NEWS AND UPDATES

FROM EVAS INITIATIVES

SPRING 2007

XSTRATA NICKEL EMPLOYEES GIVE GOLD

In December fourteen Xstrata Nickel Employees joined the Youth Futures Fund giving to Evas Initiatives every month directly from their pay cheques. Their gifts over the year will add up to a whopping $6,960! Xstrata Nickel pledged to match their total 2007 contribution by almost twice that amount. Total donations from Xstrata and employees will add up to $18,480! Many companies, big and small will match donations made by their employees to charitable organizations. Most are matched. Matching gifts double the power of your gift. Companies match gifts to support and encourage employee giving, to demonstrate good corporate citizenship and to give back to communities where their businesses operate and their employees live. To get started ask your employer for a matching gift form. The forms should be available from the human resources department.

SATELLITE BREAKS GROUND!

It has taken years but finally construction is underway for a new Building for Satellite. On March 20th Monica Waldman, Residential Supervisor at Satellite took a stroll over to Canterbury St. saw that all of the tree branches had been cut down. She then came upon a real live construction worker (hard hat and all)! He told her that they were clearing the lot (having to tow a few cars in the process). Next, they will build a construction road and erect a fence around the property. Once the ground begins to thaw, the digging will commence and within a month there will be lots of building action over there.
Architectural rendering of the new Evas Satellite

Thanks to:

Evas Initiatives Invites you to join us at our

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

June 27, 2007 ~ 7 pm 9 pm

Boardroom, Canadian Tire Offices 2180 Yonge St. For more information call 416-977-4497 x130

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

TH PRESIDENT UTIVE DIRECTOR & consisE t and exciting pattern; E XEC ten MESSAGE FROM THed atEEvas over the past decade, 2007 is following a w opportunities for youth -

re establish ays equates to ne In keeping with the cultu wth and expansion alw ss to hopefulness. ansion. And at Evas gro to move from homelessne one of growth and exp the streets behind and le youth to leave ed and looking opportunities that enab re redecorated, redesign stage for this year. We the at-risk youth, -over of Evas Place set And thats great news for TVs Designer Guys make ct Program is expanding. HG ne e to the nature success, our Family Recon s of dollars every year du rant. Due to its ongoing e hundreds of thousand vib w sav lter system which will no their families and the she l program. purpose built facility wil of interventions of this finally begun. The new uth who use drugs new Evas Satellite has to construction of the grams and services for yo of The long awaited start impressive range of pro the Citys Department d will house a vital and 07, an those recommended by be completed in late 20 ive is in keeping with gram model perspect ing significantly. iveness of our programm and alcohol. The new pro se the impact and effect eduled for increa adian Auto Workers. Sch Health, and promises to Buzz Hargrove of the Can m expansions honour the physical and progra a gala tribute event to nning is underway for at the event will fund Pla rs raised ipated one million dolla spring 2008, the antic . planned for Evas Phoenix to grow and and services continue our facilities, programs ent to serving Not only do ledge, and our commitm t so too does our know ys. This is all expand, bu ive and progressive wa uth in the most effect ws year after homeless yo rs whose generosity gro cause of the many dono financial sector; possible be with business and the se of the partnerships our youth and year; becau ople care deeply about growing number of pe imate reward because a grow with us. It is the ult ke a difference. Please, want to ma persons life. nsformation of a young to participate in the tra Emree Siaroff Director Maria Crawford, Executive Board of Directors Emree Siaroff, President,
Maria Crawford

EVAS INITIATIVES BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WISH LIST
Every gift makes a difference! If you have a new or gently used household item you can give please call 416-364-4716 or donate@evas.ca.
We can always use: - household supplies - new sheet sets - new bedding - books - art supplies - computer for resident use

Emree Siaroff, Past President Zahir Lalani, Vice-President Michael Cossar, Treasurer Directors: Heather Brown, Chair, HR Jean-Paul Brown Michael Crane, Chair, Nominations Ettie Dawkins Nicholas W. Dureault Patricia Gloudon Jane Haberbusch Jennifer Ocampo-King Colin Phillips Councillor David Shiner Ken Silver, Chair, RDC David St. Amand Honorary Board Members: Ed Smith Edeva Smith

