eva's news fall/winter 2011

Evas Phoenix Has a New Home!

December 2, 2011 By Eva's Staff

We are pleased to announce that the often intense and complex negotiation process has ended in our favor and we have been leased a new space for Phoenix. We are thrilled with the outcome, said Executive Director Maria Crawford. The property meets all of our needs and we are excited about what we will be able to do with it. Its a great location in a welcoming neighbourhood, with close proximity to all of the supports and services we need for the youth. The heritage building, located at 505 Richmond Street West, will enable us to replicate the residential component of Evas Phoenix as it currently is, as well as accommodate the Print Shop, Training Centre and our proposed Community Kitchen. We will be part of an exciting redevelopment of that site, which will also involve other services, and an historical revitalization of the southern face of the building. The planning phase of the work will take up much of the next year. We will be able to remain at Evas Phoenix until at least September, 2014, with provision for extension if needed. We are confident we will be able to move to the new location by 2014, but will keep you posted on our progress. This represents a huge Win-Win on many fronts. Taxpayers are benefiting from the substantial revenue the City will generate from the sale of the properties involved; the City has been able to use the opportunity to ensure the long-term viable operation of Evas Phoenix and to refurbish and transform a wonderful old building into a vibrant new home for homeless youth. Evas will be able to continue its long-term work on ending youth homelessness, and the ground breaking work done at Evas Phoenix will now be able to continue for years to come. I am confident our youth will be very pleased, Maria said. There have been a huge number of people working endlessly behind the scenes to both make the deal, and then to have it approved at Council. It has truly been a collaborative effort of residents, ex-residents, staff, the Board of Directors, community, politicians and supporters in the construction and real estate industry. We are very grateful for the support and assistance of the Mayor and City Council, Maria said. This outcome could not have come about without their support, and the collective effort of a vast network of citizens and supporters. I am confident that many of our young people will sleep much more soundly knowing that the long-term future and viability of Evas Phoenix has been secured.

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The unexpected relocation will require revenue that was not budgeted for; however, so we are mounting a major fundraising campaign to cover those costs. To donate now, please click through to CanadaHelps.org and make a donation to our Evas Phoenix Relocation Fund.

Taste Matters Raises $120,000 for Evas YouthA Resounding Success!

December 1, 2011 By Kari Klassen Photos by Gary Slye

This years Taste Matters was a resounding success, raising $120,000 a seven per cent increase from last year. A big thank you goes out to TD Securities and TD Financial Group for being our event sponsor and another special thank you goes out to planning committee co-chairs Jenn OCampo-King and Ettie Dawkins. The co-chairs and other committee members, Tanya Piazza, Francesca Briggs, Barry Stafford, Jessica Squibb and Maria Campodonico, made the night magical. What makes this event different from all other fundraising food and wine events is the participation of Evas youth, said Director of Development Marie McCormack. We were proud to have youth hosting food stations from all our sites as part of the Virgin Unite funded mentorship program. This year, youth were involved from conception of the ideas right through to serving the finished product.Evas Place youth were mentored by Jessie Kaur for the second year in a row. I am so glad and grateful to be a part of this project, Kaur said. The youth teach me so much and I am happy that I am able to put this together with their energy and desire to make it a success.Place youth participated in researching, testing and sampling and will come out of the experience with a Food Handlers Certificate. Their veggie sushi masterpieces were such a hit that they were gone by 7:30 p.m.

