On August 25, Gerald W. Schwartz, Chairman and CEO of OnexCorporation, and Canadian Auto Workers President BuzzHargrove officially announced their joint funding of the BuzzHargrove Training Supports Program at Eva's Phoenix for thenext three years.

"Eva's Initiatives is unique in that they offer real solutions tothe homeless crisis," said Buzz Hargrove. "The organization notonly provides emergency shelter for homeless youth, but it alsorecognizes the incredible potential of these kids and providescareer-building opportunities that give them a better chance fora successful life." (see "Youth Achievement Award" on page 3...)

NEWS AND UPDATES FROM EVA’S INITIATIVES

FALL/WINTER 2005

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

Onex CEO Gerry Schwartz, Eva’s Initiatives Executive Director Maria Crawford, and CAW President Buzz Hargrove celebrate

the funding of the Buzz Hargrove Training Supports Program.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN ACTION

Imagine a winter without food, shelteror warm clothing and the holidayswithout family, hope or joy. That's thereality for more than 10,000 youngpeople between the ages of 16 and 24who are currently homeless in Toronto.

Despite the incredible generosity ofmany corporations, foundations, indi-viduals and community groups thisyear, Eva's Initiatives is still urgently inneed of over $145,000 to reach ourfundraising goal. Please give generous-ly today to help us get through theholiday season and the cold wintermonths ahead. We are especially inneed of monthly donations, which pro-vide a sustained source of fundingthroughout the year. Visit our websiteat www.evasinitiatives.com to find outhow you can help.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

MESSAGE FROMTHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & THE PRESIDENT

We've had an incredibly busy year at our three shelters and our Administration Office. Following last year's anniversary in

which we celebrated ten years of building futures with homeless youth, in true Eva's Initiatives fashion we continued to

eagerly blaze ahead with the implementation of new projects and further development of existing programs in 2005.

After a heady spring in which we were honoured with a Harry Jerome Award and an Urban Leadership Award, we

were very excited to be featured on the front page of both The Globe and Mail and The Toronto Star newspapers in

August, announcing the official launch of the Buzz Hargrove Training Supports Program funded over the next three

years by Gerald Schwartz and the Canadian Auto Workers. This good news was then tempered by (unrelated) govern-

ment funding cuts, which has unfortunately resulted in layoffs to a number of staff, consequently decreasing the num-

ber of youth we are able to serve.

This fall, as part of our National Initiative Program, we are delighted to be launching our first Innovation Awards,

to recognize the work being done by organizations across Canada in assisting homeless youth to become self-sufficient.

By sharing our best approaches to addressing youth homelessness, we can find the most effective, long-term solutions

to this national crisis and work more efficiently as partners toward a common goal.

The upcoming holiday season is an exceptionally challenging time for homeless youth. Cold weather aside, without a

home for the holidays or family to share it with, the estimated 10,000 homeless youth in Toronto will experience a

bleak holiday season filled with despair instead of joy. At Eva's Initiatives, we will rely heavily on the community to

assist us in providing the happiest holidays possible for the youth in our

shelters as well as continuing to offer opportunities that will enable them

to lead a healthy and successful life off the streets.

We thank you for all your support and wish you peaceful, healthy and

happy holidays!

Maria Crawford, Executive Director

Emree Siaroff, President, Board of Directors Emree SiaroffMaria Crawford

PRINTED IN THE PHOENIX PRINT SHOPDesigner: Randal Boutilier at 12thirteen

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EVA’S INITIATIVESBOARD OF DIRECTORSEmree Siaroff, PresidentZahir Lalani, Vice-PresidentMichael Cossar, TreasurerMegan Telford, Secretary

Honorary Board Members:Ed SmithEdeva Smith

Directors:Heather BrownJean-Paul BrownGavin ClingbineMichael CraneEttie DawkinsPatricia GloudonErin GordonKen RousselleCouncillor David ShinerKen SilverMarnie Silver

Eva's Phoenix was recently cited as a 2005Promising Approach by the NationalSecretariat on Homelessness. Twenty orga-nizations were selected from among 99submissions from across the country, in athree-stage evaluation process that focusedon sustainable partnerships, effectivenessand replicability, among other criteria.

