NEWS AND UPDATES

FROM EVAS INITIATIVES

FALL/WINTER 2005

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN ACTION

On August 25, Gerald W. Schwartz, Chairman and CEO of Onex Corporation, and Canadian Auto Workers President Buzz Hargrove officially announced their joint funding of the Buzz Hargrove Training Supports Program at Eva's Phoenix for the next three years. "Eva's Initiatives is unique in that they offer real solutions to the homeless crisis," said Buzz Hargrove. "The organization not only provides emergency shelter for homeless youth, but it also recognizes the incredible potential of these kids and provides career-building opportunities that give them a better chance for a successful life." (see "Youth Achievement Award" on page 3...)

Onex CEO Gerry Schwartz, Evas Initiatives Executive Director Maria Crawford, and CAW President Buzz Hargrove celebrate the funding of the Buzz Hargrove Training Supports Program.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Imagine a winter without food, shelter or warm clothing and the holidays without family, hope or joy. That's the reality for more than 10,000 young people between the ages of 16 and 24 who are currently homeless in Toronto. Despite the incredible generosity of many corporations, foundations, individuals and community groups this year, Eva's Initiatives is still urgently in need of over $145,000 to reach our fundraising goal. Please give generously today to help us get through the holiday season and the cold winter months ahead. We are especially in need of monthly donations, which provide a sustained source of funding throughout the year. Visit our website at www.evasinitiatives.com to find out how you can help.

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EVAS INITIATIVES BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Emree Siaroff, President Zahir Lalani, Vice-President Michael Cossar, Treasurer Megan Telford, Secretary Honorary Board Members: Ed Smith Edeva Smith

Directors: Heather Brown Jean-Paul Brown Gavin Clingbine Michael Crane Ettie Dawkins Patricia Gloudon Erin Gordon Ken Rousselle Councillor David Shiner Ken Silver Marnie Silver

Eva's Phoenix was recently cited as a 2005 Promising Approach by the National Secretariat on Homelessness. Twenty organizations were selected from among 99 submissions from across the country, in a three-stage evaluation process that focused on sustainable partnerships, effectiveness and replicability, among other criteria. After joining the Youth Employment Program at Eva's Phoenix, I was taught through the Life Skills Program the skills necessary to get and keep a job. Within one month of graduating from Life Skills, I was able to gain a placement at the Law Society of Upper Canada. I am now off of Social Assistance as a result of the Eva's Employment Program. ~ Eva's Phoenix Graduate

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YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (continued from page 1)

The Buzz Hargrove Training Supports Program will provide youth at Eva's Phoenix with the necessary resources to help achieve their goals of moving off the streets permanently. "Buzz introduced me to the great work undertaken by Eva's Phoenix and supported by the CAW," said Gerry Schwartz. "I am delighted to join them in this support and at the same time acknowledge Buzz's leadership of the CAW's philanthropy." Mr. Hargrove and Mr. Schwartz also took the opportunity to present the first annual Buzz Hargrove Youth Achievement Award to Cameron, a former resident of Eva's Phoenix. Board members Ken Silver, Ettie Dawkins, Patricia Gloudon and Michael Cossar were on hand to congratulate Cameron.

A MOTIVATIONAL STORY
I want to thank you for all you have done for our son Michael at Eva's Phoenix. It is far beyond anything we could have imagined. I know that if it wasn't for Eva's/Print Shop guidance, support and fabulous training, Michael would never have learned a skill or developed the confidence he now has to go out into the workforce. We were extremely impressed with the Print Shop when we first had a tour of it with our son, but we had no idea whether Michael would be accepted into the program, or if he would be motivated enough to try to be accepted. Michael has not had success with school and does little to nothing if he's not motivated. Figuring out what motivates him is, of course, a challenge. While we knew Michael needed some form of training, he wasn't interested in anything. I truly don't think that he would have been motivated to enter the program or stick with the training if it wasn't for the pay you provided as an incentive. It's so, so important for people like Michael who don't see or understand things like the rest of us. It motivated him to get into the program and it motivated him to work hard to stay in the program. And at the end, he finished up with a skill. My husband and I were really worried when Michael started the program because we knew of the high expectations you have for the trainees. Rightly so, but could our Michael actually get up in the morning and go at the required time? NEVER, ever in his 18 years has he gotten up without a fight, and in the past few years he wouldn't get out of bed until at least noon. We consider it a miracle that Michael made it to class regularly at 7:30 and that once there he worked as hard as he did. I also think that while you realistically expected high standards from the trainees, you also understood the challenges people like Michael face (he has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome) and the supports they require to achieve any kind of success. You stuck with him, worked out problems as they arose, AND YOU GAVE HIM A CHANCE at something that was real (as opposed to theoretical book-learning), hands-on, and of value (skill training as opposed to abstract work). How can we ever properly thank you? Michael will begin the job you helped him acquire next week. He's excited, motivated and skilled. He was none of those six months ago. You clearly developed a program for high-risk youth with a realistic understanding of their needs. By building a training program with such needs in mind, I believe you have given these kids the greatest gift imaginable - a chance to live by the fruit of their own labours. While my fingers are still crossed for Michael and probably will forever be so, he has come further than we ever dreamed because of your program. I am not overstating it by saying we are grateful to you from the bottom of our hearts. ~ Linda (Michael's Mother)

