NEWS AND UPDATES

FROM EVAS INITIATIVES

WINTER 2004

HOMELESS YOUTH: A HOLIDAY SNAPSHOT OF HOMELESSNESS

The facts on youth homelessness are as harsh and depressing as the photo on this page, which shows a 17-year-old girl sleeping on the street. It has been estimated that more than 10,000 youth in Toronto are homeless or at risk of being homeless. The following facts are further evidence of the severity of the youth homelessness crisis in our city. Fact: In 2002, an estimated 6,900 youth stayed in municipally funded shelters (in Toronto), accounting for 22% of all shelter clients. (Toronto Report Card on Housing & Homelessness, 2003). Fact: Suicide among street youth is a major problem ... suicide attempts occur at rates over 100 times that of the national average. (see www.voices4children.org/report-June2003-1.htm) Fact: The physical and mental health of homeless youth is at risk one study found mortality was found to be 13 times higher for homeless youth than their peers and they suffer high levels of mental illness than other youth 23% of males and 43% of females show signs of post-traumatic stress disorder. Fact: The youth unemployment rate in 2003 was 16.4%, almost double the Toronto average. (Toronto Vital Signs 2004) There is a pressing need for long-term solutions that will help youth break the cycle of homelessness. At Evas Initiatives we work hard to find solutions that create opportunities for homeless and at-risk youth to build healthy and productive futures that enable them to get off the street permanently.

EVAS SATELLITE: SHERWINS LETTER OF THANKS

My name is Sherwin Smith. I am a twenty-three year old youth from Toronto. I am currently living in the Weston and Lawrence area and am attending the International Academy of Design and Technology studying Arts. This is all thanks to the staff at Evas Satellite. They have continuously provided me with assistance in various areas in my life such as: writing a letter to the Judge when I was in Custody, finding accommodation, preparing a resume and providing me with the necessary tools to gain employment, and giving me a positive push in the right direction when times looked down. Now Staff are providing services to help me through my post-secondary education. Evas Satellite has been a positive part of my life, and I wouldn't have been able to get to where I am today if I didn't have the support from the staff at Evas Satellite, especially the Community Worker and Harm Reduction Worker. Thank you for everything.

Celebrating an innovative decade of building futures with homeless youth

News and Updates from Evas Initiatives is Printed in the Phoenix Print Shop

MESSAGE FROM CTOR & THE PRESIDENT THE EXECUTIVE DIRE

estimated be able to enjoy. With an th in our city will not many you Evas Initiatives nderful concept that so instead of happiness. At for the Holidays a wo be despair this season A Home to help them find there will shelters but to continue Toronto we know that ay for the youth in our 000 youth homeless in 10, happy holid s. rd to not only provide a cessful life off the street we are working very ha to lead a healthy and suc that they t will enable them best season possible and opportunities tha our youth will have the s to ensure ewed hope and begin our many activitie begin to create this ren holiday approaches we s Initiatives could not As the . Eva rs over the past 10 a better future in 2005 through our shelter doo youth who have passed l have renewed hope for wil and at-risk of the 15,000 homeless y partners. happiness in the lives our generous communit rt are told in tment of as their stories of suppo years without the commi of "News and Updates", issue donating meals, munity partners in this s over the past year by tribute to these many com de valuable contribution We pay have ma essing corporate r many activities. They ough musical events, acc articles written about ou Shop, raising money thr the to mention just a few. our Print loaning us a press for ng career skill workshops, supporting our events, ntoring youth by teachi me ng out clean-up days and a Life campaign ut the annual Light up funding programs, carryi son we are excited abo s acknowledges liday sea g for our programs. Eva r and head into the ho near the end of the yea ebratory party and fundin As we th, a cel y, faith groups and ions, schools, communit holiday gifts for our you t enables us to provide rs which include corporat tha of your support, we y partne ay campaign. With all e of the many communit generously to this holid the wonderful assistanc e. donate a devastating experienc nts on our behalf and hout a home, family is individuals who hold eve at a time when being wit s lives Evas Satellite. truly light up our youth ce, Evas Initiatives and our 3 shelters, Evas Pla tives and ol. Evas challenges to Evas Initia who use drugs and alcoh 2005 will bring many new programs serving youth th to lead elop the lter that will further dev programs that enable you ilding a new Satellite she ources and job training p families to ng res We are bu the award winning housi Reconnect Program to hel is expanding our Family ix will continue to offer Phoen n the support of s Place erm career potential. Eva th to go back home to gai ductive lives with long-t ationships that allow you pro g rel supports to explore forgin community. access the counselling and begin new lives in the l help them extended family that wil as Ini tia tives wi ll yo u ha ve given us, Ev the inc red ible sup po rt Wi th and successful programs ry out the progressive in tinue to develop and car con k youth build futures ny homeless and at-ris that have helped so ma our community. py holiday season. peaceful, healthy and hap you all and wish you a We thank Director Maria Crawford, Executive sident, Board of Directors Emree Siaroff, Pre
Maria Crawford Emree Siaroff

