2004-Newsletter-Spring

David Martin began his life skills course at Eva’s Phoenix in 2003.At that time he had been through a series of dead end jobs, andpersonal problems that made it hard to find employment and hewas struggling to make ends meet.

At the same time, Bob Krull, General Manager of Sales andService at Innocon, was looking for a good customer serviceemployee. Innocon is one of the prominent ready mixed con-crete producers in the GTA and is supportive of the work Eva’sdoes. Years before, Bob himself had taken part in the buildingof Eva’s Phoenix, a unique partnership that involved construc-tion companies training and then working alongside the at-riskyouth who would be housed in the new building.

Bob had heard about Eva’s Phoenix Employment Program andthought there could be a possibility of hiring someone for

Innocon, so he called up Joe Brenner, a Job Developer, who wasformally a youth that had worked on the construction. WithInnocon’s help and the assistance of the Employment Team,David completed his Employment Program. Due to the great suc-cess of his work he was hired as a full-time employee at Innocon.

David's Manager, Rick Pucci, can't say enough wonderful thingsabout David. “He's professional and efficient, has great phoneetiquette and attitude, and has learned the required computerskills quickly.”

There is a high regard on David’s part too. “Innocon took achance on hiring me; when no one else would. I enjoy takingcustomer orders and carrying out dispatch and I see with hardwork, there is more movement I can accomplish in the company.Best of all I now have stable housing and a bright financialfuture. I can provide for my own kids now.”

Part of the success of the Employment Program stems from Eva’sPhoenix mandate of assigning each youth an employment work-er. The worker visits the site regularly to discuss personal issuesand job fit. They also help the youth set long-term goals and fol-low-up after the youth graduate from the Phoenix Program tomake sure they continue to succeed.

“My strongest supporters are still the team at Phoenix, ClovisGrant, the General Manager and Joe Brenner, my employmentcounsellor. They along with Bob and Rick at Innocon haveencouraged me to do my best,” says David.

Ken Tanenbaum, the President of Innocon, perhaps summed upthe Eva’s Phoenix Employment Program best when he said, “Eva’sPhoenix Employment Team has proven to us that their program isa success in terms of providing opportunities for youth to createstable and successful lives in our community. I encourage othersto become involved with this worthwhile program.”

NEWS AND UPDATES FROM EVA’S INITIATIVES

EMPLOYERS HELPING TO BUILD FUTURES WITH EVA’S YOUTH

SPRING 2004

News and Updates from Eva’s Initiatives is Printed in the Eva’s Phoenix Print Shop

Rick Pucci and David Martin, a recent Phoenix grad, on site at Innocon

Celebrating an innovative decade of building futures with homeless youth

Check inside for details!

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Spring brings new beginnings and renewal.

This spring also brings the 10th Anniversary of Eva’s Initiatives. It has been 10 years since we opened the doors of Eva’s Place

and began building futures with homeless and at-risk youth.

As we look forward to the evolution and the creation of new and enhanced opportunities for youth, we also look back at the

renewed lives and success of the thousands of youth who have passed through our doors.

We plan on celebrating these lives and accomplishments in 2004. One of our first celebrations will take place at our Spring

Fantasy Auction on May 27 at the CBC Atrium. Special guests and entertainment will be featured at the auction as well as our

fabulous dinner and wonderful fantasy items to bid on. We hope you can join us!

Also on our agenda for new beginnings and renewal, is the construction of the new Eva’s Satellite. The new facility-- which will

replace the existing building-- is desperately needed, as it is the only harm reduction shelter for youth in the province. As a

shelter that deals with youth experiencing drug and alcohol problems, it is essential to provide not only a safe environment, but

also one where youth can be counselled, where support and assistance is available when they need it most.

At Eva’s Phoenix we provide not only safe shelter but also the housing resources and job training to enable youth to live productive

and responsible lives. You will read many stories about the succes of the Eva’s Phoenix Employment Team and we are very proud

to share their achievements with you.