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The youth from Evas Phoenix were mentored by our community partners at West End Food Coop & Park. They went out on a field trip to St. Lawrence Market to buy local produce to be used in their canning recipes. They brainstormed ideas, learned about presentation, and the result was a work of art. Lisa Carrington, Mentorship Facilitator at Phoenix, said the youth were very proud of their accomplishments. But I dont think they expected to be as proud as they wereonce they realized how much people liked what they did. Evas Satellite youth were mentored by expert baker and Satellite Program Manager, Grace Costa and Krystal-Ann Gauthier. They had several weeks of tasting, sampling and testing to produce cookies and other delectables enjoyed by all. They were also all decked out in new black and white clothing appropriate for food service. The powerful impact for all of us was witnessing how they were transformed [at the event], said mentor Krystal-Ann Gauthier. Their sense of accomplishment and pride brought tears to our eyes. Who knew a little bit of flour, eggs and a mixer could create such magic for both youth and staff? TD Securities representative, Lionel deMercado welcomed 400 people who enjoyed an evening of wine, beer and fabulous food, while vying for some truly outstanding auction items including a week in France for six people. He was personally moved to make a donation when he was approached by one of our youth who thanked him for what he had contributed and told him he was surprised so many people cared. The evening wouldnt have been the achievement it was without our wonderful host, Tony Aspler, and Auctioneer Extraordinaire Don Lee. Thanks also go out to Taxi Chain who provided the music for the evening. Most of all, we thank the 400 people who came out to support us in this very important cause. Because of you, youth have a warm, safe place to stay, and some hope for the future.

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Evas and Virgin Unite Launch Evas Awards for Ending Youth Homelessness
December 1, 2011 By Siobhan Ernest

With lessons drawn from six successful years, recognizing eighteen organizations from coast to coast to coast, and generously sponsored by CIBC, Evas Innovation Awards have drawn to a close. On November 24th, Evas launched a new awards program in collaboration with the Sprott Foundation and Virgin Unite (Canada) Inc: Evas Awards for Ending Youth Homelessness. The aim of these four $25,000 awards is to put the spotlight on programs working towards preventing and ending youth homelessness. This focus challenges us all to think beyond the emergency needs of vulnerable youth. The goal of ending homelessness means equipping youth in multiple domains of their lives to achieve greater and longer lasting stability. It means program impacts that have results on different levelsfrom housing outcomes, for example, to skill building, employment, improved health and other outcomes.The goal of the awards is to recognize community initiatives that are: Moving beyond responding to the most basic needs of homeless and at-risk youth Demonstrating significant impacts in the lives of vulnerable youth Delivering programs or services aimed at preventing youth homelessness Breaking the cycle of homelessness among youth by integrating supports such as: housing, education, employment, family connections, and interventions to address mental health concerns and/or addictions.

Young Canadians deserve to have the best possible opportunities to grow and thrive. These awards will acknowledge and support organizations that make a difference, whose efforts look down the road to the end of a young persons homelessness, said Rachel Gray, Evas Director of National Initiatives. The deadline for applications is 9 p.m. EST, Friday January 20th, 2012. For more information on eligibility or to download applications, please see our awards website at http://awards.evasinitiatives.com or our main website at www.evasinitiatives.com.

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Deloitte Barbecues in the Rain for Place Youth

December 2, 2011 By Siobhan Ernest

On September 23rd, Staff and Youth from Evas Place gathered in a downpour to partake in Barbecue prepared by volunteers from Deloitte Canada for their annual Canada-wide Impact Day. The 15 volunteers laboured to prepare a delicious meal, despite the rain. One volunteer approached Suganthy Barnett, Operations and Site Manager at Place, and let her know how touched the volunteers were by the youths many thank-yous for the hard work put in by Deloittes team. Thanks go out to Deloitte, who always provide valuable service to us, said Barnett. Thanks are also due Evas Place staff and youth for making the most of a rainy day.

Hilborn Ellis Grant Day at Phoenix

December 1, 2011 By Siobhan Ernest

On November 22, the folks fromHilborn Ellis Grant kindly shut down their office for the day and trooped over to Evas Phoenix. The entire staff of 30 chartered accountants and staff volunteered their time painting all the youth houses and installing new light fixtures. Now there is a way to literally brighten someones day! The youth and the volunteers had a fun and very productive time renovating and getting to know each other. Thanks very much to the volunteers who opened their hearts and worked hard giving Evas Youth a hand to succeed. Although Phoenix will be relocated, the need for cheering the place up was pretty serious. Andrew Macdonald, General Manager of Phoenix explains, Until the last day we are here we have a mandate to provide a quality of life/standard of service that meets and exceeds guiding frameworks such as the citys Shelter Standards and Quality Assurance, as well as our own Health and Safety standards. Given that, and in the context of the shifting relocation sands, which could see us here anywhere from two to four years, weve made careful decisions to move forward with specific shelter repairs, improvements and program delivery enhancements. From the viewpoint of a building development two to four years may be a heartbeat, for our youth its a very long time.

