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Fall 2018
10,000 OF OUR NEIGHBOURS IN KAWARTHA LAKES DON’T HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT Excerpt courtesy of the Lindsay Advocate Published on May 31, 2018 in Community/Poverty Reduction by Trevor Hutchinson Some of our neighbours are hungry. Others are constantly deciding between utilities or food. That this should happen in Canada — a major food producer for the world — should be reprehensible to us. Food insecurity is usually defined as “the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.” And we are – officially, at least – collectively against it. We have agreed at the United Nations that food is a basic human right and that right protects every human from hunger, malnutrition and food insecurity. “All residents [should] have knowledge of and access to nutritious, affordable and safe food” is not taken from some crunchy manifesto but rather from the Food Charter on the City of Kawartha Lakes website. That everyone deserves access to healthy food should be a no-brainer. In the City of Kawartha Lakes, we are not plagued by physical access to food barriers like Canadians are in northern and isolated communities. Aisha Malik is a registered dietitian from the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) and chair of the food security working group of the Kawartha Lakes Food Coalition. She defines food insecurity as “not having enough food or worrying there’s not enough to eat because of financial constraints.” Malik reports that 13.5 per cent of residents of the HKPRDU catchment area — which includes all of the City of Kawartha Lakes – are food insecure which is higher than the province-wide rate of 11.9 per cent. Put more bluntly: almost 10,000 of our neighbours don’t have enough food to eat, have to make difficult decisions between food and other bills, or worry about how the next load of groceries is going to be paid for.
Forty per cent of food bank clients are actually children
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It is the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes Foundation to support the aims of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes by acquiring the necessary financial resources to meet local youth service needs.
WHAT DOES POVERTY AND FOOD INSECURITY MEAN FOR CHILDREN IN THE CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES? Excerpt from The Lindsay Advocate by Roderick Benns Call it poverty. Call it scarcity. It doesn’t much matter. The bottom line is that too many people aren’t earning enough to get by. It’s something our governments can address (but haven’t yet) and it’s something people can demand from their elected representatives (but haven’t yet in enough numbers.) So we fight on against poverty, in a thousand little ways, because the little ways are all that we have control over at the community level. And for now, those smaller battles really do matter. As a community, we can make a difference. You can make a difference. One of the ways is through your support of the multiple agencies in our community that are working to help provide a bridge for the gap, especially for children. At the Club, there are no barriers for service. Every child in the City of Kawartha Lakes can access our programs and services regardless of their financial situation and that’s because of you and your support. Kids are only kids once. No child should have to miss out on activities because of a need for food, rent and other living expenses. We want all kids to be on a level playing field with his or her peers. Your donations help the Club provide high quality, low cost and subsidized out of school care, feeding and nutritional programs, summer camps, sports, leadership and cultural programs that create positive outcomes for kids. We help them connect with adult mentors, friends and resources that can help them navigate their difficult circumstances. And the great news is....kids have fun here because it’s a good place to be!
In the area around King Albert School (by BGCKL) There are 510 people living in this zone, although the school’s catchment area extends beyond these borders. The prevalence of low income for kids (ages 0-17) is at a crushing 53 per cent. In looking at working age adults, from age 18-64, the prevalence of low income is nearly 40 per cent in this area and for seniors it’s 48 per cent. (The Lindsay Advocate)
THERE ARE NO BARRIERS AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS Every child in the City of Kawartha Lakes can enjoy the benefits of the Clubs programs and services because of people like you! Your donation keeps program costs affordable and provides subsidies for those facing financial hardships. No child should ever be left out in the cold. At the Club, children and youth can connect with adult mentors, meet new friends, connect with mental health supports, enjoys snacks and meals, try new things, learn new life skills like cooking, music, and sports. They can laugh, hang out, feel hope and connect with services they may need to help them overcome tough situations. You can be part of the change! Watch for our IN FROM THE COLD campaign coming to you by mail www.bgckl.com
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Sponsorships, donations, raffles, participation in events, volunteering and major donors all help kids, living in financially difficult circumstances, to enjoy the activities their peers do.
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Q: What is monthly giving? A: Monthly giving is a way of making regular donations via pre-authorized payments, either deducted from your credit card or debit credit card or by 12 post-dated cheques. Q: Can I designate my monthly gift to a particular program ? A: Yes, you are able to designate your monthly gift to one of our many programs. Q: Will I still receive a tax receipt? A: Yes, you will receive a consolidated tax receipt that reflects your contributions for the entire year, in February, before your tax return is due. Q: When will my monthly payments be charged? A: You can choose the day of the month you wished to be charged on, though you may be charged on the next closest business day. Q: How do I sign up? A: By email: lrichards@bgckl.com By phone: 705 324-4493 ext 238
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Jeff Beukeboom Charity Classic
Events like the Jeff Beukeboom Charity Classic help to guarantee that no child will ever be denied access to Club progams due to financial difficulties. The total raised over 24 years is approx $570,500. This year raised $33,500. Once again on behalf of the Club, Foundation and the over 8,000 kids who use our programs thank you so very much for your support. See you at the 25th!
Photo courtesy of Ashley Marie Photography (Scott Robertson, Ryan, Brandon & Michael Boyer, Jeff Beukeboom)
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dianna Scates, Foundation Board President
Each September feels like a new beginning as our youth head back to school. At this time, on behalf of the Foundation Board of the Boys and Girls Club of Kawartha Lakes, I would like to share with you the mission of the Foundation Board. It is the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes Foundation to support the aims of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kawartha Lakes by acquiring the necessary financial resources to meet local youth service needs. We work hard to guarantee that no child is denied access to Club programs due to financial barriers. The Foundation holds fundraising events and activities annually in order to provide programs for young people that enhance their physical and mental health and well-being, enhance educational outcomes, and help set children and youth on the road to success! Please consider taking part in one or more of our many signature events. The Foundation is made up of a number of dedicated volunteers who believe that investing in the youth of today is an investment in the leaders of tomorrow. I am grateful to have the pleasure of working alongside the Foundation’s Board of Directors. These talented and dedicated individuals donate their time and energy in support of the mission of the Foundation. The Foundation Board would like to take this opportunity to wish staff member, Wayne Jackett all the best in his retirement. Wayne’s financial responsibility and his honesty and integrity have been greatly appreciated by the Foundation. FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Under the leadership of our Executive Director, Scott Robertson and with the talents of the dedicated staff, the Club continues to Dianna Scates Laurie Charlebois President Director expand its services. The mission of the Foundation couldn’t be Linden Mackey Scott Robertson accomplished without the unwavering support of the donors, Vice President Executive Director sponsors, and volunteers in our generous communities. To local Emily Avery-Graves businesses in our community, we would love the opportunity to Past President Honourary Directors partner with you on a third party event and we would appreciate it Bjorn Alfredsson Geoff Grier if you would consider making us one of your charities of choice. If Jason Ward Treasurer Mike Fiorini you have an idea to share or you would like to consider being one Greg Murphy Ray DeNure of our valued partners, please contact us at ext 203. Secretary As you read this, please know that your continued support of the Chris Schweitzer Director Foundation is imperative in helping continue to make the Club “a good place to be”. Designed by Heather McCullough Resource Development Coordinator Printed Locally
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