29 | ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING REPORT
Resource
development
and volunteer
program
In 2013, Community Options had 201 volunteers provide 2662.5 hours to our
programs.
Our agency offered Make Tax Time Pay through a partnership with E4C, The Support
Network (211) and the Canada Revenue Agency-Volunteer Income Tax Program
at Inglewood Elementary School where 8 free volunteer run “Make Tax Time Pay”
clinics were available for low income families in the community. Our volunteers
assisted 158 clients with their tax returns.
We also had our annual Festive Meal in December where 417 individuals enjoyed
a turkey dinner with all the fixings. There are so many organizations that help make
this a day to remember.
Thank you to the Edmonton Food Bank, Public Service Alliance of CanadaEdmonton Human Rights Committee, Department of Fisheries and Oceans,
Edmonton Christmas Bureau, Intuit Canada, Santa’s Anonymous and a huge
bouquet of thanks to the NAIT Hospitality and Culinary Arts Program for making this
event a meaningful experience for everyone. This community support would not be
possible without the dedication, and commitment from the volunteers who assist
us each and every year.
In May, we hosted our signature Auction Gala event at the Delta City Centre Suite
Hotel in celebration of our 35 Anniversary, where Wayne Lee once again amazed
us with his hypnosis show. 120 supporters attended as our guests and we raised
approximately $5000 in support of our programs and services. We are grateful to all
the donors who provided items for our silent auction.
Two successful raffles were held in 2013: our Spring Raffle was an “Alberta Rockies
Experience for Two” provided by Brewster Vacations where the lucky winner enjoyed
the beautiful and scenic Rocky Mountains from Edmonton to Calgary via Jasper thru
Banff; and the Fall raffle, which was drawn right before Christmas, offered a Home
Theatre package as the grand prize.
We wish to express our deepest gratitude to our Board Members, parents, staff and
community members who volunteered their time to our special events, community
support events and children’s programs. We succeed because of you.
Noreen Hindle
Resource Development and Volunteer Manager