Employment Opportunities
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The are no opportunities open at this time. Please check back often.
Wish List
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Items donated to Eva’s Initiatives can help reduce our budgeted expenses and provide much needed resources for our shelters.
- Pentium II (or better) laptops or PCs
- Laser printers
- Office supplies, photocopier paper
- Printing press supplies (ink, paper)
- Non-perishable food
- Linens (gently used single-size sheets, blankets, pillow cases, towels)
- New clothing for youth (socks, underwear, jeans, sweats, t-shirts, sneakers)
- Musical instruments
- Dishes and kitchen supplies
- Clothes hangers
- Rubbermaid storage bins
- Department store gift cards (HBC, food stores, Shoppers Drug Mart, Marks Work Warehouse, HMV)
- Fans for bedrooms
- Small appliances in good conditions (toasters, electric frying pans, kettles, coffee makers)
- Bicycles in working condition
Items youth need
Home Starter Kits
Youth moving out of the shelter need a basic kit of housewares. To buy these items new adds up and when combined with first and last month’s rent and basic furnishings it could be prohibitive. A Home Starter Kit is put together in a reusable plastic storage bin for distribution to youth as they prepare to leave the shelter and move into their own home. These kits consist of:
- 1 large plastic bin with lid
- Comforter/Blanket (machine washable)
- Sheets/pillowcases (1 single fitted, 1 single flat & 2 pillow cases)
- Towels (2 bath, 2 facecloths, 2 hand towels)
- Shower curtain and bath mat
- Dishes (4 place setting)
- Utensils (4-6 place setting)
- Glassware (water/juice glasses & mugs)
- Pots and pans
- Kitchen linens (6 tea towels, 6 hand towels, 1 pair oven mitts)
Personal Needs Kits
Youth need travel size personal care items. Personal Needs Kits are pre-packaged and distributed to youth as they arrive at Eva’s Place or Eva’s Satellite. These kits consist of:
- Shampoo and conditioner
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Liquid soap
- Razors
- Body lotion
- Deodorant
- Socks
- Underwear
For more information, email volunteer@evas.ca
How You Can Help
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Cash Donations
The need is constant and ever-growing. This year we need to raise over $3 million. These funds cover the basic emergency costs of providing shelter: food, bedding, clothing, security and a hot shower. In addition we fund the critical programs and services that help youth gain the skills, confidence and health needed to live independently in our community. Click here to give now.
Youth Futures Fund
For as little as $20 per month, you can open the door to a new future. Your gift funds youth mentorship, job training, addictions counselling, family reconnect, transitional housing supports, life-skills workshops and the long-term support to successfully start a new life. Sign up now.
Benefit Events
Thinking about holding a fundraiser for the Eva’s? Great idea! From garage sales to golf tournaments, Eva’s is very fortunate to have incredible support from our community. No event is too big or too small and they are a load of fun! Staff here would be pleased to offer advice and guidance on how to get started. Find out more.
Volunteer
Join a committee, lend admin or clerical support or help out with events. Be a mentor or share your gardening/cooking/craft/sports/musical talents by offering to lead a workshop or lead a group. As an employee/school/church group you could host a meal, soccer game, movie night or BBQ for youth at the shelter. Find out more.
Gifts In Kind
Donated food, furniture, new clothing, winter outer wear, sports equipment, house wears, and toiletries save use spending scares resources. Our garden programs are always in need of compost, fertilizer, seeds, plants, gardening tools and gloves. See a full list of items we currently need.
Phoenix Print Shop
This graphics training facility and environmentally responsible commercial printer that helps homeless and at-risk youth achieve long-term self-sufficiency. Youth gain hard skills in a sector with strong labour market demand, and soft skills to secure and sustain work, and post-secondary educational opportunities through an intensive three month training program called Foundations of Print. By using the Print Shop for your print needs you support Eva’s and our youth. Get a quote.
Plan a Benefit Event
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So Many Options…
The sky is the limit when using your imagination to come up with a fundraising event idea. Benefit events can take many forms from golf tournaments and wine tastings to bake sales, bowling nights and fundraising parties. We are open to exploring these ideas and others with you. There are many things to consider that can help you:
- What type of event will it be?
- How much time do you have to commit to the event?
- Do you have a goal?
- What kind of promotion will you need?
