2006 ANNUAL REPORT

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Director & President Report 2 Programs and Services Overview 3 Program Reports 4 National Initiative 10 Anti-Oppression/Diversity Committee 10 Resource Development 11 Volunteer Resources 12 Financial Statements 13 Circle of Support 14

2006 was a remarkably good year for Evas Initiatives - with many significant achievements accomplished throughout the year. The Board of Directors embarked on a renewed Strategic Planning Process that resulted in the completion of Evas Initiatives Strategic Plan 2007-2009 which provides the foundations for the next phase of growth and development of our organization. The plan builds on our successes and advances the growing need to raise our public profile and strengthen our infrastructure. Our evolution as a leading edge organization has been focused and deliberate and our planning for the future needs to be so as well. The requirement for an infrastructure appropriate to meet the needs of our expanding programs has been addressed and progress continues to be constant in that area. We have ended the year in a strong fiscal position and are poised to make substantial gains on that front with the continuing evolution and strengthening of our Development Department, Resource Development Committee and Finance Committee. The portfolio of programs and services offered by the organization continues to respond to the complex and diverse needs of homeless youth, with advances made in the areas of Harm Reduction, Family Reconnection, and housing and employment services. Our social enterprise, the Phoenix Print Shop remains on course in the achievement of its sales and training targets. For the first time, we have been able to document the fiscal savings to the system as a result of early intervention and investment in our Family Reconnect program. It is a phenomenon that we believe will continue and will make a significant contribution to the shelter sector. The National Initiative Program continues to assist communities across the country, with the first Evas Phoenix replication occurring in St. Johns Newfoundland. The Innovation Awards entered year two and the National Learning Community took shape at the first face to face meeting of leading organizations in the field of Youth Homelessness. Many accomplishments were realized this year. However, none of them would have been possible without the support, commitment and passion of our remarkable staff teams, our committed and energetic volunteers, the community who continues to believe in our work, and support our efforts, and a Board of Directors who are diligent in their stewardship responsibilities and courageous in their support of new and ongoing initiatives, which continue to have a profound impact on improving the lives of thousands of homeless youth.

Maria Crawford

Executive Director

Emree Siaroff

President, Board of Directors

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OUR MISSION STATEMENT

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 long term solutions for homeless youth by developing and implementing proactive and progressive services.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

OVERVIEW
EVAS INITIATIVES
Evas Initiatives is a charitable organization assisting homeless youth, aged 16-24, in moving off the streets permanently. Our innovative programs offer long-term solutions to youth homelessness. Our three unique facilities, Evas Place, Evas Satellite and Evas Phoenix, provide specialized services and together comprise an integrated new approach to ending youth homelessness.

EVAS PLACE

2006 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Emree Siaroff, President Zahir Lalani, Vice-President Michael Cossar, Treasurer DIRECTORS
Heather Brown Jean-Paul Brown Michael Crane Ettie Dawkins Nicholas Dureault Patricia Gloudon Jane Haberbusch Jennifer Ocampo-King Colin Phillips Councillor David Shiner Ken Silver David St. Amand

A 32-bed emergency shelter in the Leslie & 401 area of North York, often the first stop for youth who become homeless Offers services, options and counselling to ensure that youth can make safe and informed decisions for their lives Provides valuable case management services for youth in the shelter Home of the groundbreaking Family Reconnect Program that assists youth in rebuilding relationships with their families and prevents youth from turning to the streets in the first place Also runs an Independent Living program to assist youth in moving from the shelter to independent living and to provide follow-up support services

EVAS SATELLITE

A 30-bed emergency shelter in the Yonge and Sheppard area of North York Offers innovative programming for youth who are using drugs and alcohol The only youth shelter in Toronto that operates from a harm reduction perspective, offering counselling, life skills workshops and recreation activities

EVAS PHOENIX
A 50-bed transitional housing and employment training facility in the King and Strachan area of downtown Toronto Youth may live in its shared townhouse-style units for up to one year Offers innovative programs that train homeless and at-risk youth and help them find employment and housing Home to an employment preparation and work experience program assisting youth up to the age of 29 to secure long-term careers Home to the Phoenix Print Shop, an in-house social enterprise in graphic communications, as well as a Technology Training Program

EVAS NATIONAL INITIATIVE

Assists organizations across Canada to develop their own integrated models of housing, employment training, social enterprise and mentorship support, to assist homeless and at-risk youth to become self-sufficient in their own communities Implements annual innovation awards to organizations across Canada that provide exemplary integrated services for homeless youth Coordinates a national Learning Community on Youth Homelessness, a forum where leaders in the field across Canada come together to collaborate on issues of common interest

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

Ed Smith Edeva Smith

EX-OFFICIO
Maria Crawford, Executive Director

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PROGRAM REPORTS

EVAS PLACE

EVAS PLACE 2006 STATS

656 Residential 147 Non-Residential 88% Occupancy Clients Served Rate Clients Served
DESIGNER GUYS RENOVATION 2006 saw a lot of physical changes at Evas Place, as we renovated our common living room/dining room areas. After 11 years of use by thousands of young people, changes were long overdue. We assessed the changes that were needed then went one step further to bring the HGTV design team of The Designer Guys to help us determine the best layout with attention to function, aesthetics, and cost. With the help of our many community partners and supporters, they were able to secure donations and cost reductions from many businesses including Koehler, General Electric, Uniform Custom Countertops Inc., HanStone, CANAC, and Fieldstone Windows, to name a few. Other long term supporters of Evas Place, such as the City of Toronto, the Young Nak Korean Church, and the Don Mills Rotary Club provided substantial assistance to ensure the project was a success. The result is astounding and was met with much appreciation from the youth. The living area is warm and inviting as well as sturdy and resilient.

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needs. These advances, and this dynamic new program, have been made possible by such key supporters as Enbridge Gas and the Carolyn Sifton Foundation.

Evas Place continues to house the ground-breaking Family Reconnect Program, which continues to grow. We are now working closely with 30 community agencies to support youth and family members. From April, 2006, to March, 2007, the program served 578 people offering family and individual counselling, referrals, advocacy and community outreach. Within the shelter system, 67 youth have returned home or moved into independent living situations in the community with family support. In addition, as a result of work done in the prevention program, 46 youth were averted from entering the shelter system by working together with their families and the Family Reconnect Program. Together, this saved the shelter system an estimated $549,891.90 (based on an average stay of 3 months). This is a considerable savings and, most importantly, we recognize the benefit to the youth and families who have built stronger and healthier relationships. Thanks to Canadian Tire Foundation for Families for their support with this program.

Along with the physical improvements to our facility, we continued to develop our approach to programming and case management. In 2006 we were able to look closely at the needs of young people in the shelter and see what gaps needed to be filled. This allowed us to identify the many issues which have now been addressed with the creation of the Independent Living Program. This program will assist youth to leave the shelter with more skills, self assurance, and the ability to live independently. Key components of this program include cooking, budgeting, housing search, health, nutrition and recreation. This is a program that will grow as we develop the curriculum and survey youth as to their particular

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Young people continue to come to Evas Place looking for guidance, support and comfort. The staff of Evas Place knows that the experiences of the young people living at our shelter are varied and complex and we offer supportive listening and access to resources. Our supportive environment allows young people to realize their goals and move forward in their lives. This may mean that they wish to complete school, return home and home may be in another province or country - secure steady employment or move into an apartment with friends. Many of the clients of Evas Place are also looking for specific health services

to deal with physical and mental health needs. The staff of Evas Place works hard to offer a home for young people however briefly a home that is nurturing, supportive and safe. Evas Place is proud to celebrate the cultural diversity of our clients and staff. We celebrated Black History month, Easter, Canada Day, Lesbian and Gay Pride Day, Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Diwali and Christmas. We attended events with clients such as the Jewish Film Festival and Caribana.

