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ANNUAL REPORT 2011
success
Imagine for a moment what it would be like to be
standing at the front door of a homeless shelter. You
are vulnerable, young and face many barriers and an
uncertain future. You may have left home at 15, did
not graduate from grade 11, have anger management
problems and some involvement with the child welfare
system. You face the constant threat of violence,
exploitation, drugs and illness every day on the
streets. You are scared.
Chances are you experienced physical, emotional or
sexual abuse. You likely grew up in a home where
you were criticized, teased or devalued by the most
important adults in your life. There’s also a 35 per
cent chance you have a severe mental health issue and
a 20 per cent chance you struggle with addictions.
Now you’re on the threshold of yet another strange
place. You hope this time you will be safe and well
fed, have some degree of stability, and the support
and help you need to cope with your challenges.
Hopefully you’re at the front door of one of our
shelters – Place, Phoenix, Satellite – operated by Eva’s
Initiatives. Eva’s knows you’ve lived a lifetime in a
few short years. All you want at first is food and safe
shelter. Gradually Eva’s staff will help you break down
barriers, establish trust and develop achievable life
and career goals. You can succeed. You see a future.
Table of Contents
Who We Are............................................................... 4
Message from the Executive Director and President.......... 6
Eva’s Place................................................................. 8
Eva’s Satellite........................................................... 10
Eva’s Phoenix........................................................... 12
Social Enterprise (Phoenix Print Shop)......................... 14
2011 Highlights........................................................ 16
Recreation............................................................... 18
Mentorship, Life Skills and Leadership.......................... 23
Donor Spotlight........................................................ 28
Volunteers............................................................... 29
National Initiatives Program....................................... 30
Young at Heart Awards.............................................. 31
Financials............................................................32-33
Circle of Support...................................................34-35
Our Mission.............................................................. 36
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www.evasinitiatives.com
Top Pick Charity 2010 & 2011
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WHO
WE ARE
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 was named in her
honour. Eva Smith’s mission was to use her skills and her
knowledge of how the social services system works to help
people find solutions to their problems.
As our organization continues to grow and provide
innovative approaches to meet the ever-changing needs
of homeless youth, Eva’s Initiatives and the work we do
stands as a proud tribute to her vision and pioneering
work with homeless youth.
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STAFF
BOARD
Maria Crawford
Executive Director
Clovis Grant
General Manager, Eva’s
Place and Eva’s Satellite
Andrew MacDonald
General Manager, Eva’s
Phoenix
Rachel Gray
Director of National
Initiatives
Althea Whyte
Director of Finance
Marie MacCormack
Director of Development
Mary Modeste
Manager, Human
Resources
Rob Myers
President
Debbie Boukydis
Vice-President
Vicki Rodgers
Treasurer
David St Amand
Past President
Honorary
Ed Smith
Edeva Smith
Bill Furlong
Patricia Gloudon
Adrian Ishak
Pamela Leece
Robert Mongeau
Colin Phillips
Howard Quon
David Shiner
Graeme Young
In 2011, Eva’s supporters helped to…
•open the doors of our three shelters to 1,763 resident visits and 2,598
non-resident visits
•help youth and their families rebuild relationships
•prevent youth from leaving home in the first place
•provide counselling on alcohol and drug dependency, safe sex and healthy relationships
•offer transitional housing and focused career training and supports for life-long sufficiency in employment and housing
•connect youth with community and peer leaders to build self-esteem,
motivation and confidence
•teach basic life skills to empower youth in challenging situations
•allow vulnerable youth to have fun, build healthy relationships and work on healing in a safe, non-clinical, non-judgmental environment
•let lonely, frightened and isolated youth know that someone cares
…and Eva’s youth gain…
•self-assurance from returning to school, learning financial basics (e.g.
budgeting, banking, saving) or running a Breakfast Program
•optimism after reconnecting with family for the first time in years, being
introduced to technology and computers or meeting a dynamic mentor
•self-esteem from writing a resume, learning a trade or finding and keeping
a job for a few months
•self-confidence from mentoring peers in a Community Garden project,
taking a cooking class or joining the Social Committee
•understanding of social norms, ethics, morals, values, rights, culture,
tradition, spirituality, religions and sexual orientation
•coping & self-management skills to develop positive attitudes which
support life-long adoption of healthy behaviours
•knowledge about employment, immigration, legal and education issues
•motivation to form more secure, honest relationships
•resiliency to weather stress, setbacks and unexpected challenges
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MESSAGE FROM THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and PRESIDENT
Looking back on 2011, many accomplishments were celebrated at Eva’s
Initiatives marked by a number of events.