EVA'S CELEBRATES DIVERSITY

Enduring a holiday season without home or family can be particularly difficult for the youth living in our shelters and we make every effort to ensure that it is as festive as possible. Every year, volunteers, staff and youth work together to make the holidays memorable. Youth learn about and share each others cultures and it enables all of us to appreciate our unique diversity. Our events calendar starts in early November and runs through the New Year, including cultural celebrations such as Diwali, Eid, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, as well as a number of special holiday activities, all facilitated by community groups and volunteers. Contact volunteer@evas.ca to get your group involved this year.

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A FUTURE OF OPPORTUNITY
NEW SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EVA'S PRINT SHOP GRADUATES
At our Print Shop Graduation event in April, David Odell, President of the Data Group of Companies, was a catalyst for raising awareness and support for the Phoenix Print Shop Scholarship Fund. David pledged a $1,000 scholarship in honour of Andrew Macdonald, Manager of Social Enterprise, which led Richard Armstrong, President of Heidelberg, to match the contribution with an additional $1,000 via the Canadian Print Industry Scholarship Fund. These new funds, added to the annual contribution of $1,000 by Rob Tetley of the Print Shop Advisory Board in the name of Gordon and Constance Tetley, have allowed us to award several more scholarships in 2005. Print Shop graduates may apply to the Fund for career development in Graphic Communications. A recent graduate, Lew, is now working at The Printing House and earned a scholarship to pursue a certificate in Digital Applications Foundations at George Brown College. He earned 4 of 7 core credits based on his Phoenix experience. Another graduate, Darnelle, is enrolled in continuing education at Ryerson University and has full-time employment at Custom Data Imaging. One of the 2005 scholarship winners, Briant, is pictured here and is now employed at Transcontinental.

A SPECIAL BURSARY FOR EVA'S PLACE YOUTH

The Richard B. Lax Education Bursary was established at the 2004 Annual General Meeting when, in appreciation for being honoured by Eva's Initiatives, my family gave the first $600 bursary donation in honour of our son, Richard. It was our way of both giving back to an organization, Eva's Initiatives, that has given us so much, as well as recognizing an Eva's Place youth who, despite adversity in their life, has committed to furthering his or her post-secondary education. The purpose of the bursary is twofold: to provide financial assistance to a disadvantaged youth to help with the costs of tuition, books, or living expenses and, equally important, to acknowledge their outstanding accomplishment as they pursue their goal. Further, it is our hope that others will participate in the program by donating $600 or partial amounts so that more than one youth can be assisted and recognized. ~ by Bonnie Lax

Hamzat is pictured here with Mr. & Mrs. Lax and the Eva's Place team that has supported his progress.

The recipient of this bursary in 2005 is Hamzat, a 20-year-old youth who has lived at Eva's Place since November 2004. Through hard work and determination, Hamzat was able to achieve his goal of attending university. He is attending Ryerson University and is pursuing a degree in chemistry with a minor in applied physics. His dream is to someday have his own business. Hamzat's plan is to apply this bursary money to his tuition. I am moved by the generosity of people I don't know. Their belief in me touches my heart and for this I am humbly grateful. ~ Hamzat

REPRESENTING CANADA
Ricardo, a resident of Eva's Place, was one of the eight-man team sent to Edinburgh, Scotland for the 3rd Homeless World Cup played from July 20 to 24, 2005. This was a thrill of a lifetime for Ricardo, who played street soccer with 32 teams of homeless men and women from around the world.