A LIFE TRANSFORMED
We learned about Evas Place through friends who were already involved with the Family Reconnect Program. Initially, we sought the advice of a specific counsellor with regards to resources available for our son who was struggling with many issues, including no life focus, a volatile temperament, and disrespect for our family values. Within weeks of our first contact with Evas Place, a crisis occurred in my sons life. The counsellor offered us support at a time when we did not know where else to turn. Our son was provided with a safe place to stay, in addition to professional assessments and in-house counselling. All the while, my husband and I continued to receive guidance that included strategies on how we could cope with our lives and on how we could help our son help himself. Most importantly, we were provided with an empathetic sounding board and we were never judged. Although our son has not, as yet, achieved the goals we had hoped for, we continue to work with Evas Place, and to benefit from the expertise, experience, and networking of our counsellor. We will be forever in debt to our Family Reconnect program counsellor at Evas Place for supporting us through the initial crisis, and for continuing to help us work towards our desired resolution - family life.

AMBERS STORY
A few months ago, Amber was admitted to Evas Place. Amber had a history of drug use and abusive boyfriends. Her relationship with her family was strained at the best of times; she had a history of mental health problems, and was suffering from hepatitis. She was also into eighties rock music and considered herself a Neo-Pagan (just what that is she never quite defined). Amber worked with Sondra of the Family Reconnect program, and I, her primary worker, during her stay at Evas Place. The three of us made sure she got to her appointments and followed through on her commitments to improving the problem areas of her life. We also worked with Amber to ensure that she took her medication and helped her to monitor her med intake and the side effects so that proper daily doses could be determined by her doctor. Amber worked hard and secured a placement in an employment program and was able to maintain stable employment. While relations with her mother remained strained she has managed to form a relationship based on her personal boundaries that is working for both of them. Also, Amber has rebuilt her relationship with her father, adding to her support network. To add to this success she has excelled at her job, now has her own place, and is currently in a healthy relationship with a man she met at work. Overall both Sondra and I are proud to have worked with Amber.

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EVAS SATELLITE

EVAS SATELLITE 2006 STATS

982

Residential Clients Served

645

youth participated in Harm Reduction programming

82% Occupancy Rate

enriching our programming options, resources and information. The Community Support Program continues to work with clients to assist them to move into independent living situations in the community and to continue to provide support and follow-up services once they are living in the community. This is a very valuable program to ensure that clients remain successful once outside of the shelter. The Community Outreach Program actively works with all the community partners, agencies and neighbours of Evas Satellite to ensure that clients positively engage in the community. This involves conflict resolution, communication skills and a very strong and supportive partnership with the local police. The general activities that take place within the shelter are integral to ensuring that clients continue to feel respected and welcome. Daily and weekly events and activities are held so that clients will feel positively engaged in life at Evas Satellite. These activities help in assisting young people to feel connected to their surroundings and peers in a very positive way, adopting positive activities that are safe and often active. Such activities include sports, crafts, games and movie nights. During the summer, barbecues are held to which residents, ex-residents and neighbours are invited and during the winter, some outdoor activities such as skating at the local rink are organized. These daily and weekly activities help keep clients interested in and actively engaged in activities that are safe. This is a crucial feature of our harm reduction approach as all these activities afford an opportunity to experience and become engaged in positive recreational activities and provide a positive exchange of information and ideas between staff and clients.

Evas Satellite continues to serve some of the hardest to serve youth in the city of Toronto. These young people have severe experiences of abuse, neglect and substance use. Evas Satellite works from a Harm Reduction perspective to assist these youth in learning to understand and reduce the harms in their lives associated with their lifestyles. This may mean nutrition, learning safe substance use practices, caring for their physical and medical needs, learning anger management and conflict resolution skills and how to stay safe on the street. All this support is provided within some very harsh physical conditions, as the building of Evas Satellite is far less than adequate. Drop-in programming is offered to clients four days a week but because of the building constraints, this is often provided through the support of community partners, such as the Toronto Public Library, North York Branch, the Mitchell Field Community Centre, and the Bayview YMCA. Expertise and programming is also provided through rich partnerships, such as Lawrence Heights Community Health Centre, Public Health and Justice for Children and Youth.

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In spite of the physical constraints, programs continue to be developed and now include a foot care clinic and bi-weekly diversity programming. Harm Reduction and Community Support programs continue to be offered as integral aspects to Evas Satellite programming. Harm Reduction includes information workshops on particular substances (drugs/alcohol) as well as discussion groups and resources focusing on how to reduce some of the harms of living on the street and substance use. The Harm Reduction Worker is a valuable resource to all the staff ensuring that there is current information about trends in Toronto as well as accurate information about specific substances. The Worker also maintains relationships with a variety of networks and community partners, thereby

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Construction on the new Evas Satellite building is scheduled for completion in 2007. With a new facility, Evas Satellite will be able to advance and further develop vital programming in a facility that can adequately provide 24 hour services.

Evas Satellite celebrated Martin Luther King Day, Black History Month, Valentines Day, Easter, Canada Day, Caribana, Thanksgiving, Diwali, Chanuakkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas. Monthly celebrations take place at Evas Satellite which include trivia nights, birthday celebrations, Earth Day and many more.

MUNTUNGOS STORY
Muntungo was a 19 year old refugee claimant from Zimbabwe when he first came to Evas Satellite. He had landed in Toronto fleeing political troubles in his home country of Zimbabwe. His father had been politically active for a long time and now was on the wrong side of the current government having been arrested and detained by the government of Robert Mugabe. Muntungo was left no choice but to leave his parents and opt for refugee status in Canada. He was the only child of his father and mother. He came to Evas Satellite with no money in his pockets and not one contact within the city whatsoever. In fact he was literally dropped off by two immigration officers right on the front door to Satellite. Muntungo quickly impressed everyone as very kind, respectable and highly intelligent young man. His demeanor was incredibly polite and thoughtful. After living at Satellite for roughly three weeks, he became a bit more settled and comfortable talking with staff. He was determined from the very beginning to get himself on the road to self betterment. He often spoke of working hard to save, enrolling in school and making a bright future for himself. With Muntungos help, a plan was put together to help him find employment. He expressed interest in a job at Jenny Craig Fitness by becoming a weight loss consultant. After being accompanied by staff to the interview for the position, Muntungo shocked everyone by completing the interview process with flying colors. Incredibly, he had made so much of a good impression that he was offered the job right on the spot! Muntungo saved each pay cheque by leaving his savings with staff at the shelter. Gradually he accumulated enough savings to apply to University. Muntungo was determined to go back to school. He had made this promise to his parents back in Zimbabwe. Education was greatly valued back home. He lived at Evas Satellite for close to a year before finally applying to York University. He was accepted at York University and is currently studying Business Administration. Evas Satellite staff still remain in touch with him and are proud of how far along he has come. He still requires our support now and then with food baskets, tokens and winter clothing. Muntungo continues to express his thankfulness to staff by dropping off cards on Christmas.

CINDYS STORY
When I first came to work at Evas Satellite, Cindy had been staying at the shelter for about 3 months; she was 16 years old and from a small town just north of Toronto. She was very angry at the world and showed this through frequent outbursts at both staff and other youth. As I got to know her better it appeared that she was consuming large amounts of alcohol and various street drugs every day. As time went on I noticed that the constant partying was taking its toll on Cindy as she appeared always tired and withdrawn. Then a few days before her 17th birthday, she approached me and stated that she was tired of her life and wanted to change it. After many discussions we came up with a plan on how she could change her life. As a result, she reduced her substance use and her overall health started improving. It was time for her to move on! We sat down one afternoon and filled out an application for the program at Evas Phoenix, a transitional housing and employment training facility. A few days later I received a call from their intake worker to set up an interview with Cindy. Upon hearing of this she was both excited and apprehensive as she felt that she would fail the interview process. It was decided that I would accompany her to the interview. It has been almost a year since she successfully completed her interview and entered Evas Phoenix. She now has a job and is thinking of going back to finish school. Cindy is now ready to leave the program and rent her own place. She is just one example of the kind of success a youth can have in our programs, if provided with the right kind of support and resources.

