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evas initiatives
our mission:
is to work collaboratively with homeless and at-risk youth to help them reach their potential to lead productive, selfsufficient 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Director & President Report _____________ 2 Evas Initiatives Overview _________ 3 Evas Place Year in Review _________ 4 Evas Satellite Year in Review _______ 6 Evas Phoenix Year in Review _______ 8 National Initiative ______________ 11 Volunteer Resources ____________ 12 Anti-Oppression/Diversity Committee __________________ 12 Resource Development __________ 12 Financial Statements ___________ 13 Circle of Support _______________ 14
Eva Smith
1923-1993
who we are
evas place
Evas Initiatives is a charitable organization assisting homeless youth, aged 16-24, to move off the streets permanently. Our three unique facilities, Evas Place, Evas Satellite and Evas Phoenix offer long-term solutions to youth homelessness.
A 32-bed emergency shelter in the Leslie & 401 area of North York, often the first stop for youth who become homeless Offers services to ensure that youth can make safe and informed decisions rovides valuable case management services for youth in the shelter P Home of the groundbreaking Family Reconnect Program, helping youth rebuild relationships with their families and preventing youth from turning to the streets in the first place Provides an Independent Living Program to help youth move from the shelter to independent living
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, Evas Place, which was named in her honour. Eva Smiths 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, Evas Initiatives and the work we do stands as a proud tribute to her vision and pioneering work with homeless youth.
A 30-bed emergency shelter in North York ffers innovative programming for youth who are using drugs and alcohol O he only youth shelter in Toronto that operates from a harm-reduction perT spective, offering counselling, life skills workshops and recreation activities
EvAS STAFF
Program and Senior Managers Evas Administrative Office 416-977-4497 Maria Crawford, Executive Director Marie MacCormack, Director of Development Jennifer Morris, Director National Initiatives Wendy Telfer, Director of Finance Paul Turkki, Manager Human Resources Evas Place 416-229-2810 Morag Perkins, General Manager John Doolittle, Site Operations Manager Nancy Abrams, Supervisor Family Reconnect Kesha Bains, Program Supervisor Enrique Robert, Program Manager Evas Satellite 416-229-1874 Morag Perkins, General Manager John Doolittle, Site Operations Manager Monica Waldman, Residential Supervisor Evas Phoenix 416-364-4716 Clovis Grant, General Manager Suganthy Barnett, Site Operations Manager Andrew Macdonald, Manager, Social Enterprise Todd Hiuser, Manager, Employment Services Elaine Belore, Program, Supervisor Ros Tierney, Manager, Housing & Community
Supports
50-bed transitional housing and employment training facility in downtown A Toronto outh may live in its shared townhouse-style units for up to one year Y ffers innovative programs that train homeless and at-risk youth and help O them find employment and housing ome to an employment preparation and work experience program assisting H youth up to the age of 29 to secure long-term careers ome to the Phoenix Print Shop, an awarding winning social enterprise ofH fering competitive graphic communications services and a training program for youth.
ssists organizations across Canada to develop their own integrated models A of housing, employment training, social enterprise and mentorship support, for homeless and at-risk youth mplements annual innovation awards to organizations across Canada that I provide exemplary integrated services for homeless youth oordinates a national Learning Community on Youth Homelessness, a forum C where leaders in the field across Canada come together to collaborate on issues of common interest and concern
reconnect
residential Clients Served: 713 Non-residential Clients Served: 153 Occupancy rate: 87.6%
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Manager, Community Relations Public & Government Affairs Enbridge Gas Distribution
Manny Sousa
How can you not support Evas when you see the results from such a dedicated team of people, the change in the youth who seek out Evas for a home, for direction, for a reason to feel good about themselves, who find a purpose in life and the dreams for their future. I support Evas because ... Evas provides support. Because Evas provides hope, encouragement and self-sufficiency through life-skills. I support Evas because ... Evas provides optimism. I support Evas because ... Evas works!
revitalize
residential Clients Served: 1003 Youth Participated in Harm reduction Programming: 633 Occupancy rate: 87%
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rebuild
residential Clients Served: 160 referrals from community agencies: 222 Occupancy rate: 87%
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EMPLOYMENT PrOgrAM SuMMArY 2007 60 youth served 50 began a work experience 78% completed a work experience 2% employed or returned to school 9 after completion of work experience In the Technologies Training Program, we completed the second year of the three-year program funded by Raising the Roof through the Youthworks program. The program provides youth with instruction on common software applications which they are able to immediately apply to their work experience, a necessity to compete in the labour market. Twenty-seven youth participated in the program in 2007 which involved instruction in MS Word, Powerpoint and Publisher.