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COMMUNITY SPIRIT EARNS FUNDING FOR EVA'S INITIATIVES

Thanks to the Toskan Foundation Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI), Eva's Initiatives was granted two $5,000 awards this year, on behalf of high school students who participated in the program. The goal of YPI is to empower youth to participate in the development of their communities and engage them as dedicated problem solvers and volunteers. Students Jenny Pham, Lisa Zhang, Yuree Sung and Hassan Matar at William Lyon Mackenzie Collegiate Institute chose Eva's Satellite for their project because, "We wanted to represent an organization that would open the eyes of the students in realizing how fortunate they are to have an education, to have a home with a loving family and having the basic essentials like food and water. And we were fortunate to find Eva's Satellite located within our North York community which helps youth, just like us, to lead a successful life." Students Annie Hua and Ladan Amiri from George Henry Academy chose Eva's Place for their YPI project and were also successful in winning a Toskan award. Also to be commended for their fundraising efforts are the students of Mr. Deeks' Grade 6 class at Rolph Road School, who did a fundraising drive that was matched by GH Woods and the total was divided among the 31 students to award to a charity of their choice. Ethan Gosse presented his fundraising cheque for $113 to Mayo Hawco at Eva's Place in July. Do the arithmetic on $113 x 31 students and you'll discover that these Grade 6'ers are fundraising stars! Six cousins aged 5-12 - Meaghan and Ryan Thapar, Jai and Ankita Rajpal, and Rajini and Sanya Bahl - made a difference in their community by holding a garage sale that raised over $200 for Eva's Place. Bowling for Youth, a special fundraiser organized by members of Eva's Initiatives Board of Directors, Michael Crane and Marnie Silver, took place on Sunday, November 13 at Playtime Bowl, with 50 bowlers participating in the event and raising over $7,400 in pledges for Eva's Initiatives! Everyone had tons of fun and as a result of its success, the bowl-a-thon will become an annual event.

PARTY WITH A PURPOSE

Inspired to make a difference in your community this holiday season? It's easy! Make your holiday celebration a Party with a Purpose! Eva's Initiatives has a NEW Third Party Kit that gives corporate, community and school groups all the details you need to plan a successful event. Plan easy fundraisers, such as bake sales, talent shows and food or gift drives, throw a charitable dinner party, or ask for donations in lieu of holiday gifts. Make a difference and help light up the life of a homeless youth this holiday season! Order your free kit today by contacting our Donor and Volunteer Relations Coordinator, Amanda Adams, at volunteer@evas.ca or (416) 977-4497 ext 123. News and Updates from Evas Initiatives ~ Fall/Winter 2005 ~ 5

EVAS INNOVATION AWARDS LAUNCHED

As part of our National Initiative Program, Eva's Initiatives has launched its first Innovation Awards with the generous support of CIBC, to recognize the incredible work being done by organizations across Canada in assisting homeless youth. Based on our experience in developing Eva's Phoenix, we know that awards and citations draw attention to innovative programs and can assist greatly in building partnerships and securing funding. Each community has different needs and different approaches to meeting those needs, but one common fact remains - virtually all communities across Canada, large and small, are struggling to provide effective support to help homeless youth become self-sufficient. The Innovation Awards will be granted to three organizations that demonstrate innovation in delivering services to homeless youth; successfully use partnerships to develop, implement or operate services; deliver services that help youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to achieve greater selfsufficiency and reduce their chances of experiencing homelessness in the future; offer services that integrate two or more of the following: housing, education, vocational training, employment, health and addictions supports, life skills, or other interventions aimed at assisting homeless and at-risk youth to become self-sufficient. We received 45 submissions and a seven-member panel is currently reviewing the submissions and will announce the winners in the new year. This review panel is made up of individuals from across Canada who are knowledgeable about services for homeless individuals. If you have any questions regarding the Innovation Awards, please contact Jennifer Morris, Director - National Initiative at jennifermorris@evas.ca or 416-977-4497 ext 127.

PHOENIX YOUTH BECOME FILM STARS

Through the Project-Based Mentorship Program at Eva's Phoenix, twenty-two youth participated in writing and producing fictional short films depicting life on the streets from various perspectives. The youth were involved in every aspect of film creation, including concept, script writing, wardrobe, locations, and fundraising for production. Championed by prominent Director Adam Reid, volunteer mentors from the film industry worked directly with the youth and provided their professional expertise and personal support. Two final films were presented on September 29 at a special film screening event, "Street Reels", in the Distillery Historic District.

VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

On July 8, in the middle of a heat wave, 11 volunteers from Canadian Tire arrived at Eva's Satellite equipped with paint, brushes, shingles and an array of renovation supplies. They volunteered an entire day of labour to help out, painting the common room with a fresh coat of yellow paint - sanding and repainting all of the trim as well - and painting the dining area in the basement. Although we had only asked for some touch-ups in the upstairs hallway, by the end of the day they had repainted all the walls and one of the volunteers generously donated leftover shingles from a home project and replaced the whole roof on our storage shed. Talk about going above and beyond! Numerous corporate and community groups took part in shelter projects this year - including Deloitte & Touche, UPS Canada, Ford Canada, UJA Federation and many more - and we appreciate each and every one of them for their incredible efforts! This summer, Eva's Satellite partnered with Evergreen and the Community Garden Project to begin a volunteer Garden Collective at Eva's Satellite. Every Friday between the hours of 11:30 and 1:30 you could find up to five Satellite clients working diligently in our gardens. Through the efforts of volunteers and clients, we have been able to grow flowers that add a sense of beauty to a building that is anything but beautiful. We have also had a harvest of summer vegetables that have been used in salads throughout the summer by the clients. With high hopes, we are expecting the Garden Collective to grow and work to continue on the roof top patio of the new Eva's Satellite building. Inside and out, Satellite is looking better than ever - and what a positive difference it makes to our clients and staff! We wouldn't be able to do the work we do without the tireless effort of our dedicated team of volunteers! Volunteers make a significant contribution in the lives of homeless and at-risk youth by playing a key role in the programs and services that Eva's Initiatives provides and reducing operational costs. Volunteering is a great opportunity to be part of a team, share your experience and offer a helping hand. Whether you have a few hours a week or want to get a group together once a year, there are some interesting activities in which you can get involved. Contact volunteer@evas.ca for details.

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GREAT FUN FOR A GREAT CAUSE

Our first annual Red, Black & White Fundraiser, sponsored by RBC Royal Bank, was launched on Thursday, October 20, 2005 at Great Cooks On Eight - a chic, state-of-the-art culinary studio that overlooks the city. This unforgettable evening included wine tastings, gourmet food stations with guest chefs, an auction of wine and food-related items including a trip for two to San Francisco sponsored by Air Canada Kids Horizons and Expedia.ca, and a black & white photography exhibit entitled "Change Your Perspective", which was produced by youth participants of a Photography Mentorship Project at Eva's Phoenix. It also featured a special performance by Molly Johnson, 2005 Vocalist of the Year (National Jazz Awards) and Andrew Craig, CBC's In Performance Host and Pianist. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, suppliers, volunteers and nearly 200 guests, we exceeded our fundraising goal of $20,000 - funds that will support our innovative work and make a significant difference in the lives of homeless and atrisk youth in our community. The event was made possible by the generosity of our sponsors: RBC Financial Group, Air Canada Kids Horizons, Expedia.ca, VIA Rail Canada, Churchill Cellars Ltd., Colio Estate Wines, Reif Estate, Vineland Estates Winery, Vintages, Executive Chef David Chrystian, Executive Chef Raymond Pritlove, Executive Chef David Berggren, Author Konrad Ejbich, Dairy Farmers of Canada, Marcy's Salad Dressings & Croutons, Pampered Chef, Pasquale Bros. Downtown Ltd., Saputo Inc., T Spot at Great Cooks on Eight, Ontario Pork, and Chicken Farmers of Ontario.

LIGHT UP A LIFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Enbridge Gas Distribution is returning for its fifth year as presenting sponsor of the Light Up A Life campaign, which is an annual public awareness and fundraising drive for Eva's Initiatives that takes place over the winter holiday season and culminates in a family-oriented celebration event on December 3, 2005 at Harbourfront Centre. The campaign was launched with a community pancake breakfast hosted by Enbridge Gas Distribution at St. Lawrence Market on November 12, with the help of Councillor Pam McConnell, who served up pancakes and rallied the crowd to our cause. The Light Up A Life campaign enables our staff to make the holidays as bright as possible for the youth we serve at our three shelters by collecting food hampers and gift packages; organizing multi-cultural holiday celebrations; providing holiday meals prepared and served by community volunteers; offering special social and recreational outings; and collecting warm clothing such as hats, gloves and coats. As always, to light up the lives of as many homeless youth as possible this holiday season, we will require a lot of community support and there are many ways you can get involved. With your participation in 2005, we will be able to create a community of hope and help for homeless and at-risk youth over the difficult holiday season and through the year ahead! Check our website at www.evasinitiatives.com for more information on Light Up A Life activities.