EVAS INITIATIVES BOARD OF DIRECTORS OCTOBER 2004

Emree Siaroff, President Heather Brown Jean-Paul Brown Michael Crane Michael Cossar Ettie Dawkins Patricia Gloudon Erin Gordon Linda Kenny Zahir Lalani Don Matheson David Shiner Marnie Silver Ed Smith Edeva Smith Megan Telford Bill Weber

PHOENIX MODEL WINS AGAIN

We are thrilled to report that in October 2004, Evas Phoenix received an award from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation as a Best Practice in Affordable Housing. We are very proud that Evas Phoenix has been cited once again for its innovative program design and architecture, and the work we are doing to help homeless youth achieve self-sufficiency.

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PHOENIX PRINT SHOP GRADUATION AND PARTNERSHIP RECOGNITION EVENT

On April 29, 2004 the sun shone at Evas Phoenix for Phoenix Print Shops Graduation and Partnership Recognition Event. The ceremony celebrated eight graduates, as well as two Print Shop Scholarship recipients and two Print Shop Perseverance Award recipients. Current Print Shop participants led guests through our newly expanded facility, the renovation of which was driven forward by a financial contribution from the Scotia Capital Global Trading Team. The tour included the impressive QM-46 press, which Heidelberg Canada has indefinitely loaned to us at no charge, with significant benefit for both training and production. Brian Ellis, Director of Marketing at Heidelberg assisted with the awards ceremony. Both he and Mary Black, Chair of Graphic Communications at Ryerson University two members of the Phoenix Print Shop Advisory Board - shared valuable personal reflections on their paths to success in the graphic communications industry. One graduate, Ola, offered some inspiring closing remarks, praising the dedication and leadership of the Print Shop staff team, particularly the instructors Bill Kidd and Patrick Fisher, and the business manager Michael Rolph.

Phoenix Print shop employee working with the newly donated Heidelberg press

These three staff have done an incredible job in creating golden career development opportunities in a supportive working environment. The proof is in the pudding: upon graduation Ola earned himself a full-time position with Xerox, and, as a Print Shop Scholarship recipient, completed a course as part of Ryersons Graphic Communications Program.

