Eva’s Phoenix
Housing Program Eva’s Phoenix, Living Independently Eva’s Phoenix is a transitional housing and training facility, which formally opened in June 2000. Prior to opening, Eva’s Phoenix ran its first successful employment training program funded by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC), which supported 50 homeless and at-risk youth in life skills training and on-site employment on… [Continue Reading]
Eva’s Place
Eva’s Place helps homeless youth connect to a community that can support them as they move forward. Whether they’re getting settled in school or looking for a job or an apartment, we provide the support they need during these difficult transition times. Over the years, we have seen a significant increase in the number of… [Continue Reading]
National Initiatives Program
The aim of the National Initiatives Program is to support organizations that are developing new programs and models of service, and work in partnership with other organizations to increase the capacity of the community services sector across Canada with the ultimate goal of self-sufficiency for homeless youth. The National Initiatives Program (NIP) also provides tours… [Continue Reading]
Eva Smith
Eva Smith was a community outreach worker and counsellor who knew and understood people in despair, particularly youth. She was a woman of action, determination and persistence. In 1987, she helped to found the North York Emergency Home for Youth. Her work and advocacy resulted in the construction of our first shelter, Eva’s Place, which… [Continue Reading]
Phoenix Relocation Campaign
The relocation of Eva’s Phoenix, scheduled for 2014, will require more revenue than that granted by City Council.As such, we have embarked on a capital campaign to raise the additional funds necessary to successfully move Phoenix to its new home. We invite you to donate to this fund. Donation Options Online Please visit our donation page… [Continue Reading]
Noteworthy
Charity Intelligence Makes Eva’s a Top Pick Charity … Again!
Eva’s was chosen as a Top Pick by Charity Intelligence for the second year in a row. As only 33 organizations were chosen out of the whole country, the designation is quite an honor. People often don’t have the time to research charities, so … [Continue Reading...]
Donor Spotlight
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Canadian Tire Jumpstart is one of Eva’s greatest champions and most generous donors. Jumpstart’s mission, to support unique initiatives aimed at increasing access to sport and recreation, embodies Eva’s RecAction program. Youth at the shelters get active and challenge themselves through hip hop, dance, floor hockey, basketball, skating yoga and martial arts. This summer [...]
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Featured Youth Story
A New Life Is Born
Leanne came to Eva’s Place looking for a supportive and caring environment. Two weeks before arriving she had given birth to a daughter, Kaylynne, and the Children’s Aid Society and staff at her group home had decided that Leanne did not have the appropriate skills to parent her child. At Eva’s Place, Leanne has experienced [...]
Youth Stories
Volunteer Spotlight
Temple Sinai Opens Farmers’ Market to Eva’s Youth
This past summer, Temple Sinai, an Eva’s supporter for many years, offered us a table at their farmers’ market. Eva’s volunteers handed out information about our programs and Eva’s youth helped to prepare organic vegetables. Leftover produce … [Continue Reading...]
Phoenix Relocation News
Phoenix Relocation Campaign
The relocation of Eva’s Phoenix, scheduled for 2014, will require more revenue than that granted by City Council.As such, we have embarked on a capital campaign to raise the additional funds necessary to successfully move Phoenix to its new home. We invite you to donate to this fund. Donation Options Online Please visit our donation page [...]
Eva’s Eye Blog
Eva’s Initiatives’ Awards for Ending Youth Homelessness
About the Awards: Eva’s Initiatives and the Sprott Foundation are pleased to offer four awards of $25,000 each for organizations working with homeless and at-risk youth. The goal of the awards is to recognize community initiatives that are: Moving beyond responding to the most basic needs of homeless and at-risk youth Demonstrating significant impacts in the lives of vulnerable youth Delivering programs or services aimed [...]
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