At Eva’s Place, we continue to experience profound success in our Family Reconnect Program, which provides support and

resources for youth to reconnect with their families. Due to the continued success of the program, we are planning an expansion

of the program next year. A renewed sense of security and a chance for beginnings is now possible as family breakdown is often

cited as the prime cause of youth homelessness.

Eva’s Initiatives has also commenced work on the execution of our Diversity Plan, which will further build the capacity of our

organization to continue the exceptional work we do with a wide and diverse range

of youth. Board and Staff are very committed and are working diligently toward

the creation of an organization characterized by dignity, respect and inclusion.

Our 10th Anniversary will truly celebrate the successes achieved in a decade of

innovation and service to homeless youth. With your support, we will continue to

develop and carry out the progressive and comprehensive programs that have made

Eva’s Initiatives an award winning and highly respected organization which provides

new beginnings, and strives to create long-term solutions to youth homelessness.

Maria Crawford, Executive Director

Don Matheson, President, Board of Directors

Don MathesonMaria Crawford

DIANA PASHLERIN MEMORY

It is with great sadness that weannounce the passing of our cherishedcolleague and dear friend Diana Pashler.On Monday February 23, a somber moodenveloped Eva’s Phoenix as we learned ofthe sudden passing of Diana. Diana wasan Employment Counsellor for 2 years atEva’s Phoenix. A busload of staff andyouth drove to Markham to pay theirrespects at her funeral. Several youththat Diana had worked closely withspoke to the guests at her funeral aboutthe positive impact she had on their lives.A memorial was also held at Eva’sPhoenix on April 8 and a mural wasdedicated to her memory. Diana was 42years old.

EVA’S INITIATIVES BOARD OF DIRECTORS ~ APRIL 2004

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Don Matheson PresidentEmree Siaroff Vice President and Chair, HR CommitteeMichael Crane Treasurer and Chair, Finance CommitteeHeather Brown SecretaryMarnie Silver Past President and Chair, Resource Development CommitteeGavin Clingbine Director, Chair Nominations CommitteeJean Paul Brown DirectorMichael Cossar Director, Member – Finance CommitteeEttie Dawkins Director, Member – Nominations CommitteePatricia Gloudon Director, Member - Resource Development CommitteeKeith Hall Director, Member - Resource Development CommitteeLinda Kenny Director, Member – Finance CommitteeMegan Telford Director, Member – HR CommitteeZahir Lalani DirectorBill Weber Director and Chair, Diversity Task ForceEd Smith Honourary MemberEdeva Smith Honourary MemberDavid Shiner City of Toronto Representative

Hi, my name is Luke but you can call mePeZ… everyone does. But my name isirrelevant to this story. This is the storyof how the people at Eva’s Satellite havehelped me to go from a cold, self-destruc-tive person; to the happy fun loving guythat I am today.

I moved to Toronto in November of 2002,and landed flat on my face. My girlfriendhad no time for me, I was completely alonein the city, and this is a BIG city to bealone in. Then I came to Satellite!!

When I walked through the door for thefirst time, I was cold and dead inside. I hada chip on my shoulder the size of a Buick,I knew it all, and I was gonna teach theworld something. I still feel like that fromtime to time, but I’ve realized that I don’thave all the answers. I was lost and goingdown. With the help of the staff atSatellite– especially Tony– I have learnedthat I am in control of who I am and whatI want to do.

When I first met Tony, I was looking forsomeone to listen– not just wait for theirturn to talk– and I found that in him. Atfirst I was hesitant about opening up tohim, because so many before havebetrayed my trust, but I VERY quickly

learned that Tony wasn’t one of those peo-ple. He would listen, and listen well. Andhis advice to me never sounded psycho-babbly or preachy. He simply took what Itold him and laid it all back to me with myoptions there for me to see. We quicklydeveloped a relationship that went beyondclient and worker, and a rapport as friendshas developed.

