2012ANNUALREPORT

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TABLE OF CONTENTSWho We Are .............................................................................4Message from the Executive Director and President ..............6Eva’s Place ..............................................................................8Family Reconnect Program ...................................................10Eva’s Satellite .........................................................................12Eva’s Phoenix ........................................................................14Social Enterprise (Phoenix Print Shop) ..................................16Eva’s Phoenix Relocation Capital Campaign ........................172012 Taste Matters Youth Photo Collage ......................... 18-19Healthy Food Healthy Living .................................................20Life Skills Program .................................................................21Mentorship Activities .............................................................22Recreation Program ..............................................................23Donor Spotlight ......................................................................24Volunteers ..............................................................................25National Initiatives Program ...................................................26Young at Heart Awards ..........................................................27Home For Life Auction ...........................................................28Taste Matters .........................................................................30Financials ........................................................................ 32-33Circle of Support ............................................................. 34-35Our Mission ...........................................................................36

WHO WE ARE

Adrian IshakPresident

Graeme YoungVice-President

Vicki RodgersTreasurer

Diane BrokenshireMichael BrooksMichael FeldmanBill FurlongPat Gloudon

Paul GreenPamela LeeceDana MillsteinRobert MongeauColin PhillipsHoward QuonDavid Shiner

Honorary Board Members:Ed SmithMs. Edeva Smith

BOARD

Maria CrawfordExecutive Director, Acting Director of National InitiativesKaylea BoveSenior Director, Administrative Services,Interim Director of FinanceClovis GrantGeneral Manager — Eva’s Place and Eva’s Satellite

Ertha DowneyActing General Manager — Eva’s PhoenixLinda ClemowDirector of DevelopmentMary ModesteManager of Human Resources

SENIOR STAFF

Eva SmithEva Smith was a community outreach worker and counsellor who knew and understood people in despair, particularly youth. She was a woman of action, determination and persistence.In 1987, she helped to found the North York Emergency Home for Youth. Her work and advocacy resulted in the construction of our first shelter, Eva’s Place, which was named in her honour. Eva Smith’s mission was to use her skills and her knowledge of how the social services system works to help people find solutions to their problems.As our organization continues to grow and provide innovative approaches to meet the ever-changing needs of homeless youth, Eva’s Initiatives and the work we do stands as a proud tribute to her vision and pioneering work with homeless youth.

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HIGHLIGHTS

In 2012, Eva’s Initiatives supporters helped:

and Eva’s Initiatives youth gained:

• provide safe shelter and supports to 1,638 resident and 2,308 non-resident youth

• youth and their families rebuild relationships

• prevent youth from leaving home/family breakdown

• provide counselling on alcohol and drug use, safe sex and healthy relationships

• offer transitional housing and focused career training for life-long success in employment and housing

• connect youth with leaders and mentors to build self-esteem, motivation and confidence

• teach basic life skills to assist youth learning the skills to live independently

• allow vulnerable youth to have fun, build healthy relationships and work on healing in a safe, non-clinical, non-judgmental environment

• let lonely, frightened and isolated youth know that someone cares

• get homeless youth off the streets permanently

• self-assurance by returning to school or learning financial literacy skills

• optimism after reconnecting with family, being introduced to technology, or meeting a dynamic mentor

• self-esteem from writing a resume, learning a trade, or finding and keeping a job

• self-confidence from mentoring peers, taking a cooking class or publicly speaking on behalf of Eva’s

• understanding of social norms, ethics, morals, values, rights, culture, tradition, spirituality, religion, diversity and sexual orientation

• coping and self-management skills to develop positive attitudes and healthy behaviours

• knowledge about employment, immigration, legal and education issues

• motivation to form more secure, honest relationships

• resiliency to better cope with stress, setbacks and unexpected challenges

• hope for a positive future

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MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT

2012 was a year spent reviewing our past to ensure our continued success in the future. Much time and energy was spent on the development of our strategic plan for the coming years and positions Eva’s as a leader within the youth services sector. At Eva’s, we are keenly aware of the importance of ensuring that our programs and services remain current and relevant to the youth we serve, their lived realities, and the environment that surrounds us. The challenges of moving off the streets permanently continue to mount, with high youth unemployment rates, increasing rates of youth with mental health issues, family reunification dynamics growing more complex and funding and resources increasingly difficult to access. Our strategic planning process, which set the course for the years 2013 through 2015, was a robust process which involved and included input from youth served by Eva’s, our staff teams, as well as Board and Committee members, and external stakeholders. Youth were very clear in articulating the supports that they need to make a successful transition from the streets to independent living in the community. It will now be our responsibility to deliver those supports and services over the next three years. We know that their time at Eva’s is critical as research has shown that the shorter the period of time a youth is on the street, the greater the likelihood that they will be able to resolve their homeless issues and make a move on to live independent lives in the community.In addition to the strategic planning process, gains were made in many areas including the Phoenix relocation project. The Task Force overseeing the relocation finalized many important agreements and began the design and procurement processes necessary to expedite the move to our new facility and to make our new space as vibrant, efficient and impactful as possible.Our social enterprise, the Phoenix Print Shop continues to thrive, and expand its sales and training targets. Congratulations to the Phoenix Print Shop on being selected as one of four print suppliers for the Toronto Organizing Committee for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. The Family Reconnect Program continues to have a huge impact on the families they work with, and has increased their work in the area of

prevention. Recreation programming has increased with youth from Eva’s participating in camping trips to Limberlost and Algonquin