“After joining the Youth Employment Programat Eva's Phoenix, I was taught through the LifeSkills Program the skills necessary to get andkeep a job. Within one month of graduatingfrom Life Skills, I was able to gain a placementat the Law Society of Upper Canada. I am nowoff of Social Assistance as a result of the Eva'sEmployment Program.”

~ Eva's Phoenix Graduate

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I want to thank you for all you have donefor our son Michael at Eva's Phoenix. It isfar beyond anything we could have imag-ined. I know that if it wasn't forEva's/Print Shop guidance, support andfabulous training, Michael would neverhave learned a skill or developed the con-fidence he now has to go out into theworkforce.

We were extremely impressed with thePrint Shop when we first had a tour of itwith our son, but we had no idea whetherMichael would be accepted into the pro-gram, or if he would be motivated enoughto try to be accepted. Michael has not hadsuccess with school and does little tonothing if he's not motivated. Figuringout what motivates him is, of course, achallenge. While we knew Michael neededsome form of training, he wasn't interest-ed in anything. I truly don't think thathe would have been motivated to enterthe program or stick with the training ifit wasn't for the pay you provided as anincentive. It's so, so important for people

like Michael who don't see or understandthings like the rest of us. It motivatedhim to get into the program and it moti-vated him to work hard to stay in theprogram. And at the end, he finished upwith a skill.

My husband and I were really worriedwhen Michael started the programbecause we knew of the high expecta-tions you have for the trainees. Rightlyso, but could our Michael actually get upin the morning and go at the requiredtime? NEVER, ever in his 18 years has hegotten up without a fight, and in the pastfew years he wouldn't get out of bed untilat least noon. We consider it a miraclethat Michael made it to class regularly at7:30 and that once there he worked ashard as he did.

I also think that while you realisticallyexpected high standards from thetrainees, you also understood the chal-lenges people like Michael face (he hasFetal Alcohol Syndrome) and the supports

they require to achieve any kind of suc-cess. You stuck with him, worked outproblems as they arose, AND YOU GAVEHIM A CHANCE at something that was real(as opposed to theoretical book-learn-ing), hands-on, and of value (skill train-ing as opposed to abstract work).

How can we ever properly thank you?Michael will begin the job you helped himacquire next week. He's excited, motivat-ed and skilled. He was none of those sixmonths ago. You clearly developed a pro-gram for high-risk youth with a realisticunderstanding of their needs. By buildinga training program with such needs inmind, I believe you have given these kidsthe greatest gift imaginable - a chance tolive by the fruit of their own labours.While my fingers are still crossed forMichael and probably will forever be so,he has come further than we everdreamed because of your program. I amnot overstating it by saying we are grate-ful to you from the bottom of our hearts.

~ Linda (Michael's Mother)

YOUTH ACHIEVEMENTAWARD (continued from page 1)

The Buzz Hargrove Training Supports Program will provide youthat Eva's Phoenix with the necessary resources to help achieve theirgoals of moving off the streets permanently.

"Buzz introduced me to the great work undertaken by Eva'sPhoenix and supported by the CAW," said Gerry Schwartz. "I amdelighted to join them in this support and at the same timeacknowledge Buzz's leadership of the CAW's philanthropy."

Mr. Hargrove and Mr. Schwartz also took the opportunity to pre-sent the first annual Buzz Hargrove Youth Achievement Award toCameron, a former resident of Eva's Phoenix. Board members KenSilver, Ettie Dawkins, Patricia Gloudon and Michael Cossar were onhand to congratulate Cameron.

A MOTIVATIONAL STORY

Enduring a holiday season without home or family can be particularly difficult for the youth living in our shelters and we makeevery effort to ensure that it is as festive as possible. Every year, volunteers, staff and youth work together to make the holidaysmemorable. Youth learn about and share each other’s cultures and it enables all of us to appreciate our unique diversity. Ourevents calendar starts in early November and runs through the New Year, including cultural celebrations such as Diwali, Eid,Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, as well as a number of special holiday activities, all facilitated by community groups and vol-unteers. Contact volunteer@evas.ca to get your group involved this year.