It’s hard sometimes to keep an optimisticview when you are on the streets, espe-cially when you’ve been down and out forso long. People in society look down atyou just cuz you are less fortunate thanthey are. It’s discouraging, and it’s easy toget lost in a void of self-pity. Over my timeat Satellite, I’ve learned a lot aboutmyself. I’ve stopped seeing my faults asweaknesses and more as things I need toimprove upon in my life, which has helpedgive me goals. And the achievement ofthose goals has given me a sense of satis-faction and fulfillment that my life hasbeen missing. I no longer resent the worldfor not giving me what I thought wasrightfully mine. Instead I’ve realized thatI have to earn my own way in life and thatnothing worth having comes easy. I stillthink the world has a LOT to learn, and Istill think I’m going to teach it someday,

but for now… I’m happy with who I amand where my life is going.

Eva’s Satellite is the only harm reductionshelter for homeless youth in Ontario. Lukeis now employed full time and is hoping tofind his own apartment.

SETTING LIFE GOALS AT EVA’S SATELLITE - LUKE’S STORY

A 20 year old woman arrived at Eva’s Placein early December after arriving as arefugee only 2 days earlier. She had livedwith her mother in Nigeria, but when hermother passed away her father, whom shehad had little contact with, appeared andsaid that she would come to live with himas she was his responsibility.

When she arrived in her father’s town shefound out that he had arranged a marriagefor her and that she was to be circum-sized. This is a very painful procedure thatis often poorly performed; many femaleseventually die as a result. She ran away toher Aunt’s place– in another town– andsoon her father showed up looking for her.At that point it was decided that sheshould flee to Canada. Upon arrival inCanada she was abandoned at a restaurant

by her companion. Luckily a GoodSamaritan took her in for 2 days until shefound her way to Eva’s Place.

At Eva’s Place, she was connected withour Community Support Worker andHousing Worker. Over a span of 6 weeksthey worked both with immigration and alocal church that has ties to the Africancommunity. Through the church she wasintroduced to a woman who was willing tohave her move into her home. TheHousing Worker arranged for assistance topay rent and got the process rolling onher refugee claim.

She now has a job and is secure in her newhome. Her refugee claim is proceeding andshe still has contact with Eva’s to ensurethat she stays on the right track.

EVA’S PLACE: A SAFE HARBOUR

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Darlene Gunness, Manager of CommunityInvestment at Enbridge speaks aboutEnbridge's commitment to Eva's work


LIGHT UP A LIFECAMPAIGN SHINES BRIGHTLYEva’s Initiatives’ 7th Annual Light Up A Life Campaign, presented by Enbridge GasDistribution, ran from November 18th to December 11th. It was a remarkable success–raising more money and gifts than ever before– and has resulted in over $75,000 in cashand in-kind donations for our programs and services!

The campaign, produced with the assistance of over 100 volunteers was chaired by ByronNeiles, VP, Legal, Regulatory and Public Affairs at Enbridge and Canadian Men’s NationalFigure Skater, Ben Ferriera. It featured a campaign launch at Enbridge Gas Distribution,20 public kiosks across the city, scores of food and gift drives held by our supporters,and a fantastic public-skating party.

Over 200 people came down to the winter celebration and skating party at HarbourfrontCentre to celebrate Eva’s Initiatives’ successes over the past year. Performances byGeneral, Peace Power Performance Crew and the Brandon Street Choir kept everyone upand dancing and the Marketplace and Silent Auction helped everyone finish up some lastminute holiday shopping.

Troy, a former resident of Eva’s Phoenix spoke movingly about his experiences at Eva’sInitiatives, and everyone had a chance to meet the staff and Board of Directors that workso hard to make Eva’s Initiatives an innovative and award winning organization.

The weather was perfect for skating and after the performances everyone hit the ice tojoin Ben Ferriera and Enbridge’s own Enerbee for a few figure 8’s around the rink.

