2024-2025
Annual Report
Together, we’re building belonging.
A year of progress, purpose, and people leading the way.
Chair, Board of Directors
Chief Executive Officer
A message from our Chair and CEO
As we reflect on the past year, we’re proud to share a story of meaningful growth, courageous change, and deepened connection with the people we serve.
At a time of significant transition across the disability support sector, Prescott Group has remained grounded in what matters most: the voices, goals, and rights of people with disabilities and their families. Every decision we made this year—every new partnership, every program evolution, every bold idea—was shaped by listening to our community and responding with care, innovation, and integrity.
Under the leadership of our Board of Directors, we’ve ensured strong governance and oversight during a period of both challenge and opportunity. With a clear focus on accountability, we’ve laid the groundwork to scale responsibly—whether through individualized funding, inclusive employment, or the development of Progress Place, our new community hub in downtown Halifax.
Across all of our work, we’ve taken action to address long-standing gaps with forward-thinking solutions: a Saturday Job Program that opens doors to employment for youth, Caregivers Connect sessions that build strength through shared experience, and ongoing self-advocacy initiatives that remind us who should be leading the conversation.
The road ahead will demand continued courage, creativity, and collaboration. But we remain, as ever, committed to building a future where every person belongs—and where inclusion isn’t a goal, but a given.
With gratitude and resolve,
Derek Flynn
Alice Evans
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From leading on our Board to supporting daily programs and events, our volunteers bring compassion, and expertise, to Prescott’s work.
We are deeply grateful to our donors, funders, and community partners. Your generosity makes everything we do possible.
From employment to engagement, here’s a snaps hot of what we accomplished together in 2024–25.
Progress Place is more than a building, it’s a bold new chapter for inclusive community life in the heart of Halifax.
Together we’re building a more a future for inclusive future.
Treasurer’s report and financial statements
Annual Report: 2024-2025
Our thanks to you.
The dedication and generosity of individuals, local business, funding partners and of course the amazing team of volunteers is what powers Prescott Group.
Our Supporters
Thank you to everyone who so generously donated, fundraised and supported Prescott Group and Club Inclusion, including:
Anonymous Donors
The Atallah Family
Arts Nova Scotia
Canadian Progress Club, Halifax
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities
Chris and JoAnn Murphy
Davsco Excavating Limited
Department of Seniors and Long-Term Care
Directions Council, Home Services
The Donahue Family
East Coast Lifestyle
Eleanor Marriott Fund
Employment and Social Development Canada
Faye Kingston
Flemming Charitable Foundation
Frances Minty
Fred and Edith Greene Foundation
Government of Canada, Employment and Social Development Group
Halifax Visiting Dispensary
The Munro Family
Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia
Northbridge General Insurance Corporation
Province of Nova Scotia, Department of Justice
Nova Scotia Gaming
Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Nova Scotia Power
Province of Nova Scotia, Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration
Province of Nova Scotia, Department of Opportunities and Social Development
Province of Nova Scotia, Disability Support Program
Roderick and Judy Holinshead
Sadie Sassine
Sharon Fiske-Muise
Sobey’s Community Action Fund
Sonia Verabioff
Steele Mitsubishi
Support 4 Culture
The Canadian Red Cross Society Community Services Recovery Fund
The Raymond Family Fund
The Ritcey Family
United Way, Halifax
2 Crows Brewing
And everyone who helped with our Walkathon, the Bluenose Marathon, auction, fundraisers and generous monthly donors.
Donations can be made by visiting Canada Helps
Thank you to our business partners for bringing Progress Place to life:
BANC
CBRE
Lindsay Construction
SGH Design Partners
Our Volunteers
Thank you to the amazing volunteers who make such a difference in our lives:
Alex Oxner
Alyssa Kiss
Ashley White
Beatrix Van Leeuwen
Brooke Diamond
Cassie O’Keefe
Christina MacLeod
Cory Meister
Emily Cormack
Evva Rudnicki
Gwen Ettinger
Habiba Khalifa
Hajung Kim
Hannah Fuller
Holly Nauss
Jaz Ferreira
Jenna Kedy
Jessica Sacks-Kilback
Jillian Osmond
JoAnn Murphy
Joselin Brown
Julia Elliott
Julian Oxner
Kate Ross
Kaylee Connors
Kelly Kayser
Kieran Price
Kyle Clarke
Laura Arsenault
Lauren Csyani
Lillian Leonard
Lindsey Nalunga
Luke Munroe
Mackenzie Keating
Madison Oulton
Maggie McColl
Margot Bunz
Martha Young
Meghan Wright
Michael Murray
Molly Carruthers
Molly Kehoe
Nic Pike
Raegan Lindsay
Robert Mann
Rose Mersereau
Ruth Nickerson
Rylee Sullivan
Sally Crawford
Sam Beaton
Samantha Bellerby
Samantha Little
Sarah Maclean
Sidra Martin
Sophia Nunn
Susan Coulter
Tom Lorenz
Wendy Jones
And students and staff from Sacred Heart School, Citadel High School, Dalhousie University, NSCC, Mount St Vincent University.
Thank you to our 2024 – 2025 Board of Directors
Derek Flynn
Cindy Mills
Christine Riley
Kendra Larade
David DiPersio
Eshan Arora
Ian MacArthur
Jessica Severeyns-Deveau
John Thompson
Mark Tector
Uta Donahue
Zach MacDonald
Annual Report: 2024-2025
Our year in numbers
Moments of impact. Connections made. Confidence built.
218
people
took part in daytime activities
212
members
Drop-In Club
38
members
Club Dartmouth
81
campers
took part in Summer Camp
106
people
in Supported Employment
48
entrepreneurs
providing their skills.