We have had some pretty unique fundraisers held on our behalf; here are some ideas to get your mind running:
- A-Thons; Walk, Read, Dance, Skip, Clean, Bowl
- Sales; Garage, BBQ, Bake, Craft, Car Wash
- Tournaments; Golf, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Tennis
How Eva’s Can Help
- Advice and expertise
- Ideas to assist with planning
- Provide promotional support (for example: posters, event listing on our website)
- Letters of support to validate the authenticity of the event
- Provide information on tax receipting
How Eva’s Cannot Help
- Reimbursement for event expenses
- Donor information
- Guarantee attendance of Eva’s staff or volunteers at your event
- Application for gaming licenses
- Finding sponsors for your event
- Prizes, auction items, awards
Thank you for your interest in planning an event to benefit Eva’s!
We are fortunate to receive numerous requests to partner with companies and individuals. To ensure that all the events we align with match our vision, mandate and goals, we would ask that you complete the Third Party Event Proposal Form.
Please note that use of Eva’s logo without written consent is prohibited. Please submit your proposal to volunteer@evas.ca.
Mentorship
October 4, 2011 By
Mentorship: Your Experience, Their Dreams
Mentorship has become a critical foundation of support for youth participating at Eva’s Phoenix. Low self-esteem is one of the greatest barriers our youth face. The theory is that a mentor, through interaction with a youth, will have a positive impact on the youth’s self-worth and view of the world. Increased self-worth allows the young person to progress toward their goals, whether personal or career-related.
What is Mentoring?
Mentoring is an opportunity to pass on the benefits of an individual’s experience by providing guidance, offering an alternative perspective, encouraging confidence, and providing a positive influence in the life of a youth.
“I think that everyone in the community should have a mentor to hang out with and give them guidance in seeking out their individual goals.” - Former resident of Eva’s Phoenix
At Eva’s Phoenix, we want to be the last stop before youth leave the shelter system behind for a home of their own and a job with a future.
Why Mentoring?
One of the harsh realities for homeless youth is that they lack any formal or informal network for advice. The mentor becomes a positive role model who encourages them to develop values and a success-oriented attitude. He or she is also a support that can provide a link to a wider and healthier support network.
“Since I’m new to Toronto and as I don’t know anyone, having a mentor has given me a contact. Someone who will help guide me in the right direction.” - Cameron
Benefits of Becoming a Mentor
Youth benefit from the attention of a positive role model who will encourage them without being judgmental and as a mentor you will have the opportunity to have a direct impact on the life of a young person, which can be deeply satisfying. You will also develop your teaching, leadership and communication skills while gaining a very personal insight into issues facing homeless youth in your community.
“I believe that my experiences can benefit my protégé in making better decisions. In return, I get an understanding of his challenges, and perspective in dealing with my personal goals. It’s a rewarding two-way street based on understanding, patience and effort. It also feels good to be of service.” - Chris, a Mentor
Eva’s Phoenix Mentoring Models
There are three main components of the mentorship program – Project-Based Mentorship, Peer Mentorship and One-to-One Mentorship.
“Eva’s Phoenix the program itself is great because it allows the youth to focus and put their energy in a creative common goal and the rewards are amazing. I think there are a lot of benefits that come out of that; one being pride, another being confidence and then there is the development of basic life skills…communication, organization, working in teams. In the beginning of the year nobody had appointment books, now half of them do… things like that are easy to observe.”- Adam Reid, Film Director and Mentor
Project Based Mentorship: Two projects have been completed, both done in partnership with industry professionals. In the first instance, a mentor from the music industry worked with the youth to teach them how to write and perform their own CD. In the other, a Mentor worked with the youth to create a short film, written, directed, produced and starring the youth. The film was publicly screened in September 2005 to a full-house at the Historic Distillery District. The latest project involved a professional photographer who volunteered his time to work with a group of youth, helping them to develop their creative and technical skills and to provide them with an understanding of a career in the industry.
Peer Mentorship: The Peer Mentorship initiative matches graduates of our program with current youth participants of Eva’s Phoenix. Peer Mentors are responsible for running workshops in cooking, cleaning, and creative arts as well as helping youth to find apartments and conduct effective job searches. Whether the goal is to have success in the Eva’s Phoenix Employment Program or learning how to get along with your roommates, a Peer Mentor can relate directly to the experience of our youth and can assist them to achieve their goals.