BIDDING AWAY HOMELESSNESS

Eva's Initiatives' 7th Annual Spring Fantasy Auction presented by Scotia Capital on Thursday, May 12 was an incredible success, raising a record $58,000! Guests enjoyed a gourmet buffet created by the Executive Chefs of the Marriott Hotels and Resorts, with decadent desserts from Delta Toronto East, great entertainment by Netto, and fabulous live and silent auction items that caused quite a few bidding wars. The event was made possible by the generosity of our sponsors: Scotia Capital, Daniels Corporation, Canadian Auto Workers, UrbanSpace Property Group, Gluskin Sheff, Somerville Construction, The Paloma Foundation, American Airlines, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, and Wild on Media, as well as all of the guests who participated. We would also like to recognize the amazing efforts of the Auction volunteers, led by the Auction Committee Chair, Patricia Gloudon, who worked tirelessly to make the event an absolute success.

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CIRCLE OF SUPPORT
LEADERSHIP
($100,000+)
City of Toronto The Counselling Foundation Hamilton Community Foundation Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Gerald W. Schwartz United Way of Greater TorontoToronto Enterprise Fund The Paloma Foundation Raptors Foundation RBC Royal Bank Alfredo Romano Somerville Construction Bob Stewart Robert and Nan Stewart TD Wealth Management Charity Committee Robert J. Tetley Toronto Carpet Factory Toronto Dominion Bank United Way of Greater TorontoDonor Designation Program Upper Canada College UrbanSpace Property Group W.C. Kitchen Family Foundation Youth 4 Youth

We extend our deepest thanks to the following donors who have supported us between January 1, 2005 and October 31, 2005.
Administrative Professionals Brian A. Isaacs Stephen Jeffcoat Ruth Johnson Jubilee United Church Eleanor Kerr Kimberly-Clark Inc. Kiwanis Club of Don Mills Amanda Lackey Kristin Lackey Isabelle Lafontaine Gurmeet Lamba Anita Lambert Lanning Thomas W. Lane Mike and Moria Lansdown Mariana and Alexander Lau Michael Lau Tammy Lau Xenos Lee Fay Leslie L. Fay Leslie Jin Fong Li Teresa Liang Joyce Lipworth Archie Loberto Philip & Jean Locke Long & McQuade Ltd. Musical Instruments Antoinette Lorenzo Susan Loube Wicky Low Walter J. Ludyka Judy Man Ronald Manzer Andrew and Nicole Mara-McKay Ian Martin Grace Matthews Linda McCallum Bruce McChesney Judith McCraken Susan McKeen Andrew McKibbon Jill McNall J. Ruth McNeill Mark Mercado Robin Merrill Buss Tam Mihalicz Bernadett Mizerski L. Montgomery Jennifer Morris Gregory Mott Jamal Mubarak Nature's Alternate Eglinton Caroline Nestor Oscar L. Newton & Maggy G. Hoogstraten Newtonbrook United Church Massimo Noce Northen Karate Schools Nothminster United Church OPG Employees' and Pensioner's Fund Allan and Diana O'Reilly Oriole York Mills United Church Alex G. Otten Eruch Pardiwalla Rosemary Park Parkwoods United Church Dinoo Pavri Darin Perrett Michelle Petruzzellis Colin Phillips Hassan Ali Pirnia PM Bakery Daniel and Lusia Pritchard Parviz Rawji Diane Roberts Rolph Road School - Grade 6 Class Sarah Sandusky Wendy Santi Sylvia E. Searles Emree Siaroff Serenata Singers Raj Singh Andrea Sloan Luke Smyk John Spano Nora Spinks St. George's Anglican Church St. John's United Church St. Patrick's Church George and Panayiota Starogiannis Brandon Stein Geoffrey Styles Charles A. Swan Wendy Sykes James Thompson Thornhill United Church Tour East Holidays Jeff Trounsell Lan Truong Anne Tucci United Foot Clinic United Way of York RegionDonor Choice Program D. Valera Darwin Valera Savio Vaz Ruth Victor Vitality Chiropractic Health Centre Ltd. Todd Vogelberg Michael G. Wang Stephen Weiss Mary Wentz Sally Williams Sarah E. Williams Windfields Junior High School Bill Wrightsell Johnny Xiao York Mills Collegiate Institute - YMSAC Mary Zarcone Kiki Ziten