- small appliances for cooking programs, electric fry pan, griddle, food processor etc. - dishes, pots and pans - furnishings

- running shoes for residents (new or gently used) - cleaning supplies - paper products - DVDs

PRINTED IN THE PHOENIX PRINT SHOP

Designer: Randal Boutilier at 12thirteen

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. 2 ~ News and Updates from Evas Initiatives ~ Spring 2007

EVAS PHOENIX
Supporting young people towards self-sufficiency remains a commitment for all of us at Evas Phoenix. For each youth, the approach may be different but the goal is always the same the chance to lead a productive, self-sufficient and healthy life. The winter is a time of celebration. Indeed, thats what gets us through the long dark cold months. Faith, food, and personal passion shone brightly as we celebrated Hannukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Eid, African Heritage Month and International Womens Day. A partnership with the Daily Bread Food Bank means we have a new reliable source of nutritious food. More good food news, the breakfast program is expanded.
Holiday celebrations at Phoenix

Employment supports remained a strong focus and include the expanded 5-week Career Exploration Program to prepare youth for the world of work, 20-weeks of paid employment along with ongoing employment counseling through the Youth Succeeding in Employment Program (YSEP). In 2006, 41 youths participated in this Service Canada funded program, 83% completed it and 66% were employed or in school as a result of their participation. At the Phoenix Print Shop, sales are up a whopping 45% from 2005 with 23 youths participating in the training program in just one year the most ever. The Print Shop is an outstanding model of social enterprise with its triple bottom line of social, business and environmental goals. Most recently recognized by the Haynes-Connell Foundation, the Toronto Community Foundations Vital Ideas and Social Innovations Canada as an innovative business model for social change. A special thanks to Price Waterhouse Coopers, Eglinton-St. George United Church and University of Toronto Muslim Students Association and others who helped us build a sense of community by hosting events in the shelter.

Price Waterhouse Coopers staff volunteer at Phoenix

PRINT SHOP WINS AGAIN!

Evas Phoenix Print Shop Follow-up Program has been selected as a 2007 Toronto Community Foundation Vital Idea. Chosen from over a hundred applications throughout the city this program helps youth sustain their gains by linking shortterm gains with long-term self-sufficiency. At Evas we know from extensive experience that youths gains are fragile, and without ongoing support many youth end up back in the system. Most importantly follow-up helps youth. It also helps our organization address important questions: When and how do we really know that our investments and interventions are making a long-term difference? Our follow-up program has ten elements, such as our Scholarship Fund to access postsecondary education, ongoing career counseling, social activities, professional development workshops, positions on our Advisory Board, links to paid work opportunities, access to trade shows and more. Through our Vital Ideas grant, in partnership with Resiliency Canada and the Canadian Outcomes Research Institute, we will strengthen our follow-up program and share the results within Evas as well as with other agencies in Toronto and Canada.

PRINT SHOP POWER POINTS

In January, Ali Mohammed the top Phoenix Print Shop student of 2006 was honoured, along with students at Humber College and Ryerson University with the Toronto Club of Printing House Craftsmens Student Achievement Award. In addition, four Print Shop graduates began graphics courses at Ryerson University aided by the Print Shop Scholarship Fund. In February, Print Shop staff and students attended the 2nd Canadian Environmental Printing Awards. Business Manager Alexandra Djukic and Manager of Social Enterprise, Andrew Macdonald, were judges for the event.

Special Thanks to: CAW and the Buzz Hargrove Training Supports Program Toronto Community Foundation

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EVAS PLACE
INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM
The Independent Living program at Evas Place helps youth make positive changes in their lives and acquire skills needed to live independently in the community CAROLYN SIFTON FOUNDATION INCORPORATED once they leave the shelter. The Program has six parts: Nutrition, for their generous support of the Independent Housing Support, Educational Living Program. Skills, Vocational skills, Community Integration, and Life Skills. With the help of community partners and volunteers, Evas Place offers full day programs as of fall 2007. Certificate programs in housing support and vocational skills will be offered to youth of Evas Place as incentives for completion.
Special thanks to