To support this program, training and ongoing support for Peer Mentors are provided in the areas of effective communication, diversity, substance use, mental health and abuse – mental, physical and sexual.
One-to-One Mentorship: The One-to-One Mentorship initiative matches an adult mentor with a youth, based on their specific needs and interests. Mentors assist youth to achieve stability in their work and personal lives and receive ongoing support and supervision from staff at Eva’s Phoenix. Mentors need to be over the age of 25 years to be able to effectively meet the needs of Eva’s clients.
Training & Support
To support your contribution as a mentor, Eva’s Phoenix has developed mentorship training workshops to maximize the benefits of the One-to-One Mentorship program for both Mentors and Protégés. Some of the topics include: effective goal-setting, communication, issues of youth homelessness and unemployment, mental health, substance use and immigration issues. The Mentorship Coordinator supports the Mentor throughout the program as needed to ensure the relationship is a positive experience for both the Mentor and Protégé.
Commitment
As a Mentor in the Eva’s Phoenix One-to-One Mentorship Program, we ask for the following commitment:
- Commit to a relationship with a Protégé for a minimum of 6 months
- Meet with the Protégé once a week during the 6 months
- Participate in the Mentorship training workshops
“It’s nice to have people actually care about you.” - Jason, a Mentorship protégé
For more information about the Eva’s Phoenix Mentorship Program, please contact:
One-to-One Mentorship Coordinator
416-364-4716 ext. 267
mentorship@evas.ca
Or complete the following application form and email it to the address above or fax to: 416-364-7533
Mentorship Application Form-Mentor
Mentorship Application Form-Youth
Mentorship could change your life and the life of a youth!
We would like to thank the Counselling Foundation of Canada and the Ontario Trillium Foundation for their generous support of the Mentorship Program at Eva’s Phoenix.
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
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- Mentor a youth at Eva’s Phoenix
- Facilitate a workshop for youth, sharing a special skill or hobby (i.e. music or art lessons, exercise classes, etc.)
- Tutoring, social and recreation assistance
- Administration/Office assistance
- Special events volunteers – committee member, pre-event &/or event-day support
- Provide professional services (i.e. tech support, media/promotion/marketing, etc.)
- Organize a third party fundraiser (see below)
Note: For volunteer placements that involve direct interaction with youth, a comprehensive screening process, including a criminal reference check, is required.
Click here (PDF download) for our Volunteer Application form. You can email it to volunteer@evas.ca or fax it to 416-977-6210. For more information on individual volunteering opportunities you can call Volunteer Services at 416-977-4497 ext 141 or email volunteer@evas.ca.
Volunteering
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Volunteers can make a significant contribution in the lives of homeless and at-risk youth by playing a key role in the programs and services that Eva’s Initiatives provides and reducing operational costs.
Volunteering is a great opportunity to be part of a team, share your experience and offer a helping hand. Whether you have a few hours a week or want to get a group together once a year, there are some interesting activities in which you can get involved.
Note: For volunteer placements that involve direct interaction with youth, a comprehensive screening process, including a criminal reference check, is required.
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
- Mentor a youth at Eva’s Phoenix
- Facilitate a workshop for youth, sharing a special skill or hobby (i.e. music or art lessons, exercise classes, etc.)
- Tutoring, social and recreation assistance
- Administration/Office assistance
- Special events volunteers – committee member, pre-event &/or event-day support
- Provide professional services (i.e. tech support, media/promotion/marketing, etc.)
- Organize a third party fundraiser (see below)
Click here (PDF download) for our Volunteer Application Form. You can email it to volunteer@evas.ca or fax it to 416-977-6210. For more information on individual volunteering opportunities you can call Volunteer Services at 416-977-4497 ext 141 or email volunteer@evas.ca.
Corporate & Community Group Volunteer Opportunities
- Conduct beautification projects at the shelters
- Organize non-perishable food drives throughout the year
- Collect wish list items for holiday gifts for youth
- Prepare and serve meals during the holiday season
- Organize a cultural diversity event for youth
- Special events volunteers – pre-event &/or event-day support, advance ticket sales
- Provide professional services (i.e. tech support, media/promotion/marketing, etc.)
