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Discover the highlights of the Westside Anglicans Neighbourhood Ministry Annual Meeting 2019, including reflections from volunteers, operations, budget details, and preparations for a year of transition and change. Learn about the ministry's outreach programs and partnerships with organizations for serving the community.
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Westside Anglicans Neighbourhood MinistryAnnual MeetingJune 13, 2019
In Memoriam Remembering Don Lamb and Elinor Han
Welcome and Opening Remarks The Neighbourhood Ministry celebrates 12 years of seeking and serving Christ in all people. ****** We cherish long-time volunteers and newcomers alike who have responded to God’s call ****** Where are you called?
A Year of Transition • We prayerfullyprepare for change by: • Reviewing our program • Discerning our commitment, as a Neighbourhood Ministry group, as parishes, as individuals • Assessing our resources • Moving Forward
Neighbourhood Ministry Leaders • Administrative Staff: Beth Vondette • Communications & Dunbar Liaison: Joan Stewart • Operations: Vicki Potter • Street Outreach Coordinator: Mary Lymburner • Clergy Leader: The Rev. Dr. Pitman Potter
Diocese of New Westminster: care+share; “Related Group” • UBC Family Practice Clinic & School of Social Work • Vancouver School of Theology • MCU site hosts: Kitsilano Showers for the Homeless, PHS (M. Mitchell Place Modular Housing); St. Augustine’s Anglican Church • BC Housing, City of Vancouver, Provincial Ministry of Social Development • Coast Mental Health Society
Develop trust and rapport. • Learn names, background stories. • Connect to medical care and other services • Liaise with government • Help with transition to moving indoors. • Continue to be a welcoming presence.
Street Outreach • Mobile Care Unit (MCU) *Angels Program • Special Events *Dunbar Apartments *Fundraising *Advocacy • Training
Street Outreach Over 650 connections made with our friends last year alone! *Indoor Teams *Outdoor Teams *Special Collections and Campaigns *Christmas Outreach Reflections from Volunteers
Mobile Care Unit Over 600 Client connections since our 2017 launch 30+clients have moved into permanent, supportive housing this year. *Provide basic medical and social service support *Meet the homeless where they are *Offer Training and mentorship Reflections from Volunteers
Angels Program • One-on-one support for individuals requiring extra care • Training and mentoring provided • Flexible scheduling • Heartwarming experiences Reflections from Volunteers
Dunbar Apartments • Seasonal Celebrations • Tax Assistance • One-on-One Angels • Breakfast program Reflections from Volunteers
2019 Volunteer Training Training Topics New this year: Training new trainers -Theology of our Ministry -About the Neighbourhood Ministry -Street Ministry – safety, techniques, what to expect -Mobile Care Unit – interviewing clients, government processes and forms -Screening in Faith protocols -Preparing Medical Residents and Social Work students
Operations • Communications • Newsletters/Topic/email list • www.neighbourhoodministry.com • Wearing our badges • Prepare for Homelessness Action Week, Oct. 2019 • Operating procedures • Financial accountability • Volunteers • Screening in Faith • Training
2019 Budget Highlights Revenue • Accumulated Surplus $ 4,000 • 4-parish Contribution 10,000 • Care & Share (projected) 12,500 • Misc. donations3,000 Total Revenue$ 29,500 Expenses • Office expenses $ 5,000 • Angels’ Program 4,000 • MCU Host Site Support 6,500 • Dunbar support 2,500 • Program Communications 500 • Communications & Admin coordinator11,000 Total Expenses$29,500
A Year of Transition • We prayerfullyprepare for change by: • Reviewing our program • Discerning our commitment, as a Neighbourhood Ministry group, as parishes, as individuals • Assessing our resources • Moving Forward