THANK YOU TO:Supporting Sponsor Advertising Underwriter Media Sponsor

Canada PostCineplex OdeonCumberland County KnittersEat My WordsPat GloudonHavenItaly at Home

Jennifer JaroszLaura SecordMicrosoftParty PackagersVida RadovanovicShopper Drug MartStarbucks

Toronto Blue JaysToronto RaptorsToronto Tabla EnsembleViragoCarol WilsonPam Wilson

Silent Auction Donors

Donors

Kiosk Location ProvidersToronto Transit CommissionBCE Place

First Canadian PlaceSheppard Centre

Yonge Eglinton Centre

Harbourfront Centre Loomis and Toles

Radio Shack Yonge Eglinton Centre

With exceptional performances by Brandon Street Choir, General and Peace Power Performance Crew

A Special thank-you to the Enbridge Light Up A Life Committee, all our hardworking volunteers and the dedicated staff of Eva’s Initiatives—

we couldn’t have done it without you.

Volunteers count up non perishable fooddonations at the skating party

Students from York Mills plan their annual food and gift drive

MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE BY BIDDING ON A FANTASY!Eva’s Initiatives is celebrating our 10th year of delivering exceptional and effectiveprograms and services to homeless and at-risk youth. Since our doors opened in 1994,Eva’s Initiatives has made a demonstrable difference in the lives of 15,000 young menand women. We will be celebrating our achievements atthis year’s Spring Fantasy Auction. Our dedicated team ofvolunteers, together with local artistic talent, will trans-form the Barbara Frum Atrium at the CBC BroadcastingCentre into the event site.

The Spring Fantasy Auction is the signature fundraisingevent for Eva’s Initiatives that unites our community tosupport our innovative work—work that touches the livesof 2000 homeless and at-risk youth each year. During theevening hundreds of spectacular items are auctioned offin both live and silent auctions and celebrities minglewith the crowds as they partake in a delicious dinnerbuffet. Last year’s auction was sold out and more 420 guests helped raise over $45,000to make a significant difference to the homeless youth in our community.

For tickets to this year’s auction please email [email protected] or call 416-977-4497 ext 125.

Check our website at evasinitiatives.com in the weeks to come for updates on ourfantastic items and a preliminary catalogue.

PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR FOOT ISThere is no better way to celebrate summer than to come out and support Eva’sInitiatives at the FedEx Bike Challenge! This fantastic event, held from July 3-5, involvesracing a 10 person pedal powered car around a short track at Exhibition Place. Last yearthere were 10 teams biking for Eva’s and they raised over $10,000 to support our work.There are loads of prizes to be won and everyone who participates receives an awesomegift pack including Molson Indy memorabilia and 2 tickets to a preliminary race!

To sign up a team or for further details please call Suzanne Duncan at 416-977-4497 ext 125 or email [email protected].

WISH LISTWe welcome donations of the following items

NON-PERISHABLE FOODCanned soups, vegetables, tuna, pasta

Gift certificates for groceries

HOUSEHOLD STARTER ITEMS

Dishes, sheets, towels, pots and pans,kitchen utensils, cutlery

Gift certificates for household items

RECREATION & LEISUREPiano, Gift Certificates for

music stores, entertainment stores and department stores

Gift Certificates for household itemsCD’s and videos, computer disks,

Books, Art Supplies, Computer games, sports equipment

NEW CLOTHINGSocks, underwear, t-shirts, mitts,

gloves, hats, coats, backpacks

PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS

Soap, colognes, hair products

CLEANING ITEMSHousehold cleaners, Vacuums,

Brooms, buckets

For more information, or to make a donation,

please contact: Suzanne Duncan,Development Coordinator 416-997-4497 ext. 125


Last year’s Auction bidding starts to heat up

Pedaling to support Eva’s

EVA’S INITIATIVES 2ND ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF CLASSICSponsored by Tickner & Associates and CMC

Roger and Anna Tickner will hold a special golf tournament in support of Eva’s Initiatives at the Richmond Hill Golf Club onWednesday, August 11, 2004. The day will involve driving range time with a pro available for tips, lunch, golf with cart, cash bar, afabulous gourmet dinner, a special awards presentation and a silent auction.