34
people
Support in community jobs
15
graduates
Saturday Job Program
170+
trips
Bus outings across HRM
10
years
Music with the Inclusive Choir
53
sessions
Horse and dog therapy
300+
items
Borrowed from local libraries
45+
Caregivers Connections
15+
parties
Themed social events
46
events
Connection Events for Seniors
42+
Community partners
15,598
cookies
Baked and sold at the cafe.
17
markets
Entrepreneur fairs and markets
416,000
bingo cards
Packed by Prescott Mailing Service.
300+
pounds
Items recycled or repurposed with Pinkie’s Thrift.
1
New home.
Progress Place.
Annual Report: 2024-2025
Progress Place: A bold new chapter for downtown Halifax
Big thank you to Canadian Progress Club, Halifax for leading the way to a future where we all belong.
Progress Place, Prescott Group’s new centre in the heart of the city, will be a place where inclusion lives not on the sidelines, but right at the centre of our shared civic life. It’s a space that says: this city belongs to everyone.
And thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Canadian Progress Club, Halifax, that vision is moving closer to reality. This year, the Progress Club pledged $1 million to support the creation of Progress Place as part of our Building Belonging campaign—a transformational gift that will have lasting impact for generations.
Progress Place won’t just be a building. It will be a home for self-advocacy and connection, for skills-building and creativity, for joy and community. A place where someone might start their first job, explore the city with friends, join a choir, or lead a workshop on accessibility—all in one week.
And because Progress Place is rooted in downtown Halifax, surrounded by shops, transit, civic services, and neighbourhood energy, it sends a powerful message: people with disabilities are part of the fabric of this city. We are here. We are contributing. We belong.
We’ve always known that space matters. It changes how people feel, how they’re treated, and how they see themselves. This space—designed with and for people with disabilities—will offer comfort, connection, opportunity, and visibility.
Progress Place is more than a project. It’s a movement. And with the support of the Canadian Progress Club, Halifax, and our entire community, we are building a future where inclusion isn’t an afterthought—it’s the foundation.
This is community. This is possibility. This is Progress Place.
This is your moment to make a lasting difference
Will you be a Builder of Belonging?
Annual Report: 2024-2025
Highlights from our year
Standing ovation for Club Inclusion’s Theatre Club
Our talented actors brought the house down with Big Top Betrayal, a show-stopping, sold-out performance at Alderney Landing Theatre. The Club Inclusion Theatre Club wowed the audience with their creativity, energy, and unforgettable stage presence.
Groundbreaking at Progress Place – A bold new beginning
In February, we were proud to officially break ground at 5515 Clyde Street alongside Minister Scott Armstrong. This milestone marked the start of construction on our new community hub and the public launch of our Building Belonging campaign—an ambitious vision to create a more inclusive Halifax for all.
Empowering employment through enterprise
This year, Prescott’s small businesses provided fair-wage jobs to 106 people with disabilities, while 48 budding entrepreneurs received support to launch and grow their own ventures—creating and selling goods and services with pride and purpose.
Partnering for belonging
We were thrilled to announce our exciting new partnership with the Canadian Progress Club, Halifax, at this year’s Sports Celebrity Dinner. Their incredible $1 million investment in Progress Place marks a major milestone in our journey to build an inclusive, community-driven space in the heart of Halifax.
Our new website is live!
We’re excited to launch our brand-new website—a vibrant, accessible hub that reflects our expanded organization, now including Club Inclusion. It’s packed with resources, inspiring stories, and everything from supported employment to inclusive programs and events. A huge thank you to DE ST. CROIX for the beautiful brand and web design— explore PrescottGroup.ca to see what’s new!
Annual Report: 2024-2025
Treasurers report and financial statements
Our social enterprises include:
Reliable, high-quality bulk mailing.
Delicious gluten-free baked goods made with care.
Thrift, upcycling and community connection.
Featuring crafts made by Prescott participants.
24/25 Financials
Annual highlights
It’s been another fulfilling year for Prescott Group. Our first full year with Club Inclusion has expanded our scope and increased opportunities for participants and staff to work collaboratively across programs. Staff have been able to increase their skills and benefit from being part of a bigger organization.
Our social enterprises aren’t just businesses – they are engines of inclusion. Each dollar earned is reinvested into employing people with disabilities at a fair wage, building real-world skills, supporting independence and creating a sense of purpose and belonging for people with disabilities. The profits are a testament to the hard work, quality services and a vibrant community behind each initiative. Proceeds are reinvested in wages, programs and opportunities for the people we serve. In 2024-25, we saw a steady increase in the success of our social enterprises with a 6% increase in revenues. We also received a one-time payment from the Department of Opportunities and Social Development to reimburse Prescott reserves for previous years’ wage shortfall.
The year ahead
In 2025-26, Prescott Group is embarking on our next chapter, moving from Prescott Street to a new facility in the city centre. It’s an exciting time but also tremendous change and our budget reflects the increases and transitions to come. With goals of significant fundraising, our capital campaign Building Belonging was developed to support our move and capital needs in the new location.
As always, the Audit and Risk Committee and the entire Board monitor Prescott Group’s finances closely. Dedicated individuals work to balance the fiscal resources and provide quality programs for people with disabilities. I wish to thank the members of the Board, Facilities Committee and staff for their continued dedication and support.
Respectfully submitted,
Cindy Mills
Annual Report: 2024-2025
Impact Stories: In case you missed it
A special message to our most valued supporters, our members.
We thank each and every one of our valued friends for continuing to invite us along for your individual journeys. It is our privilege to participate and watch you grow.
Thank you for inviting us to join in your journey.
We look forward to sharing 2025-26 with you.