MENTOrSHiP AT PHOENix
Mentorship complements all the other programs at Evas Phoenix. In 2007, We recruited 31 volunteers for the 1-to-1 Mentorship program and had 22 ongoing matched relationships at the end of the year. Volunteers go through a thorough screening process, receiving training to help them understand their important role and monthly training on issues they may be experiencing with the protg. In the Peer Mentorship Program, we trained 17 youth as peer mentors in 2007 and combined, they contributed more than 800 hours of volunteer support to the residents of Evas Phoenix. Since we know that youth learn very well from their peers, we trained peer mentors to facilitate workshops on art, cooking and cleaning and to operate the breakfast program that serves 30 people per day. In the Project Mentorship program, professionals donate their time and expertise to help youth learn about a particular industry. In the past youth have created an award winning film, learned about the music industry and gained skills in photography. This past year, an instructor in the film program at Seneca College worked with Phoenix youth on a third film project to explore various themes associated with how marginalized youth inhabit public spaces. The project will be completed in the fall of 2008. The link between housing and employment cannot be underestimated. At Evas we understand that without housing youth cannot maintain employment and likewise, without employment, youth cannot maintain their housing. We have developed a range of employment services that continue to draw many young people to Evas Phoenix. Through the Service Canada-funded Youth Succeeding in Employment Program (YSEP), youth not only learn the skills required to find and to keep a job but they get the opportunity to gain real employment experience through the work experience program. YSEP is unique in that the jobs developed are based specifically on the skills, abilities and career goals of the youth.
volunteers
Evas Volunteers help fulfill our mandate of helping homeless and at-risk youth to find housing and gainful employment. Volunteer roles range from serving on committees, to assisting at special events, to helping out with administrative tasks, to mentoring youth. 42 volunteers served on committees in 2007, including our Board of Directors and its sub-committees, as well as our special event committees. These volunteers took a strong leadership role in our organization and gave us valuable community support for our programs, as well as community input. Special Events volunteers assisted with the planning and implementation of the annual Spring Auction and Taste Matters. In total 69 volunteers gave 254 hours in 2007 to help make our special events successful. They helped Evas to organize incredible events that help us to enhance our relationships with existing donors and to develop new relationships. Volunteers continued to be active at the Toronto Raptors basketball games selling 50/50 raffle tickets. This fundraising activity not only helped to raise money for Evas Initiatives, but it also gave us an opportunity to increase our profile in the community. The One to One Mentorship program continued to grow. In 2007 community mentors volunteered 412 hours. Volunteer groups continued to play a large role in important areas like shelter beautification, holiday celebrations and fundraising activities. These groups included Canadian Tire Business Intelligence, Operations Support, Eglinton St. George United Church, United Jewish Appeal, Muslim students Association of University of Toronto, Deloitte & Touche, PWC Foundation, Direct Energy and St. Christopher Houses Toronto Youth Job Corps.
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innovation awards
In 2007 the CIBC sponsored Evas second round of Innovation Awards. The Awards provide an opportunity for communitybased organizations, working in partnerships and delivering new and effective approaches to working with homeless and at-risk youth, to be recognized nationally for their work and at the same time, building public support. Applicants must demonstrate both the effectiveness of their programs and the extent of their community partnerships. Applications are reviewed by the National Review Panel who select a short-list and the three finalists for the Awards. Each finalist receives $5,000. In addition, Evas assists winners in further developing recognition opportunities for their programs, primarily through community-based Awards ceremonies. Some of these efforts this year have resulted in local media coverage, and presentations to local regional councils. There were 52 applicants this year, reflecting the creativity and commitment of communities working with youth at risk. Three organizations were chosen to receive the 2007 Evas Innovation Awards: 2007 Winners: Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs: Kelowna Downtown Youth Centre Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming Inc.: Urban Canvas Project Les Maisons Transitionnelles
resource development
What a terrific year! Thanks to the hundreds of generous donors, sponsors and volunteers we raised enough money in 2007 to fund the critical programs Evas youth rely on. Our events were a great success. Our annual Spring Fantasy Auction raised a record $100,000! We joined the Toronto Marathon with a 5K Walk Run for Youth and our annual wine and gourmet food tasting event, Taste Matters wowed an audience of over 300 guests at the Fermenting Cellar. Our fundraising goals continue to grow as the needs at the shelters grow. And thankfully we continue to partner with new donors who share the sentiments of those who know us and who have supported us for years. What a few of those donors say about Evas: Deutsche Bank supports Evas because of their holistic approach to restoring dignity and creating hope in the lives of the young adults who come through their doors. We support Evas because they genuinely care about the success of our future leaders and add immeasurable value to our community. We support Evas because they lead by example and work tirelessly to create a better world for youths and adults alike.
