Annual Report (2015-16)

A Message from Options Community Services (OCS)

Chair Tim Beachy

Executive Director Christine Mohr Options is in the

Every day, Options evolves and adapts to meet the changing needs of the community.

midst of much exciting work. None of us could have

We are determined to take on the tough challenges facing individuals, families and the community. We take seriously our vision: to inspire hope and belonging! OCS is well positioned for the future. We are investing in and expanding services, engaging more people in the work and partnering with other community organi- zations. We are grateful for the depth and breadth of community support we receive. OCS’s Board of Directors is always busy. Finances are secure and orga- nizational risks are identified and ad- dressed. Quality improvement is a focus in all areas and programs. I thank the Board for its consistent fo- cus on supporting staff and responding to changing needs in the community. OCS staff and volunteers, led by E.D. Christine Mohr and the whole E-Team, continue to perform at a very high lev- el. These incredible staff and volunteers are the hands and hearts that serve the community with so much skill and com- mitment. We all owe them our thanks.

foreseen the full impact of our govern- ment’s humanitarian decision to welcome over 25,000 Syrian refugees. We knew we could count on our community to help. This experience highlighted OCS’s flexibility and resourcefulness. We acted quickly to wrap supports around fami- lies, including child care, housing search, employment, counselling and more. We are now focused on enhancing our mental health, housing, and youth ser- vices. We became a designated mental health assisted living provider, and began preparing to build transitional housing, as well as an expanded homeless shelter in Cloverdale. We have also secured property in Surrey with plans to build an integrated youth centre and affordable housing for a variety of identified service populations. We are honoured to have long term rela- tionships with many community organiza- tions and new partnerships that are deep- ening as the result of a shared purpose. THANK YOU to our staff, volunteers and Board for all their passion and hard work. To our community partners, funders and donors–THANK YOU for your never-ending commitment to community.

Board of Directors

Directors Craig East Doug Neale Louella Matthias Kamaljit Lehal

Executive Chair Vice Chair Treasurer

Tim Beachy

Michael Kendler Hema Shrestha Angela Rai John Gibeau

Ken Holmberg

Kevin Kilgour Secretary Rosy Manhas

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