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ANNUAL REPORT 2009
BOARD OF DIRECTORSOUR MISSION is to work collaboratively with homeless and at-risk youth to help them reach their potential to lead productive, self sufficient and healthy lives by providing safe shelter and a range of services, and to create long term solutions for homeless youth by developing and implementing proactive and progressive services.
VOLUNTEERS enable Eva’s to carry out our important work with homeless youth. Whether it be joining a committee, helping out at an event, mentoring a youth or facilitating programs at one of our sites, every bit of volunteer support we get furthers our mission. Thank you to the 315 volunteers that together gave 1,882 hours to Eva’s in 2009.
EXECUTIVEDavid St. AmandPresidentHeather BrownVice-PresidentColin PhillipsTreasurerMaya DansereauSecretaryKen SilverPast President
DIRECTORSTyler BarrackPatricia GloudonJane HaberbuschAdrian IshakJeff LewisRob MyersJennifer Ocampo-KingDavid RobertsonKathryn RossCouncillor David ShinerEmree Siaroff
HONORARY BOARD MEMBERSEd SmithEdeva Smith
CONTENTSPREVENTION 3-4CounsellingFamily ReconnectNational Initiative
EMERGENCY CARE 5-6Harm ReductionShelterHealth Care
TRANSITION 7-13Transitional HousingIndependent LivingCommunity GardensLife SkillsLeadershipRecActionEmployment & Technology TrainingPhoenix Print Shop
AWARDS 14
FINANCIALS 15
www.evasinitiatives.comPhotography credits to volunteer Stephen Morley for images on pages 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
EVA’S INITIATIVES 2009 ANNUAL REPORT 2
MESSAGE FROM EVA’S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT
The past year saw some incredible new beginnings for Eva’s Initiatives. Despite the continuing cloud of global
fiscal uncertainty that hung over us all, we were able to move forward in a cautious and measured way.
The opening of our new Eva’s Satellite facility occurred in November, 2009 and was a much anticipated
and long overdue achievement. The new facility has provided the physical space and resources to finally
operate a fulsome and highly responsive Harm Reduction Program for youth who are struggling with drug
and alcohol use. The increased staffing, the enhanced programming and the amazing new building have all
come together to make this program the pre-eminent harm reduction program for youth in the country.
An added testament to this is the increasing demand we now experience, from groups across the country,
looking for information to assist them in the development of similar programs and services.
Construction began on the new Buzz Hargrove Youth Training Centre. This expansion to our current Eva’s
Phoenix site will house the greatly expanded Phoenix Print Shop, as well as facilities to accommodate our
growing roster of training and employment opportunities for homeless youth. We look forward to a grand
opening in 2010, and more importantly, to strengthening the supports and options we are able to offer to
homeless youth who are committed to gaining independence and self sufficiency.
At Eva’s Place, our Family Reconnect Program continued to achieve its remarkable outcomes. We have
embarked on a project with York University, which will result in the development of a toolkit to assist
other groups across Canada to replicate this very critical program. Eva’s Place will also be our first facility
to proceed with the installation of solar panels, in our ongoing attempts to green our operations, and leave
as small a carbon footprint as possible.
Our many ground-breaking programs have garnered the attention of corporations and organizations across
this country, as well as internationally. Our National Initiatives Program continues to move forward to
strengthen our partnerships and expand our collaborative efforts with a growing number of youth serving
organizations across the country. It has become very clear that a national solution is necessary, and as
such we are working tirelessly to build the capacity of the youth sector, and to provide leadership on
a national level. We believe that effective solutions can be found, and are committed to working with
leading innovators and thinkers across the country to achieve this end.
As an organization, we are on an incredible journey, and continuously strive to make as great a
contribution as possible. We are only able to do this as a result of the support we receive from the
community, our funders, donors, and volunteers. We are glad you have decided to join us in this journey,
and look forward to the coming year with great anticipation.