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Paul Johnston, Chief Operating Officer, had this to say: Everyone involved without exception said that they had a fantastic experience and really enjoyed the day. Working directly with the youth at the shelter was a wonderful way to learn more about the important and necessary work done at Phoenix. Thank you to everyone at Phoenix for allowing us to help in our small way with your collective success.

Temple Sinai Opens Farmers Market to Evas Youth

December 1, 2011 By Kari Klassen

This past summer, Temple Sinai, an Evas supporter for many years, offered us a table at their farmers market. Evas volunteers handed out information about our programs and Evas youth helped to prepare organic vegetables. Leftover produce was shipped to Evas Place and Satellite. The Food Services Coordinators at both sites were thrilled to work with fresh, high quality ingredients. The youth enjoyed the work and the pleasant chatter with other volunteers who made them feel welcome and included. The experience had some positive spin-offs for our youth. One commented about the pleasure he felt in having an honest days work in the fresh air.Evas Place also set up a workshop on the importance of growing and eating organic and it was enthusiastically attended. Many youth participated in Places gardening program and have eagerly claimed to be able to tell the difference between organic and regular produce. Staff at Place believe this interest in organic gardening was created by the experience with Temple Sinai and Farmer Daniel.

For the Second Year, Elevator Digital Takes Youth on a Journey to Self
December 1, 2011 By Kari Klassen

Seven youth from Evas Place learned to look at the world differently, though the eye of a camera.Wayne Salmon, Community Support Worker at Place, took them on a metaphorical journey to self, based on a quote by Albert Einstein:A human being is part of a whole, called by us the Universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separated from the resta kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circles of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.

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They had to work on self-portraiture, without actually taking a picture of themselves, Salmon explained. One youth saw himself in a vine tangled up in a metal gridanother as a massive tree, strong and hard to knock down. Another saw himself as a thornbuilt strong and tough like him, even though he is a gentle looking guy. Youth learned to look at a project from beginning to end, Salmon said. For the second year, Elevator Digital took youth through the history of photography, the darkroom, right through to framing the finished photograph. [Elevator Digital staff] really took to the kids, Salmon said. Theyd spoken to young people at university and our youth asked the more interesting questions. The youths photographs were displayed at Evas Taste Matters event on November 8th. They were in awe at seeing them framed and matted. They were also happy they got to talk with people about their work, Salmon said. They were very excited and talking about it when they got back [to the shelter]. The photography mentorship project was not just about learning to take pictures. The camera forced them to slow down and look at the valueor the beauty, if you want. Evas is grateful to Virgin Unite for funding the Mentorship Program.

Evas Youth Honoured By Toronto Police Service

December 1, 2011 By Kari Klassen

Every summer Evas teams up with the Toronto Police Service for a Troops Camping Trip, involving kids and youth aged 10 to 22. Last summer one of our former residents was chosen out of hundreds of campers to speak at the Toronto Police Service Annual Gala at the Ritz Carlton, Oct. 29, 2011. Evas staff member Stacy Mills accompanied Mike, 22, to the gala and explained why he was chosen. He was selected because of his excellent leadership skills and his kindness to the younger kids. He was basically involved in everything.

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Toronto Police gave Evas $500 to buy Mike a suit and shoes and sent a limousine to pick him and Stacy up for the evening. On arrival he was thrilled to have his photo taken with CTV anchor Ken Shaw. His speech was well received and he had a very good time. He absolutely loved it! Stacy said. He felt like a celebrity. He said, I couldnt even move five feet without someone talking to me.

Phoenix Takes FlightBecomes An Official Printer of the Pan-Am Games

December 1, 2011 By Siobhan Ernest Congratulations are in order to the Phoenix Print

Shop, which was awarded one of four contracts as Vendor of Record for the Toronto 2015 Pan-Am Games. The announcement was made by the TO2015 committee in September.

What Does it Take to Grow a Great Tomato?