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Park. Youth with drug and alcohol use issues are utilizing our Harm Reduction Programming in record numbers with a corresponding increase in the number of youth moving into independent living situations in the community. Our historic commitment to long term solutions to youth homelessness continues as we work locally and nationally to build capacity in the youth sector and to advocate for responses that seek to prevent, reduce and eliminate youth homelessness. The past year saw that commitment taken to a new level with the launch of our Mobilizing Local Capacity Program. In partnership with the Catherine Donnelly Foundation, we will work with two communities per year for the next five years to assist them to develop plans to prevent, reduce and end youth homelessness in their communities. We had the pleasure of commencing that work with the communities of Kingston, Ontario and Kamloops, British Columbia. Remaining at the forefront of developing and implementing such progressive and effective programming requires a great deal of creative and collaborative partnering, substantial resources and a significant number of volunteers, mentors, facilitators, partners and community support. Our success is as a result of these partnerships and of your support. We remain grateful to the multitude of funders, donors and community members who have joined with us to make real change in the lives of hundreds of homeless youth each year, and look forward to the coming year with anticipation and optimism. Thank you for your ongoing support and contributions to positively impacting the lives of homeless and at risk youth.

Adrian Ishak, PresidentMaria Crawford, Executive Director

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EVA’S PLACE “I am so grateful to have my son safely home… My thanks to your team...at Eva’s”—heartwarming words from a parent showing the impact of the work done by staff at Eva’s Place. In 2012, 20 at-risk youth were supported to stay at home, 33 shelter residents moved back home, 19 moved to more stable housing and 27 were helped to maintain their housing in the community—all of which resulted

in $512,467 savings to the shelter system. The complex needs of these young people ages 16-24 years remain a constant—many experience mental health challenges, issues with the law, immigration, and of course, family challenges. Staff with expertise support these youth 24 hours a day, 365 days per year and work closely with the on-site psychiatrist at the shelter.

94%Annual Occupancy Rate

JANEAfter fighting with her mother, Jane left home at 18 and spent the summer moving from shelter to shelter. When she arrived at Place, she told one of the Counsellors in the Family Reconnect Program she thought her parents hated her and never wanted to speak to her again. She finally agreed to let the Counsellor phone her parents and arrange a meeting. During that initial conversation with the Counsellor, her parents said Jane had been struggling at school and had trouble sleeping and controlling her moods. But there was no question they loved her and wanted to reach out to her. After leaving Eva’s Place, Jane maintained contact with the Counsellor but was still scared to meet with her parents. They wrote Jane a letter – saying they loved her, wanted her to return home, outlined their expectations and invited her to talk to them.

Over the next few months, the family met weekly with the Counsellor. Jane opened up, talked about being adopted and wanting to connect with her biological mother who had also been a homeless youth. She shared her concerns about school. Her parents discussed their anxiety about being older parents and wanting to keep their children safe. They talked about their own battles with depression and their concerns for Jane’s health. As the relationship strengthened, Jane moved back home. The family continued to meet with the Counsellor and Jane’s psychiatrist helped determine the appropriate medication regimen. They started having regular family dinners and resumed camping together. They were able to talk instead of fight about their concerns. They learned to take breaks and walk away when things became heated. Jane went back to school in September to finish her last year of high school and is slowly rebuilding her relationship with her family.

Eva’s Place is a 32-bed emergency shelter that is often the first stop for youth who become homeless. It is home to the ground-breaking Family Reconnect Program that focuses on prevention.

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FAMILY RECONNECT PROGRAM

In 2012, the Family Reconnect Program helped to divert or transition 96 youth from the shelter system, saving the shelter system approximately $512,467. Many of these youth either returned to a family home or to independent or community housing. During this same

period, Family Reconnect counsellors conducted 364 youth visits and 277 family member visits to help rebuild shattered connections, and to prevent family breakdown through the prevention program. To supplement the team, a Clinical Case Manager was hired to provide counselling, case management, referral and accompaniment service to youth with suspected or diagnosed mental illness, intellectual disabilities, dual diagnosis and concurrent disorders.