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EVAS PHOENIX

EVAS PHOENIX 2006 STATS

135 Residential 34 Clients Served

Non-Residential Clients Served

94% Occupancy Rate

EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS
2006 was a milestone year for the employment program at Evas Phoenix. In the session which began in April 2006, 41 youth participated, 83% completed the program and 66% were employed or in school when they graduated. Service Canada awarded Evas Phoenix the contract to be the principal organization to deliver employment programming for homeless and at-risk youth in the city of Toronto. The Youth Succeeding in Employment program provides employment opportunities for homeless and at-risk youth aged 16-29 who are motivated but require additional support to make the transition to full-time employment. The YSEP program is divided into two components: Career Exploration and Preparation (CEP) and Work Experience Placement (WEP). CEP is a 5-week pre-employment program where youth participate in a series of interactive, career exploration workshops that will assist them in developing a realistic action-plan that includes employment and/or the return to school. Once CEP is completed, each participant qualifies for an up to 5month paid Work Experience Placement (WEP) with an employer based on his/her own career goals. Then each person will be able to practice the skills acquired in CEP and get real work experience. The Computer Applications Training program (CAT) is another of the employment programs offered at Evas Phoenix. Thanks to funding received from Raising the Roof, 24 young people per year receive specialized Microsoft Office Suite training. Through a series of interactive and hands-on group-work projects, youth develop knowledge in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher and

2006 was an exciting year at Evas Phoenix. This year the team focused on two particular service areas, case management and follow-up support, thanks to support from the Buzz Hargrove Training Supports Fund. By being able to provide a more individualized support plan, more residents have achieved success in our program.

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140 youth lived at Evas Phoenix in 2006, 90 of whom moved out during the year, the majority into suitable housing. Throughout the year, there was a constant buzz of activity thanks to the numerous community and volunteer groups who hosted events for the residents at Evas Phoenix. We are very grateful for the support of individuals and groups such as the Sarah Chan Beauty Salon, Direct Energy, Muslim Students Association of University of Toronto, Eglinton St. Georges United Church, Toronto Church of Christ, Renae Addis, News Canada, Media Profile, Cindy Getz and Scotiabank who helped us celebrate many different holidays and traditions. Our staff, assisted by agencies, provided life skills programs and a variety of workshops for youth. In partnership with Bombardier and Media Profile, we hosted the first annual My Corner of Toronto Challenge, which provided young people an opportunity to develop creative projects on how to improve life in Toronto. Twenty-one youth participated and we look forward to building on this success in 2007. With support from the City of Toronto, significant work was done to prevent any further roof leaks. We were also granted funding through the federal governments Supporting Community Partnerships Initiative to improve ventilation, plumbing, flooring and the security system at Evas Phoenix.

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Windows Explorer and gain paid work experience with an employer of their choice. Since the program began in 2005, 33 youth have graduated and 64% have been employed or are in school.

PHOENIX PRINT SHOP - 2006 HIGHLIGHTS

One highlight was the Toronto Community Foundations selection of the Phoenix Print Shop as a Vital Idea, which recognizes leading edge programs that combine experience, expertise and ingenuity to create practical solutions that strengthen Torontos vital signs. The unique Foundations of Print program saw youth participation in the Print Shop nearly double in a year. Of 22 participants, 19 completed training and 13 are employed and/or in school. On the business side the Print Shop added additional offset and digital capabilities and achieved a 45% increase in sales. We closed the year on a fine note as Social Innovation Canada choose to highlight the Phoenix Print Shop as an innovative "business model for social change."

QUOTES FROM YSEP PARTICIPANTS

I enjoyed this program and it helped me accomplish some of my goals. I learned a lot and I will take it with me for the rest of my life. YSEP has helped me be more confident in myself and also allowed me to obtain more experience that I can take to my new job and apply to everyday aspects of my life. My goal was to improve my communication skills during the program. You assisted me in reaching this goal by making me take risks in participating and communicating (speaking more) in the group. Thanks for giving me a chance and not giving up on me.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
The Mentorship program continues to connect youth at Evas Phoenix with volunteer mentors from the community to help with the challenges in making the transition from a life on the streets to one of living and working independently in the community. Mentors also assist youth after they have graduated from Evas Phoenix and help them to establish themselves in the community. In 2006, in the One-to-One mentorship program, we had 27 active matches, 43 mentors recruited, and the mentors gave 476.3 volunteer hours of service. In the Peer mentorship program, we had 12 peer mentors trained and 246.5 volunteer hours were given to the program.

HIGHLIGHT OF 2006
Sheltered Life, a film created by youth at Evas Phoenix, was screened at the New York Harlem International Film Festival in October 2006 and WON IN THE YOUTH CATEGORY!

JAMES STORY
James came to Phoenix from the Childrens Aid Society and had been in the child welfare system for several years. When he arrived at Evas Phoenix, he was a very surly young man and did not make eye contact when he spoke to anyone. He had poor people skills and his hygiene was an issue. Within a few weeks he applied to the life skills program facilitated by the Evas Phoenix employment team. After graduating from the life skills program he was placed with the Evas Phoenix Print Shop Program. During his stay at Phoenix he joined all the resident committees and participated in the Independent Living Program. By the end of his stay a year later he had become a different person. He smiled when he talked, he took pride in his appearance and had several friends. He left Evas Phoenix with a job, an apartment and the skills and confidence to keep both. He often returns to Phoenix to visit and is doing well.

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NATIONAL INITIATIVE PROGRAM

With the generous support of the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation, the Hamilton Community Foundation, CIBC, Raising the Roof and others, the National Initiative Program underwent significant growth in 2006. While the focus of the program to support organizations across Canada to develop their own integrated services to assist homeless youth to become selfsufficient has not changed, we have increasingly taken on the role of facilitating opportunities for knowledge-sharing and mentorship between youth -serving organizations across Canada. Some of our achievements of the past year include: Hosting 24 on-site information sessions and presenting at six conferences for organizations across Canada that are interested in the Evas Phoenix model and wish to adapt and replicate elements of it in their own communities Organizing and implementing a national Youth Homelessness Learning Community to create a forum for leading youthserving organizations across Canada to provide practical support and assistance to each other in all aspects of program design and delivery, and to collaborate on issues of common interest such as staff development, youth engagement and program evaluation practices Launching an online toolkit of resources for groups wishing to access information about the Evas Phoenix model including program descriptions, case management tools and key lessons we have learned developing and managing this program over the past eight years Providing more intensive program development support to a number of organizations, such as Choices for Youth in St. Johns, Newfoundland, which has developed plans for a full-scale replication of the Evas Phoenix model for 15 youth and at the end of 2006, had successfully purchased a property in downtown St. Johns for this purpose

EVAS INNOVATION AWARDS

In 2006, we implemented the second year of Evas Innovation Awards sponsored by CIBC. The purpose of the Awards is to build public support and awareness for organizations across Canada that are designing and delivering new, effective approaches of working with homeless youth to assist them to integrate into the community. Organizations are expected to demonstrate partnerships with other sectors to achieve this goal. Three award recipients are chosen each year by a 7-member national review panel that is knowledgeable about services for homeless youth across Canada. Each organization receives $5,000 and Evas supports the group to maximize the Awards benefits in the areas of partnership building and fundraising. Sixty-six proposals were received from 10 Provinces and Territories at the end of 2006 for the 2007 Innovation Award, up 50% from the previous year. The three winners, recognized for their models of integrated support for homeless youth are: Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs for the Kelowna Downtown Youth Centre Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming Inc. for its Urban Canvas Project Les Maisons Transitionnelles 03 for its housing and support program for young parents and their children in Montral

