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]
Director of Development
Closing January 30, 2012. We are seeking a highly skilled Director of Development to lead our Development Department in the provision of strategic leadership in designing, implementing and evaluating the organization’s fundraising plan in order to build and maintain a long term base of support for the organization. The Director will work closely with the… [Continue Reading]
Charities working hard for your money – The Globe and Mail
Margaret Wente profiles Eva’s Phoenix and one of our youth in the Globe and Mail: This time last year, Mark, a lanky, soft-spoken 18-year-old, was just another lost youth in the big city – homeless, unemployed and on his own. It wasn’t that he’d left his family – his family had left him. His mom… [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’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]
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
More Donor Stories
Featured Youth Story
Managing family tensions in an immigrant household
Lisa immigrated to Canada from Asia with her parents at age ten. The move transformed their lives. In a story that is all too familiar with immigrants, Lisa felt disconnected from her parents who clung to traditional values, and alienated from her peers. She felt that her parents didn’t recognize her achievements or validate her [...]
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
Former Raptor and Maple Leaf talk to Eva’s youth
On January 21st, Second Harvest organized a food delivery and basketball clinic with Eva’s youth. Former Leaf Mike Gartner and former Raptor Muggsy Bogues spoke to about 20 youth from Place, Satellite and Phoenix. Muggsy spoke about challenges he encountered in making his dreams come true. The point guard measures 5 feet 3 inches tall, [...]
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