EVA'S CELEBRATES DIVERSITY

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NEW SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EVA'S PRINT SHOP GRADUATESAt our Print Shop Graduation event in April, David Odell, President of the Data Group ofCompanies, was a catalyst for raising awareness and support for the Phoenix Print ShopScholarship Fund. David pledged a $1,000 scholarship in honour of Andrew Macdonald,Manager of Social Enterprise, which led Richard Armstrong, President of Heidelberg, tomatch the contribution with an additional $1,000 via the Canadian Print IndustryScholarship Fund. These new funds, added to the annual contribution of $1,000 by RobTetley of the Print Shop Advisory Board in the name of Gordon and Constance Tetley, haveallowed us to award several more scholarships in 2005.

Print Shop graduates may apply to the Fund for career development in GraphicCommunications. A recent graduate, Lew, is now working at The Printing House and earneda scholarship to pursue a certificate in Digital Applications Foundations at George BrownCollege. He earned 4 of 7 core credits based on his Phoenix experience. Another graduate,Darnelle, is enrolled in continuing education at Ryerson University and has full-timeemployment at Custom Data Imaging. One of the 2005 scholarship winners, Briant, is pic-tured here and is now employed at Transcontinental.

A FUTURE OF OPPORTUNITY

A SPECIAL BURSARY FOR EVA'S PLACE YOUTHThe Richard B. Lax Education Bursary was established at the 2004Annual General Meeting when, in appreciation for being honoured byEva's Initiatives, my family gave the first $600 bursary donation inhonour of our son, Richard. It was our way of both giving back to anorganization, Eva's Initiatives, that has given us so much, as well asrecognizing an Eva's Place youth who, despite adversity in their life,has committed to furthering his or her post-secondary education.

The purpose of the bursary is twofold: to provide financial assistance toa disadvantaged youth to help with the costs of tuition, books, or livingexpenses and, equally important, to acknowledge their outstandingaccomplishment as they pursue their goal. Further, it is our hope thatothers will participate in the program by donating $600 or partialamounts so that more than one youth can be assisted and recognized.

~ by Bonnie Lax

The recipient of this bursary in 2005 is Hamzat, a 20-year-old youth who has lived at Eva's Place since November 2004. Through hardwork and determination, Hamzat was able to achieve his goal of attending university. He is attending Ryerson University and is pur-suing a degree in chemistry with a minor in applied physics. His dream is to someday have his own business. Hamzat's plan is toapply this bursary money to his tuition.

I am moved by the generosity of people I don't know. Their belief in me touches my heart and for this I am humbly grateful. ~ Hamzat

Hamzat is pictured here with Mr. & Mrs. Lax and the Eva's Place team that has supported his progress.

REPRESENTING CANADARicardo, a resident of Eva's Place, was one of the eight-man team sent to Edinburgh, Scotland for the3rd Homeless World Cup played from July 20 to 24, 2005. This was a thrill of a lifetime for Ricardo,who played street soccer with 32 teams of homeless men and women from around the world.

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COMMUNITY SPIRIT EARNS FUNDING FOR EVA'S INITIATIVES

Thanks to the Toskan Foundation Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI), Eva's Initiativeswas granted two $5,000 awards this year, on behalf of high school students who participatedin the program. The goal of YPI is to empower youth to participate in the development of theircommunities and engage them as dedicated problem solvers and volunteers.

Students Jenny Pham, Lisa Zhang, Yuree Sung and Hassan Matar at William Lyon MackenzieCollegiate Institute chose Eva's Satellite for their project because, "We wanted to represent anorganization that would open the eyes of the students in realizing how fortunate they are to havean education, to have a home with a loving family and having the basic essentials like food andwater. And we were fortunate to find Eva's Satellite located within our North York community whichhelps youth, just like us, to lead a successful life."

Students Annie Hua and Ladan Amiri from George Henry Academy chose Eva's Place for theirYPI project and were also successful in winning a Toskan award.

Also to be commended for their fundraising efforts are the students of Mr. Deeks' Grade 6 classat Rolph Road School, who did a fundraising drive that was matched by GH Woods and thetotal was divided among the 31 students to award to a charity of their choice. Ethan Gossepresented his fundraising cheque for $113 to Mayo Hawco at Eva's Place in July. Do the arith-metic on $113 x 31 students and you'll discover that these Grade 6'ers are fundraising stars!

