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Kids Up Front provided
38,798 experiences
at a value of
$1,184,516 in 2012!
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Kids Up Front kids at Grouse Mountain's Adventures in Art & Environment, part of the Artists for Conservation Festival,
October 2012.
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Kids Up Front currently partners with 117 child-serving agencies across Greater Vancouver to provide entertainment, educational and recreational
opportunities for kids.
Click here to see the full list.
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Justin Bieber and Kids Up Front Give New Lease
on a Child's Life
The following was submitted by the FORCE Society for Kids' Mental Health following their client's attendance at a Justin Bieber concert in October 2012:
How profound, a teenage girl survived a suicide 10 months ago states, she was glad to be alive! She put into context a Justin Bieber concert and the joy this experience brought her. She attended on her own, but quickly was adopted by a group of teen girls (from Richmond) to dance and sing the night away. I understand they exchanged emails and will likely connect again. We celebrate her life and we all thank you. I want you to know your thoughtfulness makes a big impact and difference in the lives of children, youth and families.
Thank you, thank you,
thank you!!
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$upport From Our Friends
(Since November 2012)
$856.00 Donation
$5,000 donation £50,000 donation
In 2012, the HSBC Group awarded Kids Up Front a £50,000 (British Pound) donation in lieu of corporate Christmas cards. $10,000 donation for LightBulb Moments! a program to connect underserved youth with science, math and technology - based educational events and activities.
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How You Can Help
Kids Up Front relies on the generosity of individual and corporate donors to help develop and deliver our unique
programs for the kids.
It only costs $5.00 to provide an opportunity of a
lifetime for a child.
To make an online donation, click on the Kidsender button below.
To make a Monthly Donation, select the Repeating Donation option.
To donate by cheque,
please mail to:
Kids Up Front Foundation
530 - 425 Carrall St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 6E3
Or call the KUF office to
donate by credit card:
604 266 5437
Thank you!
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KUF's New Digs
Kids Up Front has moved.
New suite, same building.
Please note our new address:
530 - 425 Carrall St.
Vancouver BC V6B 6E3.
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Save The Date!
5th Annual 19th hOle
October 24, 2013
Roundhouse Community Centre
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Board of Directors
Executive Officers
Martin Zlotnik, President
Tony Tse, Treasurer
Marian Lewandowksi, Secretary
Directors
Kelsey Beazer
Ally Bharmal
David Boyd
Michael Jamieson
Leanne Johnson
Lori-Anne Keenan
Jane McIvor
Azar Pourdad
Dean Prelazzi
Trevor Radford
Paul Runnals
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Message from Executive Director
Dear Kids Up Front Community,
In looking back over 2012, I am reminded of the many wonderful opportunities Kids Up Front had the privilege of providing to underserved children and families in 2012. Last year, we delivered 38,798 inspiring experiences for kids and families. The financial value of these experiences is $1,184,516. These impressive figures represent a dazzling variety of arts, culture, sports and recreational events and activities that otherwise would not have been possible.
As we take stock of the past year, I am grateful for the overwhelming generosity of the community to support our unique ticket distribution programs with donated event tickets. Your unused tickets have truly touched the lives of disadvantaged children and created hope and memories that will last a lifetime.
At the heart of Kids Up Front lies strong and vital partnerships. We are built on a foundation of participating and engaged partner agencies and donors. We have many generous supporters to thank; at this time, I would especially like to acknowledge three exceptional donors who have demonstrated significant financial contributions to Kids Up Front: ZLC Foundation, Macdonald Realty and HSBC. As the recipient charity for the Annual ZLC Golf Tournament for three consecutive years, Kids Up Front received a total of $127,500. In addition, ZLC has also donated several thousand dollars annually to Kids Up Front in proceeds raised at their breakfast seminars and for Kids Up Front's 19th hOle gala. Macdonald Realty chose Kids Up Front as the recipient of funds raised at their annual Christmas party for three years, resulting in a combined total of $31,825 for Kids Up Front. In 2012, the HSBC Group awarded Kids Up Front a $5,000 donation in October followed by a whopping £50,000 (British Pound) donation in December in lieu of corporate Christmas cards.