Corporate Sponsorship packages range from $800-$2,000 with hole sponsorships available for $250. Last year over $22,000 was raisedto support the programs and services of Eva’s. Don’t miss this great day – register early!

To sign up call 905-508-9124 or 905-508-9155 or contact Sara Masotti at 416-720-0524 for assistance or information.

Presented by Sponsors

With the help of the consulting team ofTom Zizys and Mitchell Kosny, we havejust completed a comprehensive evalua-tion of the Eva’s Phoenix program. Overthe past three years Eva’s Phoenix hasserved over 500 homeless and at-riskyouth in its transitional housing andemployment training programs. Thisevaluation is the first step in theNational Initiative program, that Eva’s isdeveloping to more formally assist othercommunities across Canada to developprograms for youth based on the Eva’sPhoenix model. Funding for this valuableproject is provided by the HamiltonCommunity Foundation.

Some of the highlights of our outcomesinclude:

• 97% of the youth interviewed said that Eva’s Phoenix had helped them to stabilize their lives

• 84% of the youth we have served had stayed in a shelter prior to living at Eva’s Phoenix. After graduating, that number dropped to 32%

• Before the program, 23% of the youth interviewed had contact often with their family. That number doubled to 46% after the program.

• Of the youth who participated in our first year of HRDC-funded employment programs, nine months after completingthe program, 59% were employed or in school

• 66% of the youth interviewed enrolled in an educational or training program since leaving Eva’s Phoenix. That number increases to 100% for those youth for whom it has been 3 or more years since they dropped out of school.

Areas identified by the evaluators forfurther program development include:

• Instituting more formalized risk factor assessments of the youth at regular intervals to identify those who may need more vigorous attention to prevent them from being discharged or quitting

• Seeking out new funding sources for the follow-up support that is so criticalfor our youth, especially in the first several months after graduation

• Undertaking further research into the role of family relations both as a risk factor and as a potential contributor to the success of the youth

Overall, Eva’s Phoenix was described asa high performance, mission-focusedorganization, innovative and a leader inits field, and that it can serve as a usefulmodel for other communities.


PRINT SHOP GRAD WINS TOP AWARD

$12,000 OF ONTARIO BEEF & MILKCOME TRUCKIN’ IN TO EVA’S PHOENIX

Don Mills Rotary President, Vicki Wilson, and Rotary members support Eva's Place

Family Reconnect Program.

Cynthia Lai, Ontario Real Estate Foundation'sGovernor and President of the Toronto

Real Estate Board, presents Maria Crawford with a donation to support Eva's Initiatives

On January 28, 2004, Debra Lawson fromSecond Harvest and Maria Crawford fromEva’s Initiatives joined Gordon Cressy fromCanadian Tire Foundation for Families tohelp unload $12,000 worth of beef anddairy products. Canadian Tire’s Foundationgenerously donated a truck to SecondHarvest to help them to provide nutritiousmeals and are key supporters of Eva’s PlaceFamily Reconnect Program.

Ola Nuga, a 2003 graduate of Phoenix PrintShop, won the Toronto Club of PrintingHouse Craftsmen’s Student AchievementAward, known as the Chai Tse Award. Theaward recognizes attributes such as relia-bility, initiative, dedication to learningand technical proficiency. Ola joinstop students from several institutions,including Ryerson University’s GraphicCommunications Program. Ola was presentedwith the award at a dinner on January 28,2004. The keynote speaker at the eventwas Bob Dale of Pilot Graphic ManagementServices, and a key member of the Eva’sPhoenix Print Shop Advisory Board.

NATIONALINITIATIVEMAKES THEGRADE

EVA’S INITIATIVES MISSIONEva’s Initiative’s 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 longterm solutions for homeless youth by developing and implementing proactive and progressive services.