At Eva’s Place, the Family Reconnect Program hosted the Family Matters
pre-launch for York University’s Report on the Prevention of Homelessness. It
encourages reform in dealing with youth homelessness, emphasizing the role
family members can play in supporting their children in need.
A new partnership with Aviva Canada provided support for the expansion
of Eva’s proven Family Reconnect and National Initiatives programs. This
partnership is the first of its kind focused specifically on early intervention
and the prevention of youth homelessness. There are currently an estimated
65,000 Canadian youth living on the streets.
The growing number of youth with mental health issues in our shelters
continues to be of concern. The National Initiatives Program is working
on this issue nationally, while locally we are creating partnerships with
physicians, psychiatrists and others in the mental health field.
A clinic was created at Eva’s Satellite to address mental health and addiction
issues and youth have been very receptive to the support provided by a
physician and psychiatrist.
A new Case Management system was developed at Satellite to enhance
programs available to youth who often do not have access to services from
other agencies. While youth may come to Satellite to just get a bed for
the night, we are now positioned to provide them with enhanced program
support including harm reduction strategies and recreation activities.
Eva’s Satellite also participated in the Crisis Bed Pilot Project with the
Gerstein Centre, as the only youth partner providing immediate response to
youth experiencing crisis related to drug use, diverting them away from the
hospital’s emergency departments.
The first anniversary of the Buzz Hargrove Youth Training Centre saw an
exciting transition year as the employment programs at Eva’s Phoenix settled
into their new home with expanded space and more programming for youth.
The Phoenix Print Shop quickly grew into its new home with more equipment
and training opportunities for our youth in the print field.
We were thrown a curve ball when news arrived that Eva’s Phoenix would
need to relocate as a result of the City’s decision to monetize surplus
properties. Concerned former residents joined in the fight to save Eva’s
Phoenix and played a significant role in the deputations made to City
Councillors. Their voices helped educate the public on the critical influence
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Phoenix has had on their lives and the future lives of other youth. We were
most impressed with their influential advocacy efforts and dedication.
After completion of an extensive property search, negotiations with Build
Toronto concluded with Eva’s securing an agreement with the City for
the future relocation of Eva’s Phoenix, in 2014, to a heritage property
on Richmond Street. Uncertainty has been replaced with optimism and
excitement for what the future may hold and plans are in development for
this next phase in Eva’s evolvement.
Our two signature events, Home for Life Auction in the spring and Taste
Matters in the fall, introduced new friends while raising revenue to fund
vital programs and services for youth. Additional support from corporations,
foundations, community groups and individuals funded programs like
mentorship, financial literacy, recreation and life skills necessary for youth to
graduate to a future off the streets.
Volunteers also play an important role mentoring youth, raising funds
through golf tournaments, lemonade stands, walks and events, and providing
services or in-kind donations to help stretch every dollar further.
We invite you to read the highlights and successes we share with you, our
stakeholders. Your support is crucial to providing a safe and non-judgmental
environment for youth to discover their future off the streets. We could not
do this without you. Thank you for your support in influencing the lives of
homeless and at-risk youth.
Maria Crawford
Executive Director
Rob Myers
President
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EVA’S
PLACE
is a 32-bed emergency shelter that is often the first
stop for youth who become homeless. It is home to
the ground-breaking Family Reconnect Program as
well as the Independent Living Program. (Annual
occupancy rate: 93%.)
“We feel very fortunate
to have had access to this
program to help get through
the crisis and be able to cope.
We will be recommending
your services to other families
in need” — Gary (family
member)
Eva’s Phoenix Mentorship Project photo by Mike
“Life has many interesting
turns and twists and Eva’s
Place will always be in my
mind. Thank you so very
much for your help with our
daughter and our family.
You did more than just reconnect”— Teresa (parent)
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The Family Reconnect Program at
Eva’s Place celebrated 10 years
providing services to youth and
families to help them reunite or
prevent youth from becoming
homeless in the first place. The
result is improved relationships,
community connections and stability
for youth and families.
The program continues to
demonstrate financial savings to
the shelter system. In 2011, Family
Reconnect staff helped 53 youth
return home from the shelter system,
move into supportive or independent
community housing and remain
home through early intervention –
saving the Toronto shelter system
almost $275,000
(based on an
average 3-month
stay). While
cost savings are
important, the
impact on youth
and families is
immeasurable.
As well, 267 youth
attended ACHeva
Youth Groups
– facilitated by
Family Reconnect
staff – on topics
from self-esteem
and healthy
relationships to
resilience and
family reunion.
YOUTH STORY:
LISA
A social worker at a local hospital contacted
Eva’s Place seeking a bed for 16 year-old
Lisa, who was in need of emergency shelter.
Our Youth Service Worker secured a bed for
Lisa and she was discharged from hospital.
