his parents, a failing marriage, and other pressures had mounted to the point that he was convinced life was not worth living. Thanks to support from caring friends and donors, we gave Jonathan a hot meal and a safe place to sleep. We prayed for him, and included him in a special retreat held at our Collingwood property. There, Jonathan trusted God and The Scott Mission staff, finally opening up about his pain. YOUR Gifts IN ACTION Lives were saved and changed in 2017 through our Men s Ministry. Your support helped with Over 4,500 visits for clothing I came to The Scott Mission for a bed, but I got so much more, Jonathan says. A year ago, I was lost. But thanks to The Scott Mission, and the people here, now I have hope. I am grateful for all they ve done for me, for all of us. I also want to thank the donors for what they re doing, because it is needed. People come here to get help, to get on with their lives. The staff here help them do that. Thanks to your compassion and generosity, Jonathan found life-changing help and hope at The Scott Mission and opened his heart to Christ. He is one example of how your partnership is providing meals, clothing, spiritual healing, counselling, and more for men in need. 95,000 hot meals Over 21,000 personal hygiene items laundry and showers Over 7,000 visits for 05

6 CAMP AND YOUTH Ministry Elijah glows when he describes the many summers he has attended Scott Mission Camp. But one of his most memorable experiences was the summer he didn t get to go. That s because he was little more than a toddler. Still, he was inconsolable when his older brother got to go and he had to stay behind. Once of age, Elijah immersed himself in The Scott Mission s after-school programs and everything Scott Mission Camp has to offer each summer canoeing, biking, swimming, and hiking. He s also made lasting friendships and credits the camp and counsellors with his spiritual growth. Camp has changed my life, Elijah says. I ve made genuine friends. Camp is where I really devoted my life to God. He put me in a leadership role with the other kids and showed me that I could potentially work in their lives. Elijah is now seizing every opportunity in front of him. He is working regularly and is determined to pursue his post-secondary education as soon as he can. He has completed our Foundations program, honing his leadership skills, and will apply to serve as a counsellor at Scott Mission Camp this summer. Deeply thankful for the caring donors who make Scott Mission Camp happen each year, Elijah says, Thank you for making camp a possibility. What you re doing is good and I honestly appreciate it. The Scott Mission has been a great thing for me. Thank you YOUR Gifts IN ACTION Your support in 2017 enriched the lives of children and teens through our Camp and Youth Ministry for making camp a possibility. Elijah 611 children and youth attended summer camp 29 teens participated in our Foundations leadership program 150 children and teens attended after-school programs 12 families attended our family camp Sent youth on weekly small group and mentoring outings

7 CHILDCARE Ministry Casheena s son, Jaden, is the light of her life and she wants the very best for him. But like many families in the Toronto area, rent and the high cost of living make every day a tough task. Casheena knew she had to return to work soon after his birth to make ends meet, but with their already strained budget, childcare presented a challenge. I can honestly say that my son is truly loved here YOUR Gifts IN ACTION Through your kind support, our O Connor Family Centre ministry continues to care for children and families in our community families in need receive regular help at our O Connor location Casheena So she was thrilled the day she walked into The Scott Mission s O Connor Family Centre and found exactly the kind of daycare she had hoped for it was clean, the children had plenty of space and stimulation, and the caregivers were kind and loving. I can honestly say that my son is truly loved here, because every day when we leave he stops and stares at the staff picture board and says, Wait, Mommy. Then, we don t leave until he names every single person. The fact that he acknowledges everyone is because they ve blessed him in a certain way. Through your support of The Scott Mission and the O Connor Family Centre, you re helping families in need and enriching their lives in so many ways! Casheena says, Thank you to the donors for being so giving, and so caring to people in need. 07

8 help and hope They gave me for the future. Jennifer

9 WOMEN AND FAMILY Ministries After her husband passed away, Jennifer s whole world collapsed. First, she was stricken with serious health issues. Then, as her money ran out, she was faced with hunger and homelessness. I was really down, Jennifer says. I couldn t afford food or a place of my own. It was really bad. Thankfully, someone recommended she visit The Scott Mission and that was a day Jennifer will never forget. She needed groceries and received them including fresh produce. She needed clothes and received them including a warm winter coat. She needed encouragement and received prayer, hugs, and the acceptance that allowed her to rebuild her broken spirit and life. I knew that I had finally found a safe place in my life, Jennifer says. They gave me help and hope for the future and that was the start of my healing process. I m very grateful. Thank you for your support of The Scott Mission that is providing food and clothing, spiritual support, special help at Christmas, retreats, counselling, education, and more to women and families in Toronto. Your gifts and prayers are truly life-changing and often lifesaving. YOUR Gifts IN ACTION Your compassion and generosity made a huge impact in the lives of women and children in 2017, through 25,000 bags of groceries Over 29,000 clothing appointments 2,600 grocery gift cards and hampers at Christmas New toys for more than 1,900 children at Christmas 1,500 families visit our main location for help every month *Photos changed for privacy 09

10 OUR 2017 FINANCIAL INFORMATION Programs and Ministry Fundraising Public Awareness Administration 8% 5% 5% General Donations 45% Other Grants 5% Gifts-in-Kind 9% 27% 82% 14% Bequests How funds are used... Programs and Ministry Administration Public Awareness Fundraising For our detailed financial statements, please visit or call Where support comes from... General Donations Bequests Gifts-in-Kind Grants Other

11 THE GOOD SAMARITAN MONTHLY GIVING CIRCLE By committing to a monthly gift through our Good Samaritan Monthly Giving Circle, you make it easier for The Scott Mission to help the homeless and other neighbours who are in need. The Scott Mission offers a convenient and safe way for you to support our ministry through pre-authorized monthly gifts. This form of giving provides us with a steady and reliable source of funding, so we can serve those who need us most in Toronto throughout the year. It also helps us lower our administrative costs and put more of every dollar received back into our programs! For more information on our Monthly Giving Circle, please contact: Maureen Makohin Tel: info@scottmission.com OUR MONTHLY GIVING POLICY You can change or cancel your monthly donation at any time by notifying The Scott Mission 15 days in advance. You have certain recourse rights if any debit does not comply with this agreement. For example, you have the right to receive reimbursement for any debit that is not authorized or is not consistent with this PAD agreement. To obtain more information on your recourse rights, contact your financial institution or visit THE LEGACY OF MERCY AND LOVE SOCIETY Include The Scott Mission in your Will and you can provide a lasting way to support our life-changing work and impact our community now and into the future. Members of our Legacy of Mercy and Love Society ensure the homeless and vulnerable of Toronto will receive food, shelter, spiritual help, and more. For more information on The Scott Mission s Legacy Society, please contact: Stacie Mansfield Tel: , ext smansfield@scottmission.com OUR VOLUNTEERS In 2017, 2,347 men and women donated 25,161 hours of volunteer service at The Scott Mission. The Scott Mission relies on gifts of time and energy to continue having a life-changing impact on men, women, and children who are in need. Learn more about volunteering this year by contacting: Trevor Smith, Manager of Volunteering and Community Outreach Tel: , ext tsmith@scottmission.com 11

12 Thank you for providing help and hope to people who are in need throughout Toronto through your support of The Scott Mission! Thank you 700 Club Canada for your support of our Christmas 502 Spadina Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5S 2H The Scott Mission is a registered Canadian charity founded in Gifts are tax receiptable. Canadian Charitable Registration No RR0001 TSM0455IN1

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