Maria Crawford, Executive Director David St. Amand, President
PREVENTION
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COUNSELLING
Every resident at Eva’s is unique and has distinct needs. That’s why each youth undergoes a stringent, formalized and confidential intake, assessment and screening process. We consider the whole person – mental, physical, aspirational. An integral component is a personalized Action Plan to empower youth to set, work toward and achieve both short- and long-term goals. An Action Plan identifies skills, attitudes and behaviours. It provides choices and dedicated staff to help youth gain knowledge, assess strengths and develop socially while pursuing passions and interests.
FAMILY RECONNECT
The Family Reconnect Program helps homeless youth and their families rebuild relationships. It includes an early prevention component to keep youth from leaving home in the first place. Each year, the results are compelling and hopeful – providing street-involved youth and their families with skills to open a healthy dialogue, discuss challenges and overcome differences.
2009 HIGHLIGHTS58 • youth assisted in returning home, moving into supportive or independent community housing or remaining at home through early interventionTotal savings to Toronto shelter •system (based on average 3-month stay): $312,000 Nancy Abrams, Supervisor, Family •Reconnect – only Canadian winner of 2010 Harlequin More Than Words Award honouring ‘ordinary women for their extraordinary commitment to women and the causes most dear to them’
NATIONAL INITIATIVE
The National Initiative Program plays a unique role in Canada. Bringing organizations that serve homeless and at-risk youth from across the country together to learn from one another, share best practices and to develop tools for those who work with at-risk youth. Through collaboration we can build a stronger youth-serving sector, prevent youth from becoming homeless in the first place and better serve those who are.
Every year Eva’s National Initiative Program recognizes three outstanding organizations and their innovative and effective work helping homeless and at-risk youth.
2009 Winners:
Groupe communautaire l’itinéraire for the initiative Le magDVD le 3e Œil •(Montréal, QC)The Laing House Association for the program Youth Speak : Breaking Down •Stigma One Classroom at a Time (Halifax, NS)Parkland Youth Homes Society for Street Ties Youth Outreach (Red Deer, AB)•
ONGOING 2009National Learning Community on Youth Homeless:• collaborative forum on information sharing and building sector capacityStaff Exchange Program:• distinctive staff development opportunity now in its third yearCollaboration with • York University and Canadian Homeless Research Network: development of program evaluation workshop for homelessness sector
EMERGENCY CARE
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SHELTERSATELLITE
Eva’s Satellite was the first youth shelter in Canada for homeless and at-risk youth who use drugs and alcohol. Operating from a Harm Reduction perspective, it provides emergency shelter for up to 32 youth each night who may have lost access to other shelters and services due to behavioural problems or substance use. Often Satellite is a pivotal turning point in the lives of a hard-to-serve street youth population.
2009 HIGHLIGHTSResidents: • 1,260Occupancy rate: • 96.5%New • 24-hour purpose-built facility openedNew on-site • Health Clinic establishedNew Recreation Program, •RecAction, created
PLACE
Eva’s Place, a 32-bed emergency shelter, is often the first stop for homeless youth. Typically the residents at Place are young (average age - 17½), unemployable and lacking resources to live independently. For many of them, returning home can be a viable option. It takes counselling, support and a mechanism in place to address the underlying issues that forced them onto the streets in the first place.
2009 HIGHLIGHTSResidents: • 642Occupancy rate: • 84.4%Celebrated • 15th Anniversary
HARM REDUCTION
Eva’s Harm Reduction Program is a pragmatic approach to addressing physical, social and economic harm caused to individuals and communities by substance use. Central to our client service model, it encompasses all our residential and programming services. Our full-time Harm Reduction Worker provides workshops on alcohol and drug dependency, safe sex, HIV/AIDS, healthy relationships, family dynamics and conflict management.