Eva’s Initiatives has developed a holistic, long-term approach to help get youth off the streets permanently. In only 3 1/2years we have expanded from one to three shelters, with each offering specialized programs not available elsewhere in Canada:

• A Harm Reduction program at Eva’s Satellite for youth who use drugs and alcohol;• A Family Reconnect program at Eva’s Place;• The innovative Employment and Housing program at Eva’s Phoenix that has been

developed through an unprecedented number of public/private partnerships;• A National Initiative to help communities across Canada develop

Eva’s Phoenix-type projects of their own

EVA’S INITIATIVES EMBRACES DIVERSITYEva’s Initiatives is committed to creating an organization and a culture of shared valuesand behaviours, which are consistent with the mission and mandate of the organization.

To this end, The Board’s Diversity Task Force and the staff Anti-Oppression Committeehave been diligently working on the develoopment of the organization’s DiversityWork Plan. The Anti Oppression Committee took the lead role in the development ofthe plan, and the Committee, along with the Board Diversity Task Force are responsiblefor implementation of the plan. It is a very ambitious plan, and the specific objec-tives are spread out over a three year period. After several revisions and updates tothe plan, timeframes have been established, and the final plan has been approved byboth the employees and the Board of Directors.

The plan addresses objectives in five primary categories. They are Leadership, ServiceDelivery, Human Resources/Capacity Building, Accountability, and CommunityEngagement. We are very proud of the plan that has been developed, and have beenassured that it is unique across the youth shelter sector. We are confident that theplan will assist us in building the organization’s capacity to better serve the diverserange of youth who turn to Eva’s for support and assistance.


Damon Allen, Argos Quarterback, joins Phoenix youth for a

Black History Month Celebration

VOLUNTEERS BRING JOY TO THE HOLIDAY SEASONVolunteer Resources had a very busy holiday season and we would like to thank all the many volunteers– bothindividuals and groups– for their outstanding commitment during this time.

We were fortunate to have some new and exciting activities at the shelters including Hanukkah parties,Christmas meals and an Asian themed New Years Celebration provided by Kevin Wong and 10 of his friends. Theyprepared, cooked and served the food, and brought movies and popcorn for an evening of entertainment withthe youth at Eva’s Place. As a result, some of the group members have continued to volunteer on an individualbasis or have formed their own group to come and prepare meals. As well, Eva’s Phoenix had a great Hanukkahcelebration with an employee group from IBM setting up for the party and a members of the community com-ing down to share their Hanukkah experiences.

Unfortunately, we cannot list all the many volunteers that worked so hard during the holiday season but we wish to thank everyonewho assisted– from the Light Up A Life Campaign to the holiday meals and special events. Our next event is the Spring Fantasy Auctioncelebrating our 10th Anniversary and we are starting to recruit volunteers. If you are interested, contact Lori Gotlieb at 416-977-4497ext. 123 or [email protected].

Kevin Wong, volunteerat Eva’s Place

PARTNERS ($10,000-$49,999)Canadian Tire Foundation for FamiliesDon Mills Rotary ClubEnbridge Gas DistributionGeorge Cedric Metcalf

Charitable FoundationStephan LewarMolson IndyFestRBC FoundationState Street CanadaTD Bank Financial GroupThe Catherine and Maxwell

Meighen FoundationThe Ontario Trillium FoundationAnonymousThe W. Garfield Weston FoundationUnited Way

CHAMPIONS ($1,000-$9,999)Acapella FoundationApplause InstituteBank of MontrealCamp WishboneLinda CampbellCareton UniversityCarpenters & Allied Workers Local 27Robert and Andrea ChisholmChum Charitable FoundationMichael CruickshankDanridge Property Management Ltd.Robert and Ellen EisenbergGeorges Vanier Secondary SchoolGlaxoSmithKline FoundationGrayson MatthewsNiall and Katherine HaggartJ.P. Bickell FoundationK.M. Hunter Charitable FoundationLoblaw Companies Ltd.Marion Ethel Kamm & Frederick John

Kamm Charitable FoundationMel and Shirley MorrisMVS SolutionsNewtonbrook Secondary SchoolOntario Professional