EVAS PHOENIX: JDS STORY

Jaafer Dennison (JD) met his mom for the first time when he was 6 yrs old. He lived with her for four years before being sent to Toronto to live with his aunt. The sponsorship agreement made by JDs aunt was that he would live with her to the age of eighteen. While living with his aunt JD successfully completed public school and eagerly went on to high school. Around the age of eighteen, things were going well until JD was asked to go live with friends in Mississauga. Unfortunately, the commute from Mississauga to Toronto was interfering with school and JD decided to move in with a friend in Toronto where he stayed for two months. Still enrolled in high school JD began a co-op placement at the police headquarters in the video production department. He then lost his housing and began to try to find other alternatives. During this turbulent time, JD had to drop out of school because of lack of finances for his tuition. After living in several shelters, JD found out about Evas Phoenix. The appeal of the Evas Phoenix Film program and the transitional housing program interested him. Two months after discovering Evas Phoenix, JD moved in. A few months after living at Phoenix, JD started the Evas Phoenix film program and was hired as a member of the film crew for a popular television series. JD then applied to Evas Phoenix Print Shop Program. The Phoenix Print shop is a career-focused social enterprise that combines qualified instruction with the production of professional work for paying customers. Under the leadership of a business manager and an instructor, determined youth learn the basic principles and practices of the Graphic communications industry, from desktop publishing, the press, and bindery. The Phoenix Print Shop supports its graduates in connecting with jobs and careers in the Graphic Communications industry. During his stay at Evas Phoenix, JD was identified for his leadership skills, outgoing personality, strong communication and interpersonal skills and high level of motivation. Given these traits, JD was interested in becoming a peer mentor. As a peer mentor JD was responsible for providing orientations to new youth moving into Phoenix and promoting peer mentorship activities within the shelter. Peer mentors are individuals who are interested in assisting young adults to adjust to life at Eva's Phoenix, and to make a successful transition to sustainable housing and employment opportunities. Most recently, JD has successfully completed his training in the Print Shop. After completing a co-op placement with one of the largest print companies in Ontario, JD was hired on as a Loader in their bindery department. JD has also graduated from the Phoenix housing program and lives in his own apartment.

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Presented by

Presented by Scotia Capital, Evas Initiatives 10th Anniversary Auction, held on Thursday May 27, 2004, was a brilliant success, providing a fun-filled evening for our sponsors and guests. Made possible by the efforts of over 100 volunteers, the event was enjoyed by upwards of 350 guests and raised $50,000 that will go directly to supporting vital programs and services for homeless youth. The dedicated Auction Committee worked diligently to transform The CBC Barbara Frum Atrium into a garden of spring elegance, laying the scene for the auction of hundreds of spectacular items including fantastic trips, original artwork and theatre events. The broad range of items ensured that there was something to tempt everyone.

Franky Sims, a former Phoenix resident, sings about Eva Smith at the 10th Anniversary Fantasy Auction in May

The evening was emceed by Sandra Whiting, and we were delighted to have Ms. Vivia Betton, the Jamaican Consulate-General pay tribute to her countrywoman Eva Smith, a founder of Evas Initiatives. Auctioneer Chad Cieslik graciously returned to conduct a spirited live auction to the delight of our many patrons. Attendees feasted on a decadent buffet, generously provided by the executive chefs of the Marriott Business Hotels and Resorts. Musical performances by Nettos band and the Virtuoso Jazz quartet provided a mellow accompaniment to the evenings revelry and the audience especially enjoyed the performance by Franky Sims, a graduate of Evas Phoenix, of an original song about Eva Smith. We would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to our Auction Committee, chaired by Pat Gloudon, and to our sponsors and donors, CBC Special Events department, staff and our volunteers for their generous contributions. Your support has made this highly successful and engaging event possible.

MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC FOR EVAS PHOENIX PRINT SHOP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
For the 4th consecutive year students at Upper Canada College will perform the Youth4Youth benefit concert. In addition to two other charities, funds from the concert support the Evas Phoenix Print Shops Scholarship Fund. To date, three scholarships have been awarded to Print Shop graduates, assisting their educational pursuits at Ryerson University, Central Technical School, and Seneca College. Please join us on Sunday January 30, 2005 at 3pm in Laidlaw Hall at Upper Canada College (200 Lonsdale Rd) for some fantastic jazz and classical music. For tickets please call (416) 222-5186.