Six cousins aged 5-12 - Meaghan and Ryan Thapar, Jai and Ankita Rajpal, and Rajini and SanyaBahl - made a difference in their community by holding a garage sale that raised over $200for Eva's Place.

Bowling for Youth, a special fundraiser organized by members of Eva's Initiatives Board ofDirectors, Michael Crane and Marnie Silver, took place on Sunday, November 13 at PlaytimeBowl, with 50 bowlers participating in the event and raising over $7,400 in pledges for Eva'sInitiatives! Everyone had tons of fun and as a result of its success, the bowl-a-thon will becomean annual event.

Inspired to make a difference in your community this holiday season? It's easy! Make your holiday celebration aParty with a Purpose! Eva's Initiatives has a NEW Third Party Kit that gives corporate, community and schoolgroups all the details you need to plan a successful event. Plan easy fundraisers, such as bake sales, talent showsand food or gift drives, throw a charitable dinner party, or ask for donations in lieu of holiday gifts. Make a dif-ference and help light up the life of a homeless youth this holiday season! Order your free kit today by contactingour Donor and Volunteer Relations Coordinator, Amanda Adams, at volunteer@evas.ca or (416) 977-4497 ext 123.

PARTY WITH A PURPOSE

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PHOENIX YOUTH BECOME FILM STARSThrough the Project-Based Mentorship Program at Eva's Phoenix, twenty-twoyouth participated in writing and producing fictional short films depicting life onthe streets from various perspectives. The youth were involved in every aspect offilm creation, including concept, script writing, wardrobe, locations, andfundraising for production. Championed by prominent Director Adam Reid, vol-unteer mentors from the film industry worked directly with the youth and pro-vided their professional expertise and personal support. Two final films were pre-sented on September 29 at a special film screening event, "Street Reels", in theDistillery Historic District.

VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCEOn July 8, in the middle of a heat wave, 11 volunteers from Canadian Tirearrived at Eva's Satellite equipped with paint, brushes, shingles and an array ofrenovation supplies. They volunteered an entire day of labour to help out, paint-ing the common room with a fresh coat of yellow paint - sanding and repaintingall of the trim as well - and painting the dining area in the basement. Althoughwe had only asked for some touch-ups in the upstairs hallway, by the end of theday they had repainted all the walls and one of the volunteers generously donat-ed leftover shingles from a home project and replaced the whole roof on our stor-age shed. Talk about going above and beyond! Numerous corporate and commu-nity groups took part in shelter projects this year - including Deloitte & Touche,UPS Canada, Ford Canada, UJA Federation and many more - and we appreciateeach and every one of them for their incredible efforts!

This summer, Eva's Satellite partnered with Evergreen and the Community GardenProject to begin a volunteer Garden Collective at Eva's Satellite. Every Fridaybetween the hours of 11:30 and 1:30 you could find up to five Satellite clientsworking diligently in our gardens. Through the efforts of volunteers and clients, wehave been able to grow flowers that add a sense of beauty to a building that is any-thing but beautiful. We have also had a harvest of summer vegetables that havebeen used in salads throughout the summer by the clients. With high hopes, weare expecting the Garden Collective to grow and work to continue on the roof toppatio of the new Eva's Satellite building. Inside and out, Satellite is looking betterthan ever - and what a positive difference it makes to our clients and staff!

We wouldn't be able to do the work we do without the tireless effort of our ded-icated team of volunteers! Volunteers make a significant contribution in the livesof homeless and at-risk youth by playing a key role in the programs and servicesthat Eva's Initiatives provides and reducing operational costs. Volunteering is agreat opportunity to be part of a team, share your experience and offer a help-ing hand. Whether you have a few hours a week or want to get a group togeth-er once a year, there are some interesting activities in which you can getinvolved. Contact volunteer@evas.ca for details.

EVA’S INNOVATIONAWARDS LAUNCHEDAs part of our National Initiative Program,Eva's Initiatives has launched its firstInnovation Awards with the generous supportof CIBC, to recognize the incredible workbeing done by organizations across Canada inassisting homeless youth. Based on our expe-rience in developing Eva's Phoenix, we knowthat awards and citations draw attention toinnovative programs and can assist greatly inbuilding partnerships and securing funding.Each community has different needs and dif-ferent approaches to meeting those needs, butone common fact remains - virtually all com-munities across Canada, large and small, arestruggling to provide effective support to helphomeless youth become self-sufficient.