December 1, 2011 By Siobhan Ernest

Guided by volunteers with passion and knowledge, three Phoenix youth dedicated themselves to building a thing of beauty. They planned and researched, prepared the soil, bought the supplies and planted the seeds and seedlings and then spent the next 14 weeks watering and tending. They had a really good time and they used the herbs and veggies to cook with, said Lisa Carrington, Mentorship Facilitator at Phoenix. The outcome was really good. The whole exercise grew not only fresh food but self-esteem too.

Mentorship
Evas Mentorship Program is tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of homeless and at-risk youth. The program provides examples of long term, one-on-one healthy relationships, positive adult and youth peer role models, access to caring and

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successful people in their community and opportunities to learn and develop skills that translate to stable and meaningful employment. Mentorship needs to be long term because rebuilding after a life of abuse or neglect takes a significant investment of time. True mentorship needs to provide positive role models and connections to the community, open doors to new skills, talents and interests and build self-esteem.

A Message from Juliana Sprott

December 1, 2011 By Eva's Staff

We have all had times when life gets complicated. I know I have had times when I felt like an insignificant cork, bobbing in the massive ocean called Life, unsure about what my future held.When life was feeling its most challenging, I was given the opportunity to research meaningful charities in Toronto and abroad, and help these charities continue their amazing work by giving them donations on behalf of The Sprott Foundation, my familys charitable foundation. I was no longer a bobbing cork. I had found my purpose.The Sprott Foundation has dedicated itself to addressing urgent human need, homelessness and hunger for more than 20 years. We gladly support Evas Initiatives for a bunch of reasons. Here are three of them:

1. Getting off the streets and into a shelter is a vital step towards being a happy, healthy person. Evas provides a caring space for recovery and growth. 2. Learning employable skills will set young people up for careers, which translate into steady paycheques and meaningful contributions to our community. 3. When I visited Evas, I was totally impressed with all aspects of the program. The positive atmosphere was inspiring! If you are a homeless youth who has come upon this newsletter, or you know someone who is living on the streets and wants to make a change, please seek out Evas. We here at The Sprott Foundation, along with our friends at Evas, are behind you 100%. We want to support you as you seek a new direction in life. You are not an insignificant cork in the ocean of Life. You are special and important. Evas can help you discover your purpose, too. ~Juliana Sprott Reprinted with permisson *Photo via http://www.sprottfoundation.com/Juliana_Sprott.html

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Corporate Donor Spotlight

December 1, 2011 By Eva's Staff

Evas has been the recipient of the generosity of the TD Financial Group, specifically TD Securities and TD Asset Management for many years. TD Asset Management has made our youth their focus since 2000 and TD Securities became our Taste Matters event sponsor in 2008. In November we were also made the recipient of the TD Financial Literacy Grant Fund. Too many homeless youth are excluded from mainstream financial institutions, but theylike everyone elseneed to make financial decisions everyday, said Evas Executive Director Maria Crawford. This grant will enable us to help homeless youth gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to make better economic choices in a way that takes into account their unique challenges and situation. We plan on sharing what we learn with organizations across Canada to empower even more street involved youth, said Crawford.

TD Securities:
Giving back to our communities is a source of pride and differentiation for us at TD. Its extremely important to us that we do our part to strengthen the communities in which we work and live. Thats why TD Securities is proud to support Evas Initiatives and the important work they do to help homeless and at-risk youth. Evas is known for their innovative approaches to finding long term solutions to youth homelessness and for helping youth acquire the life skills needed to reach their full potential. Congratulations on your achievements and for making a real difference in our communities. Evas sends out a very special thank you to Lionel DeMercado and the traders on his team for their continued personal support.

TD Asset Management:
The TD Asset Management Charity Committee has been proud to contribute to Evas Initiatives for approximately 10 years. Our Committee is composed of individuals from several Asset businesses representing approximately 600 staff members from one building. The Committee has raised thousands of dollars for Evas through events like the ever popular Bake Sale, Used Book Sale, Ice Cream Sale, Executive Harvest Pancake Breakfast and our premiere fundraiser, the Holiday Raffle. We raise funds with the help of dozens of volunteers at each event. We also appreciate the support and participation of the TD Asset Executive team.