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EVAS HOLIDAY WISH LIST

We welcome donations of the following items during the holiday season

RECREATION & LEISURE

Gift certificates for music stores, entertainment stores and department stores Gift Certificates for household items CDs and videos, computer disks, Books, Art Supplies, Computer games, sports equipment

LIGHT UP A LIFE WITH EVAS INITIATIVES AND ENBRIDGE THIS DECEMBER

Light Up A Life is a seasonal fundraising and public awareness campaign for Evas Initiatives. The campaign raises over $50,000 each year to support our work with homeless youth. As part of this campaign we will have donation kiosks set up at Yonge and Bloor Subway Station and at BCE Place. Donations of any amount are welcome and for a donation of $5 or more you will receive a Light Up A Life Flashlight! The campaign wraps up with the annual Winter Celebration and Skating Party at the Harbourfront Centre on December 5 at 12:00 P.M. Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. is the sponsor of this family event. We would also like to welcome Rob Fennell as this years honourary chair from Enbridge. Enbridge is proud to help Eva's Initiatives light up the lives of homeless youth in our community with both shelter and support, said Rob Fennell, Enbridge Gas Distributions Toronto Region General Manager and Honourary Co-Chair of the 2004 Light Up a Life Campaign. We encourage others to join us and help Evas make a sustainable difference in the lives of young people in our community. Make sure your skates are sharpened in time for December 5th at 12:00 P.M. so you can join us for a fun filled afternoon of free skating, complimentary pancake brunch hosted by Enbridge, performances by Nettos Band and Franky (a graduate of Evas Phoenix), as well as remarks by Toronto City Councillor, Olivia Chow. Speeches and performances will take place in the Lakeside Terrance and the outdoor brunch will follow. A performance by the Award winning synchronized skating team Black Ice will kick off the skating party and our supporters will get a chance to hit the ice with this years Celebrity Chair Lesley Hawker of the Canadian Womens National Figure Skating Team.

NEW CLOTHING
Socks, underwear, t-shirts, mitts, gloves, hats, coats, backpacks

PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Soaps, colognes, hair products

CLEANING ITEMS
Household cleaners, Vacuums, Brooms, buckets

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD
Canned soups, vegetables, tuna, pasta Gift certificates for groceries

HOUSEHOLD STARTER ITEMS

Dishes, sheets, towels, pots and pans, kitchen utensils, cutlery Gift certificates for household items

SITE NEEDS
Storage cabinets Industrial size barbeque Board room set (tables, chairs and wall to wall cabinets) Laminator Small, clear storage boxes Binders (2 and 3 inch) Photocopier paper Laser Printer Office Furniture (ergonomically designed desks & chairs) Filing cabinets Fire retardant furniture & upholstery For more information, or to make a donation, please contact: Keira Grant, Development Coordinator 416-977-4497 ext. 125

We encourage our friends and supporters to join us in Light Up A Life by hosting a fundraising event or donation drive, or by making a donation to Evas Initiatives. The celebration on December 5th will also serve as an opportunity to recognize and thank community members and groups who hold an event on our behalf this season. If you would like to join us in supporting homeless and at-risk youth to build positive and successful futures, please contact Keira Grant at (416) 977-4497 ext. 125 or kgrant@evas.ca We look forward to lighting up the lives of homeless youth with you this holiday season! PLEASE VISIT A LIGHT UP A LIFE KIOSK AT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26 Yonge and Bloor Station (4pm 6pm) SATURDAY NOVEMBER 27 Yonge and Bloor Station (2pm 6pm) SUNDAY NOVEMBER 28 Yonge and Bloor Station (2pm 6pm) THURSDAY DECEMBER 2 BCE Place (10am 2pm) FRIDAY DECEMBER 3 BCE Place (10am 2pm) News and Updates from Evas Initiatives ~ Winter 2004 ~ 5

The Enbridge Enerbee and Ben Ferriera skating with Eva's youth at Light up a Life last December

EVAS INITIATIVES NATIONAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM

The goal of the National Initiative program is to help other groups across Canada create similar to Evas Phoenix-type models of transitional housing, employment training and mentorship skills training to assist homeless youth in their own communities to become self-sufficient. Now that we have completed a comprehensive evaluation of Evas Phoenix we are working on developing a toolkit of resources, which will describe the key elements of the Evas Phoenix program. For example, we get many requests for information about our construction-training program, our peer mentorship program and our partnership-based model of employment support. Tools will be developed in each of these areas, and several others. While this work is being done, we are continuing to reach out to other groups, respond to requests for information and provide consulting support when needed. In the past year, we have supported ten other groups in a variety of ways as they work to develop their own projects. Organizations in communities from St. Johns to Regent Park to Vancouver have studied the Evas Phoenix model and are working on adapting it to meet their local needs. For more information about the National Initiative Program, please contact Jennifer Morris, Director of National Initiatives at 416-977-4497 ext. 127 or jennifermorris@evas.ca.

