Partnerships — Eva's Phoenix
Partners and supporters play a vital role in the programs and services
offered to youth in the programs at Eva's Phoenix. We are committed
to working with partners from the public, private, labour and not-for-profit
sectors. Their generosity provides opportunities for youth to gain
the skills to manage their personal lives and to embark on a career,
not just a dead-end job. It is a comprehensive package of support
that allows the youth to become self-sufficient and financially independent.
Here are some ways that our partners support the work at Eva's Phoenix:
| Work placement opportunities: |
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Employers from a wide range of industries
provide youth with work experiences that help them on the journey
to building their careers, e.g. Law Society of Upper Canada,
Toronto Carpet Factory, Copywell, Timothy Eaton Infant and Toddler
Centre, Ontario Community Centre for the Deaf, Active Tech Electronics,
and many others
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| Skills Training: |
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Partners provide pre-employment
training opportunities that help youth gain practical skills
needed for specific jobs. Examples of this training include
health and safety, WHMIS and computer applications, e.g. Canadian
Auto Workers Union, Local 27 and Local 183
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| Life Skills support: |
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Our partners assist in providing
youth with life skills training in areas such as financial management,
nutrition, stress, conflict and anger management, credit counseling
and many others, e.g. Youth Substance Abuse Program, City of
Toronto Public Health Department, Second Harvest, Parkdale Community
Legal Services
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| Referrals and resources: |
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Through a network of community partners
and other groups, youth gain access to programs and supports
that assist them along the journey towards independence and
self-sufficiency, e.g. YMCA House, Covenant House, Dixon Hall,
Evergreen Centre for Youth, The Furniture Bank
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| Housing supports: |
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Our housing partners provide us with
living options for youth, to help them effectively transition
to living in the community. They include Church-Granby Co-Op,
St. Clare Multifaith Housing and St. Brigid's Multi-Faith Housing
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| Funding: |
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Without adequate funding, Eva's Phoenix
would not be able to provide the programs we offer to young
people. Service Canada has been a key funder for our employment
program for more than 4 years. Raising the Roof is a key partner
in providing funding for our program, as well as being a champion
for solutions to homelessness across Canada. Please visit www.raisingtheroof.org
to learn more about the tremendous work they are doing across
the country - including the launch of the Youth Works
program that supports organizations like Eva's Phoenix.
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Rewards of Partnership
Progressive companies are coming to understand that corporate social
investment does more than simply improve company morale. By stepping
beyond social responsibility into taking an active approach to community
development, companies are also reaping tangible business rewards.
Serving community needs fosters a climate of innovation within a company
and it may also create business opportunities in new markets. Eva's
Phoenix is a facilitator, a mediator and a resource in such ventures,
seeking out creative ways to work with partner companies and homeless
youth that are beneficial to both.
If you are interested in becoming involved in any of
our programs, please contact:
Clovis Grant
General Manager - Eva's Phoenix
416-364-4716 ext. 228
clovisgrant@evasphoenix.ca
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