The Innovation Awards will be granted tothree organizations that demonstrate innova-tion in delivering services to homeless youth;successfully use partnerships to develop,implement or operate services; deliver servicesthat help youth who are homeless or at risk ofbecoming homeless to achieve greater self-sufficiency and reduce their chances of expe-riencing homelessness in the future; offer ser-vices that integrate two or more of the fol-lowing: housing, education, vocational train-ing, employment, health and addictions sup-ports, life skills, or other interventions aimedat assisting homeless and at-risk youth tobecome self-sufficient.

We received 45 submissions and a seven-mem-ber panel is currently reviewing the submis-sions and will announce the winners in thenew year. This review panel is made up of indi-viduals from across Canada who are knowl-edgeable about services for homeless individu-als. If you have any questions regarding theInnovation Awards, please contact JenniferMorris, Director - National Initiative at jen-nifermorris@evas.ca or 416-977-4497 ext 127.

BIDDING AWAYHOMELESSNESS

Eva's Initiatives' 7th Annual SpringFantasy Auction presented by ScotiaCapital on Thursday, May 12 was anincredible success, raising a record$58,000! Guests enjoyed a gourmet buffetcreated by the Executive Chefs of theMarriott Hotels and Resorts, with deca-dent desserts from Delta Toronto East,great entertainment by Netto, and fabu-lous live and silent auction items thatcaused quite a few bidding wars.

The event was made possible by the gen-erosity of our sponsors: Scotia Capital,Daniels Corporation, Canadian AutoWorkers, UrbanSpace Property Group,Gluskin Sheff, Somerville Construction,The Paloma Foundation, AmericanAirlines, Marriott Hotels and Resorts,and Wild on Media, as well as all of theguests who participated. We would alsolike to recognize the amazing efforts ofthe Auction volunteers, led by the AuctionCommittee Chair, Patricia Gloudon, whoworked tirelessly to make the event anabsolute success.

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GREAT FUN FOR A GREAT CAUSEOur first annual Red, Black & White Fundraiser, sponsored by RBC Royal Bank, was launched on Thursday,October 20, 2005 at Great Cooks On Eight - a chic, state-of-the-art culinary studio that overlooks the city.

This unforgettable evening included wine tastings, gourmet food stations with guest chefs, an auctionof wine and food-related items including a trip for two to San Francisco sponsored by Air Canada KidsHorizons and Expedia.ca, and a black & white photography exhibit entitled "Change Your Perspective",which was produced by youth participants of a Photography Mentorship Project at Eva's Phoenix.

It also featured a special performance by Molly Johnson, 2005 Vocalist of the Year (National JazzAwards) and Andrew Craig, CBC's In Performance Host and Pianist. Thanks to the generosity of our spon-sors, suppliers, volunteers and nearly 200 guests, we exceeded our fundraising goal of $20,000 - fundsthat will support our innovative work and make a significant difference in the lives of homeless and at-risk youth in our community.

The event was made possible by the generosity of our sponsors: RBC FinancialGroup, Air Canada Kids Horizons, Expedia.ca, VIA Rail Canada, Churchill CellarsLtd., Colio Estate Wines, Reif Estate, Vineland Estates Winery, Vintages, ExecutiveChef David Chrystian, Executive Chef Raymond Pritlove, Executive Chef DavidBerggren, Author Konrad Ejbich, Dairy Farmers of Canada, Marcy's Salad Dressings& Croutons, Pampered Chef, Pasquale Bros. Downtown Ltd., Saputo Inc., T Spot atGreat Cooks on Eight, Ontario Pork, and Chicken Farmers of Ontario.

LIGHT UP A LIFE THIS HOLIDAY SEASONEnbridge Gas Distribution is returningfor its fifth year as presenting sponsor ofthe Light Up A Life campaign, which is anannual public awareness and fundraisingdrive for Eva's Initiatives that takes placeover the winter holiday season and culmi-nates in a family-oriented celebrationevent on December 3, 2005 atHarbourfront Centre. The campaign waslaunched with a community pancakebreakfast hosted by Enbridge Gas Distribution at St. Lawrence Market onNovember 12, with the help of Councillor Pam McConnell, who served up pan-cakes and rallied the crowd to our cause.