EVAS PLACE: FROM FEAR TO SAFETY

Laura came to Canada in March 2004 as a refugee from Afghanistan. As a teenager her father had died and she was left in the custody of her stepmother with whom she had had a rocky relationship from the beginning. Without her father around to protect Laura, her stepmother attempted to have her marry an elderly government official. Laura outright refused this and promptly had her life threatened by the elderly official. For a brief period Laura lived in fear of the official and her stepmother until one of her fathers friend arrived and said that he would help her leave the country. Following a dangerous trip through Pakistan to Canada Laura was left at Pearson airport. She ended up at Evas Place as she had no relatives in Canada. Laura was very frightened and not at all confident of her English but the staff made her feel as comfortable as possible. After a few days Laura met Evas Community Support Worker who began the process of her refugee claim. The Support Worker spent many hours working through the refugee process and obtaining an immigration lawyer for her. He assisted her in the completion of all the paperwork required for the government and ensured it was done within the required timelines. Laura now has her own furniture, clothing, work permit, and has contact with Afghan Womens Association for support. Due to the incredible support and of the Evas Place staff, Laura is looking forward to her future in Canada.

MENTORING TO HELP YOUTH ACHIEVE GOALS AT EVAS PHOENIX

ONE-TO-ONE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The One-to-One Mentorship program is now in full swing. We currently have 13 mentors with 11 matches. The One-to-One Mentorship program matches youth at Evas Phoenix, with an established individual from the community, who provides them with support. This support can be as simple as someone to talk to, advice in career development, or helping set goals and accomplishing them. Manuals have been developed, policies and procedures established, and our first Mentor Training Session took place on August 23rd. It was very well received, with one of our Peer Mentors talking about his personal life experience. Mentors and youth meet informally on site with the One-to-One Mentorship Coordinator and the relationship builds over the next month. The following two months the mentor focuses on setting some small and short-term goals with their youth. One of our mentors has helped her protg (now a Peer Mentor) acquire his General Equivalency Diploma. What an accomplishment! The relationship will continue and hopefully help this youth grow and continue to succeed while living independently.

PEER MENTORSHIP & FILM MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Peer mentors are past residents or program participants who have proven their abilities to be successful after leaving Evas Phoenix Housing and Employment programs. Peer mentors must be individuals who are interested in assisting young adults to adjust to life at Evas Phoenix, and to make a successful transition to sustainable housing and employment opportunities. A Phoenix Personal Support Worker or Employment Counsellor must refer peer mentors. With active participation the program has been thriving. Over two hundred individual visits have been made to peer mentorship programs in the month of August alone. The second phase of the Evas Phoenix Film Mentorship Program was a huge success. Sixteen youth participated. Adult mentors Adam Reid and Cheryl Zalamenda seasoned film industry veterans, along with peer mentor Colin led youth through workshops and exercises. Mentors Adam and Cheryl commended youth on their commitment, tenacity, motivation and outstanding creative ability. The workshop schedule was especially demanding with six days of intensive workshops starting at 6 p.m. and at times going beyond 9 p.m., expectations were rigid, exercises at times were emotional, requiring some youth to draw on difficult issues they have dealt with in the past. Several of the youth who participated in the project have demonstrated an interest in having follow up regarding career related information about the film industry. The youth offered their mentors Adam and Cheryl heartfelt words of appreciation for providing to them what they called a once in a life time opportunity. To become a mentor Call Lillia Shillingford (416) 364-4716 #232 or Fran Savelson #267

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VOLUNTEERS AND CORPORATIONS: A STRONG PARTNERSHIP FOR EVAS

Over the past year, a new form of volunteer relationship had been unfolding at Evas Initiatives. We have been building strong partnerships with corporations and their employee volunteer programs. These relationships have many faces. In some cases such as Keri Smith, a volunteer with the Spring Fantasy Auction Committee, her volunteer commitment has allowed her to access Enthusiast Scotia Call Ce ic volunteers from the her employers charitable giving ntre fundraising ba present a cheque from a ke sale to Eva' program. Asked how this came s Initiatives about, she replied, BMO Financial Group recognizes its responsibility to support the communities where its employees live and work, by supporting my volunteering and also enhancing it through the volunteer grants program, I was able to submit my volunteer work as an auction committee member and as recognition they donated $1000. Its great that my employer recognizes the volunteer work that I am passionate about. Recently we also received a donation of $500 from a volunteer who accessed her companys employer charitable program. This is a growing trend in corporations to support their employees and the communities in which they volunteer.

EVAS INITIATIVES DIVERSITY AWARD

Evas Initiatives is pleased to announce a new Diversity Award. This award will be presented annually beginning in 2005 to a staff member within the organization who contributes in a significant way to the development of innovative ideas and practices that supports or advance the agencys diversity/anti-oppression practices. Nominations for the award can be made by any member of the organization and can be based on activities that fall either within or outside the individuals normal responsibilities within Evas Initiatives. The recipients contributions must fall within one or more of the priority areas of Evas Initiatives Diversity Plan 1. Leadership: Contributing to the development of values, behaviours, structures and systems that become integrated into the diversity practices of the organization. 2. Service Delivery: Contributing programs, policies and practices that fully consider and integrate diversity across the spectrum of care and support for residents and participants at Evas. 3. Human Resources/ Building Capacity: Contributing to the development of diversity education, training, skills/capacity building and all human resources policies and practices that consistently integrate and consider diversity at every level of activity at Evas. 4. Accountability: Contributing to the development of mechanisms and processes to monitor diversity progress, results, outcomes and staff and Board performance consistently. 5. Community Engagement: Contributing to the process of ensuring that diversity considerations and planning are strategic components of all interactions with external partners. We celebrate everyones hard work within Evas to promote Diversity in every area of our work and encourage others to follow suit. Look in our 2005 Newsletter for information on the Diversity Award recipient and the work they have done as well as the other deserving nominees and their programs.

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Recently, Hudsons Bay Company assisted with the set up of the Spring Fantasy Auction by providing a large group of volunteers and many donated items for the auction. Many relationships have started with employees accessing company programs including corporate volunteer days such as Canadian Tires Fresh Start Days where employees not only gave their time to beautify our shelters but also donated all the equipment.

Canadian Ti on a fresh st re employees volunteering art clean-up day at Evas Pl ace

Volunteering is an opportunity to help homeless youth. If you have such a program at your workplace this is a great way to assist us. For more information about this and other volunteer opportunities, please contact Volunteer Resources at 416 977-4497 ext. 123 or lgotlieb@evas.ca.

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CIRCLE OF SUPPORT
PARTNERS
($10,000-$49,999)
Scotia Capital Global Trading The Northpine Foundation HRSDC - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