As we issue in a new year, I am encouraged by the support of our donors whose contributions have enabled Kids Up Front to accomplish our mission and I look forward to working with both current and new supporters in 2013 to create more life changing experiences for children.
Warmest regards,
Cindy Graves
Executive Director
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Donor Applause
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Kids Up Front enjoyed a particularly busy December and received 3,108 ticket donations to provide festive experiences to children and their guardians. This represents a 218% increase in the number of experiences delivered in December 2011, with a significant increase in the number of arts and cultural events and activities.
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December 2012 Events
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Donated Tickets
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A Christmas Cottage
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10
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Abbotsford Heat
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4
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Bad Boys of Dance
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148
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Capilano Suspension Bridge Canyon Lights
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250
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De Danaan Christmas Feis Concert and Dance Competition
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10
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Disney's Alice in Wonderland
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35
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
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8
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Great Northwest Showcase
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300
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It's a Wonderful Life
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19
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Journey with Loverboy and Night Ranger
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2
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Leo!
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30
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Mixed Nuts!! A fun and unique rendition of the traditional Nutcracker
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150
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Mother Goose
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6
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Pinocchio
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20
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Pirates of Penzance
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30
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Shrine Fantasy Show
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25
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The Goh Ballet's Nutcracker
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2
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The Light of Christmas
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161
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
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6
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The Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Nutcracker
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161
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The Vancouver Special Children's Christmas Party!
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142
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The Wizard of Oz
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32
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TT3D - Closer to the Edge
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30
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Van Dusen Garden Festival of Lights
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10
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Vancouver Art Gallery
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60
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Vancouver Christmas Market
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2
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Vancouver Giants
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1,115
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Vancouver Giants Teddy Bear Toss and Parking Pass
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322
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Vancouver TheatreSports
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2
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White Christmas: The Musical
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16
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3,108
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Lindsay Gordon, past President and CEO, HSBC Bank Canada presents the HSBC Group's donation to Cindy Graves, Executive Director, Kids Up Front Foundation (Vancouver).
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Richmond Association for Community Living Award
Kids Up Front was honoured for their support of children and youth with developmental disabilities by the Richmond Association for Community Living this past November. The Richmond Association for Community Living is a partner agency of Kids Up Front.
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Churchill Armoured Car Service In-kind Donation Reaches $100,000 for 2012!
Armoured guards boost opportunities to change a child's life.
When Churchill Armoured Car Service Inc. President Joe Melonari heard about Kids Up Front and their need for help two years ago, it wasn't difficult to see how the two organizations could work together to improve the lives of thousands of children throughout the Lower Mainland. "Kids Up Front did a survey and the results showed that more child-serving agencies would take advantage of ticket donations if they could find an easier way to get the tickets. I knew Churchill was in a position to
help," said Melonari.
Working with Kids Up Front Foundation (Vancouver) Executive Director Cindy Graves, Melonari and his team set up a delivery service that saw armoured guards pick up concert, theatre and sports tickets that are donated to Kids Up Front and deliver them to agencies who are then able to pass them on to underprivileged children - many of whom have never had a chance to attend such events as a football game or a ballet. Read More |
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Star Volunteer
What do you do at Kids Up Front?
I am a volunteer accountant for Kids Up Front Vancouver. Each month, I compile financial reports and at year-end, I will prepare the annual financial statements, tax filings and help with the external audit. Last year, I also helped out at the 19th HOle Event as a silent auction host and as a cashier.
I volunteer because I want to give back to the community, to find challenge and variety outside of work, and to meet like-minded and passionate individuals. Kids Up Front has given me such a rewarding opportunity to hone my accounting skills while serving an important and crucial cause.
What do you do when you are not volunteering?
I am an audit manager at MacKay LLP, where my practice is focused on public company audits, particularly in the junior mining sector. I love to travel, read, practice yoga, and try new restaurants around the city.
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