The Light Up A Life campaign enables our staff to make the holidays as bright aspossible for the youth we serve at our three shelters by collecting food hampersand gift packages; organizing multi-cultural holiday celebrations; providing hol-iday meals prepared and served by community volunteers; offering special socialand recreational outings; and collecting warm clothing such as hats, gloves andcoats.

As always, to light up the lives of as many homeless youth as possible this holi-day season, we will require a lot of community support and there are many waysyou can get involved. With your participation in 2005, we will be able to createa community of hope and help for homeless and at-risk youth over the difficultholiday season and through the year ahead!

Check our website at www.evasinitiatives.comfor more information on Light Up A Life activities.

CIRCLE OF SUPPORT We extend our deepest thanks to the following donors who havesupported us between January 1, 2005 and October 31, 2005.

Eva’s Initiatives • 215 Spadina Ave. Suite 370Toronto, ON M5T 2C7 416-977-4497Charitable registration #: 132239013 RR0001

For more information or to make a donation,please contact us at donate@evas.ca,

www.evasinitiatives.com or 416-977-4497 ext. 124

LEADERSHIP ($100,000+)City of TorontoThe Counselling FoundationHamilton Community FoundationHuman Resources and Skills

Development CanadaGerald W. SchwartzUnited Way of Greater Toronto-

Toronto Enterprise Fund

BENEFACTORS ($50,000-$99,999)Canadian Auto Workers -

Social Justice FundCIBCRaising the Roof

PARTNERS ($10,000-$49,999)Enbridge Gas DistributionGovernment of Canada-

Dept of JusticeRBC FoundationScotia CapitalScotia Capital Global TradingScotiabankSt. Stephen's Community HouseTD Bank Financial GroupThe Toskan FoundationUPS Foundation Inc.Vandewater Charitable Foundation at

the Toronto Community Foundation

CHAMPIONS ($1,000-$9,999)Norman B. BellCanadian Auto WorkersThe College of Family PhysiciansCommunity Experience InitiativeDaniels CorporationDaniels Midtown CorporationDell CanadaEglinton St. George's United ChurchEli Lilly Canada Inc.Enwave Energy CorporationF.K. Morrow FoundationFranklin Templeton InvestmentsGeoffrey B. Scott Memorial Fund at the

Toronto Community FoundationGluskin Sheff & Associates Inc.Greater Toronto Apartment AssociationHeidelberg CanadaThe John David & Signy Eaton

FoundationLawrence Park Community ChurchThe Lloyd Carr-Harris FoundationLycklama Family Fund at the Toronto

Community FoundationJocelyn MacdonaldMackenzie Financial CorporationMolson Donations FundNewtonbrooks S.S.Norman Allan Middleton Fund at the

Toronto Community FoundationDavid M. Odell

The Paloma FoundationRaptors FoundationRBC Royal BankAlfredo RomanoSomerville ConstructionBob StewartRobert and Nan StewartTD Wealth Management

Charity CommitteeRobert J. TetleyToronto Carpet FactoryToronto Dominion BankUnited Way of Greater Toronto-

Donor Designation ProgramUpper Canada CollegeUrbanSpace Property GroupW.C. Kitchen Family FoundationYouth 4 Youth

SUPPORTERS ($500-$999)Belle ProductionsChurch of St. TimothyAna-Maria CuadraMario I. CuadraDirect EnergyEko NomosGeorges Vanier S.S.Peter Groccia-Precise ParklinkAnita S. LapidusLoblaw CompaniesThe Mimi & Sam Pollock FoundationNathan & Lily Silver Family FoundationGuylaine C. PelletierSinclair-Cockburn FinancialBruce and Kathleen VartySiuhongi Yu

FRIENDS ($10-$499)Catherine AdamsJohn AdamsonAdvent Lutheran ChurchAnil AhlowaliaRon AlabisoAnonymousRamonette AvisoI.M. BaranIda M. BaranDonald BeaumontMarilyn BeaumontBeaver Bible ClassHerb BeilesBell Ladies Golf ClubJason BenoitJohn BenzezosRyan BhopalsinghMichael & Elizabeth BlissBMO Fountain of HopeBorden Ladner Gervais LLPJohanna BrandBetsy BrayJoanne BrennanMary Anne Brinckman