During intake, the staff discovered that
Lisa had experienced a miscarriage in her
fifth month of pregnancy—the same day
she was scheduled to return home to the
Caribbean—and was unable to get on the
plane.
Lisa finally felt comfortable enough to
reveal she had been lured to Canada under
false pretenses and was abused by a man
she had originally met in the Caribbean.
Lisa reported that all her family was in the
Caribbean, she did not have any money
and the man had cancelled her return
ticket home. Eva’s staff negotiated with
the airline and spoke to Lisa’s mother.
Her mother was very anxious for her to
return home and she is now safely in the
Caribbean.
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EVA’S
SATELLITE
is a 32-bed shelter and is often the final option
for homeless youth. Its innovative programming
is based on a Harm Reduction model and it is
the only shelter of its kind in Canada. (Annual
occupancy rate: 95%.)
Eva’s Satellite was the first youth shelter in Canada offering a proven
harm reduction program for youth with drug and alcohol challenges. The
program encourages involvement with recreational activities, counsels on
healthier life choices and works with youth to create greater self-esteem.
Specialized Needs
• addictions; mental health issues; HIV/AIDS or other infectious diseases
• physical needs; developmental disabilities
• lone-parent families; pregnant women; victims of domestic violence
• GLBTT
Housing
• Placement: went from emergency shelter – 6 to transitional housing, 8 to
supportive housing & 37 to regular housing. 7 went from criminal justice
system to regular housing.
• Loss Prevention: 9 received housing loss prevention services; 11 maintained
housing for at least 3 months.
Social Outcomes
• Volunteered: 6
• Education: 4 started part-time & 7 full-time educational programs; 2 moved
from part-time to full-time programs; 2 successfully completed programs.
• Employment: 5 received employment preparation services.
• Social/Cultural: 49 engaged in positive recreational activities; 14 increased
cultural engagement/knowledge of their heritage; 55 involved in ‘other’
social/cultural activities.
• Life Skills: 100 gained life skills from workshops/training.
• Self-Esteem: 17 demonstrated increased self-esteem.
• Identification: 47 assisted in obtaining ID such as birth certificates, social
insurance & health cards.
Economic Outcomes
• Income: 11 went from no income to social assistance & 10 to employment
income; 4 went from social assistance to employment income.
• Employment: 5 went from no employment to part-time employment & 7 to
full-time employment; 3 went from part-time to full-time employment.
• Job Training: 12 began & 5 completed a job-training program.
Increased Access Outcomes
• Basic Needs: 23 workshops/groups delivered by staff on overdose prevention, safer injection, Hep C & HIV prevention & sexual health/STI.
• Health Services: on-site clinic with part-time psychiatrist & physician. 195
youth received health services – primary, mental health &/or addiction.
400 appointments scheduled for clinical services – 232 psychiatric & 168
physician.
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YOUTH STORY:
JUSTIN
When Justin arrived on the doorstep of Eva’s Satellite, he was a shy,
depressed young man with a drug problem.
Over several months, Justin’s involvement in the Satellite Peer
Outreach Program (SPOT) brought him out of his shell. He now
shares his experiences with groups across the city. He even helped
create a peer networking group, the Toronto Harm Reduction Workers’
Association and played a vital role in launching the YARD (Youth
Action to Reduce Drug Use) peer program. During his stay at Satellite,
Justin’s transformation into a strong, active community leader has
turned his life around.
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Eva’s Phoenix Mentorship Project photo by Josue
EVA’S
PHOENIX
is a transitional housing and training facility. It
provides housing for 50 youth for up to one year
and training and apprenticeship opportunities
for 160 youth per year. (Annual occupancy rate:
98%.)
Phoenix’s Current Location Is Set for Redevelopment.
In December, we reached an agreement with Build Toronto to lease a
remarkable heritage site located on Richmond Street West. Upon completion
of our due diligence process for this site, plans for the design and renovation
will commence. In addition to The Print Shop, Training Centre and our
Community Kitchen, plans include replicating the current residential
component of Phoenix. From now until fall of 2014, it will be business
as usual at our existing location until our new Phoenix home has been
transformed.