- Organize a third party fundraiser
For more information on group volunteering opportunities you can call Volunteer Services at 416-977-4497 ext 141 or emailvolunteer@evas.ca.
Third Party Events
For more information Third Party Events please visit here.
You Can Make a Difference!
For information regarding current volunteer or student placement opportunities, or to request a copy of our Third Party Event kit, please contact:
Volunteer Services
(416) 977-4497 ext. 141
volunteer@evas.ca
Quad Spin-a-thon
Fed-Ex Molson Challenge
Annual Food and Gift Drive at York Mills Collegiate
National Initiatives Program
October 4, 2011 By
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 and responds to requests for information on a variety of Eva’s programming areas. The NIP has supported the development of two community-based resources:
Eva’s Phoenix Toolkit, which describes the key elements of the Eva’s Phoenix program (e.g. the construction training program, the peer mentorship program and the partnership-based model of employment support) including practical tools and information for interested groups.
Eva’s Reconnect Toolkit, an easy-to-access online multimedia resource with a focus on the early intervention/prevention services of Eva’s Family Reconnect Program.
National Learning Community on Youth Homelessness
The National Initiatives Program coordinates the Learning Community, a pan-Canadian forum where organizations work collaboratively, learn from each other’s experiences, create opportunities for mentorship and share best practices across our sector.
Eva’s Awards For Ending Youth Homelessness 2012
Eva’s Initiatives, the Sprott Foundation and Virgin Unite (Canada), Inc. are pleased to offer four awards of $25,000 each for organizations working with homeless and at-risk youth.
With the launch of the 2012 program, Eva’s and our partners Virgin Unite and the Sprott Foundation are putting the spotlight on what works in terms of preventing and ending the homelessness that youth experience. This focus challenges us all to think beyond the emergency needs of vulnerable youth. The goal of ending homelessness means equipping youth in multiple domains of their lives to achieve greater and longer lasting stability. It also means program impacts that have results on different levels—from housing outcomes, for example, to skill building, employment, improved health and other outcomes.
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 at preventing youth homelessness
- Breaking the cycle of homelessness among youth by integrating supports such as: housing, education, employment, family connections, and interventions to address mental health concerns and/or addictions.
“Young Canadians deserve to have the best possible opportunities to grow and thrive. These awards will acknowledge and support organizations that make a difference, whose efforts look down the road to the end of a young person’s homelessness,” Gray said.
The deadline for applications is 9 p.m. EST, Friday January 20th, 2012. For more information on eligibility or to download applications, please see our awards website at http://awards.evasinitiatives.com or our main website at www.evasinitiatives.com.
For more information about the National Initiative, please contact:
Lesley McMillan
Program Officer, National Initiatives
416-977-4497 ext. 142
Email
Eva’s Initiatives
October 4, 2011 By
Eva’s Initiatives works with homeless and at-risk youth ages 16 to 24 to get them off the streets permanently. We operate three shelters in the Greater Toronto Area that house 114 youth each night.
Our shelters provide homeless youth with emergency and transitional housing, harm reduction services to address drug and alcohol use, counselling, employment and training programs, housing support and services to reconnect youth with their families. Each year we help over 2,300 homeless and at-risk youth to get off the street, find housing and community supports, and begin to rebuild their futures.
Jack suffers from mental illness. He is also homeless and 19 years old. After being kicked out of his foster home in Kingston he got on a bus to Toronto. Confused and alone he didn’t know where to turn. Jack arrived at Eva’s Satellite last July. For him, like many new residents, the shelter was just a bed and a meal; respite from the streets. The other opportunities and activities being offered somehow weren’t for him.
Weeks passed. With gentle and regular encouragement from Eva’s staff Jack agreed to join the peer-mentorship group. The peer program gave him the chance to get involved with other residents. Jack blossomed as a leader. His self-confidence grew. He was given a position supervising the Resource Centre at Satellite. Things were looking up.
Despite all this, Jack wasn’t feeling good. The voices in his head were growing louder.
Fortunately, Satellite has an in-house clinic with a doctor and psychiatrist. Jack was quickly diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder and prescribed the appropriate medication. Jack is now able to continue his progress and build upon his achievements. Jack has hope for his future.
Eva’s Satellite
October 4, 2011 By
New Satellite Building
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 actively use drugs and alcohol.