ANTI OPPRESSION/ DIVERSITY COMMITTEE

2006 marked the final year of Evas comprehensive three-year work plan to create an inclusive environment for staff and clients. The work plan activities are focused on five key areas: Leadership, Service Delivery, Human Resources/ Capacity Building, Accountability and Community Engagement. We are pleased to report that the majority of the targets have been reached. In 2006, we developed a Diversity Checklist, refined the criteria for the Diversity Award, addressed some of the Human Resources goals and established a plan for Community Engagement. We will continue to work hard to ensure the remaining sections of the work plan are addressed and we will retain a focus on having a greater presence through more and varied activities at the sites. Thank you to our 2006 Anti-Oppression/Diversity Committee Representatives Morag Perkins, Reggie GosseEvas Place Yhulan WaltersEvas Satellite Beth Gebreab, Paul TurkkiHead Office Ellen Moreau, Lilia Shillingford, Clovis Grant (Co-Chair)Evas Phoenix Emree Siaroff (Co-Chair)Board of Directors

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RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
A new three-year strategic plan for Resource Development focuses on fundraising, public profile building, capacity building and the development of an integrated communications plan. It follows up on the progress made in 2005 with the restructuring of the Resource Development Department, which resulted in our fundraising goals for 2006 being achieved. This was a very significant achievement for Evas Initiatives, and has contributed greatly to the stability and continuity of the valuable programs and services we provide for homeless youth. The best thing that happened in Resource Development in 2006 was the launch of the Youth Futures Fund. Through Youth Futures we are building donor loyalty, boosting our income and increasing our financial stability. Youth Futures donors give to Evas monthly directly from their bank account or credit card. The first to sign up were Evas volunteers, board members and staff then friends, family and new supporters. A steady increase in the number of Youth Futures supporters demonstrates to our stakeholders that folks care deeply about Evas Initiatives, the work we do and the youth we support. In 2007 we will continue to look at creative ways to attract new Youth Futures donors. A special thanks to our corporate, community and foundation partners who generously funded Evas Initiatives programs for youth in 2006. Hundreds of volunteers from all backgrounds, ages and interests found their place at Evas helping with events, on committees, joining a painting crew or helping cook and serve a special meal. Every bit of time is a gift and those gifts add up to more good than we will ever know. Thank you.

SPRING FANTASY AUCTION 2006

The 8th Annual Spring Fantasy Auction presented by Scotia Capital was held on Thursday, May 4, 2006, in a new location the historic St. Lawrence Hall in Toronto.

TASTE MATTERS 2006

Our 2nd Annual wine tasting event proved to be another wonderful evening and successful fundraising event! We raised over $50,000! Taste Matters is a spectacular annual fundraising event for Evas Initiatives that unites the financial and business communities together to support our innovative work. During the evening, 200 guests sampled vintage wines and gourmet food and participate in spirited bidding on wine and food related auction items, while being entertained by Amanda Martinez. Thanks to our sponsors:
LEAD SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSOR TRAVEL SPONSORS

Throughout the evening, spectacular one-of-a-kind items, travel packages to Antigua, Vancouver and Quebec City, cottage gear, jewellery and gift baskets were auctioned off in both live and silent auctions. Patrons enjoyed a sumptuous dinner buffet, great entertainment and spirited competition for many of our outstanding items. The proceeds of this fundraiser directly support our three youth shelters: Evas Place, Evas Satellite and Evas Phoenix, which help over 2,300 youth each year. The auction raised over $45,000 with 250 guests in attendance. This tremendous success was made possible by the generosity of the corporations, businesses and guests that supported the auction, as well as the incredible team of volunteers that made it all happen. We extend thanks to our sponsors who made this event possible:
PRESENTING SPONSOR GOLD SPONSOR SILVER SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS TRAVEL SPONSORS

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VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
As a non-profit charitable organization, Evas Initiatives greatly values the support of volunteers who contribute their time and energy to its programs and services. Our clients greatly benefit from the activities of volunteers and volunteers themselves benefit from their experience. In 2006, volunteers generously donated their time and shared their diverse range of skills to help with special events, office administration, program support, shelter beautification projects, fundraising and many other tasks at our three shelters and head office. In addition, 50 volunteers gave over 900 hours for the Raptors Foundation to sell 50/50 tickets at the Raptors home games. The 50/50 program splits the proceeds of the raffle ticket sales between

the winner of a cash prize and the charities that provide volunteers to sell the tickets. Thank you to all the volunteers who worked so hard to sell out several of the games, increasing the donation from the Raptors Foundation back to Evas Initiatives. Employer-supported volunteerism has continued to grow, increasing morale and demonstrating corporate social responsibility that has a local impact. Our friends at Deloitte & Touche, Direct Energy, Home Depot, Price Waterhouse Coopers and many more organizations assisted in holiday celebrations, shelter beautification projects, and fundraising activities. We wish to thank all of our volunteers for their continued support. Their enthusiasm and selfless dedication is truly an inspiration to the staff and youth at Evas Initiatives.

EVAS INITIATIVES 2006 PARTNER LIST

EVAS PLACE
Alternative Youth Centre for Employment CAMH HIP Team Canadian Charity Association Central Toronto Youth Services New Outlook Circle of Warmth COTA Health Covenant House Ticket to Life Program East Metro Youth Services The Furniture Bank Get in Gear Gateway Caf Griffin Centre Hawkins Institute In Kind Canada Mood Disorders Association of Ontario, Family and Youth Programs North York East Social Services Ontario Coalition Against Poverty Parents in Transition Partners for Access and Identification Second Harvest Regesh Family Services HOS Program Salvation Army Immigration and Refugee Services Serve Canada Youth Services St. Michaels Hospital Toronto Police Services 33 Division Youth Substance Abuse Program Youth Employment Services Thornlea Secondary School Toronto Youth Job Corps

EVAS PHOENIX
519 Church St Community Centre A Plus Beauty Salon and Supplies Albion Boys and Girls Club Applegrove Community Centre Breakaway Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation CompuPro Solutions Credit Counselling Service of Toronto CTYS- New Outlook Culturelink Daily Bread Food Bank Direct Energy Evergreen Centre for Street Youth Evergreen Community Gardening Famous Players Paramount Theatre Federation of Metro Tenants Association Field to Table Food For All Street Kids (FFASK) Fortinos Inc. Frontier College (Beat the Street) Hazel Burns Hospice Hendrick Opt Root Architect Ltd. King Auto Body A1 Collision Leonard Ave Residence (St. Clare's Multifaith Housing Society) Memories Forever

EVAS SATELLITE
Canadian Charity Association Central Toronto Youth Services New Outlook East Metro Youth Services Evergreen Hassle Free Clinic Justice For Children and Youth Mitchell Fields Community Centre Partners for Access and Identification Pathways for Healthy Families Regesh Family Services Safer Crack Users Coalition Second Harvest Syme Woolner Neighbourhood and Family Centre Toronto North Support Services Toronto Harm Reduction Network Toronto Police Services 32 Division Toronto Public Health The Works Toronto Public Library, North York Branch YSAP

Parkdale Community Legal Services Phoenix Print Shop Planned Parenthood Public Health: Community and Neighbourhood Services Ryerson University Graphics Communications Management Program Queen Street Childcare Centre Queen West Community Health Centre Street Outreach Services (S.O.S.) Second Harvest The Factory Theatre Toronto Boys and Girls Club Toronto Club of Printing House Craftsmen Turnaround Couriers United Jewish Appeal Hands on Toronto (HOT) Winners World Financial Corporation YMCA - Youth Substance Abuse Program Youth Skills Zone Youthlink Inner City

EVA SMITH 1923-1993

Eva Smith was a community outreach worker and counsellor who knew and understood people in despair, particularly youth. She was a woman of action, determination and persistence. In 1987, she helped to found the North York Emergency Home for Youth. Her work and advocacy resulted in the construction of our first shelter, Eva's Place, which was named in her honour. Eva Smith's mission was to use her skills and her knowledge of how the social services system works to help people find solutions to their problems. As our organization continues to grow and provide innovative approaches to meet the ever-changing needs of homeless youth, Eva's Initiatives and the work we do stands as a proud tribute to her vision and pioneering work with homeless youth.