Tanya Piazza
RBC has been supporting Evas for over 10 years because of the innovative approach they have to supporting youth in transition. RBC is committed to doing better in the community by providing donations to local organizations doing great things; organizations like Evas, where young people have the opportunity to learn and build the important life skills that allows for a successful transition into a better future.
gayle Longley
The CAW has been a proud supporter of Evas Initiatives since 1999. Evas programs and practices are among the best helping youth break the cycle of poverty.
Buzz Hargrove
As part of our commitment to being a responsible company, Xstrata Nickel is proud to support an organization as important as Evas Initiatives. An integral piece of Xstrata Nickels value system is engaging with meaningful local endeavors. Evas Initiatives is one of Greater Torontos finest programs of its kind and we are delighted to support the tireless efforts of their staff and volunteers. Evas offering of progressive and collaborative programming responds directly to the needs of at-risk youth. Their practical approach promotes selfsufficiency and pro-activity providing long term solutions to the challenges we all face as a community. Supporting Evas has given us the opportunity to give back and focus on our principles as a caring company, linking our vision to action. We are strong advocates of this key initiative and look forward to further supporting Evas and the youth of Greater Toronto.
Founder $25,000 +
CAW Canada CIBC Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Paul Wolfe RBC Foundation Scotiabank Sprott Foundation The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation The J. W. McConnell Family Foundation The Ontario Trillium Foundation Toronto Community Foundation Toronto Enterprise Fund
dominique dionne
The Mackenzie Financial Charitable Foundation supports Evas Initiatives because of the passion and dedication they bring to helping todays homeless youth regain their selfesteem and re-build their lives. We have seen first-hand the care they put into developing new programs, specifically the Mentorship Program, to help todays homeless youth. We were impressed with the opportunities they provided for our employees to help out, whether by donating money, time or clothes. Evas Initiatives is a charity that is easy to support, and we are proud to partner with them in helping their clients go on to lead fulfilling lives.
Brad Offman
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STATEMENT OF OPErATiONS ANd NET ASSETS for the year ended december 31
rEvENuE Grants - special projects Toronto Community Services per diem fees Other 2007 $3,020,437 $2,205,005 $719,619 $5,945,061 ExPENSES Special projects Service delivery Operating Building and property Fundraising and other $2,941,438 $1,471,995 $648,647 $583,057 $234,080 $5,879,217 ExCESS OF ExPENSES OvEr rEvENuE FOr THE YEAr Net assets, beginning of year Net assets, end of year Approved on behalf of the Board Ken Silver, President Colin Phillips, Treasurer $65,844 $1,459,719 $1,525,563 2006 $2,592,153 $2,047,095 $571,231 $5,210,479 $2,510,153 $1,392,013 $613,983 $489,211 $174,786 $5,180,146 $30,333 $1,429,386 $1,459,719
EvAS iNiTiATivES FACiLiTiES EvAS PLACE Phone: 416-441-1414 Fax: 416-441-4130 Email: info@evas.ca EvAS SATELLiTE Phone: 416-229-1874 Fax: 416-229-2810 Email: info@evas.ca EvAS PHOENix Phone: 416-364-4716 Fax: 416-364-7533 Email: info@evasphoenix.ca
For more information, or to make a donation, please contact: EvAS iNiTiATivES AdMiNiSTrATiON OFFiCE 215 Spadina Avenue Suite 370 Toronto, ON M5T 2C7 Phone: 416-977-4497 Fax: 416-977-6210 Email: info@evas.ca www.evasinitiatives.com
Charitable Registration No: 132239013 RR0001