EVAS SATELLITE
SERVICE SHINES DESPITE THE STORM
The Evas Satellite staff team worked hard during the cold winter months to provide optimal services and support to youth. Their dedication and ability to pull together as a team was clearly demonstrated in March when Satellite experienced a power outage during a severe winter storm. Frontline staff at Satellite and Place worked together making sure that provisions were in place to meet the needs of residents during this crisis. Once the power was restored, Satellite staff did not miss a beat in ensuring that the shelter ran smoothly and was up and running again. This sort of crisis situation is a reminder to all of us that the work we do is so important and a strong team is imperative. We have also continued to strengthen our harm reduction* knowledge, service delivery and participation in the larger community. The Satellite team is participating in Toronto Public Healths Train-the-Trainer on Harm Reduction and HIV/AIDS. Evas was asked to join the Toronto Drug Strategys Crisis-Model Working Group to ensure youth harm reduction representation in developing a city-wide crisis protocol. We are also learning from community partners such as the Youth Gambling Project, Justice for Children and Youth, New Outlook, Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention and YOUTHLINK Inner City. We are keen to learn, share knowledge and find new ways to help youth at risk. Plans are underway for the warmer months when we hope to organize recreational and educational activities. With support from Evergreen, we are gearing up for our annual summertime community garden. Here residents plant and care for a variety of flowers and vegetables. Beautifying the Satellite grounds while youth plant, nurture, take responsibility for and feel a sense of accomplishment from their hard work in the garden. Wishing all our supporters a happy and healthy growing season!
* Harm reduction is a term that refers to a specific set of approaches and corresponding policies that underlie those approaches to reduce risks for people who use drugs and/or engage in behaviours that put them at risk. Increasingly harm reduction is deemed to be a realistic, pragmatic, humane and successful approach to addressing drug problems of individuals and communities.

YOUTH SHELTERS UNITE IN FUNDING ISSUE

Evas Initiatives, like other youth shelters in Toronto is faced with the daunting task of raising more money each year, just to cover the basic operating costs of our three shelters. We must also raise additional funds to operate our wide range of progressive programs and services for youth. The gap between the per diem funding rate paid via the City of Toronto and the actual shelter operating costs is growing significantly each year. Youth shelters must currently subsidize the City of Toronto between 30 and 40 percent of shelter operating costs, in order to provide this vital service for homeless youth in our city. While shelters remain committed to fundraising, they have reached their capacity to raise ever increasing amounts. All youth shelters have joined together in a collaborative and concerted effort to seek an increase in the very outdated per diem funding rate currently paid to youth shelters. This rate has increased less than 1% in the past twelve years. Please support our efforts to secure a more appropriate per diem rate from the City. Phone or email your Councillor to voice your support for youth shelters. For more information, please see our position paper on the Evas Initiatives website www.evasinitiatives.ca.

RICHARD B LAX EDUCATION BURSARY GROWS TO TWO BURSARIES

Sally Lax, grandmother of Richard B. Lax recently announced the creation of a second bursary, in memory of Lawrence Abrams, brother of Nancy Abrams of our Family Reconnect Program. This bursary will be awarded to a youth from Evas Initiatives who is going on to pursue post secondary education. This is the second bursary generously provided by the Lax family. Nancy Abrams was very touched by the kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity of the Lax family, and was deeply moved that the bursary was given in memory of her brother Lawrence.

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A GUARANTEED INVESTMENT YOUTH FUTURES FUND

GIVE HOPE TO A HOMELESS YOUTH. GIVE TO EVAS INITIATIVES THROUGH OUR MONTHLY GIVING PLAN, YOUTH FUTURES FUND.
Evas Initiatives where a homeless youth is not just a statistic. We believe each young person deserves and has the right to pursue a happy, productive future despite incredible odds, troubled past experiences and/or a community which often neglects his or her basic needs. For as little as $10 per month, or just 33 cents a day, you can open the door to a new future. Your gift funds youth mentorship, job training, addictions counselling, family reconnect, transitional housing supports, life-skills workshops and the long-term support that every young person whose circumstances have landed them on the streets needs to successfully start a new life. When you join our Youth Futures monthly giving plan, and as soon as we receive your first monthly gift, you will receive: A package of six gift cards for you to use. Cards are designed by youth graduates of our program and printed at the Evas Phoenix Print Shop. A commitment from us you will no longer receive appeals in the mail. Well only send our Spring and Fall Newsletter and invitations to events. When you join the Youth Futures Fund, Evas Initiatives saves on postage, paper and administrative costs meaning that more of your donation goes directly to our services and programs.

