MEETING YOUTH WHERE THEY’RE AT
Eva’s 2020-21 Annual Impact Report
youth found shelter and safety with Eva’s
337
at Eva’s Place
237
at the Delta Hotel
20
at YOUth Belong
83
at Eva’s Pheonix
318
at Eva’s Satellite

Our organization’s innovative approach to supporting youth experiencing homelessness started with our founder, Eva Maud Smith. Her legacy remains central to the work we do today.
“Even though the pandemic is creating difficulties in everyone’s lives, our community of supporters recognize the unique challenges homeless youth are experiencing and continue to show their support. Thank you.”
—Louise Smith, Executive Director
“We will continue to centre the legacy of our founder, Eva Smith, and our core organizational principles in our work as we strive to help young people build brighter futures free of homelessness.”
—Aisha Francis & Graeme Young, Co-Chairs of the Eva’s Board of Directors


Impacts of COVID-19 on youth experiencing homelessness

of service providers reported an increase in youth experiencing anxiety.

of service providers reported an increase in youth experiencing depression.

of 2SLGBTQ+ youth in the GTA experiencing homelessness have attempted suicide since the COVID-19 pandemic began and 82% engaged in self harm.
HOUSING AND LIFE SKILLS
Supporting the intersecting identities of youth through housing
While youth of all backgrounds can experience homelessness, youth who are Black, racialized, Indigenous, and/or 2SLGBTQ+ are over-represented. To help meet the needs of these youth, we centre equity and inclusion in the way we deliver our program and services, including through our housing support.
EMERGENCY SHELTER
Emergency-based shelter programs: Helping youth find their own path out of homelessness
For youth experiencing homelessness, the journey from chaos and crisis to stability often starts at one of Eva’s emergency shelter sites. At both Eva’s Place and Eva’s Satellite Hotel, youth receive immediate programming support day and night from our expert staff.
31 young people were moved into independent housing through the YOUth Belong program

