As we commemorate 30 years of supporting youth experiencing homelessness, we continue to be guided by the powerful ethos of our founder, Eva Smith, a Jamaican immigrant and fearless Black community activist.   She passed away in 1993 before she could witness the magnitude of her legacy. Still, her advocacy for Black youth is embedded in everything we do across Eva’s Place, Eva’s Satellite, Eva’s Phoenix, and YOUth Belong.   We remember the woman who gave us our [...]

At Eva's, a legacy of compassion and perseverance thrives, rooted in the vision of Eva Smith, a Jamaican immigrant and fearless Black community activist. Today, we proudly continue this legacy, boldly embracing our heritage as we step into a new era.  Our new video, "Our Mission," showcases our commitment to building a future where every young person can flourish without limits. We believe in each young person’s boundless potential and strive to create opportunities for them to thrive, uninhibited and unstoppable.  [...]

If you need to know how to fill out a student financial aid form, find mental health support in Toronto or get familiar with your rights as a tenant, ask Elise Yusef.  As a follow-up support worker, she knows how to navigate the many challenges of living in Toronto—and she shares it all with the youth she works with.  “I’m a trans Black woman, and I was precariously housed for a period of time, so I have an understanding [...]