The Program continues to be a model for other shelters nationally, including the United Way of Calgary:

When we were investigating how best to support vulnerable youth to transition to adulthood for our investment strategy, a key finding was that there was a critical need for these young people to have strong social supports - particularly natural supports. When we started looking at ideas for how to invest in professional supports to activate and strengthen natural supports, we were surprised to find a lack of programs to learn from - with the notable exception of the Eva’s Family Reconnect Program. Once “discovered”, the Eva’s program informed our thinking and strategy, as it offers an innovative and important new way of looking at the way we approach vulnerable youth, and how we support them going forward. The Eva’s program helped United Way, and our agencies, see a new possibility in this work, which has inspired us to lead our own innovative investment project in the area.

~Kendal Quantz, United Way of Calgary and Area

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37% of Family Reconnect clients

(youth & family members) have suspected or

diagnosed mental health challenges.

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To Whom It May Concern,

For the past year and a half my husband and I, along with my daughter

and sometimes our son, have been involved with the Family Reconnect

Program. We were first introduced to the program when our daughter ran

away and spent some time at Eva’s Place and at other shelters in the city.

We feel compelled to write this letter, since we know that under the

direction of our counsellor, Sondra, we have been able to understand

the motives for our daughter’s actions and consequently are now able

to communicate with her more effectively. This has resulted in mutually

acceptable change and a more positive family atmosphere.

She was able to calm us and talk us through crises and helped us

develop strategies for communication. She helped our daughter

recognize and attempt to change negative thinking patterns and helped

her choose positive options in a manageable way. She was intuitive and

always seemed to know when our daughter was anxious, upset or just

plain angry. She was kind when necessary and tough when needed.

Our daughter suffers from ADHD, anxiety and depression and we have

been working with health care professionals, doctors, social workers and

psychiatrists since she was fifteen but Sondra truly has been the most

influential in promoting change and to getting to the crux of the problem.

Without her expertise, compassion and availability we feel that we may

have lost our daughter. Her knowledge of teenage issues, medications,

techniques for relaxation and for dealing with anger helped us through

many challenging times.

Our counsellor and the program truly gave us a second chance with

our daughter, a chance to mend fences, break barriers and heal. Our

entire family is thankful for this chance and truly grateful that we were

introduced to her.

As we move on, we wish her, as well as the program continued success

and we will continue to recommend the facility to anyone that needs it.

Sincerely,

(Parents, their daughter and son)

The Family Reconnect Program offers individual and family counselling to homeless and at-risk youth. We attempt to connect with and engage families to support their son/daughter to gain stability and experience success.

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EVA’S SATELLITE As the first purpose built Harm Reduction shelter for youth in Canada, the work at Eva’s Satellite remains focused on helping homeless youth who are struggling with addictions and mental health challenges to gain stability in their lives. In 2012, 34 youth left the shelter to move to more stable housing in the community. With the support of our physician and psychiatrist, our staff bring their expertise in recreation, harm reduction, youth services, community support and community outreach, peer programming and site operations, that not only support youth in-house, but connect them with services in the community through our growing list of partnerships. The successful Youth Action to Reduce Drug Use (YARD) project is being made into a model toolkit for the National Initiatives Program.Together we help some of the most marginalized young people in the city regain their confidence to achieve success in their lives.

96%Annual Occupancy Rate

EVA’S SATELLITE Eva’s Satellite is a 32-bed shelter and is often the final option for home-less youth. Its innovative programming is based on a Harm Reduction model and it is the only shelter of its kind in Canada.

Zenab had been at Eva’s Satellite since spring 2012. She has been involved in various aspects of programming. She took part in the first canoe and camping trip then took on a leadership role as a mentor for some of the other residents taking part in the second more challenging canoeing expedition. She has made significant progress in her life during her time at Satellite, using her training in the Peer Program to take on these and other leadership roles. She was one of the youth hosts at the Photography exhibit at the Taste Matters Event and got a chance to meet one of her heroes, Spider Jones. She has since moved on to living at Eva’s Phoenix while continuing to participate in the Youth Action to Reduce Drug Use (YARD) project.

ZENAB

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EVA’S PHOENIX

97%Annual Occupancy Rate

Eva’s Phoenix is a unique transitional housing facility that allows 50 youth to stay for up to a year as they prepare for the transition to independent living. In 2012, 77 youth moved into the shelter and 40 youth moved on to stable accommodation either independently or with their families. Our social enterprise, the Phoenix Print Shop, had sales of $417,000 and provided hard skills training in the

Foundations of Print training to 22 youth. Fourteen youth completed the program, and 17 youth connected to full-time and part-time employment. Youth at Phoenix accessed resources like the job-finding club, the computer drop-in lab and computer training programs, mentorship programs and the Youth Succeeding in Employment Program (YSEP). Eva’s Phoenix continues to be an invaluable leader in the effort to end youth homelessness and assist young people to find their way to independent, productive and healthy lives.