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Marks Story
December 1, 2011 By Kari Klassen

Mark, age four, was out playing with his friends in the Caribbean island he called home. He figured it was about time for dinner so he went to his house where his step father lived. Marks mother had previously gone to Canada for work, promising to returnshe never did. When he got to the house, the door was locked. He was confused, but happy that he had more time to play with his friends.When he returned a second time, the door was still locked. This time he was starting to feel panicked. A neighbour saw him standing in front of his house and told him his step father had moved away that dayand the neighbour assumed Mark had gone with him. He was crushed.The four-year-old boy walked to his grandmothers house, only to find out she wouldnt take him in. He spent four or five days on the streets, alone. Someone finally took him to his aunts.She was shocked her sister did this, Mark says. His aunt was only about 19-years-old at the time and so she spoke to a Christian family she knew and they told her they would help her raise me. My aunt was very poor, but she did the best she could, he says. She taught me things, like love, discipline, respect and manners. Mark thought of his aunt as his mother, as his mother hadnt played that role very well. Even before she abandoned her son and left to Canada, she had treated him with abject cruelty. See this right here? he asks, pointing to a four inch scar on his right cheek. She did this to me at a young age. His mother would also feed his sister and not him. Fast forward to age 12 and Mark was thriving with his aunt. Hed learned to weld and, by his estimate, he was making a lot of money. I was making more than teachers, he beams with pride. He wanted to support his aunt, so he would put all of his money into jars and told her to help herself. I told her, just leave me some for the ice cream truck. I always wanted to work and I always wanted to help, he says. It was important to Marks aunt that his mother build some kind of relationship with him. His mother called about once a year, but Mark really didnt feel like talking much to her. At age 16, Marks aunt decided to push the issue with her sister and told her she was flying Mark to Canada. The only time I ever saw Canada before was on TV and there was always snow. Mark arrived at Pearson International Airport, in Toronto, in November, wearing only a T-shirt. My mom picked me up at the airport. There was no hug. She said, Oh. Come this way.

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Mark wanted to return immediately to his aunt and the only home he knew. I didnt feel welcome. Marks moms boyfriend, Louis treated Mark with more respect than his mother could muster. He hired the youth for $9.50 an hour, doing work under the table for him. His first paycheque was $275 for a week. I thought, wow! I am rich! In my country I would have made $20 in a day. Marks mother told him she needed him to help with money to pay for his landed status. He set off to earn her all she needed. In trying to get more work, he was told he needed a Social Insurance Number, so he set out to get one. In the process of doing so, he found out that there had been no paperwork on his behalf. His mother had been lying to him and gambling his money away. I felt used, he says. He got angry. He went home and confronted his mother and she accused him of being rude. She kicked me out (in the cold) with a light sweater. Marks sister let him back in and he went to sleep. Later he was awakened to someone stirring him from his sleep. His mother had called the police on him. The police took him to Bathurst and Finch and dropped him off. He had nowhere to go, so he returned to the building his mother lived in, buzzed some random numbers and someone let him inhe hid in the elevator room. The next day he got up and went to school. At lunch, he came home and the babysitter let him in to shower. Mark tried this for a couple of days but was eventually caught by his mother, who again called police. This time the police took him to Evas Place. I didnt even know what a shelter was. Place became home and family for Mark from age 16 to age 18, where he attempted another reconciliation with his mother. This attempt with his mother didnt go any better than previous attempts. His mother wouldnt allow him to eat any of her food. She would feed his sister and her boyfriend, but not him. She would shower the boyfriend with gifts and clothing. His needs mattered. Mark got frustrated with his mother and asked her how she could put her boyfriend ahead of her own kids? Her boyfriend even said that was how he felt, too. The final straw for Mark was when his mother told him she loved his sister more than him. I was killing myself trying to please her and to help. She took advantage of me. Mark returned to Place. It was better there. Marks sister was soon kicked out by his mother, too, and she was placed in Foster Care in a group home. She told my sister that she was a whore and that wed never make it in this country. My sister is now in college, he says proudly.

