We are a Canadian registered charity with a volunteer-based Board of Directors that is legally responsible for the governance of our organization. Within that mandate, our board develops, implements, and monitors policies that allow our organization to carry out its work.
Board members are also the fiduciaries who steer an organization towards a sustainable future by adopting sound, ethical, legal governance, and financial management policies, as well as by making sure their nonprofit has adequate resources to advance its mission.
We are fortunate to have so many skilled and caring individuals who serve as our Board Members. This month we will feature Board Member, Beth Malcolm.
Beth Malcolm has spent close to 40 years in the service of others through her work in not-for-profits. She has been both a front-line social worker with adult offenders, young offenders, pregnant teens and teens who parent, and women experiencing violence; and in managerial roles with United Way of Toronto and nationally with Canadian Women’s Foundation. Additionally, Beth has participated in planning groups, acted as a community partner on research grants with universities, and played a leadership role in the development of coalitions and partnerships such as Ontario Mentoring Coalition and MENTOR Canada.
Beth has recently moved up to the Peterborough area to enjoy her retirement. In her free time, Beth enjoys kayaking, swimming, and walking with her dogs in the woods.
So why is someone who has spent their working life in not-for-profits interested in continuing doing so into her retirement years by being a Board Member at Community Care?
“It has always been important to me to be active in my community and contribute to building strong inclusive communities,” said Beth Malcolm. “When I retired and was looking for ways to give back to the community, I learned about Community Care Peterborough. I was impressed with Community Care Peterborough’s dedication to the community and commitment to continually finding ways to adapt to meet the needs of community members. In my previous job with a national organization, I saw what can happen when local programs are in touch with their communities, and I believe Community Care Peterborough is a strong local organization having an impact on individual’s lives and communities.”
Beth Malcolm’s experience in the social services makes her an outstanding addition to the Community Care Peterborough Board Members. Beth understands from her own experience the importance of running an agency that helps our clients feel valued, supported and able to thrive.