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EVAS INITIATIVES 2006 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION as at December 31, 2006
ASSETS
Current Assets Cash and short term investments Other

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND NET ASSETS for the year ended December 31, 2006
REVENUE
Grants - special projects Toronto Community Services per diem fees Other

2006
$821,773 $357,009 $1,178,782 $3,029,663 $4,208,445

2005
$624,651 $387,194 $1,011,845 $3,164,477 $4,176,322

2006
$2,592,153 $2,047,095 $571,231 $5,210,479 $2,510,153 $1,392,013 $613,983 $489,211 $174,786 $5,180,146

2005
$2,371,716 $2,066,202 $679,394 $5,117,312 $2,256,716 $1,609,828 $584,604 $511,682 $175,885 $5,138,715 ($21,403) $1,450,789 $1,429,386

Property and equipment Total Assets

EXPENSES
Special projects Service delivery Operating Building and property Fundraising and other

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Deferred grants Deferred property and equipment grants Net assets Invested in capital assets Designated $339,880 $433,133 $773,013 $1,975,713 $2,748,726 $1,053,950 $405,769 $1,459,719 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $4,208,445 $195,065 $494,158 $689,223 $2,057,713 $2,746,936 $1,106,764 $322,622 $1,429,386 $4,176,322

EXCESS OF EXPENSES OVER REVENUE FOR THE YEAR

Net assets, beginning of year Net Assets, End of Year

$30,333 $1,429,386 $1,459,719

Approved on behalf of the Board

President

Treasurer

AUDITORS REPORT
We have audited the statement of financial position of Evas Initiatives For Homeless Youth as at December 31, 2006 and the statements of operations and net assets and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the organizations management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. Except as explained in the following paragraph, we conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform an audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. In common with many charitable organizations, the organization derives revenue from donations and fundraising, the completeness of which is not susceptible of satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, verification of this revenue was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of the organization and we were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to donation and fundraising revenue, excess of revenue over expenses for the year, assets and net assets. In our opinion, except for the effect of adjustments, if any, which we might have determined to be necessary had we been able to satisfy ourselves concerning the completeness of the donation and fundraising revenue referred to in the preceding paragraph, these financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the organization as at December 31, 2006 and the results of its operations and its cash flow for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Cowperthwaite Mehta Chartered Accountants Licensed Public Accountants April 13, 2007 Toronto, Ontario

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CIRCLE OF SUPPORT
We extend our thanks to the many individuals, corporations, foundations, associations, schools, community and faith groups that provided financial and gift-in-kind support to Evas Initiatives throughout 2006.
LEADERSHIP ($100,000+)
Canadian Tire Foundation for Families Carolyn Sifton Foundation City of Toronto The Counselling Foundation of Canada Gerald Schwartz Service Canada Shoppers Drug Mart Jocelyn Macdonald Denis Maloney Larry Marshall Ken Mason Media Profile Inc. Patrick Meneley The Molson Donations Fund Keith Nentwig Norman Allan Middleton Fund at the Toronto Community Foundation The Northpine Foundation David M. Odell Paradigm Capital PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada Foundation Raptors Foundation Robert Tetley Fund at the Toronto Community Foundation Ron Russell Joe Schoroth Emree Siaroff Ken Silver Sinclair-Cockburn Financial Group David Sorbara Sprott Foundation Sprott Securities Inc. Lloyd Stewart-Patterson Elizabeth Taylor TD Bank Financial Group TD Securities TD Wealth Management Charity Committee Teranet Inc. Toronto Conference - The United Church of Canada Toronto French School Toronto Star The Toskan Foundation UrbanSpace Property Group Usability Matters The W. P. Scott Charitable Foundation W.C. Kitchen Family Foundation Thomas Westin Westwind Partners Inc. The William Ramsay Charities Wrigley Canada Young Nak Korean Presbyterian Church Stephen Young Zurich Canada Michelle Poirier Alexandra Prichard Gabriel Radford Julie Ranti Debbie Rix Rosedale United Church Clare Scholtz Peter Seminovs Marty Smyth Somethin' 2 Talk About Springfree Trampolines David Stewart Megan Telford James Wallenberg Carrie Wiebe David Wills Gregory Woynarski Youth 4 Youth Fundraising Brenda Charles Michael Charles Stephanie Charron Gordon and Margaret Chess Allen Cheung Lloyd Chiotti Nancy Chisholm Andy Chong Susie Christakis Rob Chung Church of Our Saviour Angelo Cianfarani Armando Cianfarani Peter Cianfarani Ildiko Cimpean K'Rome Clarke Elena Clements Kelly Clements Barm Clingbine Gavin Clingbine Joseph and Violet Clow Ruth Cohen Janice Coles John Collun Jody Colquhoun Brett Colville Hilda Colville Tammy Colville-Stockton Randy Compas Geraldine Connelly Fay Conville Austin Cooper Barry & Sue Cooper Edwin Corea Heather Cossar Michael Cossar Ruth Cossar Jason Coumans Louise Coumans Peter Coumans Florence Couture Heather Couture Leroy Cox Ricky Cox Linda Coxe Mary Craig Susan Crammond Joan Crane Michael Crane Linda Crawford Cassie Creighton Milton Creighton Dcaais Croft Allan Crosbie Murray Crosby CST Corporation Sasha Cucuz Lynn Cullaton CUPE Local 4400 Cuppa Coffee Michael Curtis David and Sheila Dadson Laura Dadson Trevor Dasilva Susan Davidson Earl Davis Heather Davis Ettie Dawkins Monica De Camilli Christine Deacon Fazia Defeitas Richard Deklerk Barry Delman Edward and Anita Desrosiers Matthew DesRosiers Tony DeStefano Aldo Di Muccio Joanne Dickinson Joe Dickson Dillon Opticians Ltd. Jack DiNardo Anthony Dissanaike Alexandra Djukic Robert Dockery Ann Donnelly Gavin Douglas Robert Dowsett Jill Dupuis Nicholas Dureault Carol Ebanks Grant and Theda Eckert Cathy Eden Emile Elefteriadis Erika Emerson Dawn England Julian Ernest Essence Skin Care & Massage Therapy Jenny Estremadoyro Nancy Fallon Theo and Athena Felekides Bertha Fernandes Janice Fernandes Rhonda Fernandes Shane Ferrao Betty Ferreira Paulo Ferreira Joe Fieder Steve Finlay Tammy Finnikin Marcy Fish Stephen Flewelling Vitor Fonseca David Ford Forest Grove United Church Women Patty Foster Julie Fotheringham Ronald Fotheringham Kimberley Francis David Fraser Melinda Fraser Rick Fraser Jeff Fried Kelli Gage Eric Gagnon Guy Gagnon Rob and Debra Gairdner J. Garisto Andrew Garrett Ralph Gault Beth and Filmon Bev Gerhardt Jen Gerson Donald Gilmore Kim Gingell Patricia Gloudon Janet Godin Karen Goggins Marie Goldthorpe Oscar Goodman Samuel Goodman Mary Goodwin Darren Gopeesingh Dr. Michael Gordon Erin Gordon Lynn Gordon Charles Gossage Karen Graham S Grant Melissa Gray Michael Greenberg Alex Grenzebach Lori Gutkin Karen Guyatt Jane Haberbusch Tim Haig Bob Hall Keith Hall Earl and Irene Haltrecht Ro Hamlet Linda Hand Amy Hanen Harbord Collegiate Institute Dorothy Hardman Marilyn and Patrick Hare Harlequin Enterprises Limited Lorna Harrison Uklin Harrison Kevin Hartmann Janet Hemsworth The Herbert Green Family Charitable Foundation Inc. Evelyn Heung Sarah Heynen Donald Higgins Dr. Bob Hilliard Todd Hiuser Dave Hogan Jan Holland Cheryl Holmes Bernadette Hood Laverne Horner Bruce Horton Carolyn Horton Dan Howard Mr. and Mrs. P. Howat Cheryl Huang Carol Hubbard Margaret Hunter Georgia Hutchings Victor Iaccino Diane Iacobucci IBM Employees' Charitable Fund International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers L.U. 353 David Israelson Ron Jackson Amila Jamak Farida Jamal Sham Jamal Carol Jamieson Donna Jennings Claire Jones Glenn Jones Shirley Jones Leroy Jordan Jubilee United Church Jubilee United Church Women Just Old Friends Inc. Tina Kafatcheuko Amit Kakar Dave Kappele Amir Karimbhoy Nazreen Karimbhoy Sharon Karp Kathy Kawasaki Rod Kayser Brenda Kazmierowski John Kazmierowski Colleen Kenney Sherry Kettle Lyndon Khan Kimberly-Clark Inc. David Kines Philip King Lorna Kingston Sojeet Kini Kit n' Kaboodle Show & Sale Joseph Kiwan Kiwanis Club of Don Mills John Knibb Adrienne Knowlton Elaine Kogana Koster, Spinks & Koster LLP Sebastian Kowalczyk Aleks Krawczyk Mindy Kroch Tom Kukovica Nada Kuruzar L.I.U.N.A. Local 506 Gary LaBine Gellien Lai Harriette Laing Naz Lalani Zahir Lalani Doris Lam Kit Lam Samantha Lam-Bulssim Ada Lamswood Paul Lamswood Leo Laplante Evan Lavine Susan Lawless Loretta Lazara LCBO Grace Lee Xenos Lee Dr. Francine L. Lemire Donna Lenner Fay Leslie Scarlett Liang Nick Likakis Michelle Lindo George Lindsay Susan Lindsay Linton Forming Ltd. Lions Clubs of Agincourt Joyce Lipworth Michael Lizak Margaret Loewen Loomis Art Store Pauline Lovelock Lisa Luinenburg Lino Luison Robyn and Bin Luo Leila Luomala Phoebe Ma Andrew Macdonald Barbara MacDonald David MacDonald Donnalu Macdonald Glen MacDonald Marla Maharaj Penny Maidens Malvern School Fund Karim Mamdani Josie Mancuso Susan Mann Phil Mannel Ronald and Kathryn Manzer Rosario Marchese, MPP Sondra Marcon Ivan Markiet Audrey Marples Stephen Marson Maura Martins Glenda Mascarenhas Master Auto Supply Co. LTD. Katherine Matthews Mike and Deb Matulewicz Craig and Vicki Mauchan John Mauro Justin McCartney D. Bruce McChesney Bernice Mcdonald Moranne McDonnell Francis McFadden John McFadyen Denis McKee Peter McKenzie Joanne McKinley Jill McNall Maria McNaughton Eunice McQuillan Ella McQuiston Thomas McQuiston Dick Meen Mike Mees Philomena Meffe