Eva’s Phoenix is a transitional housing and training facility. It provides housing for 50 youth for up to one year and training, employment and pre-apprenticeship programs for 160 youth per year.

After leaving home, Amy-Lee dropped out of school. She moved into Phoenix and found part-time work. She was fired after two weeks because she had never been employed and didn’t know how to fit into the workplace. She recognized at 17 that without a high school education and family support, her future was bleak. So Amy-Lee enrolled in our Youth Succeeding ion Employment Program (YSEP), improved her interpersonal and communication skills and become a group leader. She learned how to manage her time and to work collaboratively. Her work placement provided a variety of work experiences – office administration, retail inventory control, and kitchen work. With the ongoing support and encouragement of her employment counsellor, Amy-Lee realized how important this learning opportunity is to a positive future – giving her much-needed business-related experience and knowledge to draw on for her next job placement.

AMY-LEE

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PHOENIX PRINT SHOP SOCIAL ENTERPRISEWhen youth gain practical skills in the context of a commercial work environment good things happen. Eva’s Phoenix Print Shop is a full-service commercial printer operating a hands-on training program for homeless and at-risk youth. In 2012, the enterprise improved the curriculum design resulting in more paid work for youth, higher retention and strong, positive youth feedback. Approximately 70 per cent of the youth that completed training secured work and/or educational opportunities. On the business side the enterprise continues to improve its product offering with the goal of not only becoming financially self-sufficient but also becoming a major donor to Eva's nationally recognized programs.

I had low self-esteem, fear of failure and a self-defeating attitude. I had no plan and/or vision for the future. I knew I had to throw myself into something or keep going down the same self-destructive road. I was accepted at The Print Shop. At the beginning, I had a bit of a struggle. I had to be reminded of the importance of being responsible, reliable and punctual. I got tips in being a better-rounded individual. The positive surroundings helped me re-develop the good life skills and work ethic I had forgotten I had. I got help in making a resume, job-searching skills, cover letters, interview skills and, most of all, the skills to start an entry level job in the printing industry. I am currently doing a 3-month placement at The Print Shop to gain valuable hands-on training. It has shown me how the skills I developed are applied in a real work setting. The Print Shop helped me remember how much I still had to offer and how much I can do for myself and others if my help is needed.

~Print Shop Foundations of Print Participant

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PHOENIX RELOCATIONCAPITAL CAMPAIGNAs a result of directives from City Council, our facility at 11 Ordnance Street has been transferred to Build Toronto for redevelopment into a

multi-tower condominium site. Eva’s Phoenix must relocate from its current location.The search for a replacement facility has been a collaborative effort of youth residents, ex-residents, staff, the Board of Directors, community,

politicians, Build Toronto, and supporters in the construction and real estate industries and beyond. Eva’s stakeholders know the importance of this facility’s survival and have come together to ensure its future. Eva’s found a new site providing City-owned space at 60 Brant Street and worked closely with Build Toronto to secure an agreement for a long-term lease (20 years plus four renewal options of 5 years each). We will renovate and occupy the easterly portion of this heritage facility which is being redeveloped by Build Toronto. Our current Eva’s facilities, including the Buzz Hargrove Youth Training Center and our social enterprise, the Phoenix Print Shop will also be relocated to the new site. There will be opportunities for homeless and at-risk youth to be directly involved in the renovation through our construction training program. Eva’s has a proven track record of success in this area, with 86% of the youth participants in our original construction training program securing full time employment in the industry.The total estimated cost is $10 million. Build Toronto has provided $5 million for the relocation and the remaining $5 million must be fundraised to complete the relocation. Corporate and community leaders have come together to form a capital campaign cabinet to raise the remaining funds. We are approaching corporations, foundations, government organizations, community groups, and individuals for support in reaching our campaign goal. Upon completion, Eva’s Phoenix will be well positioned to continue its excellent work to assist homeless youth to make the transition from a life on the street to a life of independence and dignity. Anticipated move-in date is early 2015.

"I lived at Eva's Phoenix and it saved my life. Don't shut it down."

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2012 TASTE MATTERS YOUTH PHOTO EXHIBIT

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This exhibit was designed as a youth-led project to engage youth interested in photography, encouraging the confidence required to enter the photography/art industry or to apply for education in this field. The project involved building skills behind a camera and defining how participants present themselves artistically to an audience. Several youth have an interest in pursuing photography as a profession. Their work in this project exemplifies what youth can accomplish when given the opportunity and freedom to think and create.

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HEALTHY FOOD HEALTHY LIVING

Healthy food and healthy living programs introduce youth to good, nutritious food, open doors to new cultures and traditions and create a sense of community, teach food and health-related 'green' life skills in a non-classroom environment. The Satellite Garden is one of the programs

that encourages healthy food and healthy living in Eva’s youth.