Eva’s Phoenix Print Shop (Social Enterprise)
•19 youth (out of 22) completed the training program – an 86% success
rate
•$469,392 in sales – a 4% increase over the same period last year
•Digital print services accounted for the highest percentage of sales –
41.3%
•5 obtained full-time and 2 started part-time jobs. 11 past graduates found
employment (8 full-time & 3 part-time). 7 youth improved their housing
situation
Youth Succeeding in Employment (YSEP)
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•33 youth (out of 40) completed Career Exploration Preparation (CEP) –
an 83% success rate. This is remarkable given 72% did not have a high
school diploma and 68% had less than 1 year of work experience. They
also faced significant employment barriers: housing (63%), mental health
issues (55%) and criminal records (40%)
•21 (out of 27) completed a Work Experience Placement – non-profit
(26%); office administration (22%); customer service (15%); culinary &
hospitality (11%); trades & labour (7%)
•24 are employed; 3 returned to school
•Skills learned: confidence/self-esteem (67%); communication skills (27%);
tailored work skills (15%); career exploration (15%)
YOUTH STORY:
ALAN
Eva’s Phoenix Mentorship Project photo by Manuel
When Phoenix resident, Alan, 22, applied to the Youth Succeeding
in Employment Program (YSEP), he had been unemployed for two
years and faced enormous employment barriers including legal issues.
With staff support, Alan identified hands-on physical work as a career
option. His placement was with a home renovation company. His
employer said Alan had a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Alan obtained support letters for his ongoing legal issues and
eventually the charges were dropped. He is now working permanently
for his employer as a general labourer. His goal is to obtain
certification in drywall installation and plastering.
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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
EVA’S PHOENIX PRINT SHOP
When youth get practical training in the context of a commercial work
environment good things happen. A Toronto Community Foundation Vital
Ideas Award winner and a recommendation of Charity Intelligence, Eva’s
Phoenix Print Shop is a full-service commercial print shop operating a
hands-on training program for Eva’s youth.
In 2011, the enterprise improved the curriculum design resulting in more
paid work for youth, higher retention and strong, positive youth feedback.
Approximately 70 per cent of youth that complete training secure work and/
or educational opportunities. On the business side the enterprise grew
for the tenth straight year—revenue increased four per cent from 2010 to
$469,392 with a 111 per cent Business Cost Recovery.
One of the year’s highlights was being selected as one of the print suppliers
for the Toronto Organizing Committee for the 2015 Pan American and
Parapan American Games.
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2011 HIGHLIGHTS
Top Pick Charity 2010 & 2011
For the 2nd year in a row, Eva’s Initiatives was selected
as one of Canada’s Outstanding Charities by Charity
Intelligence. We’re one of only 33 charities across Canada
identified for leadership, cost-efficiency and, most
importantly, bottom-line results in getting the job done
in helping clients.
Eva’s Phoenix Mentorship Project photo by Des
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2011 HIGHLIGHTS
NEW IN 2011
•financial literacy pilot project helping youth to budget today and plan for
tomorrow
•library at Eva’s Place to encourage literacy skills and lifetime reading
•women’s self-defence course at Eva’s Satellite
•orientation process for new residents at Eva’s Phoenix resulting in
increased program participation
•pilot project at Eva’s Satellite with the Gerstein Centre and Local
Health Integration Network (LHIN) to help divert youth struggling with
addictions from local hospital emergency departments to onsite support
programs
•report (Family Matters) released by York University showcasing Eva’s
Family Reconnect as an exceptional initiative in helping to prevent youth
homelessness in Canada
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YOUTH STORY:
JUAN
Juan’s parents were from El Salvador, immigrating to Canada before he was
born. When he was 11, his parents decided to return to El Salvador. At 16,
Juan realized his family would be financially unable to help him pursue his
dream—a life in Canada.
Juan flew to Toronto and moved in with his aunt in Brampton, knowing his
stay there was temporary. Juan found a job at Tim Horton’s where he was
eventually promoted to supervisor. He found his own apartment and went to
high school full time.
After graduating from high school, Juan enrolled in college to learn marketing
and digital media. He couldn’t afford to pay for school and his apartment with
his part time job and have enough time to do all the work required to finish his
diploma. He soon found himself with a decision to make. Give up school and
find full time work, or go to a shelter. He wasn’t willing to give up his dreams.
He found Eva’s Place. Juan completed his marketing and digital media course
and is now enrolled in film school. He remains at Eva’s Place.
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Eva’s Phoenix Mentorship Project photo by Josue
RECREATION
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More than 1,000 youth participated in recreational activities from
sports/physical fitness and arts/crafts to healthy eating/living and
social/community involvement.
Sports/Physical Fitness: white water rafting, ice skating, paintball,
golf, yoga, ping pong, martial arts, camping, canoeing, self-defense,
snowboarding, skiing, bowling, floor hockey, badminton, volleyball,
basketball, weight lifting, boxing, winter soccer, ice hockey, swimming,
stress management, indoor rock climbing, muay thai, jui jitsu, fitness classes,
leadership camp, outings to sport events
Grand River Rafting: In June, 30 youth and six staff headed out for a day
of rafting in four boats on the Grand River in Paris, Ontario. Each boat had a
guide who provided paddling instruction and talked about the different trees,
plants, birds and landmarks along the river. Youth learned how to body surf
down the river to fill up water bottles from a natural spring. Several youth
tried to climb to the top of a 300-year-old sycamore tree struck by lightning
several years ago. When one youth finally made it to the top, everyone
applauded his efforts.