Its easy and convenient!

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A receipt will be issued for gifts of $10 or more for tax purposes. For gifts of less than $10, receipts will be issued upon request. Charitable Registration # 132239013 RR0001 Evas Initiatives respects the privacy of its donors; we do not sell, rent, or trade our donor lists. The information we collect is used to process donations, keep our donors informed about the activities of the organization, and ask for their support for our mission to improve the lives of homeless and at-risk youth. If at any time you wish to be excluded from such contacts, call us at 416-977-4497 and we will accommodate your request.

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FROM THE DONOR DESK

SHARE YOUR SHARES
Last year the Federal Government announced changes to the budget that provide Canadians with better incentives and options for donating to their favourite charities. Donors are no longer taxed on the capital gains accrued on securities, such as public company shares, bonds, mutual funds and employee stock options donated to a registered charity. Under the new taxation rules, if a person donates stock that was originally purchased at $400, and now has a fair market value of $1,000, they will receive a tax receipt of $1,000 and will not haveto pay any tax on the gain. This is great news for Evas Initiatives and our donors. Just last month a generous donation of shares resulted in a donation of over $10,000 to Evas Phoenix! To make a donation in the form of securities please contact your broker. They will complete the transfer to Evas.

FRIENDS FOREVER
More than 78% of Canadians contribute to nonprofit groups throughout their lifetimes. But only 7% of people continue that support through a gift in their will. By making a bequest you continue to help Evas Initiatives make a difference in the lives of homeless youth for years to come. You dont need to be wealthy to make a profound difference. In fact, you can make substantial, tax-favoured gifts without taking a big bite out of your current income or assets. All it takes is a little planning. A legacy can be simple to arrange. All you need is a provision or amendment prepared by your legal advisor at the time you make or update your will. And it may be easily changed at any time you choose. If you have already designated Evas Initiatives in your will, please let us know. If you would like to but youre not sure how to get started, talk to your lawyer, financial planner.

2007 PARTNERS
A very special thank you to our community and corporate partners who have generously donated $25,000 or more.

2007 INNOVATION AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED

In this second year of Evas Initiatives Awards for Innovation, three organizations are being recognized for their outstanding work with homeless youth. Evas Initiatives received 66 applications from organizations working with homeless youth in eight provinces and territories. All applications were reviewed by a panel consisting of seven individuals from across Canada who are knowledgeable about services for homeless youth. The panel was responsible for selecting three winners from among the many applicants who have impressive and innovative projects underway in both large and small communities across Canada. The three winners for 2007, recognized for their models of integrated supports for homeless youth, are: Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs for their Kelowna Downtown Youth Centre Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming Inc. for their Urban Canvas Project Les Maisons Transitionnelles 03 for their housing and support program for young parents The Evas Initiatives Award for Innovation is generously sponsored by CIBC. Each winning organization receives a prize of $5,000, presented at an awards ceremony in their community.

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FAMILY RECONNECT PROGRAM

When I was only 18, I found myself in trouble at home, was told by my parents to leave and having nowhere to go came to Toronto from a small northern Ontario town. I heard about Evas Place, called and fortunately there was a bed available. Living in a shelter I felt very afraid and alone. I initially wouldnt talk. I was still very upset with myself and my bad choices that had lead to being kicked out of my home. At the shelter I was quickly connected with the staff of the Family Reconnect Program. I spoke with Nancy Abrams and told her how guilty I felt for my behaviours and aggressive attitude towards my parents. She offered to call my parents with me present and became the family mediator. I knew I wasnt ready to move home but agreed to a visit with my family. I had learned that my family missed me as much as I missed them. I was ready for my first weekend visit on my 19th birthday. Even though the visit went well I wasnt ready to move home. My parents begged and pleaded with me to stay but Nancy suggested we continue regular family counseling phone calls to explore our family issues. Just before Christmas I experienced some serious health problems and decided to return home, a decision supported by Nancy and my family. After 2 weeks at home I realized I was not yet ready to be there and returned to Evas Place. Nancy and I resumed phone calls with my parents and I began to have monthly visits home. They went well; I had a job, and by the summer had moved into a place on my own thanks to Nancys and my parents help. If it wasnt for Nancy I never would have communicated with my family again and I would have stayed full of anger. I realized that my family and I love each other but that we cant live together. The Family Reconnect Program did so much for us that I cant fully explain in such few words. With Nancy I have talked about my life and family counseling experience to over 60 parents of troubled teens at Parents in Transition. I hope I have helped parents look at their needs and those of their children before asking them to leave the home. After struggling through the years of my troubled youth, my family and I couldnt be closer, if not geographically at least in every other way. My parents are here for me and I am here for them. Its been 10 months living on my own and finally I feel some stability. With my sincere thank you to Nancy, the Family Reconnect Program and all the sponsors and supporters who have made this program possible. Sincerely Bre-Ann Brownley

