Rebound's Spring Newsletter

“Out of all the supports and programs I have received over the years, I feel so connected and supported by you.  I am not sure what I would have done without you the past couple months.  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.” - From a Client

An Overview

Happy Spring!

It has been incredible having people back in the Rebound space again. With easing health unit restrictions, we have been fortunate to see our community partners, clients, and groups in-person once again.

In this issue:

  • Agency Update

  • Changes at the Helm

  • Family Wellness Hub Update

  • Volunteer with Rebound and Make a Big Difference in the Life of a Child or Youth

  • Recognizing our Exceptional Volunteers

  • Fundraising Update

  • Donor Spotlight

  • Hellos and Goodbyes

Agency Update

With the last fiscal year behind us, we are looking ahead to 2023-2024 anticipating another year of explosive growth. This past year was a record-breaking one for Rebound, with an all-time high of 1,759 clients served through mental health, youth justice, tutoring, family, and recreational programming. This represents a full 25% increase in clients served year-over-year, indicating not only a desire for these much-needed services, but an increased ability to provide support. We are so excited to see what the next year will bring, and to usher in new energy into our space.  

Changes at the Helm

The team at Rebound welcomed new Executive Director Nicole Wood on Monday, April 17th as she takes over for outgoing Executive Director, Carol Beauchamp.

Nicole brings a new, fresh perspective to the agency, having worked in the healthcare field since 2003. Nicole comes to Rebound directly from Campbellford Memorial Hospital, where she held the position of Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer.

“Committed to improving the lives of children, youth and families in our community, Nicole will build on the legacy of our outgoing Executive Director, Carol Beauchamp”, says Charlotte Monardo, President of Rebound’s Board of Directors. “I am confident she will continue to lead Rebound Child & Youth Services toward our vision of all children and youth having the opportunity to reach their fullest potential”.

“Rebound has developed a strong reputation in the Northumberland Community, thanks to strong leadership, and a generous and supportive community, and it is an honour to be entrusted to move that work forward with a terrific team, and a network of collaborative partnerships”, Nicole says.

“I feel a strong personal alignment with Rebound’s positive organizational culture, and its values of Respect, Resilience, Responsibility and Ripple Effect, and I very much look forward to being Rebound’s next Executive Director. Carol Beauchamp has left a strong and lasting legacy at Rebound, and I want to take this opportunity to recognize all that she has done for Rebound, and for elevating the importance of child and youth issues in our community”.

 
 

Goodbye, Carol

After eight incredible years of growth, Rebound says a bittersweet goodbye to outgoing Executive Director, Carol Beauchamp.

Since 2014, Carol has stewarded the agency through a period of development and progress, fostering collaborative community partnerships across the county and setting the stage for an explosion of much-needed mental health and family support programming. Carol’s client-focused approach paved the way for new Rebound program offerings designed to address existing service gaps, evolving the agency into a one-stop shop for children, youth and family wellness.

Under Carol’s stewardship, Rebound’s reach has increased more than four-fold, with new and innovative partnership programming such as the Collaborative 14 and Under Intervention Program (CUIP), the Child & Youth Mental Health Walk-In in partnership with Northumberland Hills Hospital, and Triple P Positive Parenting Network (PPN). Carol’s vision for Rebound included an enhanced focus on clinical mental health services in an effort to address a lack of sought after therapeutic support for children and youth in the county. Most recently, she also was instrumental in giving life to the Family Wellness Hub of holistic services in response to trends indicating this need for support. Her charisma, passion and conviction have helped to make Rebound a household name across Northumberland County.

We will sincerely miss Carol’s leadership, vision, energy and wit. We wish her the very best.

 
 

Family Wellness Hub Update

Interest in Rebound’s new Family Wellness Hub has exploded! The Hub, consisting of a variety of family-based programming to promote family cohesion and wellbeing, is comprised of established programming such as Triple P Parenting and the CUIP program, but also offers brand-new supports such as the Family Check Upⓒ program, the Everyday Parenting Program, and the Family Connections Workshop series. There are programs for every family at every level of support. Contact us today to learn about how the Hub may be able to support your family through stresses both big and small.

Coming up in May, Triple P is offering a series of virtual parenting seminars designed to support positive parenting behaviors and promote confident, resilient children. Register directly at https://www.positiveparentingnorthumberland.org/whats-happening or visit the site to learn more.

 
 

Also in May, our Family Connection workshop is back! This workshop is created to support parents and caregivers to develop strong bonds with children and foster healthy family attachments and connection. Our spring workshop will be held virtually on Tuesday, May 23rd. Click here to register!

 
 

Volunteer with Rebound and Make a Big Difference in the Life of a Child or Youth

Volunteer opportunities are aplenty at Rebound!

The Youth Justice Committee in on the hunt for community volunteers looking for a long-term commitment to work collaboratively with youth and families in order to support restorative approaches to youth in conflict with the law. Restorative Justice is a process that provides an opportunity to address the impacts of harm caused while holding the person accountable in a way that is meaningful for the victim, the community and the offender. Instead of defining crime as breaking the law, Restorative Justice defines crime as harm to people. Instead of responding to this breach with punishment, Restorative Justice says the response should be making things right.

Does this sound like a cause that is meaningful to you? If you’re interested in learning more, please call Brandy at (905) 372-0007 ext 222 or by emailing her at brandy@rcys.ca. Training sessions are approaching fast, so don’t delay!