“You can use any space to make a garden even where you don’t think you can plant. You can take a dirty space full of garbage and turn it into something beautiful.”

“If you know how to take care of yourself and grow your food, it’s good for the budget and good for the spirit.”

The Satellite Garden CollectiveIn May, Evergreen, a national green living charity, held a gardening visioning/design session, “Organic Gardening 101” for 5 YARD participants. (Youth Action to Reduce Drug Use is a substance use

reduction project incorporating health education, recreation, and peer training.) Herbs were planted or hung in pockets made from recyclable materials. Radishes, tomatoes, peppers and lettuce were planted in pots with a water reservoir to conserve water and address the roof-top’s extreme heat. A rain water barrel was also installed. Peers took the lead in watering and maintaining the garden.

1,003 youth took part in Life Skills Groups/Workshops like Youth Justice Forum, Harm Reduction Groups, Women’s Project, Mindful Meditation, Health Workshops, LGBTQ Workshops, Men’s Group, Housing

Workshops, ACHeva Youth Groups, Learning Enrichment Foundation, Cooking, Nutrition and Financial Literacy

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LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM

1,003 youth took part in Life Skills Groups/Workshops like Youth Justice Forum, Harm Reduction Groups, Women’s Project, Mindful Meditation, Health Workshops, LGBTQ Workshops, Men’s Group, Housing

Workshops, ACHeva Youth Groups, Learning Enrichment Foundation, Cooking, Nutrition and Financial Literacy

Financial LiteracyFinancial Literacy is being incorporated into all life skills workshops and initiatives. It has also become a vital component of individual counselling sessions especially when youth make plans to leave the shelter and live independently in the community. Residents participated in Independent Living Accounts in partnership with SEDI (Social and Enterprise Development Innovations). The program provides financial literacy training and the opportunity to have savings matched at 3-1 rate on program completion, primarily for moving expenses when youth leave the shelter. SEDI is a charitable nonprofit organization whose mission is to expand economic opportunity for Canadians living in poverty through program and policy innovation.

Taste Matters – Youth from all three sites served their original food products to more than 400 guests. In preparation for the event, Phoenix youth learned the canning process, created recipes and produced over 150 jars of preserves (chutney, jam, salsa). Satellite youth participated in a 5-week baking project and, of course, tasted the products along the way.

GAMMA, a new 3-day Life Skills initiative, helped 27 youth at Eva’s Place address and overcome barriers to living successful, independent lives, at first in the shelter and eventually on their own in the community. It featured a field trip, group challenges, daily snacks and refreshments and interactive life skills workshops.

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MENTORSHIP ACTIVITIES

Mentoring is an opportunity to pass on the benefits of an individual’s experience by providing guidance, offering an alternative perspective,

encouraging confidence, and providing a positive influence in the life of a youth.

“I discovered talent within myself I never

knew I had.”

“I learned I can be creative and able to do what I put my mind to.”

There were 14 One-to-One Mentors in career shadowing, tutoring, recreational/physical fitness and cooking. Most youth at Phoenix were involved in Mentorship initiatives. After completing 48 hours of Peer Mentorship training, 6 youth identified the role

each wanted to play in the Phoenix shelter. They became Succeeding Within My Community (SWMC) Mentors and were contracted over an 8-week period as Fashion Boutique Consultant (Phoenix Shabby-Chic clothing room), Community Liaison and Committee Chair, Food Service Assistants (Community Kitchen and Breakfast Club), Agricultural Labourer (Community Garden) and Junior Program Facilitator.

Recreational activities include sports, fitness, the arts and community out-ings. We hold weekly karate, yoga, boxing, and break dancing lessons, a

monthly open mike session, daily open gym hours and spectacular outings that have included activities such as white water rafting, horseback riding,

wilderness canoe trips and rock climbing.

Music Mentorship Program

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RECREATION PROGRAM

Recreational activities include sports, fitness, the arts and community out-ings. We hold weekly karate, yoga, boxing, and break dancing lessons, a

monthly open mike session, daily open gym hours and spectacular outings that have included activities such as white water rafting, horseback riding,

wilderness canoe trips and rock climbing.

A resident at Satellite has serious mental health and substance use issues. For months, he was sedentary and remote and struggled to connect with other youth. Then he developed a positive relationship with one of our recreation workers. He started going to the gym and now uses the weight room once a week. Considering the challenges he faces, this is a major breakthrough brought about, in part, by Eva’s recreational opportunities.

Camping

• 8 Satellite and Place youth went on a 1st-time expedition to the Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve, and were introduced to camping and swimming.

• 3 Satellite youth joined 5 Place youth in a more rugged Outward Bound expedition in October to Algonquin: canoeing, kayaking, mountaineering and confronting the unknown.