proud supporter of the Family Reconnect Program

Presenting sponsor

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Gold Sponsor
June 7, 2007, Evas Initiatives and Scotia Capital present the 9th Annual Fantasy Dream Auction at the historic St. Lawrence Hall in Toronto. Sip, Savour, Mix and Mingle! Superb deals on sports and cultural experiences, spa get-aways, dinners and objet dart are all on offer. Come make your dreams and those of our youth a reality. Discover all the fantasy and fun at Evas Initiatives annual Fantasy Dream Auction! Join us for a magical evening. Tickets are just $60 (tax receipt for $40) Buy your tickets early and receive an auction preview Sponsor opportunities still available. Auction donations most welcome Contact Tel: 416-977-4497 ext 123 Email: events@evas.ca

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CIRCLE OF SUPPORT
LEADERSHIP
($100,000+) Canadian Tire Foundation for Families Carolyn Sifton Foundation

We extend our deepest thanks to the following donors who have supported us between August 2006 to March 2007.
Ralph Gault Bev Gerhardt Gerri Gershon Jen Gerson Edward Gilbert Donald Gilmore Kim Gingell Patricia Gloudon Janet Godin Karen Goggins Marie Goldthorpe Tom Gontoulas Mary Goodwin Dr. Michael Gordon Charles Gossage Karen Graham Clovis Grant Michael Greenberg Alex Grenzebach H. Grigoropoulos Chester and Camilla Gryski Lori Gutkin Karen Guyatt Christa Haanstra & Paul Lalonde Jane Haberbusch Tim Haig Bob Hall Keith Hall Earl and Irene Haltrecht Ro Hamlet Linda Hand Amy Hanen Marilyn and Patrick Hare Harlequin Enterprises Limited Uklin Harrison Kevin Hartmann Heenan Blaikie LLP Janet Hemsworth Evelyn Heung Donald Higgins Dr. Bob Hilliard Dave Hogan Jan Holland Bruce Horton Carolyn Horton Dan Howard Mr. and Mrs. P. Howat Cheryl Huang Carol Hubbard Margaret Hunter Georgia Hutchings Victor Iaccino Insiteful Solutions International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers L.U. 353 David Israelson Sandy Ivic Ron Jackson Carol Jamieson Claire Jones Glenn Jones Shirley Jones Leroy Jordan Jubilee United Church Jubilee United Church Women Amit Kakar Sharon Karp Rod Kayser Sharon Kelly Colleen Kenney Anne Kerr Filomena Kerr Sherry Kettle David Kines Sojeet Kini Jennifer Kluger John Knibb Adrienne Knowlton Elaine Kogana Koster, Spinks & Koster LLP Sebastian Kowalczyk Aleks Krawczyk Mindy Kroch Tom Kukovica L.I.U.N.A. Local 506 Gary LaBine Josephine Laface Gellien Lai Zahir Lalani Kit Lam Samantha Lam-Bulssim Leo Laplante Michael and Beverly Lau Susan Lawless LCBO Grace Lee Xenos Lee Dr. Francine L. Lemire Donna Lenner Scarlett Liang Michelle Lindo Linton Forming Ltd. Lions Clubs of Agincourt Michael Lizak Margaret Loewen Pauline Lovelock Lino Luison Robyn and Bin Luo Leila Luomala Andrew Macdonald Barbara MacDonald Donnalu Macdonald Glen MacDonald Penny Maidens Malvern School Fund Josie Mancuso Phil Mannel Manulife Financial Sondra Marcon Audrey Marples Stephen Marson Maura Martins Glenda Mascarenhas Aurie Massey Master Auto Supply Co. LTD. Katherine Matthews Mike and Deb Matulewicz Craig Mauchan Vicki Mauchan Stephen McCann Bernice Mcdonald Moranne McDonnell Denis McKee Peter McKenzie Jill McNall Maria McNaughton Media Sales CBC Dick Meen Mike Mees Philomena Meffe Jill Menard Jennifer Menezes Sheila Merkley Clarke Merritt Johanne Messner Phoebe Mg Marilyn Millar Carol Miller Elaine and Sigmund Mintz Bernadette Mizerski Al