Camping in Temagami: In August, youth and staff went to Temagami for a
five-day canoe and camping trip. Prior to leaving, instruction was provided
by Project Canoe. Each day started off with a warm-up game followed by a
few hours of canoeing. The youth learned camping basics (setting up camp,
making dinner, cleaning up) and how to work together as a team, regardless
of differences and personal issues.
Troops Camping Trip: Five youth went to camp with members of the Toronto
Police Service. The week began with swimming tests and canoe instruction.
Then the youth went canoeing and portaging for three days until they
reached McCrae Lake where they camped for two days. The police were so
impressed with one of Eva’s youth, they asked him to speak at the Pro Action
Gala at the Ritz Carlton.
Arts/Crafts: chess, painting, photography, music, movie discussions/reviews,
art instruction, plastering, script-writing, art direction, editing, book launch,
song-writing, musical training and production, outings to arts venues and
events
Healthy Living/Eating: organic gardening, preparing beds, using compost,
harvesting crops, recipe development, food budgeting, eating healthy,
community kitchens, harm reduction, recycling, ‘green’ living, shopping for
healthy food, breakfast club, budgeting, preparing culturally-diverse meals,
cooking, canning, baking, working with food professionals, field trips and
outings to farmers’ markets and community gardens
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Eva’s Phoenix Mentorship Project photo by Troy
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“One youth said she got
to be a teenager instead
of the adult she was used
to being.” —Staffer
Social/Community: Earth Day community clean-up days, diversity
celebrations (i.e., Black History Month), Gay Pride Awareness Brunch, BBQ’s,
holiday celebrations, participation in Eva’s major fundraising events, working
with community groups/volunteers, movie nights, events for youth with
corporate volunteers, outings to community venues and events, field trips
and outings to farmers’ markets and community gardens
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MENTORSHIP, LIFE SKILLS
AND LEADERSHIP
Baking: Five youth trained under an experienced baker and learned how
to work in a professional kitchen, follow a recipe and bake 450 bite-sized
desserts. They also created a budget and shopping list and were coached on
how to discuss their project and food treats with the more than 450 guests
at Taste Matters, one of Eva’s major fundraising events.
E-lab-o-rate: Five youth did a makeover of the computer drop-in space at
Phoenix. They chose paint colours, purchased supplies and repainted the
room after becoming WHMIS certified. They mastered taping, plastering and
cutting.
Music with partners The Daydream Studio & The Loft: Ten youth were
offered the opportunity to work in a studio with a video director, artist/
producer and two artist/songwriters. They learned how to play instruments,
use music production software and operate recording software. They were
provided with a unique platform for self-expression, artistic development,
musical training and collaboration.
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Photography with partner Elevator Digital: Local photographers
collaborated with a group of 12 youth to create photographic works displayed
and sold at Taste Matters. (Part of the photo collection is displayed in
this Annual
Report.) They
took art walks and
examined how
art is displayed
in galleries.
They used
digital cameras
in different
environments and
developed their
own photographs.
One youth’s photo
was used as donor
gifts and on Eva’s
thank you cards.
Lights, Camera,
Action: Five youth
were introduced
to the filmmaking industry
through the lens
of an experienced
producer who
facilitated
workshops using
a learn-by-doing
approach. Youth
heard from
specialists in
script-writing,
art direction and
Eva’s Phoenix Mentorship Project photo by ‘Shy’
editing. They also went with
mentors to the ROM, AGO and the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Academy of Lions with partner Crossfit: Four youth completed demanding
fitness training designed to encourage active lifestyles. They were also
matched with a community volunteer who helped develop individualized
fitness goals.
Canning with partners Parkdale Activity Resources Centre & West-end
Food Co-op: Seven youth coordinated a canning project which involved
shopping for organic produce and canning materials and marketed a
professional product at Taste Matters.
Vegetarian: Five youth researched, developed and tested a number of recipes
focused on vegetarian cuisine. As a group, they chose the final dish to be
served at Taste Matters from a number of their peers’ submissions. They
learned how to communicate ideas, deal with rejection and respect peer
contributions.
Young at Heart: Nine youth participated in the second annual Young at
Heart – combining Eva’s Annual General Meeting with an Awards Ceremony
recognizing youth, volunteer and donor achievements. They planned the
agenda, secured the keynote speaker, emceed the event and presented
awards. They worked effectively as a team and discovered what it takes to
become a leader.