2009 HIGHLIGHTS7 • youth successfully completed 6-week training, followed by 6-8 weeks of work (e.g. facilitating workshops for other youth), as part of Peer Harm Reduction Project36• Peer Leadership workshops/training modules completed (e.g. Safer Sex, Healthy Boundaries, Outreach & Kit Making, Harm Reduction 101)New • Acudetox training program for staff introduced - auricular acupuncture treatment to help substance users detox
HEALTH CARE
The Health & Wellness Clinic opened in November at our new 24-hour Satellite facility. In addition to meeting our youth’s immediate health needs such as upper respiratory, STIs, GI virus/infection, diabetes and abscesses, it offers more specialized professional services and referrals such as mental health, drug overdose, Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS. For the first time, our Clinic professionals will be able to establish a trusting bond with homeless youth who have little or no access to basic health care and/or specialized clinics/services. We look forward to providing the vital resources and connections to lead healthier, more independent futures.
TRANSITION
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VITAL SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
For some young people, Eva’s has been the only stable place they have known in their short, stressful lives. That’s why it’s important to ensure our ‘graduates’ have the resources to maintain independence once they leave our shelters. Our counsellors and youth discuss discharge arrangements and follow-up counselling sessions – including a review of housing/moving, work, education, social interactions, family supports, income, addictions, mental and physical health, and connecting with community resources. Youth and staff also work together to ensure appropriate, affordable and safe housing is secured – along with furnishings, household items and food.
2009 HIGHLIGHTS77 • new clients served through Satellite Housing & Community Support Program35 • youth at Satellite housed in the community20• youth at Satellite helped to maintain independent housing57% • of youth at Phoenix moved into stable accommodation (either in their own home or reconnected with family)26 • youth at Place supported moving into supportive or independent community housing 22 • youth at Place assisted in their return home from the shelter systemAssisted residents with immigration, incarceration, probation and bail issues•Connected residents to community supports such as Furniture Bank, Sleep •Country (free mattresses), food banks and community referrals
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
EVA’S PHOENIX
Eva’s Phoenix houses 50 youth for up to one year in townhouse-style units. In addition to long-term housing, what sets Phoenix apart are its innovative partnership-based employment programs – supported by a variety of mentorship initiatives – to train and find employment for homeless youth in jobs offering long-term career potential.
2009 HIGHLIGHTSResidents: • 139Occupancy rate: • 91% Savings by youth in Mandatory •Savings Program: $40,752
Mike had been living on the street for two years and was enrolled in a methadone program to battle his addiction to heroin. Between the drugs and his living conditions, his health was extremely poor. He wanted change, but where could he go to get the support he needed? Where could he find a place that offered him opportunity? When Mike found Eva’s Phoenix his determination and leadership skills became apparent. He attended all the Life Skills Workshops and learned how to cook. His health improved as he began eating well. He started cooking breakfast once a week for more than 50 residents at Phoenix. Things were looking up.
He joined the Employment Program and found a job at a community centre. He participated in the Mentorship Program and became a peer mentor. Mike identified other ways that he could be involved at Eva’s, and recruited his doctor to give drug use and harm reduction training to staff.
With over $2,000 saved in the Phoenix Savings Program and access to a long-term assisted housing program, Mike was able to take the next steps towards a brighter future. He recently spoke to 250 delegates at a youth conference about his experiences with Eva’s.
COMMUNITY GARDENS
Recipe
MethodStart with the very best ingredients. Combine in the late spring. Weed and water regularly.
The ResultBountiful organic harvests, nutritious food for Eva’s residents, and a knowledge-based menu of community building, leadership and communication skills.
2009 HIGHLIGHTSPhoenix Community Garden
7• Peer Mentor Leaders planned, planted, maintained and harvested – helped by 11 assistant resident gardeners5• Peer Mentor Leaders prepared healthy, nutritious recipes using garden produce for weekly communal meals for youth and mentorsActivities: • food-related workshops, cooking classes, visits to organic farms, markets and organic gardens
Place Community Garden100• youth launched organic Community Garden based on successful Phoenix modelParticipants per week: • 6-121• youth landscaped front flower garden and created design incorporating Eva’s logoWeekly communal workshop/meals: focused on “Healthy Cooking for One or •Two” – 4-12 residentsCultural differences• incorporated into each communal meal
“The quality of food you get right off the vine or the bush is something worth mentioning. It felt good to cook something and have people enjoy it. I got a renewed appreciation for all the benefits a garden can bring. I hope to further hone my skills this year.”