BENEFACTORS ($50,000-$99,999)
Canadian Auto Workers Social Justice Fund CIBC Raising the Roof

PARTNERS

($10,000-$49,999)

Enbridge Gas Distribution Government of CanadaDept of Justice RBC Foundation Scotia Capital Scotia Capital Global Trading Scotiabank St. Stephen's Community House TD Bank Financial Group The Toskan Foundation UPS Foundation Inc. Vandewater Charitable Foundation at the Toronto Community Foundation

SUPPORTERS

($500-$999)

CHAMPIONS ($1,000-$9,999)
Norman B. Bell Canadian Auto Workers The College of Family Physicians Community Experience Initiative Daniels Corporation Daniels Midtown Corporation Dell Canada Eglinton St. George's United Church Eli Lilly Canada Inc. Enwave Energy Corporation F.K. Morrow Foundation Franklin Templeton Investments Geoffrey B. Scott Memorial Fund at the Toronto Community Foundation Gluskin Sheff & Associates Inc. Greater Toronto Apartment Association Heidelberg Canada The John David & Signy Eaton Foundation Lawrence Park Community Church The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation Lycklama Family Fund at the Toronto Community Foundation Jocelyn Macdonald Mackenzie Financial Corporation Molson Donations Fund Newtonbrooks S.S. Norman Allan Middleton Fund at the Toronto Community Foundation David M. Odell

Belle Productions Church of St. Timothy Ana-Maria Cuadra Mario I. Cuadra Direct Energy Eko Nomos Georges Vanier S.S. Peter Groccia-Precise Parklink Anita S. Lapidus Loblaw Companies The Mimi & Sam Pollock Foundation Nathan & Lily Silver Family Foundation Guylaine C. Pelletier Sinclair-Cockburn Financial Bruce and Kathleen Varty Siuhongi Yu

FRIENDS

($10-$499)

Catherine Adams John Adamson Advent Lutheran Church Anil Ahlowalia Ron Alabiso Anonymous Ramonette Aviso I.M. Baran Ida M. Baran Donald Beaumont Marilyn Beaumont Beaver Bible Class Herb Beiles Bell Ladies Golf Club Jason Benoit John Benzezos Ryan Bhopalsingh Michael & Elizabeth Bliss BMO Fountain of Hope Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Johanna Brand Betsy Bray Joanne Brennan Mary Anne Brinckman

Canadian Business for Social Responsibility Canadian RiteRate Energy Peter & Paula Cantley Michelle Castellano Penny Charter Margaret & Gordon Chess Yeuk Sze Lo and Craig Chong Church of Our Saviour Anglican Church Women Gavin Clingbine Pauline Copleston Timothy and Yvette Corkill Yvette K. Corkill Michael Cossar Costco Wholesale, Ajax Mary Craig Maria Crawford Kevin & Susan Dagnall Susan Dagnall The Data Group of Companies Dave Snider Music Centre Jacqueline David Joe Dickson Dickson L.J. Golf Annette Drautz Konrad Ejbich Empress Walk Dental Practice Jackie Fernandes Shane Ferrao Marcy Fish Andrew Fletcher Victor Fonseca Forest Grove United Church Andrew Garrett Gazelle Global Research Michael Georgopoulos Edward Gilbert Leislee Gomes Erin Gordon Michael Grant Shawn Greenley Vikram Gupta Dr. Cal Gutkin Bill Hagan Keith and Louanne Hall Dorothy M. Hardman Harlequin Enterprises Ltd. M.B. Harmer The Herbert Green Family Charitable Foundation V. Herten-Greaven Cecilia Ho Carolyn Horton Tomasz Hubert John David Hum Paul Hutton IBM Canada IBM Employees' Charitable Fund Immanuel Seventh-Day Adventist Church International Association of

EVAS INITIATIVES MISSION STATEMENT

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

PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Evas Initiatives 215 Spadina Ave. Suite 370 Toronto, ON M5T 2C7 416-977-4497 Charitable registration #: 132239013 RR0001 For more information or to make a donation, please contact us at donate@evas.ca, www.evasinitiatives.com or 416-977-4497 ext. 124