BENEFACTORS ($50,000+)
CIBC Hamilton Community Foundation The J.W. McConnell Family Foundation Raising the Roof Toronto Enterprise Fund

PARTNERS ($10,000-$49,999)
Bank of Montreal The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation Deutsche Bank of Canada Eglinton St. George's United Church Great - West Life, London Life, and Canada Life The Harold E. Ballard Foundation ING Insurance Company of Canada Mackenzie Financial Charitable Foundation RBC Foundation Rio Can Real Estate Investment Trust Schachter Family Fund at the Toronto Community Foundation Scotia Capital Global Trading Scotiabank State Street Canada TELUS Tickner & Associates The Vandewater Charitable Foundation at the Toronto Community Foundation Xstrata Nickel

FRIENDS ($10-$499)
A & D Enterprises A & L Batista Enterprises Inc Barbara and Larry Abrams Malcolm Abrams Paul Abrams Franca Adamo Amanda Adams Catherine Adams John Adams Weller Publishing Anne Adler ADP Advent Lutheran Church Cris Aguanno Ruby Aitthison Hardeep Ajmani David Alcock Andrea Alimi Charles Allain Denyse Als Debbie Anderson Dr. Jordan Appel Arctic Fine Custom Upholstery Ltd. Roger Arsenault Yodit Assefa Laura Atchison Autism Society Ontario Alberta Ayriss Norm Bailey Katie Baldwin John Ballantyre Kimberley Barber Shannon Barnett Suganthy Barnett Frank Barry Bata Limited - International Division Peter Baugh Glenn Beaumont Beaver Bible Class Sherrie Beckford Herbert Beiles Karen Bell Doug Benavidez Melia Bennett Noreen Bennett Paul Bennett Jim Berry Mario Biasucci Richard Bingham Joanne Blake Debra Bloomfield BMO Fountain of Hope Debbie Boukydis Janice Bounader Wendy Bowes Mark Boyce Blair Brace Ken Brace Maggie Brady Stephanie Brien Donna Brookson Aubrey Brown Chris Brown Heather Brown Jacinth Brown James Brown Jean-Paul Brown Morland Brown Shirley Brown Natalie Bucci Pearson Burch-Smith Aim Bwakira Ada Caldwell Jill Carey Phyllis Carleton Stuart Carmichael Bern Carrigan Rolando Carrillo Margaret Carroll Jacques Cartier Patricia Cawley Robert Cesario Carolyn Chan Mary Chan Shing Chan Madeleine Charlebois

CHAMPIONS ($1,000-$9,999)
Aird & Berlis LLP Aon Reed Stenhouse Inc. Applause Institute Finishing School Inc. Jill & Pete Aston Norman Bell Ben and Hilda Katz Charitable Foundation BMO Capital Markets David Bowcott Scott Bunker Calea Ltd. Linda Campbell Canadian Tire Real Estate Limited The Caring Foundation Carpenters' Union, Central Ontario Regional Council CAW Canada CCL Industries Inc. Dean Chambers Robert and Andrea Chisholm Chum Charitable Foundation CIBC World Markets Children's Miracle Foundation Collega International Community Foundation of Ottawa Conn Smythe Foundation Crescent School Marilyn Cronyn Michael Cruickshank CUPE The Daniels Corporation Eli Lilly Canada Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Environics Communications Inc. Epic Capital Management Inc. Fairlawn Heights United Church Gary Feldman Foresters Franklin Templeton Investments Geoffrey B. Scott Memorial Fund at the Toronto Community Foundation George Weston Limited Georges Vanier Secondary School Tom Gergely Xia Guo Niall and Katherine Haggart The Harry E. Foster Foundation Heidelberg Canada Graphic Supplies Ltd. Hicks Morley Barristers & Solicitors Immanuel Seventh-Day Adventist Church J.P. Bickell Foundation K.M. Hunter Charitable Foundation Michael Kam Richard Kelly Peter Kennedy Ian Kidson Joel Kindon Michael Kitson Arnold Klassen Koskie Minsky LLP KPMG Canada LLP The Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation Lycklama Family Fund at the Toronto Community Foundations