~Raphael
2 small patches of unused land•4 heaps of ‘green’ dedication•12 youth•5 volunteers•
1 big pile of commitment •2 handfuls of cultural diversity•Pinch of staff support•A generous dash of enthusiasm•
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LIFE SKILLS
Most homeless youth entering Eva’s shelters have not developed even basic life skills many take for granted – skills developed at home, at school, in the workplace. Skills taught by family, friends, role models. We provide our street-involved youth with exposure to essential life skills to prepare them for independent living in the community and to thrive in a competitive workplace.
2009 HIGHLIGHTS205 • Life Skills workshops presented with 325 youth participantsTopics covered: housing issues; budgeting; health & nutrition; anti-gang •& violence strategies; emotional abuse & bullying; healthy sexuality; self-esteem; STIs; HIV 101; drugs & harm reduction; cooking; youth legal issues; homework club; music; accessing community servicesEarly Prevention Counselling Program• introduced
LEADERSHIP
Mentorship is a critical foundation of support for Eva’s residents. Low self-esteem is one of the greatest barriers faced by homeless youth. We have learned mentorship can enhance young people’s self-worth/view of the world, raise their self-esteem, and better prepare them to achieve personal/career-oriented goals.
2009 HIGHLIGHTS7 • youth successfully completed 6-week Satellite Peer Leadership training3 • youth hired to do peer work by outside agency after completed Satellite Peer Leadership training35• youth successfully completed 4-week Phoenix Peer Mentor Leadership Initiative34 • protégés matched with mentors in 1-1 Mentorship26 • ongoing Mentorship relationships maintainedPeer Mentors•
6* volunteered at local community event for childrenLed * fundraising initiative to raise money for day trip for 25 youth10* planned camping trip in JuneTook active role in coordinating * culturally diverse events
Partnership developed in June with CrossFit, training gym located in •Phoenix neighbourhood – 8 youth completed 5-month pilot project
“Hopefully, I have been a sounding board for her, an open-minded listener, someone who can give both positive and challenging suggestions and feedback, providing her with a perspective she may not otherwise hear.”
~JP, mentor
RecAction
A highly anticipated initiative took place in June. We launched RecAction, a structured Recreation Program designed specifically for homeless youth – often excluded from traditional community recreation programs. It allows our youth to have fun, build healthy relationships and work on healing in a safe, non-clinical, non-judgmental environment. But more importantly, it creates an environment where at-risk youth spend time with positive role models, make new friends and relationships, and start to experience better physical and emotional health.
2009 HIGHLIGHTS, funded by Canadian Tire Jumpstart and RBC8-day canoe trip in Temagami with Project Canoe •Canoe trip at Toronto Island •White water rafting in Paris, Ontario•Tree-top trekking•Indoor rock climbing•Horseback riding•Weekly bowling•Regular in-house activities such as basketball, yoga, karate, boxing, •badminton and Open Mic nights
“Eight of our youth, another staff member and I embarked on a white water rafting trip on the Grand River. It was a treat to get our residents out and away from the city and its noise. Youth used their individual strengths to work together as a team to meet a common goal. The river was calm and the trees were a variety of outstanding colours. It was a beautiful experience for all of us!”
~Meghan Brown, Youth Service Worker
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EMPLOYMENT AND TECHNOLOGY TRAINING
Technology Training and Buzz Hargrove Training Supports offer transitional housing and focused career training/supports for life-long self-sufficiency in. Staff help youth assess their strengths, overcome challenges, and set, work toward and achieve personal and career goals.
2009 HIGHLIGHTS70%• of youth who complete the Techonology Training Program maintain their employment
PHOENIX PRINT SHOP
The Phoenix Print Shop is a socially and environmentally responsible printer supporting Foundations of Print, an award-winning training program for homeless youth. Since its inception, our social enterprise has connected more than 100 youth with career building opportunities in the graphics communications sector. Over 65% of youth who complete Foundations of Print find full-time work, and many return to school via our Scholarship Fund.
2009 HIGHLIGHTSSales: • $390,000 25• youth enrolled in Foundations of PrintSelected as one of Charity Intelligence Canada’s • Recommended Charities 2009Long-Term Achievement Awards (given to those who have been fully self-•sufficient for more than 5 years) presented to 2 program graduates
YOUNG AT HEART AWARD WINNERS
The Eva’s Young at Heart Awards are presented annually to recognize and honour the achievements of Eva’s Initiatives youth, volunteers and donors.
YOUTH GOLD HEART AWARD For overcoming personal challenges and working to help others in the community – one youth from each of Eva’s sites.
WINNERSWilliam LaRoche, PhoenixNicolas McLeish, SatelliteEva Mathurin & Aaliyah DSahir, Place
BIG HEART AWARDFor making a significant contribution of time and resources to Eva’s through volunteerism and/or financial support – three community groups.
WINNERSFriends of Stanley ParkDave Grant, Community LeaderInner City Health AssociatesDr. Gabrielle Ledger & Dr. Toni WertmanTemple Immanuel
HEART & SOUL VOLUNTEER AWARDFor providing opportunities, advocating and donating service hours to Eva’s – one volunteer.
WINNERJessie Kaur, Place and Home For Life committee volunteer
PLATINUM HEART AWARDFor making a significant contribution in cash or in-kind, participating in events and having staff/members volunteer for Eva’s – two organizations.
WINNERSEnbridge GasCanadian Tire Jumpstart
RUBY RED HEART AWARDFor making a significant contribution in cash or in-kind, facilitating donations in cash or in-kind, participating in events and volunteering for Eva’s – individual.
WINNERSIan & Linda Somerville
BURSARIESLax & Abrams Family Bursaries
WINNERSJennifer McMathRichard B. Lax Education BursaryEva MathurinRichard B. Lax Education BursaryJenn DowntonNancy Abrams Family Bursary
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2009 2008ASSETS Current Assets Cash and short term investments $616,649 $877,521Other 1,144,526 1,572,157 1,761,175 2,449,678 Property and equipment 3,049,023 2,774,611 Total Assets 4,810,198 5,224,289 LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 217,068 242,760 Designated 1,076,057 1,730,212 1,293,125 1,972,972 Deferred property and equipment grants 2,117,146 1,820,913 3,410,271 3,793,885 NET ASSETS Invested in capital assets 931,877 953,698 Designated 468,050 476,706 1,399,927 1,430,404 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $4,810,198 $5,224,289 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND NETS ASSETS for the year ended December 31
REVENUE Grants $3,698,978 $3,143,568 Toronto Community Services per diem fees 2,266,225 2,127,041 Other 922,575 899,832 6,887,778 6,170,441 EXPENSES Special projects 3,619,703 3,067,768 Service delivery 1,641,399 1,665,536 Administration 669,088 649,779 Building and property 447,694 374,797 Fundraising and other 413,372 382,592 6,791,256 6,140,472 EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES BEFORE AMORTIZATION 96,522 29,969 Amortization of property and equipment 126,999 125,128 EXCESS OF REVENUE OVER EXPENSES (EXPENSES OVER REVENUE) FOR THE YEAR $(30,477) $(95,159) Net Assets, beginning of year $1,430,404 $1,525,563 Net Assets, end of year $1,399,927 $1,430,404 Approved on behalf of the Board.These statements are condensed for inclusion into the Annual Report. If you would like more information or the complete audited financial statements please contact the Head Office of Eva’s Initiatives.