Foundations: Out of 59 new arrivals, 36 youth completed the Foundations’
orientation process started in March at Phoenix – a 61% success rate. Of
the Foundations’ graduates, 72% became involved in a mentorship activity.
(Those who didn’t finish were typically residents who stayed at Phoenix less
than 30 days). This suggests the earlier youth connect with mentorship
services, the more likely they will participate in other shelter activities.
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Community Garden Phoenix with partner The Stop: Three youth became
Agricultural Labourers and oversaw the community garden. They planned three
gardens – fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices, annuals and perennials.
They also connected with
Community Horticultural
volunteers from the Green
Barn and learned how to
prepare beds, use compost
and harvest crops.
Community Garden
Place with partners
Evergreen, The Stop and
Permaculture Canada:
Ten youth created an
organic garden featuring
vegetables, fruit, herbs and
flowers. They were taught
how to seed, plant and
harvest. They learned how
to incorporate green living
in their lives, eat more
nutritious meals, resolve
conflicts, budget and plan
meals.
Eva’s Phoenix Mentorship Project photo by Jen
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DONOR SPOTLIGHT
The J. Armand Bombardier Foundation
“What we really like about
Eva’s Initiatives is your
innovative approach.
Using a truly organic
approach, you offer a real
life environment to the
young people you help.”
— Ode Belzile, Director,
Philanthropic Activities,
The J. Armand Bombardier
Foundation
In 2011, Eva’s welcomed The J. Armand Bombardier Foundation to its donor
family. The Foundation supports organizations active in four key areas:
Education, Community Support, Healthcare and Arts and Culture.
The Foundation’s goal is to light the spark necessary to generate successful
projects that promise hope, mutual assistance and positive change.
Eva’s Phoenix Mentorship Project photo by Manuel
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VOLUNTEERS
Eva’s has some of the best volunteers in the world. They cook for our
youth, clean for them, do renovations and paint. They mentor our youth,
participate on Boards and Committees and provide positive influences. They
share their enthusiasm for Eva’s with all who attend our two major events:
Taste Matters and Home For Life Auction, and they work very hard in the
process. They raise money by organizing walks, golf tournaments, social
events and even lemonade stands for some of our youngest supporters. They
are the lifeblood of this organization.
In 2011, Eva’s had 514 volunteers on our roster, up from 465 in 2010. At
Taste Matters, we were graced with 97 people who donated their time and
passion. At Home For Life, we had even more special people at 127 helping
to make our event successful.
A fun day of skating, hockey and winter soccer. Outdoor activities provided
a welcome break for residents tired of being ‘cooped up’ all winter. They
embraced the cold (difficult for many of our youth who come from warmer
climes) and the somewhat arduous process of being taught how to stay
upright on skates for even a short period of time. But they smiled, laughed
and encouraged each other and discovered yet another way to learn new
skills and conquer one more fear. A special outing at Dufferin Grove Park
in February with Direct Energy volunteers and 21 youth from all 3 shelters
included skating, hockey and a competitive game of winter soccer. The day
ended with a campfire and BBQ of hot dogs and s’mores.
Highlights from 2011
• Hillborn Ellis Grant closed their office and sent their entire staff of 25
employees to Eva’s Phoenix to help renovate with painting and electrical
work. Their generosity included paying for the supplies and food.
• Direct Energy sent 15 volunteers to throw a skating party at Dufferin Grove
Park for local youth in support of Eva’s Initiatives. Volunteers provided
skates, mitts, mentoring and companionship to at-risk youth.
• Dell Canada 10K Charity Run raised $5,000. Dell’s staff volunteered on a
Saturday to run and raised much needed money for Eva’s youth.
• Jaime and Alexandra Eckler (aged 8 and 5 respectively) raised $3,500 at
their annual lemonade stand in support of Eva’s.
For all you do, we thank you.
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NATIONAL
INITIATIVES
The National Initiatives Program (NIP) continued its dynamic growth in 2011
beginning with a focus on prevention of homelessness. While Eva’s Family
Reconnect Program has been operating since 2001, very few organizations in
Canada incorporate family into their responses to youth homelessness.
Last year saw the culmination of several projects on preventing youth
homelessness. The first was a research initiative with York University
professors evaluating the Family Reconnect Program. The release of their final
report, in April—Family Matters—generated media attention and discussion
on the significance of including family in our responses to youth at risk.
The NIP’s work on prevention also included securing funding for the
development of an online tool kit based on the Family Reconnect Program.
The tool kit was completed in May and almost 800 people visited the
site between then and December. Both these activities have helped build
understanding of the significance of family for young people—especially
during periods of conflict and homelessness.