Monaco Antonia Moore Morley Bedford Funeral Services Limited Bob Morley Leigh Morrant Jennifer Morris Mel Morris Shirley Morris MR SUB Sheila Mulhem Muriel Grant D.C.N.D. Employee Services Leadership - Toronto District School Board Robin, Sheila, Trevor and Shane Nasmith Rashmi Nathwani National Music Camp of Canada Byron Neiles News Canada Newtonbrook Secondary School Rebecca Ng Catherine Nip Larry & Rhona Noble Nicole Alain Normand John Oakley Jennifer Ocampo-King Bronwyn O'Connor Charlene and Jeremy O'Connor Ken and Marilyn O'Connor Ontario Inc (2101304) Ontario Ltd (1263852) Ontario Ltd (2052499) Ontario Ltd (717131) Pastissima Stephanie Orphanoes Alex G.Otten Ralph Ovsec Hyacinth M. Owen Karen Pang Brian Parinowitz Eric Parker Parkwoods United Church Latoya Parris James Pasternak Jim Paterson Dinoo Pavri Lynn Pawlyshyn Greg Peake Ian Pearce Jan Pedersen Art Pelletier Alexander Perel Lilian Perkins Morag Perkins Susan Perkins Jeff Pettit Chris Phillips Colin Phillips Edna Phillips Georgina Phillips William Phillips Ranjan Pillai Michael Pillon Scott Player Arunas Pleckaitis Anna Prince Rick Rakus Carol Ranieri Milena Ratmansky Michael Reid Linda Reimer Rita Reimer Abedeen Remiulla Cynthia Zwicker Reston Prema Riaz Candice Riley Elise and Kimmy Rodgers George Ross Tammy Ross William Ross Ken Rousselle Marian Rumack Mari Rutka Elizabeth Sahoye-Shury Joanne Saliba Peter Salmon Dr. R. Salter Sarah Sandusky Kathy Santa Ana Michelle Sautner Stephen Schechter Donna Scott-Rees Brad Scriver Nadine Seagal Tara Seon David & Marilyn Shanoff Lesley Shapero Lori Shedlosky Debra Shelley William N. Shepherd Pat Shepperd Lilia Shillingford Peter Shippen Nadeem Siddiqi Silver Place Gift and Art Studio Deborah Sinclair Ronodev Sinha Edward C. E. Smith Jean Smith Sabrina Smith Sheila Smolkin Wanna Snipitivitya George Soltysik Somethin' 2 Talk About Manny Sousa Scott Spencer Sporting Life Inc. Michelle Spudic David St. Amand Toronto Drop-In Network St. Gabriels Crafters St. Patrick's Anglican Church Kerry-Lynn Stadnyk Erika Steffer Pamela Stevens Thomas A.C. Stevens Liz Stokes Pam Storey Monika Strak Lisa Stutt Geoffrey Styles Helen Sugar Maureen Sullivan Marianne Surbeck Ron Tabachnick Amy Tailby Anne Tapley Anna Tarini Karen Tat Sandra Taylor TD Bank/Canada Trust Employees' Donation Fund Michael Teitelbaum Ten Thousand Villages Hock Teoh The Friends Of The Sesquicentennial Museum & Archives Alissa Therrien Tracelyn Thomas Kristel Thompson Glen Thorne David Tomczak Tonka Import Fashions Inc Rose Townsend Frances Travassos Susan Tremblay Jennifer Tron Sheila Trozzi David M. Trusler Donna Tugwood Melanie Tullett The Tymar Consulting Group Inc Caroline Underhill Shaun Usmar V.J. Graphics Dale Varney Daniele and Guy Veroli Nicole Vesak Ruth Victor Estelle Viner Nathan Virtue Charis Wahl Terry Walker Lynne Walter Emily Wang Sheila Ward Connie Warner Anthony Watts Margaret Webster Linda Weichel Marc Weil Merlinda Weinberg Gerald Weinper Robin Weir Larry Weissmann Donna Wells Gloria and Alex Westerhout Sharon White Williamson Rd School Council Willow Park Junior Public School Martin and Ann Wills Windfields JHS Mark Wiseman Mark Witkowski Michael Wong Patricia Wong Pauline Wong Diana Woods Trevor Woods Paul Worden Workers' Action Centre Work-Life Harmony Enterprises Michael Wunder John Wylie Cheryl Xamin Greg Yarrow Rev. Vivian and Ronald Yarwood Dr. Sik Lim Yeung Yonge St. Animal Hospital Andrea Zapp