Fax: 416-642-2677
Email: info@evas.ca
Upon intake, all youth are assigned a case worker and referred to a harm reduction worker who will work together with the youth to create a distinctive service plan that meets the specific needs of the client.
The largest program at Eva’s Satellite is the Harm Reduction Program. Along with case management services, the harm reduction team provides individual and group counselling, education on safer drug use strategies, safer drug use supplies and a variety of workshops and groups such as the Drug and Alcohol Awareness group ( DAAG) which runs each morning, Creative Self-Expression, the Sex and Relationships discussion group, the Girl’s Group and the Guy’s Group.
In association with the Inner City Health Associates, we are able to provide a comprehensive Clinical Program on-site that includes psychiatric services and primary and preventative health care. Youth are also able to access a Paediatrician on-site through the Hospital for Sick Children. Our clinical program runs each Tuesday, with specialized sexual health clinics every two months. We offer both scheduled and unscheduled appointments.
Another important health and wellness program is the Acudetox Clinic which runs 6 days per week. Otherwise known as acupuncture detoxification, five point ear acupuncture protocol, five point protocol, 5NP and the NADA protocol, Acudetox is form of acupuncture specifically designed to assist with withdrawal management. Four staff are trained practitioners who are supervised by a local Acupuncturist.
Another critical program at Eva’s Satellite is the Peer Program, where all youth in the shelter can not only gain new skills and employment, but play an active role in supporting and providing services to their peers. Although fairly new, the program is already having a tremendous impact on the shelter and the young people who participate who report a greater sense of belonging and enhanced self-confidence. The program has 96 hours of group training that includes topics such as HIV/AIDS prevention, supportive counselling, conflict resolution, harm reduction strategies and boundaries. Those who complete the training can do an additional 16 weeks of paid employment with job duties that include community outreach, workshops planning and facilitation, running a peer support table and making safer drug use kits.
An often overlooked but critically important program within any shelter is the Recreation Program. Eva’s Satellite is fortunate to have a well-equipped gymnasium in our shelter. With the generous support of Canadian Tire’s JumpStart, RBC, the Rotary Club and the Trillium Foundation, we offer a rich and vibrant roster of recreational activities that include sports, fitness, the arts and community outings. We hold weekly karate, yoga, boxing, and break dancing lessons, a monthly open mike session, daily open gym hours and spectacular outings that have included activities such as white water rafting, horseback riding, wilderness canoe trips and rock climbing.
One of our newest and most popular programs is the Youth Action to Reduce Drug Use (YARD) program, a three year pilot program that incorporates peer training and development with stress management, recreation and health education. The program funded by Health Canada’s Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund, has an extensive evaluation plan and clear indicators of success. Early results show that this innovative program has increased youth engagement within the shelter and youth have adopted the program as their own.
We appreciate every youth that comes through our doors and we do our best to ensure that their time with Eva’s Satellite is productive and supportive. We also want to ensure that each youth moves towards independence and is able acquire a living situation of their choice. Our Community Support Program is an independent living and housing help program where we creative individualized plans that meet the specific needs of each youth. We assist youth in accessing ID, income supports and housing, furniture and community support. Many of our youth will move on to supportive housing while others will move in with family or friends or access the private housing market. Whatever their choice, we aim to ensure they succeed in their life outside of the shelter system.
In order to work effectively with our neighbours and the local community, Eva’s Satellite runs the Community Outreach Program. We provide outreach services to community members, local businesses and organizations and mediation/conflict resolution services to youth and neighbours as needed. If you are a local organization, own a business or live in the neighbourhood and have a question or concern about Eva’s Satellite, please call our Community Outreach Worker at 647-838-1189.
Eva’s Place
October 4, 2011 By
Painting by Eva's Place Youth
Over the years, we have seen a significant increase in the number of youth visiting our shelter with mental health issues. Finding the resources they need has become one of our biggest challenges. In order to expand our capacity to support these youth and give them what they need to succeed, we have fostered relationships with groups such as New Outlook, a local agency working with individuals with mental health issues.