• For the 5th year, 5 Place residents joined police officers, staff and other GTA youth in a 5-day outdoor excursion in Northern Ontario with no electricity or running water, highlighted by a traditional smudging ceremony.

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DONOR SPOTLIGHT: MICHAEL DURLAND & FAMILY

Michael Durland discovered Eva’s in 2010 during a tour of Eva’s Phoenix and continued to keep informed about the organization until he began his own personal support of Eva’s in 2011.

Scotiabank has been involved with Eva’s Initiatives for over a decade as presenting Sponsor for the Home For Life Auction, and during this time, Mike became a key supporter. He has been involved in raising funds for Eva’s for many years and has been instrumental in ensuring continued financial support for Eva’s. He has hosted group tours of Eva’s for Scotiabank employees as part of the United Way Major Donors program.

“Supporting youth who have faced challenges in their lives is absolutely critical to their future success. Eva’s Initiatives does a fantastic job of getting to these youth in their time of need, and has been very successful in providing them with the necessary skills and training to become productive members of our society.”

Home For Life 2012

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VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are the lifeblood of an organization: Eva’s Initiatives’ volunteers make our fundraising events possible, help maintain our shelters, stamp letters and stuff envelopes, paint, garden and cook Sunday brunch for our youth and take an active role on our Committees and the Board of Directors. Without them, Eva’s could not provide the services that we do—their time and effort elevate us and improve the experiences of our youth. For this, we would like to thank the 430 volunteers on our roster for all their efforts in

2012, especially those who volunteered for Taste Matters and the Home for Life Auction, our signature events. Some volunteering highlights from 2012 include:

• Holiday parties including the TELUS hosted Christmas party at Eva’s Phoenix, the Hanukkah dinner at Eva’s Satellite hosted by Michael Feldman and Nanette Rosen and the Christmas dinner hosted by the Immanuel 7th Day

Adventist Church at Eva’s Phoenix• Clothing and stocking drives held by CIBC Mellon and the Ministry of Child and Youth Services • The sneaker drive organized by Toronto Loves Kicks• The Lemonade Stand run by Alexandra and Jaime Eckler• Impact Day at Eva’s Place with Deloitte painters• Red Day at Eva’s Satellite with Keller Wiliams Realty

Alexandra and Jaime Eckler

Taste Matters Volunteers

Red Day with Keller Williams Realty

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NATIONAL INITIATIVES PROGRAM

The National Initiatives Program (NIP) is a unique, collaborative program focused on capacity building and network development aimed at preventing, reducing and ending youth homelessness in Canada. In 2012, the NIP shifted to models and strategies to “end” youth homelessness, reflected in all four areas of the NIP: Outreach and Support to Organizations, Awards to End Youth Homelessness, National Learning Community on Youth Homelessness and the Mobilizing Local Capacity program.The Awards Program in particular moved the focus from innovative program models to programs that have shown success in preventing, reducing and ending youth homelessness. The program was renamed Eva’s Awards for Ending Youth Homelessness and is now sponsored by the Sprott Foundation in collaboration with Virgin Unite. In partnership with the Catherine Donnelly Foundation, the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association, the National Learning Community on Youth Homelessness and an array of organizations in communities across the country, we launched our Mobilizing Local Capacity Program. The focus of the program is to enhance the local capacity of communities to address youth homelessness, while raising awareness nationally. The MLC will be working with 2 communities each year for the next 5 years. In 2012, we selected the communities of Kamloops, BC, and Kingston, ON, to participate in this innovative program.In February 2012, the National Learning Committee on Youth Homelessness conducted its first annual “National Snapshot on the Mental Health of Homeless Youth”. We found that 54% of homeless youth are experiencing mental health issues and a vast majority are unable to access services because they are homeless.

• Homeless youth in Canada are coping with mental health issues at a rate of 2.5–5 times higher than the national average for youth2.

• Many existing services do not meet their needs.

• Communities are struggling to support these homeless young people who need mental health programs and

services.

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84%of the 405 youth require additional mental health services and supports beyond those currently available to them

of the youth requiring additional supports have experienced barriers to securing housing because of their mental health issues

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2012 Mental Health Snapshot — On Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 10 organizations in 8 Canadian cities completed a snapshot survey of the homeless young people they worked with that day.

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YOUNG AT HEART AWARDS& BURSARY WINNERSYouth Gold Heart AwardKimberlynJohnnyAsli

Big Heart AwardFloyd Honey FoundationYouth UnlimitedKelly’s Services

Heart and Soul Volunteer AwardLeah Farmer

Platinum Heart AwardEnbridge Gas Distribution

Ruby Red Heart AwardJennifer Ocampo-King and Phil King

Enbridge Youth Achievement AwardEmily Wright

CAW Youth Achievement AwardSabrina

Emree Siaroff BursaryVictor

Wendy Babcock BursaryShukri

Aviva Canada Bursary in Business StudiesAdham

Sprott Family BursaryJohn

Richard B. Lax Education BursaryYongBrett

Nancy Abrams BursarySuad

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

FABULOUS ITEMS INCLUDED

GENEROUS SPONSORS

• Event raised $160,000 for Eva’s youth• 450 guests in attendance at the Evergreen

Brick Works• Buffet Dinner, Silent and Live auctions

• Kayak in Georgian Bay for 6 People• La Vie en Rose – Glorious Week in the

French Countryside • Rooftop Decadence at 401 Richmond• Interior Design Plans ... and Furniture!