Planners InstituteOREA FoundationPratt & Whitney CanadaRotary Club of North YorkScotia Capital Global TradingEmree SiaroffTD Bank Financial Group,

Wealth Management DivisionThe Ben and Hilda Katz

Charitable Foundation

SUPPORTERS ($500-$999)AnonymousThe Clorox Company of CanadaThe Daniels CorporationThe Harry E. Foster FoundationThe Lloyd Carr-Harris FoundationVandewater Charitable FoundationFlow Through Fund, part of the

portfolio of the Toronto Community Foundation, Kiesslin

Windfields JHSWrigley CanadaYork Heritage ManagementYork Mills Collegiate

FRIENDS ($10-$499)A & L Batista Ent. Inc.Action Marketing and Vendors GroupAnne BakerBaker Real Estate CorporationBeaver Bible ClassEdd BennettSyrelle BernsteinMichael and Elizabeth BlissBob BobsonElizabeth BriggsMorley BrownSue BrownMargaret CameronPhyllis CarletonRichard CarusoMarian CaskieMark CestnickStephanie ChambersMargaret ChambersPenny CharterMunaza ChaudhryAllen Cheung

Church of the ApostlesJanice ColesCompass GroupBarry& Sue CooperEdward CopelandCorpus Christi Catholic

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Charity TrustMichael & Marilyn OrrRandy OswaldAlex G.OttenElizabeth and Ronald OwenMichele and Greg Perkell

PMA BrethourVicky PriceSusan PucellQueen's Park StationVida RadovanovicJennifer ReardonRosemary ReganRichmond Hill Women's

Missionary SocietyMonica RoyMurray and Roda RubinJoanne SalibaFrank SammeroffD. SarjeantIlana SatlsmanS & C SchrattnerRosemary SheppardGeraldine SinclairEd SmithAlex SpeigelSt. Gabriels CraftersSt. John's United ChurchSt. Theodore's Canterbury ChurchSt. Timothy's Catholic ChurchDarren StamosCeri and Viola StephensThomas C StevensMr. & Mrs. A.C. TedesCatherine and Paul TempleThe Toronto Children's ChorusKeshyl ThomasJaneThorsonToronto Professional Firefighters'

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GIFT IN KINDLawrence AbramsAdobe Systems IncorporatedAdvent Lutheran ChurchAE ComputAre Inc.AlarmforceAldo GroupMarie AllardAlliance Atlantis Communications Inc.Art Gallery of OntarioArtcraft Electric LimitedAustralian Boot CompanyAnita BakerJosh G., Robin Bass, & Day MerrillRobert BatemanBaycrest Centre FoundationBeta Sigma PhiBikram YogaBlack Creek Pioneer VillageBMO Life InsuranceHelen BotteasBrampton Flying ClubBulova Watch CompanyCadillac Fairview CorporationCalstone Inc.Joanne CampbellCanada PostCanadian National ExhibitionTony CancelliereCapucci Salon & SpaCardinal Carter Academy for the ArtsCasey HouseChi Spa Inc.Christian Medical Dnetal SocietyChurch of ChristChurch of St. TimothyCineplex Odeon CorporationOctavian CiutacuRachel CohenCollege of Family Physicians

of Canada

Dana ColsonCompany's Coming Publishing LimitedCostcoCoty CanadaCourtyard by Marriot

Downtown TorontoMarilyn CronynCullen Gardens Inc.Cumberland County KnittersEttie DawkinsDelta Toronto EastDiet Delivery Canada Inc.Don Mills CollegiateDon Valley East Federal

Liberal AssociationDruxy's Inc.Eat My WordsEDOElora FestivalEspresso UnoEwanikaFabriclandFactory TheatreFamous PlayersMarianne FehlerFergus Scottish Festival

and Highland GamesMarcy FishGordon And Helen FlanaganSusan FlynnFood for Thought Meal ExchangeFour Seasons Hotels and ResortsMarilyn FreerFuji Photo Film Canada Inc.Gap Canada Inc.Heather GilbertGlobal TelevisionPatricia GloudonGoodwill CommitteeDiane GoveiaGrand and ToyGreyhound CanadaDenise GrimesHarbour Towers Hotel and SuitesHavenHBCHBC FoundationJane HendersonDonna HillHilton TorontoHollywood Public SchoolHope Youth CentresHumphrey Funeral Home--

