Eva’s Satellite
At Eva’s Satellite, youth take the first crucial steps toward rebuilding their lives by receiving counselling, life skills and healthy recreation programs.With services provided by Inner City Health Associates, and partnerships with Central Toronto Youth Services and many other community agencies, Eva’s Satellite is developing innovative programming to respond to the needs of youth who… [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]
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]
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]
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 Charity Intelligence puts us under the microscope for you. There are… [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
RBC
RBC has been a strong and committed supporter of Eva’s and our programs for a decade now. Over the years they have been part of some of our most ambitious and pioneering projects. They helped to launch The Phoenix Print Shop, Eva’s social enterprise that trains youth for employment in the graphic arts sector. [...]
More Donor Stories
Featured Youth Story
Jesse: “Eva’s saved my life”
Jesse left a home characterized by physical and emotional abuse. He was the eldest child and his mother directed most of her anger towards him. She too had been abused as a child and was repeating what she knew. She always told him that he should leave home when he turned 16, so he did: [...]
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, [...]
Eva’s Tweets
- The Morris Building Project: Answering the Question of Housing for Homeless Youth | Halifax Media Co http://t.co/SWVEXKVf about 2 days ago
- Youth reps: Canada needs national strategy for Aboriginal children :: The Hook http://t.co/VBucTTMb about 2 days ago
- Former Raptor and Maple Leaf talk to Eva’s youth http://t.co/KwxpO5tA about 2 days ago
National Initatives Tweets
- RT @chrnetwork: Youth who lack stable housing, or have substance use or mental health issues are a particularly vulnerable population.... about 2 days ago
- Youth reps: Canada needs national strategy for Aboriginal children http://t.co/IxPAS16i about 2 days ago
- Insisting homeless seek treatment before awarding them housing can be the same as condemning them to die on the streets http://t.co/EhfT6Dfy about 2 days ago
Eva’s Awards on Twitter
- Happy Hanukkah! Remember #EvasAwards 4 #EndingYouthHomelessness application deadline is Jan. 20/2012, 9 pm EST awards.evasinitiatives.com about 46 days ago
- See http://t.co/8Q6IDwIE from #CNW about 73 days ago
- Communiqué de presse 23 novembre 2012 http://t.co/mtsDWedw #AwardDeadlines #EvaInitiatives #Lapress #Press #PrixEva #Publications about 73 days ago
Eva’s Youtube Channel
Family Reconnect Program