HOME FOR LIFEa home auction in support of eva’s initiatives

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HOME FOR LIFE is a home-themed auction experience. Guests stroll through Eva’s virtual home and bid on house-wares, furniture, home improvement and garden accessories.

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• The event raised $150,000 for Eva’s youth!• 400 guests in attendance at the Liberty Grand• 40 food & beverage hosts showcasing

speciality items• Live and Silent auction items• Eva’s Initiatives youth-curated photography

exhibit – SOLD OUT! • Eva’s youth from all 3 shelters hosted Tasting

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

FABULOUS ITEMS INCLUDED

GENEROUS SPONSORS

• 7 Days and 7 nights in Costa Rica• Private Raptors Box • Airfare from Air Canada• Justin Bieber tickets

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Taste Matters is an annual celebration of good food, great wine and craft beer all in support of Eva’s Initiatives for Homeless Youth.

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FINANCIALSWHERE YOUR DONATIONS GO

Top Pick Charity 2010, 2011 & 2012

For the 3rd year in a row, Eva’s Initiatives was selected as one of Canada’s Outstanding Charities by Charity Intelligence. We’re one of only 45 charities across Canada identified for leadership, cost-efficiency and, most importantly, bottom-line results in getting the job done in helping clients.

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION as at December 312012 2011

ASSETSCurrent AssetsCash and short term investments $ 989,482 $ 1,094,064Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses 794,259 462,333

1,783,741 1,556,397

Property and equipment 2,425,167 3,157,798

Total Assets $ 4,208,908 $ 4,714,195

LIABILITIESCurrent LiabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 578,643 $ 270,234Deferred grants 714,350 869,393

1,292,993 1,139,627

Deferred capital contributions 1,633,822 2,287,9142,926,815 3,427,541

NET ASSETSInvested in property and equipment 791,345 869,883Designated 490,748 416,771

1,282,093 1,286,654

Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 4,208,908 $ 4,714,195

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND NET ASSETS for the year ended December 31

REVENUEDonations, fundraising and grants $ 4,829,992 $ 4,556,478Toronto Community Services per diem fees 2,469,996 2,455,092Phoenix Print Shop sales 416,835 469,393Other 93,868 12,312

7,810,691 7,493,275EXPENSESYouth programs 3,818,641 3,459,669Shelter services 2,091,761 2,267,257Administration 730,399 673,034Building and property 589,545 623,608Fundraising 514,853 475,007Volunteer services 33,688 29,385

7,778,887 7,527,960EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES (EXPENDITURES OVER REVENUE) BEFORE AMORTIZATION 31,804 (34,685)

Amortization of property and equipment 36,365 42,816

EXCESS OF EXPENDITURES OVER REVENUE FOR THE YEAR $ (4,561) $ (77,501)

Net Assets, beginning of year $ 1,286,654 $ 1,364,155Net Assets, end of year $ 1,282,093 $ 1,286,654

Approved on behalf of the Board

These statements are condensed for inclusion into the Annual Report. Readers who would like more information or the complete audited financial statements should contact the Head Office of Eva’s Initiatives.

Vicki Rodgers, Treasurer

Adrian Ishak, President

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CIRCLE OF SUPPORT 2012

BENEFACTOR—$100,000+Aviva CanadaCanadian Tire Canadian Tire Jumpstart Canadian Tire Real Estate LimitedThe Catherine Donnelly FoundationSprott FoundationVirgin UniteUnion Lighting & FurnishingsLEADER—$75,000-$99,999Jays Care FoundationCHAMPION—$40,000-$74,999CAW Social Justice FundEnbridge Gas Distribution Inc.ScotiabankCarolyn Sifton FoundationTD Bank TD Bank Group TD Securities Underwriting HopeToronto Enterprise FundCOMPANION—$10,000-$39,999AnonymousCraig AubreyAverbach Family FoundationBaker & McKenzie LLPE.W. Bickle FoundationBMO Financial GroupJ. Armand Bombardier FoundationCCL Industries Inc.Chum Charitable FoundationConcord Adex Developments Corp.The Daniels CorporationLionel & Winsome deMercadoDeutsche Bank AG, Canada BranchAndy DickisonMichael DurlandElementary Teachers Federation of OntarioEvergreenBill & Erin FurlongThe Great-West Life Assurance CompanyHouse of Praise - The Redeemed Christian Church of GodHUB International Sinclair CockburnIntact FoundationInvestor Education FundW.C. Kitchen Family Foundation

