COVID-19 Update from Eva’s Initiatives for Homeless Youth
The young people we serve, and our staff are of the upmost priority to us here at Eva’s. During this pandemic, as at any time, youth experiencing homelessness are extremely vulnerable to the spread of viruses and illnesses. Learn how we’ve navigated the pandemic and what we are doing to ensure we limit the spread of COVID-19. We also invite you to read this letter to our caring Eva’s family about the impact of COVID-19 for Eva’s.
YOU MAKE CHANGE.
In 2020, Charity Intelligence chose Eva’s as one of Canada’s top ten high-impact charities.
$63
FOOD FOR ONE WEEK
$150
A FRESH START KIT FOR NEW BEGINNINGS
$360
FEED THE SHELTER FOR A DAY
Eva’s Place
EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR YOUTH 16-24
The first youth shelter in North York, Toronto, providing a range of services and supports to prevent and reduce youth homelessness.
360 Lesmill Road, Toronto, ON, M3B 2T5
Phone: 416-338-4766 (City of Toronto Intake)
Eva’s Satellite
EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR YOUTH 16-24
Canada’s first harm reduction shelter for youth, providing support for youth with substance use and mental health needs.
25 Canterbury Place, Toronto, ON, M2N 0E3
Phone: 416-338-4766 (City of Toronto Intake)
Eva’s Phoenix
EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR YOUTH 16-24
Transitional housing and employment training facility providing skills and support for employment, education, and housing.
360 Lesmill Road, Toronto, ON, M3B 2T5
Phone: 416-338-4766 (City of Toronto Intake)
Eva’s is an award-winning organization that provides shelter, transitional housing, and programming to help young people build brighter futures free of homelessness. We give young people the tools to transition out of homelessness permanently and we collaborate and innovate to end youth homelessness.
Eva’s is the bridge to help young people find:
- a safe place and belonging
- permanency and housing
- connection to community and their future
#PrintForGood!
When you print with Eva’s Print Shop, you help prepare youth experiencing homelessness for employment in the graphics and print sector.
Eva’s Print Shop
Eva’s Print Shop is a full-service digital printer that reduces youth homelessness. When you print with us, you help prepare youth experiencing homelessness for employment in the graphics and print sector. We reinvest every dollar of profit into shelter, food, caring support, and basic needs for homeless youth at Eva’s.
Graphic Communication and Print Training
The Graphic Communication and Print Training Program is designed to provide homeless and at-risk youth with career preparation support and skills training to help them overcome barriers to employment and access entry-level jobs, which will allow them to secure housing and transition to independent living.
YOUTH STORIES
“Your body freezes up, you start to shiver and just you totally become the cold.”
– Graham’s Story
After struggling with mental health and addiction in a group home, Samantha found her way to Eva’s Place.
– Samantha’s Story
Left stranded after a landlord stole his money, Steve struggled to support himself.
– Stephen’s Story
After immigrating from France, Chahid had to make it alone at 17. He didn’t know that shelters existed.
– Chahid’s Story