Members of the Learning Community, consisting of 16 youth-serving
organizations across Canada, were involved in the development of a bold
new initiative that Eva’s will be leading in 2012. In partnership with
the Catherine Donnelly Foundation, the Canadian Housing and Renewal
Association, and a large group of other youth organizations, the program will
focus on ending youth homelessness through local community efforts, to be
launched in the spring of 2012.
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YOUNG AT HEART
AWARDS
The Richard B. Lax Education Bursaries
Steve Laidley and Samantha Pope
The Nancy Abrams Bursary
Matthew Barr
Enbridge Youth Achievement Award
Jordan Beckford
Buzz Hargrove Achievement Award
Andre Belair and Chad
Young Gold Heart Award
Desran McKee, Emily Wright, Justin Dorrington
Big Heart Award
North York Harvest Food Bank, Academy of Lions Foundation
Heart & Soul Award
Erin Cumming
Platinum Heart
Scotiabank/Scotia Capital
Ruby Heart Award
Ken Silver
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FINANCIALS
WHERE YOUR DONATIONS GO
6% 1%
8%
Youth programs
9%
Shelter services
46%
Administration
Building and property
Fundraising
Volunteer services
30%
Eva’s Phoenix Mentorship Project photo by Josue
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION as at December 31
2011
2010
$1,094,064
430,762
1,524,826
$493,296
538,810
1,032,106
Property and equipment
3,157,798
3,486,257
Total Assets
4,682,624
4,518,363
238,663
869,393
1,108,056
248,310
319,560
567,870
2,287,914
3,395,970
2,586,338
3,154,208
869,883
416,771
1,286,654
899,919
464,236
1,364,155
$4,682,624
$4,518,363
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and short term investments
Other
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Deferred grants
Deferred capital contributions
NET ASSETS
Invested in property and equipment
Designated
Total Liabilities and Net Assets
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND NET ASSETS for the year ended December 31
REVENUE
Donations, fundraising and grants
Toronto Community Services per diem fees
Other
EXPENSES
Youth programs
Shelter services
Administration
Building and property
Fundraising
Volunteer services
DEFICIENCY OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES
BEFORE AMORTIZATION
Amortization of property, equipment, and deferred
capital contributions
DEFICIENCY OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES
FOR THE YEAR
Net Assets, beginning of year
Net Assets, end of year
$5,032,871
2,455,092
5,312
7,493,275
$4,656,698
2,388,230
4,318
7,049,246
3,459,669
2,267,257
673,034
623,608
475,007
29,385
7,527,960
3,626,294
1,839,806
628,936
501,134
433,628
63,569
7,093,367
(34,685)
(44,121)
42,816
44,176
$(77,501)
$(88,297)
$1,364,155
$1,286,654
$1,452,452
$1,364,155
Approved on behalf of the Board
These statements are condensed for inclusion into
the Annual Report. Readers who would like more
information or the complete audited financial
statements should contact the Head Office of Eva’s
Initiatives.
Rob Myers, President
Vicki Rodgers, Treasurer
Eva’s Initiatives gratefully acknowledges
all of our donors for helping to create
opportunities for homeless and at-risk
youth. Donors who gave cash contributions
of $1,000 or more in 2011 are listed below.
FOUNDER - $100,000+
Sprott Foundation
Virgin Unite
BENEFACTOR - $75,000-$99,999
Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited
CAW Canada
The Ontario Trillium Foundation
LEADER - $40,000-$74,999
Aviva Canada Inc.
Canadian Tire Jumpstart
Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.
The Gooder Foundation
Ned Goodman Investment Counsel
Investor Education Fund
W.C. Kitchen Family Foundation
NAIOP
RBC Foundation
Scotiabank
Carolyn Sifton Foundation
TD Securities
Toronto Enterprise Fund
CHAMPION - $20,000-$39,999
BMO Financial Group
Bombardier Transport Canada Inc
CCL Industries Inc.