The Lang Family FoundationMaple Leaf Foods Inc.The John & Pat McCutcheon Charitable FoundationThe Catherine and Maxwell Meighen FoundationRBC FoundationRotary Club of Toronto Charitable FoundationThe Gerald Schwartz & Heather Reisman FoundationState Street Trust Company CanadaSEDI/TD Financial Literacy FundTELUS & TELUS Team MembersPARTNER—$5,000-$9,999736 Outreach CorporationAnonymous (2)Keith Ambachtsheer & Virginia AtkinJohn and Jocelyn Barford Family Foundation The Lloyd Carr-Harris FoundationCassels Brock & Blackwell LLPCIBC MellonColliers InternationalMichael CruickshankGordon Currie & Robin HeintzmanRonald FarmerThe Harry E. Foster FoundationFranklin Templeton InvestmentsThe Patrick Hodgson Family FoundationFloyd Honey FoundationJohn & Judy KitchenGeorge & Leanne LewisJocelyn MacdonaldMedavie Blue CrossBeatrice and Arthur Minden FoundationThe Northpine FoundationRobbie PrydeEmree Siaroff & Krista WylieSaurabh RastogiRealtors Care FoundationSEDISHINE! 2012Unmask the NightGraeme & Diane YoungFRIEND—$1,000-$4,999401 Richmond Ltd.Akinwale & Tope AkinsikuAlexander Interiors & Design IncH.H. Angus & Associates Ltd.

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Anonymous (4)Larry BaldachinReed BallonNorman BellJ.P. Bickell FoundationBoss Leather FactoryDebbie BoukydisSusan Britton-PayneJohn Byrne & Megan TateCASCO IncCarpenters & Allied Workers Local 27CIBC Children’s FoundationLinda ClemowMaria CrawfordHoward & Riki DixonFrank DottoriJohn & Deb DoumaSuzanne DubeauAnn DuganEglinton St. George’s United ChurchEli Lilly Canada Inc.Gonzalo & Barbara EscotoFadco Consulting Inc.Mark FairclothFairlawn Avenue United ChurchMichael Feldman & Nanette RosenFirst Gulf CorporationFreedom International Brokerage CompanyRonald & Judy GageGeorges Vanier Secondary SchoolChris GibsonPatricia GloudonJane HaberbuschNiall Haggart & Katherine KowalBlake & Daniela Hampton-DaviesKaren HigginsThe Home Depot Canada FoundationHome Trust CompanyErnest HowardK.M. Hunter Charitable FoundationAdrian IshakSam & Magda IshakJaime and Alexandra’s Lemonade StandStuart KedwellGord & Doreen KingJohn KnechtelKoehler Family Fund at the Toronto Community FoundationSteve & Joyce Lancaster

Loblaw Companies LimitedLuis Valencia Jewellery Inc.Janet MacInnisDennis & Donna MaloneyArt MandelBarbara MarkmanHeather McAllister & Larry SteinbergPatrick McKeeverMundy McLaughlinThe Mendelson Family FoundationPatrick MeneleyGeorge MilenovThe Minhas Mohamed FoundationAlain & Nicole NormandPhil King & Jennifer Ocampo-KingKen & Marilyn O’ConnorOTIP/RAEO Insurance Brokers Inc.Oxford Properties Group Inc.The Packaging AssociationIan & Michelle PearceColin Phillips & Robyn LuoHoward QuonVicki RodgersGeoffrey B. Scott Memorial Fund at the Toronto Community FoundationJoe SerpeDouglas SharpeSherrard Kuzz LLPKen & Jane SilverWendy SmithSomerville ConstructionByron & June SonbergDavid St AmandThe Estate of Helen Allen StaceyStacey Family Aurora Fund at the Toronto Community FoundationThe Standard Life Assurance Company of CanadaDavid StrachanStyles Family FoundationSun Life FinancialChristopher ThomasChristine ThompsonTides Canada FoundationSusan ValeVandewater Charitable Foundation at the Toronto Community FoundationVertex One Asset ManagementWendy Babcock Bursary Fundraiser 2012

Eva’s Initiatives gratefully acknowledges all of our donors for helping to create opportunities for homeless and at-risk youth. Donors who gave cash contributions or gifts-in-kind of $1,000 or more in 2012 are listed here.

The mission of Eva’s 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, and to create long term solutions for homeless youth by developing and implementing proactive and progressive services.

Eva’s Initiatives for Homeless Youth370-215 Spadina Ave.Toronto, ON M5T 2C7

T: 416.977.4497 | E: info@evas.caCharitable Registration: 13223 9013 RR0001

www.evasinitiatives.com