We extend our deepest thanks to the following donors who have supported us between April 6 & September 30, 2004
Farhad Derakshande Mr. Bernard Fishbein Front Door Organics Georges Vanier Secondary School Girl Guides-Sheppard Division Ms. Karen Goodies Ms. Lori Gotlieb Grandview Inn Mr. Alex Gremzebach Ms. Suganthy Grishnapillay Mr. John Hahn Harbourfront Centre Mr. James Herrler Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. Mr. Colin Holbrow House of Blues Hummingbird Centre for Performing Arts IAD Technologies Corp. Innocon Inc Ms. Miriam Isenberg Jazz FM Jubilee United Church Junior League of Toronto Upjit Kansal Key Porter Books Kim Lovell Photography King William Hotel Kirkor Architects and Planners Krcmar Surveyors Krichmor LTD La Palette Ms. Harriet Laing Ms. Doris Lam The Law Society Ms. Karen Levine Ms. Emma Lewezy Ms. Helen Lewis Ms. Karen Lopez Lorraine Kisma Theatre for Young People Mr. Craig Macklin Maureen McGowan Ms. Carol Mercer Ms. Gloria Miller Ms. Bernice Moir Mrs. Shirley Morris Ms. Paula Morrison Movie Poster Warehouse Mr. Ronald Boaks Ms. Jean Kent Ms. Betty Munsie Ms. Briane Nasimok Nathalie-Roze Nestle Canada Newmans Own Inc. Ontario Place Osler Hoskin & Harcourt LLP Ms. Maria Pachew Ms. Candace Padmore Mr. Bill Price Parkwoods United Church Parliament Building Supplies Patina Metalwear Limited Ms. Andrea Petroff Pickle Barrel Pizza Pizza Mr. Randy Potash Rabba Fine Foods Random House of Canada RBC Foundation Renees Gourmet Richmond Hill Golf Club Roots Canada Ltd. Ms. Karen Roth Royal Ontario Museum Ms. Alice Saw Scotia Capital Global Trading Mr. Victor Sequeira Mr. Paul Shainhouse Mrs. Sharpe Mr. Micheal Silver Sleeman Breweries Ltd. Mr. Josh Snider Something Special by Rachelle Soulpepper Theatre Company Ms. Shelly Spilkin St. Gabriel Catholic School Standard Life Starbucks Coffee Company Mr. Larry Steinberg Stott Pilates Sue Chef - Personal Chef Services Sun Life Financial TD Bank Financial Group Temple Emmanuel The Bargains Group The Brick The Directors Guild of Canada--Ontario The Elmwood Spa The National Ballet of Canada The Paloma Foundation The Simple Alternative Tim Hortons Head Office (TDL Group Ltd.) Timex Canada Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Toronto Symphony Orchestra TVOntario Unilever Cosmetics Intl (Canada) University Plumbing & Heating Ltd. Valhalla Resorts Susan Vale Van Rijk Diamond Cutters & Jewellers Mr. JR Ward Warner Music Canada Ms. Hazel Weddell Ms. Lea Weinstock Ms. Josh Weisman Ms. Leslie Wolfe Woodbine Entertainment Group Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. Yorkminster Park Church Zebrano Life Style Solutions

CHAMPIONS ($1,000-$9,999)
401 Richmond Ltd. College of Family Physicians of Canada Conn Smythe Foundation F.K. Morrow Foundation Forest Hill Lions Club IOF Foresters Prevention of Child Abuse Fund Keilhauer Loblaw Companies Limited Raptors Foundation Sinclair-Cockburn Financial Group TD Bank Financial Group, Wealth Management Division The Daniels Corporation The Directors Guild of Canada-Ontario The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation Toronto Community Foundation United Way of Greater Toronto Vandewater Charitable Foundation W.C. Kitchen Family Foundation

SUPPORTERS

($500-$999)

Direct Energy DMG World Media Mr. Bryan Hall Ms. Bonnie Lax Ms. Philomena Starz Youth 4 Youth Fundraising

FRIENDS

($10-$499)

4 Star Drywall Ms. Nancy Abrams Aloha Chapter 258 OES Auction Volunteer Aviva Pelt Bank of Montreal (Market Village Branch) Bank of Nova Scotia - EBCC Toronto Donald & Marilyn Beaumont Dr. Victor Bederman Mr. Herbert Beiles Mr. Dave Berry Mr. Michael Bliss Blockwood Construction BMO Fountain of Hope, Employees Foundation BMO Financial Mr. Rob Brander Mrs. Mary Anne Brinckman Mr. Tony Cancelliere Ms. Margaret Chambers Ms. Kimberely Chan Ms. Penny Charter Mr. Joseph Chow Mr. Gavin Clingbine Clipper Construction