SUPPORTERS ($500-$999)
Nancy Abrams A-C Holdings Corp The Alder Group Inc. Keith Atkinson Parmela Attariwala Michael and Liz Bliss Norine Burgess Canadian Business for Social Responsibility Shelly Candel Chaitons LLP Sydney Chun CIBC Asset Management Inc. Cosburn Patterson Guinard, Stantec Consulting Ltd. Maria Crawford Jin-Shan Dai DATA Group of Companies Tim Dawson Direct Energy Christine Dreier Robert and Ellen Eisenberg Karla Ferguson Mary-Katharine Finch Daphne and Casey Fitzgerald Garry Fredrickson Dennis Giesbrecht Matt Giffen Christopher Gongos Clovis Grant Green Shield Canada Dolf Grosfield Melissa Haggart Susan Hoeppner May Ing-Ruehle Jeffrey Simbrow Associates Sarah Jeffrey Margaret Jordan-Gay Kathleen Kajioka Ted and Bonnie Lax Leon and Anita Lapidus Tom Lillington Loach Engineering Inc. Anita McAlister Heather McAllister McKinsey & Company Canada The Millgrove Children's Centre The Mimi & Sam Pollock Foundation Sheila and Alan Mostyn MVS Solutions Mitchell Pady Parkwoods United Church Natalie Paulin Guylaine C. Pelletier Pilot Insurance Company

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Jill Menard Jennifer Menezes Clarke Merritt Mary-Ann Metrick Marilyn Mighton Gwen Miguez Marilyn Millar Carol Miller Elaine and Sigmund Mintz Bernadette Mizerski Mrs. W.S. Moir Al Monaco Adrienne Moore Antonia Moore Morley Bedford Funeral Services Limited Bob Morley Jennifer Morris Mel Morris Shirley Morris Joan Morrison Valerie Morrison MR SUB Sheila Mulhem Muriel Grant D.C.N.D. Employee Services Leadership - Toronto District School Board Robin, Sheila, Trevor and Shane Nasmith Rashmi Nathwani National Music Camp of Canada Jim Neate Byron Neiles News Canada Rebecca Ng Catherine Nip NoGlobalBorders Inc. Northminster United Church John Oakley Jennifer Ocampo-King Bronwyn O'Connor Charlene and Jeremy O'Connor Ken and Marilyn O'Connor Gordon J. Odell Ontario Inc (2101304) Ontario Ltd (1263852) Ontario Ltd (2052499) Ontario Ltd (717131) Pastissima Oriole York Mills United Church Women Michael O'Rourke Stephanie Orphanoes Lisa Osborne Alex G.Otten Ralph Ovsec Hyacinth M. Owen Brian Parinowitz Eric Parker Margaret Parker Parkwoods United Church Women Jenelle Parris Latoya Parris James Pasternak Jim Paterson Dinoo Pavri Lynn Pawlyshyn Greg Peake Jan Pedersen Art Pelletier Lilian Perkins Morag Perkins Susan Perkins Jeff Pettit Chris Phillips Colin Phillips Edna Phillips Georgina Phillips Margaret Phillips Shannon Phillips William Phillips Ranjan Pillai Michael Pillon Scott Player Arunas Pleckaitis Richard Poon Anna Prince Rick Rakus Carol Ranieri Milena Ratmansky Michael Reid Naomi Reid Linda Reimer Rita Reimer Abedeen Remiulla Cheryl Resaul Cynthia Zwicker Reston Nelson Reuben Prema Riaz Rich Richardson Kara Ridout Candice Riley Lou Rishchynski Greg Roderick Rolph Road School George Ross Tammy Ross William Ross Stephen and Lorraine Rotz James and Angela Roussel Ken Rousselle Matthew Ruccia Elizabeth Sahoye-Shury Joanne Saliba Peter Salmon Dr. R. Salter Sarah Sandusky Kathy Santa Ana Michelle Sautner Stephen Schechter Paula Schnoll

Alicia Schorath Sig and Carole Schrattner John Schumacher Donna Scott-Rees Brad Scriver Nadine Seagal Tara Seon Serenata Singers Lesley Shapero Amina Shariff Firaz Shariff Lori Shedlosky Debra Shelley William N. Shepherd Pat Shepperd Lilia Shillingford Veronica Shillingford Councillor David Shiner Nigel Shurland Nadeem Siddiqi Silver Place Gift and Art Studio Alexandra Silver Carolyn Silver Deborah Sinclair Marie-Anne Skomorowski Brian Smeenk Edward C. E. Smith Jean Smith Sabrina Smith Tina Smith Sheila Smolkin Peter Snell Wanna Snipitivitya Manny Sousa Scott Spencer Sporting Life Inc. Michelle Spudic David St. Amand St. Antoine Daniel School St. John's United Church Toronto Drop-In Network St. Gabriels Crafters St. Patrick's Anglican Church Kerry-Lynn Stadnyk Erika Steffer Larry Steinberg Ceri and Viola Stephens Pamela Stevens Thomas A.C. Stevens Shirely Stevenson Kenny Stewart Liz Stokes Pam Storey Martin Storm Monika Strak Lisa Stutt Geoffrey Styles Greg Sullivan Maureen Sullivan Marianne Surbeck Rev. Dr. Charles A. Swan Ron Tabachnick Amy Tailby Anne Tapley Anna Tarini Karen Tat Sandra Taylor TD Asset Management J. Tedes Michael Teitelbaum Ten Thousand Villages Hock Teoh Robert Tetley There It Goes Courier Alissa Therrien Tracelyn Thomas Kristel Thompson Glen Thorne Ros Tierney Paula Tippett Wayne Tippett David Tomczak Tonka Import Fashions Inc Harry Tonogai Frances Travassos Pat Traynor Susan Tremblay Jennifer Tron Sheila Trozzi David M. Trusler Donna Tugwood Melanie Tullett The Tymar Consulting Group Inc Caroline Underhill Univeris Corporation V.J. Graphics Nickie Vaccaro Sal Vaccaro Larry Vanier Dale Varney Nicole Vesak Ruth Victor Vincor International Inc. Nathan Virtue Charis Wahl Terry Walker Emily Wallace Lynne Walter Emily Wang Connie Warner Warners Bros. Entertainment Canada Inc. Anthony Watts Margaret Webster Linda Weichel Marc Weil Fern Weinper Gerald Weinper

Robin Weir Larry Weissmann Donna Wells Mary Wentz Gloria and Alex Westerhout Nicole White Zamal Whyte Christine Williams Willow Park Junior Public School Martin and Ann Wills Rochelle Wilner Sid Wilner Louisa Wilson and Ed Deeble Jane Witherspoon Mark Witkowski Michael Wong Patricia Wong Diana Woods Paul Worden Workers' Action Centre John Wylie Cheryl Xamin Greg Yarrow Rev. Vivian and Ronald Yarwood Dr. Sik Lim Yeung Yonge St. Animal Hospital Andrea Zapp