The Catherine Donnelly Foundation
Michael Durland
Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life
The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen
Foundation
Schachter Family Fund at the
Toronto Community Foundation
The Gerald Schwartz and Heather Reisman
Foundation
SEDI
TD Financial Literacy Grant Fund at SEDI
COMPANION - $10,000-$19,999
Baker & McKenzie LLP
The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited
The Daniels Corporation
Deutsche Bank AG, Canada Branch
Andy Dickison
Bill & Erin Furlong
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Floyd Honey Foundation
Intact Financial Corporation
IODE Toronto
Lang Family Foundation
The John & Pat McCutcheon Charitable
Foundation
The Paloma Foundation
Rotary Club of North York
Serenader Source Inc
Somerville Construction
The Robin Sharma Foundation for Children
TD Bank Financial Group
Tides Canada Foundation
PARTNER - $5,000-$9,999
Anonymous
Virginia Atkin & Keith Ambachtsheer
John and Jocelyn Barford Family Foundation
at the Toronto Community Foundation
Debbie Boukydis
The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation
Colin Carter
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Concord Adex Developments Corp
Colliers International
Gordon Currie & Robin Heintzman
Daily Bread Food Bank
Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario
Ronald Farmer
The Harry E. Foster Foundation
Judy & Ron Gage
Hilborn Ellis Grant LLP
The Patrick Hodgson Family Foundation
The Home Depot Canada Foundation
HUB International Sinclair Cockburn
Golf Tournament
The Johansen-Larsen Foundation
Jocelyn Macdonald
MCW Custom Energy Solutions Ltd.
Molson Coors
Munich Reinsurance Company of Canada
Rotary Club of Toronto Charitable Foundation
Shine Concert
The Toskan Casale Foundation
FRIEND - $1,000-$4,999
Anonymous (x6)
John Adamson
Alexander Interiors & Design Inc.
Alterna Savings
Applause Institute Finishing School Inc.
Bach Consort
Wendy Balaban
Reed Ballon
Norman Bell
2011 CIRCLE
Michael & Liz Bliss
BMO Employee Charitable Foundation
Bryne Engineering Inc.
Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
CASCO Inc.
CAW Local 88
Chubb Insurance Company of Canada
CHUM Charitable Foundation
Mitchell Cohen
Michael Cruickshank
Dell Canada
Lionel and Winsome deMercado
Jackie Di Cara
Direct Energy
The Dominion of Canada General Insurance
Company
Frank Dottori
John Douma
Suzanne Dubeau
Eglinton St. George’s United Church
Eli Lilly Canada Inc.
Elliott Special Risks LP
Encon Group Inc.
Fairlawn Avenue United Church
Franklin Templeton Investments
Freedom International Brokerage Company
David Gibbins
GlaxoSmithKline Inc.
Patricia Gloudon
Gore Mutual Insurance Company
Niall Haggart & Katherine Kowal
Blake Hampton-Davies
Heidelberg Canada Graphic Supplies Ltd.
Karen Higgins
Home Trust Company
Diane Horton
Ernest Howard
K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation
International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers Local 353
Jennings Capital
Vicki Juretic
Stuart Kedwell
Philip King & Jennifer Ocampo-King
John F. Kitchen
Kiwanis Club of Kingsway
Koehler Family Fund at the
Toronto Community Foundation
Jaime & Alexandra’s Lemonade Stand
Koskie Minsky LLP
Steve & Joyce Lancaster
LBS Group Ltd.
George & Leanne Lewis
Lombard Canada Ltd.
Janet MacInnis
Donna & Dennis Maloney
Marant Construction Limited
Jeff McCord
Patrick McKeever
Medavie Blue Cross
The Mendelson Family Foundation
Robert Myers
Alain & Nicole Normand
John O’Bryan
Ken & Marilyn O’Connor
Packaging Association of Canada
Luke Parsons
Raymond Peddie
Colin Phillips & Robyn Luo
Martha Pilkington
Pylon Design
William Ramsay Charities Trust
Realtors Care Foundation
Sanci’s Tropical Foods & Wholesale
Produce Inc.
Kathryn Saunders
Geoffrey B. Scott Memorial Fund at the
Toronto Community Foundation
Kelly Seto
SF Partnership, LLP
Douglas Sharpe
Jeff Shumacher
Emree Siaroff & Krista Wylie
Byron & June Sonberg
David Sorbara
Standard Life Assurance Company of Canada
Robert & Nan Stewart
Stone Tile International Inc.
Styles Family Foundation
Synovate Ltd.
TELUS
Robert Tetley Fund at the
Toronto Community Foundation
Christine Thompson
UrbanSpace Property Group
Vandewater Charitable Foundation at the Toronto Community Foundation
Thomas Vandewater
Walmart Canada
John Wedge
Thomas Westin
Robert Wiseman
Xerox Canada Ltd.
York Mills Collegiate
Graeme & Diane Young
Sharon Zohar
OF SUPPORT
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OUR
MISSION
The mission of Eva’s Initiatives
is to work collaboratively with
homeless and at-risk youth to
help them reach their potential
to lead productive, self-sufficient
and healthy lives by providing safe
shelter and a range of services,
and to create long term solutions
for homeless youth by developing
and implementing proactive and
progressive services.
370-215 Spadina Ave.
Toronto, ON M5T 2C7
T: 416.977.4497 | E: info@evas.ca
Charitable Registration: 13223 9013 RR0001
www.evasinitiatives.com
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