BENEFACTORS
($50,000-$99,999) The Counselling Foundation of Canada Raising the Roof Toronto Enterprise Fund

PARTNERS
($10,000-$49,999) Altana Pharma Inc. The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation Eglinton St. George's United Church Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Great - West Life, London Life, and Canada Life The Harold E. Ballard Foundation The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Jocelyn Macdonald Mackenzie Financial Charitable Foundation RBC Foundation Schachter Family Fund at the Toronto Community Foundation Scotiabank State Street Canada TELUS Vandewater Charitable Foundation at the Toronto Community Foundation Xstrata Nickel

Ian Kidson Media Profile Inc. Norman Allan Middleton Fund at the Toronto Community Foundation Packaging Association of Canada Emree Siaroff Ken Silver David Sorbara Elizabeth Taylor TD Bank Financial Group-Corporate and Public Affairs Group TD Securities TD Wealth Management Charity Committee Teranet Inc. Toronto Conference The United Church of Canada Toronto Star Usability Matters The W. P. Scott Charitable Foundation Thomas Westin The William Ramsay Charities Wrigley Canada Stephen Young

St. Mark's Presbyterian Church David Stewart TD Bank Financial Group James Wallenberg Carrie Wiebe David Wills York Lions Bingo

FRIENDS
($10-$499) A & L Batista Enterprises Inc Barbara and Larry Abrams Malcolm Abrams Nancy Abrams Paul Abrams Franca Adamo Catherine Adams John Adams Weller Publishing Anne Adler Advent Lutheran Church Ruby Aitthison Hardeep Ajmani David Alcock Andrea Alimi Denyse Als Debbie Anderson Anglican Church Women with the Church of our Saviour Arctic Fine Custom Upholstery Ltd. Roger Arsenault Esther Atkin Autism Society Ontario Alberta Ayriss Kamaldi Badlu Norm Bailey Katie Baldwin John Ballantyre Kimberley Barber Shannon Barnett Suganthy Barnett Glenn Beaumont Sherrie Beckford Herbert Beiles Cassie Bell and Joel D Hammond Karen Bell Melia Bennett Noreen Bennett Jim Berry Mario Biasucci Richard Bingham Debra Bloomfield Debbie Boukydis Janice Bounader Kathleen Bowes Wendy Bowes Mark Boyce Maggie Brady Stephanie Brien Aubrey Brown Heather Brown Jacinth Brown Jeanette Brown Jean-Paul Brown Morland Brown Shirley Brown Simon Brown Natalie Bucci John Campbell Jill Carey Phyllis Carleton Stuart Carmichael Bern Carrigan Rolando Carrillo Margaret Carroll Patricia Cawley Margaret Chambers Carolyn Chan Shing Chan Brenda Charles Allen Cheung Lloyd Chiotti Andy Chong Susie Christakis Rob Chung Church of the Apostles Mission Angelo Cianfarani Armando Cianfarani Peter Cianfarani Ildiko Cimpean K'Rome Clarke