A.W. Miles ChapelIl FornelloIrving PoslumsItaly at HomeJamaican Canadian AssociationJennifer JaroszJohn D Parker Junior SchoolJubille United Chruch Youth GroupLeo Kamen GalleriesJean KentIrene KeroglidisKIDS CAN PRESSKiwanis Club of Don MillsLA LookLaura Secord (Woodbine)Lawrence Park Community ChurchTed and Bonnie LaxLe Biftheque SteakhouseLeafs Community RelationsLeon's Furniture LimitedRandall LintonM-4 MaintainanceMackenzie Financial CorporationMadison Press BooksPeter MensbridgeMaple Lodge FarmsMaplewood Air System Garden HomesJane MargoliusMarineLand CanadaDidi MarksMargaret PakerDon MathesonMcClelland and StewartGreg and Mary-Anne McGuireMedieval TimesMediSystem Technologies Inc.Miller Country FareJean MilnerMontgomery Inn

Mount Sinai Lodge #522 (Masonic)Mountain Equipment Co-opMuch More MusicMysteriously Yours Dinner TheatreNational Council for Jewish WomenNational Tennis CentreNintendo of CanadaNoah's Natural FoodsNorth York General HospitalOntario Employment InsuranceContact CentreOntario Science CentreOriole York Mills United ChurchParamount Canada's WonderlandDorothy PecoraEster Peterspi'loPlanet HollywoodPress Down Graphic EquipmentShirley PrittieRadio ShackStanley RapkinRaptors FoundationRedhawk Healing ArtsRipley's Believe It or Not!Rogers Cable Systems LimitedRick RossSylvia RossRoyal Ontario MuseumRoyce DupontSaint Bonaventure ChurchSalon VenerePaul SarhalCelestine SebastianSensors Quality Management Inc.Victor SequeiraSheraton Centre Toronto HotelMs. ShirleyShoppers Drug MartVina SinghCharlotte SloanKeri SmithSomerville ConstructionSony of Canada Ltd.Soulpeper Theatre CompanySporting Life Inc.St. Andrew's Junior HighSt. Ansgar Lutheran ChurchSt. Gabriel Catholic SchoolStage West All Suite Hotel

and Theatre RestaurantSterling Hall SchoolJoanStosselSudi's- The SpaAnonymousMarg TarrantTemple SinaiThe Bargains GroupThe Bay (Fairview)The Colour of SoulThe Rose GardenThe Simple AlternativeThe Toronto Tabla EnsembleToronto Airport MariottToronto Blue Jays Baseball ClubToronto Marriott Bloor YorkvilleToronto Marriott Eaton CentreToronto Public LibraryToronto Raptors Basketball ClubToronto Star CharityTrinity Presbyterian ChurchUnilever Canada Inc.Universal MusicVia Rail CanadaVidal Sassoon SalonE. VilenskyViragoWarner Music CanadaRobin WeirWhite Oaks Conference Resort

and SpaWild Water KingdomPatricia WilliamsJoanne WolfsonWoodbrooke EstatesDebbie WrightYork Academy of Martial ArtsYouth Justice Services-

North Toronto OfficeAtefeh Zarrmkoub

CIRCLE OF SUPPORT We extend our deepest thanks to the following donors who have supported us between October 24, 2003 & April 5, 2004

Eva’s Initiatives 215 Spadina Ave. Suite 370 • Toronto, ON M5T 2C7416-977-4497 • www.evasinitiatives.com

For more information or to make a donation,please contact us at [email protected]

or 416-977-4497 ext. 124

Documents

2004-Newsletter-Spring