 
 

READbound Tutoring Program

Rebound is always looking for amazing volunteers to support children and youth through our READbound tutoring program, but never has the need been so strong as right now. We are now seeing the significant impact that COVID-19 has had on young people’s academic progress in early literacy and numeracy in particular. Our waitlist is full of young people hoping to find someone who can provide much-needed one-on-one support that school classrooms are increasingly unable to offer. If you have a way with youth and are looking for meaningful ways to give back, consider becoming a volunteer tutor with Rebound. Call Stacey to find out how: (905) 372-0007 ext 232, or email her at stoste@rcys.ca.

Recognizing Our Exceptional Volunteers

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, some of READBound’s most grateful students wanted to say thank you to our volunteers. They do it better than we ever could! Watch the heartwarming video below!

 
 

Fundraising Update

Easter Bake Sale Sweetens Up The Rebound Office

After a COVID hiatus, Rebound’s Easter bake sale came back with a vengeance this year, raising close to $900 for Rebound and the Northumberland United Way. After two days, our table of decadent treats was nearly empty thanks to the support of community partners, clients and friends. We would like to take this opportunity to thank bakeries throughout Northumberland County for supporting this year’s sale, including Frosted Flour, Millstone Bread, Dooher’s Bakery, Black Cat, Centre and Main Chocolate Company, and the Dutch Oven.

 
 

Valentine Cookie Fundraiser Raises Record Amount

The Bake Sale wasn’t the only recent fundraiser meant to sweeten everyone’s day. We were overjoyed to partner again with Roda’s Kitchen to offer delicious boxes of hand-made cookies in our Valentine’s fundraiser.  Thanks to the delicious reputation of her cookies – and the generous dollar-to-dollar matching of $3,000 from the Pickering Family – our bake sale raised over $12,000 for Rebound! Thank you, Northumberland County, for making this year’s Valentine’s fundraiser our best yet.

 
 

Upcoming Fundraising Events to Get Excited About

Ride for Rebound

Time to get that bike tuned up! This year’s Ride for Rebound in partnership with Play it Again Sports is right around the corner and we want YOU to ride with us!

On May 27th, join Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf has he rides the distance in his effort to help Rebound raise $25,000 in support of Rebound’s Family Wellness Hub. Although Chief VandeGraaf will ride the full 80kms, not everyone has that kind of stamina. That’s why this year we’ve introduced three new distances for participants to also choose from: 40km, 25km, or 10km! Register today and start training!

Register now or become a sponsor at www.rcys.ca/ride!

"Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland continues building youth resilience and confidence through early interventions and low-barrier access to services. This important work significantly impacts future outcomes for youth success. For the third year, I am gearing up for a ride around the County to raise awareness and funds to support Rebound. I hope everyone will join me by riding, donating, or sponsoring. Your effort on May 27th will leave a year long ‘hand up’ for youth across Northumberland County." - Cobourg Police Chief Paul VandeGraaf

It’s Almost Tee Time for Rebound’s Annual Charity Golf Tournament!

This year marks the 11th year of the Charity Golf Tournament at Ashbrook Golf Club. This year’s event, set for Saturday June 24th will again be hosted at Ashbrook by the Port Hope Knights of Columbus and all proceeds raised at the event will benefit Rebound and Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre. Last year’s event raised nearly $7,000 and we’d love to blow that number out of the water this year. This event is always a fantastic time for golfing pros and enthusiasts, and all are welcome! Stay tuned to our website www.rcys.ca for registration details.

Donor Spotlight – The Cobourg Home Depot

We could not be more honoured to be the newest benefactor of Cobourg Home Depot’s Orange Door Project Campaign, a fundraising initiative designed to support affordable housing, youth initiatives and help to build strong communities for Canadians in need. This past winter, Rebound was honoured to receive a generous donation from The Cobourg Home Depot for $6,399, which will directly support programming dedicated to children, youth, and family wellness across Northumberland County. These monies were raised through a targeted multi-week campaign at the Cobourg store, which included customer donations, a bake sale, an art auction and even a pie in the face contest! Thank you to all who contributed throughout the winter campaign.

We’re so grateful to be acknowledged by the Home Depot community in this way and look forward to the Spring Orange Door campaign starting soon! Visit the Home Depot in Cobourg to find out how you can support the next campaign.

Hellos and Goodbyes

Welcome, Rachel Prout!

We’re delighted to have welcomed Rachel Prout officially onto our mental health counselling team on contract after a fantastic nine-month placement with Rebound.  Rachel comes to us from Yorkville University, where she has just successfully completed her Masters in Arts in Counselling Psychology. Welcome to our team (officially), Rachel!

 
 

Goodbye to Aimee Johnston

We are saddened to say goodbye to Aimee Johnston, who joined the Rebound team over a year ago to coordinate the Triple P Parenting program, bringing sunshine and positivity to the Rebound space. Aimee hasn’t gone far though! We look forward to possible future collaboration with Aimee and the folks at Greenwood Coalition where Aimee has accepted a community programming position. Congrats, Aimee!

 
 

Become a Part of Rebound’s Story

Rebound could not be where it is without the support of our donors!

To make a one-time donation to help children, youth and families reach their fullest potential, click here. To become a Partner of Potential through donating monthly, please click here. We could not be more grateful for your support!

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