The Family Reconnect Program, started in 2001, has been a tremendous success. Our Family Reconnect Program works with youth and their families to rebuild relationships following a family breakdown. In some cases, we have been able to get families talking and youth home again within 72 hours of arriving at Eva’s Place. Even if the breakdown is longer term, our staff will work with youth and their families to ensure that the youth do not find themselves lost in the shelter system before they can address their issues. Read about the recent award for this program >>>
Our Community Support Workers provide advice and access to programs that can assist youth to live independently. With donations from the community and advocacy with landlords, many youth are able to leave Eva’s Place for their own apartments knowing that there’s some furniture at hand and that the cupboards won’t be bare. We hear from returning visitors that this help is really appreciated by youth as they start out on their own.
The safe and compassionate atmosphere of Eva’s Place, combined with the innovative programming, has made us one of the most successful youth shelters in Toronto.
Eva’s Phoenix
October 4, 2011 By
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 the Eva’s Phoenix construction site, with our partners: Carpenters Local 27, Interior Systems Contractors Association Local 675, and the Painter’s Union.
Eva’s Phoenix provides housing for 50 youth, aged 16 to 24 years, for up to a full year, and since 2002 has also allowed up to 160 youth each year, aged 16 to 29 years, to participate in its employment and pre-apprenticeship programs. Working with business, labour and community partners, Eva’s Phoenix provides homeless and at-risk youth with the opportunities needed to develop life skills, build careers and live independently.
Youth at Eva’s Phoenix live in shared townhouse-style units with access to common areas. While at Eva’s Phoenix, youth develop the skills to live independently through goal setting exercises, workshops and hands-on programs that are delivered in a supportive environment. More information on the Eva’s Phoenix Housing Program can be found below.
In combination with a Mentorship Program, youth are able to build stable support networks outside of the social service system. Peer Mentors and One-to-One Mentors provide a range of support to youth including running cooking classes, conducting leadership development activities and supporting the efforts of youth to successfully manage independent living.
Youth living at Eva’s Phoenix must be involved in a training or employment program. While the youth learn work skills, Eva’s Phoenix staff provides counselling, job placement assistance, housing search support, mentorship opportunities, follow-up support and a range of other services to help youth achieve and maintain self-sufficiency.
Housing Program – Philosophy
One year is not a long time for someone who is young and hopeful. It is, however, a long time for homeless and at-risk youth to be able to live in a stable housing environment.
The youth who live at Eva’s Phoenix come with a wealth of experience and skills, but the problem is that these are not always the skills and experiences that will help them live independently. At Eva’s Phoenix, the housing goal for youth is to develop the skills that they will need to live safely and independently.
By working closely with youth, individually and through groups and workshops, the housing team gives each youth the attention and resources that they might need to practice living collaboratively, saving money, budgeting, cooking, shopping, searching for housing, understanding their rights as a tenant to name a few. But that is not all that is needed. Through individual counselling, the housing team supports youth as they learn how to resolve conflicts, how to recover from making mistakes, how to set personal short-term and long-term goals, how to manage relationships and much more.
The housing team at Eva’s Phoenix also works with the youth in the shelter to help build a sense of community and responsibility to that community. We continue to nurture the sense of community even after they leave the shelter, by holding events and celebrations throughout the year that former residents are invited to.
Client Referral: New or Returning Applicants:
If you are a youth interested in our program and you have never been a participant or resident before, please use the Referral Form. It is ideal if you can have this form filled out by someone from a youth-serving agency that works with you (shelter worker, counsellor, etc.), however you can also fill the form out yourself.
More information can be found in the Eva’s Phoenix Referral Information & Criteria, which includes details on the housing and employment programs that are available.
If you are interested in our program and you have been involved with us in the past, please fill out the Eva’s Phoenix Re-application Form.
The interview process for re-application will be the same as for first time applicants.
If you have any questions in regard to employment and housing, please call 416-364-4716 ext. 236.
If you have any questions about the employment program only, please call 416-364-1674 ext. 266.
Keeping in Touch:
It is important that you let us know how you are doing. It will help us provide follow up support and stay in touch with you to let you know about upcoming events at Eva’s Phoenix. We would also like to hear about your progress and successes so we can let our funders and partners know that their support of Eva’s Phoenix is having a positive impact. Your name will never be disclosed to funders or partners without your written consent.
Please email the following details to info@evas.ca:
Name, address, phone number, email address
Are you working? If yes, where?
Are you housed? If yes, what kind of housing?
For a listing of upcoming events for clients and graduates of Eva’s Phoenix, please contact:
Community Support Worker
416-364-4716 ext. 229
info@evas.ca