SUPPORTERS
($500-$999) A-C Holdings Corp Keith Atkinson Parmela Attariwala Michael and Liz Bliss Norine Burgess Shelly Candel Sydney Chun Cosburn Patterson Guinard, Stantec Consulting Ltd. Maria Crawford Jin-Shan Dai DATA Group of Companies Tim Dawson Robert and Ellen Eisenberg Karla Ferguson Mary-Katharine Finch Daphne and Casey Fitzgerald Dennis Giesbrecht Christopher Gongos Dolf Grosfield Melissa Haggart Susan Hoeppner May Ing-Ruehle Jeffrey Simbrow Associates Sarah Jeffrey Margaret Jordan-Gay Kathleen Kajioka Linda Kenny Leon and Anita Lapidus Tom Lillington Loach Engineering Inc. Anita McAlister Heather McAllister McKinsey & Company Canada The Millgrove Children's Centre The Mimi & Sam Pollock Foundation The Molson Donations Fund MVS Solutions Northminster United Church David M. Odell Mitchell Pady Natalie Paulin Michelle Poirier PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation Alexandra Prichard Gabriel Radford Julie Ranti Debbie Rix Rosedale United Church Clare Scholtz Peter Seminovs Marty Smyth Springfree Trampolines

CHAMPIONS
($1,000-$9,999) Alterna Savings Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. Applause Institute Finishing School Inc. Jill & Pete Aston Norman Bell Ben and Hilda Katz Charitable Foundation Jim Buckley Calea Ltd. The Caring Foundation Chum Charitable Foundation CIBC Collega International Marilyn Cronyn Michael Cruickshank The Daniels Corporation Lionel Demercado Andy Dickison Eli Lilly Canada Environics Communications Inc. Fairlawn Heights United Church Ronald Farmer Foresters Franklin Templeton Investments Geoffrey B. Scott Memorial Fund at the Toronto Community Foundation The George Cedric Metcalf Charitable Foundation David Gibbins Niall and Katherine Haggart Blake Hampton-Davies Heidelberg Canada Graphic Supplies Ltd. Hicks Morley Barristers & Solicitors Immanuel Seventh-Day Adventist Church K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation

Elena Clements Kelly Clements Ruth Cohen Janice Coles John Collun Brett Colville Hilda Colville Tammy Colville-Stockton Randy Compas Geraldine Connelly Barry & Sue Cooper Edwin Corea Heather Cossar Michael Cossar Tim Costigan Florence Couture Heather Couture Ricky Cox Linda Coxe Susan Crammond Joan Crane Michael Crane Cassie Creighton Milton Creighton Dcaais Croft Allan Crosbie Murray Crosby CST Corporation Lynn Cullaton CUPE Local 4400 Michael Curtis David and Sheila Dadson Cathy Dandy Trevor Dasilva Susan Davidson Laurence Davies Heather Davis Ettie Dawkins Monica De Camilli Christine Deacon Richard Deklerk Edward and Anita DesRosiers Matthew DesRosiers Tony DeStefano Aldo Di Muccio Joanne Dickinson Joe Dickson Dillon Opticians Ltd. Jack DiNardo Dominique Dionne Anthony Dissanaike Alexandra Djukic Robert Dowsett Andre Dufresne Jill Dupuis Nicholas Dureault East York Collegiate Institute Carol Ebanks Grant and Theda Eckert Cathy Eden Emile Elefteriadis Erika Emerson Essence Skin Care & Massage Therapy Jenny Estremadoyro Nancy Fallon Theo and Athena Felekides Laura Felstiner Ita Ferdinand-Grant Bertha Fernandes Janice Fernandes Rhonda Fernandes Paulo Ferreira Steve Finlay Tammy Finnikin Firgrove Public School Marcy Fish Stephen Flewelling Paul Foley Paul Foley Vitor Fonseca David Ford Forest Grove United Church Women Patty Foster David Fraser Melinda Fraser Rick Fraser Jeff Fried Erin Furlong Kelli Gage Eric Gagnon Guy Gagnon Rob and Debra Gairdner

Evas Initiatives 215 Spadina Ave. Suite 370 Toronto, ON M5T 2C7 416-977-4497 Charitable registration #: 132239013 RR0001

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