Canadian Business for Social Responsibility

Canadian RiteRate EnergyPeter & Paula CantleyMichelle CastellanoPenny CharterMargaret & Gordon ChessYeuk Sze Lo and Craig ChongChurch of Our Saviour -

Anglican Church WomenGavin ClingbinePauline CoplestonTimothy and Yvette CorkillYvette K. CorkillMichael CossarCostco Wholesale, AjaxMary CraigMaria CrawfordKevin & Susan DagnallSusan DagnallThe Data Group of CompaniesDave Snider Music CentreJacqueline DavidJoe DicksonDickson L.J. GolfAnnette DrautzKonrad EjbichEmpress Walk Dental PracticeJackie FernandesShane FerraoMarcy FishAndrew FletcherVictor FonsecaForest Grove United ChurchAndrew GarrettGazelle Global ResearchMichael GeorgopoulosEdward GilbertLeislee GomesErin GordonMichael GrantShawn GreenleyVikram GuptaDr. Cal GutkinBill HaganKeith and Louanne HallDorothy M. HardmanHarlequin Enterprises Ltd.M.B. HarmerThe Herbert Green Family Charitable

FoundationV. Herten-GreavenCecilia HoCarolyn HortonTomasz HubertJohn David HumPaul HuttonIBM CanadaIBM Employees' Charitable FundImmanuel Seventh-Day

Adventist ChurchInternational Association of

Administrative ProfessionalsBrian A. IsaacsStephen JeffcoatRuth JohnsonJubilee United ChurchEleanor KerrKimberly-Clark Inc.Kiwanis Club of Don MillsAmanda LackeyKristin LackeyIsabelle LafontaineGurmeet LambaAnita Lambert LanningThomas W. LaneMike and Moria LansdownMariana and Alexander LauMichael LauTammy LauXenos LeeFay LeslieL. Fay LeslieJin Fong LiTeresa LiangJoyce LipworthArchie LobertoPhilip & Jean LockeLong & McQuade Ltd.

Musical InstrumentsAntoinette LorenzoSusan LoubeWicky LowWalter J. LudykaJudy ManRonald ManzerAndrew and Nicole Mara-McKayIan MartinGrace MatthewsLinda McCallumBruce McChesneyJudith McCrakenSusan McKeenAndrew McKibbonJill McNallJ. Ruth McNeillMark MercadoRobin Merrill BussTam MihaliczBernadett MizerskiL. MontgomeryJennifer MorrisGregory MottJamal MubarakNature's Alternate EglintonCaroline NestorOscar L. Newton & Maggy G.

HoogstratenNewtonbrook United ChurchMassimo NoceNorthen Karate SchoolsNothminster United ChurchOPG Employees' and Pensioner's FundAllan and Diana O'Reilly

Oriole York Mills United ChurchAlex G. OttenEruch PardiwallaRosemary ParkParkwoods United ChurchDinoo PavriDarin PerrettMichelle PetruzzellisColin PhillipsHassan Ali PirniaPM BakeryDaniel and Lusia PritchardParviz RawjiDiane RobertsRolph Road School - Grade 6 ClassSarah SanduskyWendy SantiSylvia E. SearlesEmree SiaroffSerenata SingersRaj SinghAndrea SloanLuke SmykJohn SpanoNora SpinksSt. George's Anglican ChurchSt. John's United ChurchSt. Patrick's ChurchGeorge and Panayiota StarogiannisBrandon SteinGeoffrey StylesCharles A. SwanWendy SykesJames ThompsonThornhill United ChurchTour East HolidaysJeff TrounsellLan TruongAnne TucciUnited Foot ClinicUnited Way of York Region-

Donor Choice ProgramD. ValeraDarwin ValeraSavio VazRuth VictorVitality Chiropractic Health Centre Ltd.Todd VogelbergMichael G. WangStephen WeissMary WentzSally WilliamsSarah E. WilliamsWindfields Junior High SchoolBill WrightsellJohnny XiaoYork Mills Collegiate Institute - YMSACMary ZarconeKiki Ziten

EVA’S INITIATIVES’ MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of Eva’s Initiatives 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. We createlong-term solutions for homeless youth by developing and implementing proactive and progressive services.

PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON