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:

• 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

Skills Training:
• 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

Life Skills support:
• 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

Referrals and resources:
• 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

Housing supports:
• 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

Funding:
• 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.

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