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Five-year-old girl donates to Eva’s.

March 27, 2012 By
Audrey with her brownie

Audrey with her brownie

Concerned about how homeless youth survive in Toronto, a very compassionate five-year-old girl named Audrey Gage decided to forgo presents on her birthday and take donations for Eva’s instead.

At her pizza and cake making party at Loblaws, Audrey collected $125 so that Eva’s youth could have a place to sleep and something to eat. When asked why she wanted to give money to homeless youth, she quietly said, “ ‘Cause I care for them.”

Audrey hands her donation to Executive Director Maria Crawford

Audrey hands her donation to Executive Director Maria Crawford

Her mother, Danielle Miller, says Audrey asks questions about homeless people all the time, like “Where do they sleep?”, “What do they eat?” or “Can we give them some money?”

When Audrey was asked what she would wish for homeless youth, she said shyly, “I wish they had a house. I wish they had a family and company. And the company could play games with them.”

You are an amazing little girl, Audrey, and we thank you very much for your compassion and your gift. You are already a role model.

Maria showing Audrey a picture of a former resident who has moved on to great things.

Maria showing Audrey a picture of a former resident who has moved on to great things.

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Canadian Tire Jumpstart

October 5, 2011 By
Canadian Tire Jumpstart

Jumpstart

 

Canadian Tire Jumpstart is one of Eva’s greatest champions and most generous donors. Jumpstart’s mission, to support unique initiatives aimed at increasing access to sport and recreation, embodies Eva’s RecAction program. Youth at the shelters get active and challenge themselves through hip hop, dance, floor hockey, basketball, skating yoga and martial arts. This summer youth groups from each of our three shelters take to the lakes and forests of Ontario, the first time for most, to try camping and canoeing thanks to Jumpstart.

That’s not all Canadian Tire funded the establishment and development of Eva’s Family Reconnect Program, which prevents youth homelessness by reuniting families. In 2010 we helped 19 youth return home, 37 move into supportive housing and 15 youth to stay at home. Always willing to lend a hand, Canadian Tire is a regular donor to Home for Life, Eva’s signature event and Canadian Tire employees fill critical volunteer roles at every level of Eva’s from event helpers to Board Presidents.

Thanks to Canadian Tire Jumpstart, for all you give and do for homeless and at risk youth

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CCL Industries

October 5, 2011 By
CCL Industries

CCL Industries

When we were introduced to Eva’s in 2006 we were so impressed with their emergency assistance and high quality programs for homeless and at-risk youth that we immediately agreed to sponsor their wonderful event “Taste Matters”. Since then we have continued our sponsorship and also support their Life Skills programs. We recently toured Eva’s Phoenix and their graphics training facility and hope to offer work opportunities to eager participants from this outstanding program. As graphics experts this will enable us to now provide practical as well as financial support.

With headquarters in Toronto, CCL Industries is a world leader in the development of labelling solutions and specialty packaging for the consumer products and healthcare industries. With over 5,500 employees in 59 operations around the world we support the many communities in which we operate. We are a proud supporter of Eva’s Initiatives and congratulate everyone at Eva’s for making it such a special place.

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CAW/TCA

October 5, 2011 By
CAW

CAW/TCA Canada

Ever since Canadian Auto Workers chose Eva’s Phoenix as its Millennium project, it has been one of Eva’s most loyal and generous partners. In 1999, when Phoenix was just a dream, then CAW President Buzz Hargrove came forward and contributed $325,000 because he knew Phoenix was based on an innovative concept (employment and housing under one roof) and that CAW could help make it happen. Nine years later, Eva’s Phoenix need to expand and the CAW and Buzz were there again. With the CAW’s long-term commitment the Buzz Hargrove Centre for Youth will open later this year.

For more than a decade, CAW members have not only provided tremendous financial support, they have volunteered, mentored, sold tickets, and sponsored special events. Thanks to the CAW’s funding, hundreds of youth have gained critical training and safe housing.

CAW and Eva’s – The Perfect Union!

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Magna

October 5, 2011 By
Magna

Magna

Magna became a major supporter of Eva’s Initiatives after Chairman of the Board Frank Stronach co-chaired The Buzz Hargrove Canadian Tribute Dinner in 2008. (Magna allocates up to 2% of its pretax profits to support charitable and non-profit organizations such as Eva’s in health, culture, social, community, education, sport and politics.)

Magna currently funds Eva’s Technology Training Lab, part of the Buzz Hargrove Youth Training Centre. Youth receive instruction in a variety of computer applications and gain practical experience through work placements where they can apply their new computer knowledge. Magna’s generosity provides Eva’s youth with incredible opportunities to find meaningful employment and leave the shelter system permanently.

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RBC

October 5, 2011 By

 

RBC

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. As well, RBC was involved in starting our new RecAction program, which provides much-needed recreational activities for youth.

What makes our relationship with RBC so special is the involvement of their staff and branches. RBC employees are active on committees and involved in our events, such as Taste Matters for which they are the founding sponsor. Their King and Strachan, Yonge and Hollywood and Sheppard and Bayview branches are each part of various Eva’s activities. Thanks RBC.

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Scotia Capital

October 5, 2011 By
Scotia Capital

Scotia Capital

For a decade, Scotia Capital, a division of Scotiabank, has played a major role in supporting youth at Eva’s Initiatives through donations, sponsorships, in-kind gifts and volunteer assistance. Scotia Capital’s Pat Gloudon has been an enthusiastic and loyal Board Member for many years. Pat has chaired Eva’s highly successful auction – Home for Life, for which she recruits many Scotiabank volunteers.

Scotia Capital has been the Presenting Sponsor of Eva’s spring fundraising event – now known as Home for Life – since 2004. Scotiabank has been on board since 2000 when g Eva’s received a significant financial boost with a generous contribution to our Annual Campaign. Scotiabank Group continues to invest in Eva’s social enterprise, Eva’s Print Shop as a donor and a customer.

Eva’s looks forward to continuing its strong partnership with a company dedicated to making a difference in the communities that it serves. Hundreds of Eva’s ‘graduates’ have been directly impacted by the ongoing support and commitment of Scotiabank Group and its employees!

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