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One of Marks proudest achievements is that he never turned to alcohol and drugs. I want to be a good example for my children, he explains. Mark went on to finish high school and got a job in a print shop. I didnt want to be on welfare. I just wanted to work. He is waiting on final word on his resident status and dreams of the future. I always wanted to be an actor. Ive done a few commercials. Mark also plays drums, steel drums and keyboards. I sing, too, he says and adds that he is a break dancer. I dont want to do it for money or fame; I just want to do it because I love it. Mark says if he did make money and become famous he would use it to help other young people like him. I want to tell youths in shelters that I made itanything is possible.

High Tea at Satellite

December 1, 2011 By Siobhan Ernest

This December 1st, the youth at Satellite kicking off the holiday season in high Savoy style with a High Tea in the Satellite dining room. Following our very successful Taste Matters fundraiser in November, at which the youth got dressed up to join in the glam and glitter, both youth and staff at Satellite thought it would be fun to turn the Satellite dining room into an afternoon tea experience just like the Savoy Hotel in London England, says Suganthy Barnett, Site Operations Manager at Evas Place and Satellite. The event gave youth the opportunity to don their best once again and sample some finger sandwiches, scones, and clotted cream. And tea. Colleen Coman, a volunteer helping to raise awareness and funds for Evas, hosted the Tea along with her son Andrew and his friend Cassandra. Special thanks are due to Andy in Food Services and Grace, Program Manager, for their invaluable contributions every day and at this event in particular. Source: http://www.topfoto.co.uk/gallery/1907/ppages/ppage1.htm New Years Eve at the Savoy Restaurant in the Savoy Hotel. Scene from The Illustrated London News Saturday, January 5, 1907 (No. 3533, vol. CXXX) Centrefold p.20 drawn by Max Cowper.

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New Board President: Rob Myers

December 2, 2011 By Eva's Staff

By day Rob Myers is the Executive Vice President of Synovate North America. By night he has taken on steering Evas ship as our Boards President. Rob, a Chartered Accountant, has used his education in the financial realm to successfully turn many a business around. Evas is grateful for his proven abilities to strategize and build. My family and I moved back to Toronto from London, England in 2007, Rob said. At the time I decided that I really wanted to do more for the community in Toronto and was especially interested in helping an organization that is focused on youth and the future. Evas impressed me from the start and I continue to be amazed by the passion of both staff and youth. It is an honor serving on a board that is truly helping improve the lives of our youth.

New Board Member Profile: Howard Quon

December 2, 2011 By Eva's Staff

Howard Quon is a tax partner and the National Tax Markets Leader for PwC Canada. Prior to joining PwC, Howard was the Vice President, Global Taxation, at a leading Canadian-based multinational company. Howard received his Chartered Accountant designation in 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Law degree from the University of Toronto and was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2000.

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New Board Member Profile: Graeme Young

December 2, 2011 By Eva's Staff

Graeme is a Senior Vice President with Colliers International, a commercial real estate brokerage and services company with offices around the world. Graeme has over thirty years experience in the real estate industry and focuses on providing lease strategies for tenants and corporate users of space on a national basis. He learned about Evas Initiatives as a board member and past president of NAIOP, an industry association that selected Evas for support through their giving program. As the liaison between NAIOP and Evas, Graeme became more and more interested in the organization. With his real estate background and connection to the business community, he thought he could assist Evas with the great work it does for the youth of Toronto.

New Board Member Profile: Dr. Pamela Leece

December 5, 2011 By Siobhan Ernest

Pamela Leece is a family physician, and is continuing her residency training in the Public Health and Preventive Medicine program at the University of Toronto. She currently works part-time as a staff physician at Hassle Free Mens Clinic in Toronto, and works occasionally with other sexual health and general medicine clinics. Her current areas of clinical and research interest include sexual health, addictions, inner city health, and global health. As the work of Evas Initiatives contributes to many determinants of health for the youth, Pamela would like to support this effort to ultimately improve the physical and mental health of those served by the organization.

AnnouncementBeryl Smith
December 1, 2011 By Eva's Staff

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our namesake Eva Smiths sister, Beryl Smith, May 8th, 2011, at age 83. Beryl was originally from Norfolk, England and came to Canada as a war bride in September, 1946. Her support for Evas and her warm words of encouragement were always appreciated.

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