Mr. Geoff Collins Mr. Gary Comerford Coreydale Construction Co. Mr. Andre Couture Cowperthwaite Mehta Chartered Accountants Dr. John Curtis Dave Snider Music Centre Limited Ms. Therese De Agazio Ms. Glenore De Pencier Dr. Norma W. Chou Orthadontics Empress Walk Dental Practice Mr. Jason Escobar Eyeson Sheppard Fabricland Betty Fitzpatrick Mr. Kevin Foley Anne Folger Mr. Frederick Ketchen Mr. Ed Gibbard Great West Life Ms. Deanne Harada Ms. Heather Hartley Ms. Frances Horodeski Ms. Carolyn Horton Ms. Barbara Houghton Mr. Wayne Howard Mr. Dennis Hunt IBM Employees Charitable Fund Ms. Joan Oreto Jubilee United Church Jubilee United Church Women Mr. Allen Karp Mr. Frederick Ketchen Kiwanis Club of Don Mills Ms. Marion Knaus Mr. Vince Knot Mr. Michael Lau Mr. Xenos Lee Mrs. Joyce Lipworth Mr. Corrado Luciano Mr. Ronald Manzer Ms. Barbara Martin Ms. Brenda Mayrl Mr. Jeff McCartney Mr. D. McChesney Ms. Jill McNall Mr. Shabtay Milo Ms. Elaine Mintz Ms. Bernadette Mizerski Ms. Melanie Moore Mr. Jim Mountain Mr. G. McCleary Northern Karate Schools Oriole York Mills United Church Mr. Michael ORourke Alex G. Otten Ms. Sarah Pengelly Ms. Linda Price Ms. Victoria Price Mr. Ken Rathgeber Mr. Robert Dowsett Sig Schrattner

Serenata Singers Sigmund Soudack & Associates Inc. St. Patricks Anglican Church Mr. Martin Storm Reverend Charles Swan Synergistic Marketing & Promotion Inc. Mr. A.C. Tedes Akalya Thavares Ms. Kesheyl Thomas Mr. James Thomson Mr. Harry Tonogai Toronto Diocesan Anglican Church Women Tour East Holiday Mr. Bruce Varty Ms. Gloria Watson Ms. Mary Wentz Ms. Pamela G. Whear Michael White Ms. Constance Whittaker Womens Investment Network Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. York Mills Collegiate Institute

GIFT IN KIND
Advent Lutheran Church AE ComputAre Inc. Allens Restaurant on the Danforth Ms. Gillian Amber Astoria Augistina Boutiques Avon Canada Bank of Montreal Training Bartimaeus Inc./ Bill Catty Bell Mobility Belvedere International Browne & Company Ms. Joan Burns Mr. Burnside Campbell Soup Company Ltd. Canada Life Assurance Company Canadian Tire Foundation for Families CanStage CBC Communications Celestine/ Anderson Centennial College Residence & Conference Centre Century Stone Inn Chateau Champlain Marriott Hotel Mr. David Chilton Church of the Annunciation Citizen Electronics Ms. Clarke CN Tower Ms. Maria Crawford Ms. Debbie Danbrook Ms. Nicolina DiPalma Ms. Teri Duguay Suzanne Duncan East Side Marios Mr. Michael Enright Essence Skin Care and Massage Therapy Estee Lauder Cosmetics Ltd.

EVAS INITIATIVES MISSION STATEMENT

Evas Initiatives mission 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. We create long term solutions for homeless youth by developing and implementing proactive and progressive services.

Evas Initiatives has developed a holistic, long-term approach to help get youth off the streets permanently. In only 4 years we have expanded from one to three shelters, with each offering specialized programs not available elsewhere in Canada: A Harm Reduction program at Evas Satellite for youth who use drugs and alcohol; A Family Reconnect program at Evas Place; The innovative Employment and Housing program at Evas Phoenix that has been developed through an unprecedented number of public/private partnerships; A National Initiative to help communities across Canada develop Evas Phoenix-type projects of their own

Evas Initiatives 215 Spadina Ave. Suite 370 Toronto, ON M5T 2C7 416-977-4497 www.evasinitiatives.com

For more information or to make a donation, please contact us at info@evas.ca or 416-977-4497 ext. 124