Foundation
Mission & Objective
The mission of the Centennial Infant and Child Centre Foundation is to support the education, development and rehabilitation of children with intellectual and developmental challenges to enable each child to reach his or her full potential. The Centennial Infant and Child Centre Foundation’s objectives are to support the philosophy of the Centennial Infant and Child Centre.
Charity Information
Charitable Registration No.: 89408 2437 RR0001
1580 Yonge Street Suite 300 Toronto, ON, M4T 1Z8
Phone: 416-935-1200
Fax: 416-935-0300
For Further information contact: Helen Smith, Executive Director, Centennial Foundation
Tel: 416 935-1200, ext. 233
e-mail: hsmith@cicc.on.ca
Officers & Directors
CICC Foundation Board Members
Laura Wallace - Chair, Centennial Infant and Child Centre Foundation Board
Laura is responsible for managing private client, estate, trust and corporate assets at Scotia Asset Management L.P. She has over 30 years experience in the financial industry where she was Managing Director of a local investment counseling firm, spent several years with Gluskin & Sheff Associates, and was instrumental in establishing the private client discretionary business at AGF as Executive Director. Laura is a frequent commentator on CBC, BNN and CTV as well as a guest lecturer at York University.
Laura is responsible for managing private client, estate, trust and corporate assets at Scotia Asset Management L.P. She has over 30 years experience in the financial industry where she was Managing Director of a local investment counseling firm, spent several years with Gluskin & Sheff Associates, and was instrumental in establishing the private client discretionary business at AGF as Executive Director. Laura is a frequent commentator on CBC, BNN and CTV as well as a guest lecturer at York University.
David Kaiser
David is a Senior Vice President with the global public relations firm Fleishman-Hillard. He specializes in financial communications, investor relations and transactions. Prior to joining Fleishman-Hillard, he was with the Toronto Stock Exchange working with publicly traded companies and the trading community.
David is a Senior Vice President with the global public relations firm Fleishman-Hillard. He specializes in financial communications, investor relations and transactions. Prior to joining Fleishman-Hillard, he was with the Toronto Stock Exchange working with publicly traded companies and the trading community.
Susan Prince
Susan is a founding partner of Harbinger Capital Market Research. Between 1999 and 2007 Susan worked as both a producer and an on-air analyst for the Business News Network (BNN). Prior to joining the CICC Foundation Board in 2009, Susan spent over ten years as a member of the National Ballet School Scholarship Fund Committee.
Susan is a founding partner of Harbinger Capital Market Research. Between 1999 and 2007 Susan worked as both a producer and an on-air analyst for the Business News Network (BNN). Prior to joining the CICC Foundation Board in 2009, Susan spent over ten years as a member of the National Ballet School Scholarship Fund Committee.
Jessica Caplan
Jessica is an associate lawyer at Goldman Sloan Nash &Haber LLP. She practices commercial litigation and construction law. Prior to commencing her legal career, Jessica spent many years working one-on-one with autistic children. Jessica is also involved with other charitable organizations such as ‘Moms for Sinai’.
Jessica is an associate lawyer at Goldman Sloan Nash &Haber LLP. She practices commercial litigation and construction law. Prior to commencing her legal career, Jessica spent many years working one-on-one with autistic children. Jessica is also involved with other charitable organizations such as ‘Moms for Sinai’.
Jeff Arnold
Jeff is a Chartered Accountant, currently retired. He was formerly the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Campbell Company (23 years) and Vice President Finance, Campbell International (3 years). Jeff is currently on the Foundation Board at Centennial Infant and Child Centre and regularly volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. He is a former member of the Financial Executives Institute and Board member of Outward Bound Canada and Outward Bound Ontario and the M.S. Society.
Jeff is a Chartered Accountant, currently retired. He was formerly the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Campbell Company (23 years) and Vice President Finance, Campbell International (3 years). Jeff is currently on the Foundation Board at Centennial Infant and Child Centre and regularly volunteers with Habitat for Humanity. He is a former member of the Financial Executives Institute and Board member of Outward Bound Canada and Outward Bound Ontario and the M.S. Society.
Carol Gibson
Carol has been actively involved with Centennial Infant and Child Centre for 12 years, working as a one-on-one volunteer at the preschool, as well as working on several fundraising events including the Ladies’ Golf Day and the Curling Bonspiel Fundraiser. She also has served with a number of charitable organizations supporting children’s health and welfare as well as other community organizations.
Carol has been actively involved with Centennial Infant and Child Centre for 12 years, working as a one-on-one volunteer at the preschool, as well as working on several fundraising events including the Ladies’ Golf Day and the Curling Bonspiel Fundraiser. She also has served with a number of charitable organizations supporting children’s health and welfare as well as other community organizations.
Alexandra Landsberg
Alexandra is a mother of 2 young boys and a strong advocate for children with special needs. Her son, Sam, has attended Centennial for 4 years , where he has learned so many important life skills. Alexandra was and continues to be very grateful to Centennial for everything they have done for Sam and her family and wanted to give back. She therefore is an active member of the Foundation and Centre Boards.
Alexandra is a mother of 2 young boys and a strong advocate for children with special needs. Her son, Sam, has attended Centennial for 4 years , where he has learned so many important life skills. Alexandra was and continues to be very grateful to Centennial for everything they have done for Sam and her family and wanted to give back. She therefore is an active member of the Foundation and Centre Boards.
Alison Smith
Alison began her involvement with Centennial many years ago as a weekly volunteer working one-on-one with the children, and then as a committee member, and chair of golf tournaments and events. A graduate of the University of Denver, with a Masters in Public Relations and Marketing, Alison has spent several years working in Event Marketing and Management.
Alison began her involvement with Centennial many years ago as a weekly volunteer working one-on-one with the children, and then as a committee member, and chair of golf tournaments and events. A graduate of the University of Denver, with a Masters in Public Relations and Marketing, Alison has spent several years working in Event Marketing and Management.
David Naiman - Chair, Centennial Infant and Child Centre Board
David is a Portfolio Manager with OPTrust Private Markets Group focused on infrastructure and private equity investments in North America. David lives in Toronto with his wife and 3 children. His son, Matthew, formerly attended Centennial's preschool program.
Background
The Centennial Infant and Child Centre Foundation was established in 1995. Through its “Cherish the Children” Campaign, the Foundation raised funds to purchase its building at 1580 Yonge Street, where the Centre–and its Preschool Program–are located. In 2002, the Foundation saw the completion of a project to construct an outside, enclosed lift to make the building fully wheelchair accessible. Although the Centre receives some government funding, and some fees for service, for programs and special projects, these funds are not enough to allow Centennial to be able to undertake all that is required to help the children get off to the best start they can. Centennial needs additional funding for the ongoing operations of both its Preschool and its Infant Development programs. In order to assist the Centre with operating expenses, and to help to furnish and equip the premises, the Foundation raises funds through corporations, other charitable foundations and an annual campaign, and receives wonderful support and generous donations from “Friends of Centennial.” Centennial News Publication: of the Centennial Infant and Child Centre Foundation is sent out two-three times a year: Fall/Winter,Spring/Summer.To view the latest issues when you log-on to this web site see the announcements page.
Philosophy
We believe that all children have the right to develop a sense of self worth and to become as independent as possible. We believe that each child and parent is unique.
We believe that all children deserve the opportunity to learn through play, socialization and positive environmental experiences.
We work directly with families to lend emotional support and to encourage the optimal development of each child. This is an ongoing process in which the staff and the family learn from each other.