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION as at December 31, 2009
PROGRAM COSTS 84%ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS 16%Admin, fundraising and volunteer programs
FINANCIALS
2009 CIRCLE OF SUPPORT
CHAMPION Catherine and Maxwell Meighen
FoundationCCL Industries Inc.Great-West Life, London
Life and Canada LifeHockey for the HomelessMackenzie Financial CorporationOntario Trillium FoundationPaloma FoundationScotia Capital Global TradingScotiabankState Street Trust
Company CanadaTides Canada Foundation
COMPANIONCadillac Fairview
Corporation LimitedDeutsche BankDirect EnergyEglinton St. George’s
United ChurchEvergreen - WalmartHarlequin Enterprises LimitedIntact Foundation
J. W. McConnell Family Foundation
Jocelyn MacdonaldJohn & Pat McCutcheon
Charitable FoundationNorthpine FoundationSobeys - Earth Day Fund
PARTNERAndy DickisonBMO Employee
Charitable FoundationBombardier Transport
Canada IncConcord Adex
Developments Corp.Daniels CorporationEmree Siaroff and
Krista WylieGordon CurrieHarry E. Foster FoundationJim BuckleyLloyd Carr-Harris FoundationMayhew & Associates Inc.Molson Donations FundRonald Farmer
Somerville ConstructionXstrata Nickel
FRIENDAlterna SavingsAnn ArmstrongBaker & McKenzie LLPBen and Hilda Katz Charitable
FoundationBlake Hampton-DaviesByron SonbergCantores ChoirCassels Brock & Blackwell LLPCatherine Donnelly FoundationCavalluzzo Hayes Shilton
McIntyre & Cornish LLPCHUM Charitable FoundationCima-PakCommonwealth
Insurance CompanyConn Smythe FoundationDavid and Cynthia OdellDavid GibbinsDavid SorbaraDenis MaloneyEli Lilly Canada Inc.
Epico Design Ltd.Fairlawn Avenue
United ChurchFloyd Honey FoundationFranklin Templeton InvestmentsGeoffrey B. Scott Memorial
Fund at Toronto Community Foundation
GeosoftHeidelberg Canada Graphic
Supplies Ltd.Holy Trinity Anglican ChurchHome Depot CanadaJane HaberbuschJenn O’Campo-King & Phil KingK.M. Hunter
Charitable FoundationKen and Marilyn O’ConnorKen SilverKoskie Minsky LLPLawrence Park Community
Church - U.C.W.Leanne & George LewisLionel and Winsome
De MercadoMariano Elia Foundation
Marion Ethel Kamm & Frederick John Kamm Charitable Foundation
Mendelson Family FoundationMichael and Liz BlissMoira CohenNiall and Katherine HaggartNicole and Alain NormandPatricia GloudonPricewaterhouseCoopers Canada
FoundationRobert Tetley Fund at Toronto
Community FoundationRonald and Judy GageSally LaxStyles Family FoundationTELUSThomas VandewaterThomas WestinUrbanSpace Property GroupVandewater Charitable
Foundation at Toronto Community Foundation
York Mills CollegiateSome donors wish to remain anonymous
For what matters.
GERALD SCHWARTZ AND HEATHER
REISMAN FOUNDATION
SPROTTFOUNDATION
CAROLYN SIFTON FOUNDATION
FOUNDER
LEADER
EVA’S INITIATIVESADMINISTRATION OFFICE215 Spadina Ave., Ste 370Toronto, ON M5T 2C7
Phone: 416-977-4497Email: [email protected] RegistrationNo: 132239013 RR0001
EVA’S PLACEPhone: 416-441-1414Fax: 416-441-4130Email: [email protected]
EVA’S SATELLITEPhone: 416-229-1874Fax: 416-229-2810Email: [email protected]
EVA’S PHOENIXPhone: 416-364-4716Fax: 416-364-7533Email: [email protected]
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