GIFTS IN KIND
626 Crafters Barbara and Larry Abrams Nancy Abrams Paul Abrams Amanda Adams Catherine Adams Leland Adams Advent Lutheran Church African Lion Safari Air Canada Air Route Alarmforce Hlne Aliberti Amazing Food Service Aphasia Institute Art Gallery of Ontario Lois Atcheson Attic Images Australian Boot Company Avli Restaurant Heather Aycan Bob B Baldwins Steak House & Bar Cornel Bandell The Bargains Group Robert Bateman Beaches Blues Fest Gail Bebee Bell Distribution Inc. Elaine Benton Perry Benton The Berlin Family James Biss Black Creek Pioneer Village Body & Soul Fitness George Boehm Bowne of Canada Ltd. Brampton Flying Club John Bremner Brick Street Bakery Barbara Brickspan Catherine Bridgeman Fredelle Brief Bright Pearl Restaurant Brockberry Cafe & Suites Donna Brookson Heather Brown Bulova Watch Company Cadbury Adams Caesar Spa Patricia Cake Calphalon Culinary Center Canadian National Exhibition Canadian Tire Corporation Ltd. Lynda Caparelli Patrick Carew Casa Loma Toronto Cava Restaurant CAW Canada Chaitons LLP Catherine Chan Sarah Chan Chi Spa Inc. Chrons and Colitis Foundation Chum Charitable Foundation Church of the Incarnation Churchill Cellars Ltd. CN Tower Lorraine Coates Mitchell Cohen Colio Estate Wines Collega International Comfortable Bodies for Life Conair Corrin Cosburn Patterson Guinard, Stantec Consulting Ltd. Costco Coty Canada Linda Crammond Michael Crane Marilyn Cronyn Belen Croutch Crush Wine Bar Carol Culhane Culinary Studio 2000 Dana D Dairy Farmers of Canada

Dr. Michael Dan Joseph Deitcher Dell Canada Deloitte & Touche LLP Denlow Public School Karen Diamond Mrs. Dias Kary Dick Konstantina Dimou Anthony Dissanaike Rosemary Dover James Downham Downward Dog DPI Graphics Group Druxy's Inc. Yves Dufour Elora Festival and Singers Enbridge Gas Distribution Energy for Health Equita Essence Skin Care & Massage Therapy Dorothy Etherington Executive Fairways Golf Centre Fabricland Factory Theatre Fantasy Fair Susan Farrow Robin Fauquier Linda Feldman Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games Betty Ferreira Gord Flanigan Elissa Foagg Ann Fong David Ford Forest Grove United Church Garry Foster Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Future Possibilities Jayne Galler-Berman Sharon Garvey Zoe Gavsie Beth and Filmon John Gerber Heather Gilbert Girl Guides of Canada Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Baseball League Hy Gisser Patricia Gloudon Joni Goldlust Grace Kennedy (Ontario) Inc. Grand and Toy, Sheppard Centre Store Darryl Gray Harbourfront Centre Harlequin Enterprises Limited Harmony Airways Nathan Harris Hawthorne Realty Advisors - ORS Ray Hensel Hillcrest Village Minor Hockey Association Catherine Hoggart Nancy Holland Robert Hollis Steven Holmes Holy Blossom Temple House of Blues Concerts Canada Humphrey Funeral Home-A.W. Miles Chapel I Style Inc. Ikea North York Il Fornello Infolink Technologies Ltd Innocon Inc Intercontinental Toronto Centre Iona Presbyterian Church Izakaya Restaurant Andrea and Jack Slabe Mrs. Jacob and Mrs. Craig Sharon Jacobson Jamaican Canadian Association James Bliss Jamie Kennedy Kitchens Carol Jamieson Jewish Women International of Canada Chris Johnson David Joy Jubilee United Church Kabbalah Centre Judy Katz L. Keller Kelly Services Kids Can Press Kids Playground World Inc. Kirkor Architects David Charles Kirsch Stan Kirsch Lynne Koss Phyllis Kovacs Krcmar Surveyors Raymond Lam Amy Lau Lawrence Park Community Church Lawrence Park Community Church U.C.W. Gail Lawson Lawyers for the Hungry Ted and Bonnie Lax Sandra Lax Dr. Rick Lee Karen Lee Yvonne Lee Lenscrafters Leon's Furniture Limited Lexmark

Liaison College Culinary Arts Shirley Liao Pamela Lifson Nick Likakis David Lipton Karen Lopez Lorraine Kisma Theatre for Young People Robbie Lowenstein Debbie Lynch Lyreco Office Products Mackenzie Financial Charitable Foundation Heather MacLeod Nancy Maclver John Madden Madison Press Books Arlene Maislin Malabar Chicken Art Mandell Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. Maple Lodge Farms Ltd. MarineLand Canada Clem Marshall McClelland and Stewart McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Pauline McKitty-Robinson Bunny McNish Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meckinger Medieval Times Melitta Canada Inc. Melmira Bra Boutique MeMeMe Inc. Menspeak The Mibro Group Mike's Fish Market Mildred Pierce Restaurant Marilyn Millar Councillor Denzil Minnan Wong Monica Mondrow Montgomery Inn Jason Montgomery Lorraine Montgomery Mount Sinai Lodge #522 (Masonic) Mary Muldoon Alice Murphy Anne Muscat Mysteriously Yours Dinner Theatre Nancy Nagle Nascar Speedpark National Ballet of Canada Peter Ng Nintendo of Canada Noah's Natural Foods Northam Realty Advisors Ltd. Maggie O'Brien Obsidian Theatre Company Jennifer Ocampo-King Of Things Past Office of Kathleen O. Wynne, MMP Don Valley West Oliver Bonacini Restaurants Ontario Real Estate Association Ontario Science Centre OREA Foundation Oreal Youth Church Diana Orfan Peter P Paramount Canada's Wonderland Diane Parent ParentBooks Margaret Parker Parkwoods United Church Parliament Building Supplies Pasquale Bros. Downtown Ltd. Ann and Pat A Patina Metalwear Limited Margaret Patterson Fazillah Pirani Planrite Construction Inc. Pratt & Whitney Canada Premier Homecare Services Inc. Pressdown Services Rachel R Ralph R Ron R Melanie Randall Raptors Foundation Reif Estates Winery Reta-Ann Richard R Nancy Rickford Joan Riley Ripley's Believe It or Not! Cathy Ritacca Rivoli Cafe Debbie Rix Malcolm Robb Dorothy Roberts Susan Robertson Leigh Robinson Rose Jewellery Inc. Myna Rossman Ken Rousselle Shawna S Sherri Sager Saint Cyprian's Anglican Church Angela Samonte Ted Samuels Sarah Sandusky Paul Sarhal Scheffler's Deli & Cheese Schizophrenia Society of Ontario Scotia Capital Global Trading Scotia Capital Private Dining Rooms Scotiabank Heather Scott Select Wines Merchants

Victor Sequeira Ricki Sernick Service Canada William Seto Sha'aron Chapter, Past Presidents Joy Shepherd Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel Sheridan Nurseries - North Toronto Location Councillor David Shiner Shoppers Drug Mart Emree Siaroff Marnie Silver The Simple Alternative Funeral Centres Skyline Club Sleeman Breweries Ltd. So Ho Hotel Metropolitan Fiona Solo Matthew Solomon Somerville Construction Somethin' 2 Talk About Sony DADC Canada Soulpepper Theatre Company St. Agnes Catholic Elementary School David St. Amand St. Barbara Sisterhood of St. Joseph of Armathea Orthodox Church St. Gabriel Catholic School St. Georges Anglican Church Stage West All Suite Hotel and Theatre Restaurant Starbucks Coffee Company Liz Stembridge Sterling Hall School Steve Behal Photography Inc. Tara Stossel-Stairs Stott Pilates Judy Stupar Elena Summers-Caro Sunstar Americas Inc. Faye Swartz Bernardo Szatabinski Tarragon Theatre Franceen Taylor TCDSB TD - Kids Up Front Sharron Tenhouse The Fifth Grill The Neighbourhood Clinic The Printing House Ltd. The Second City Toronto The Vine - Robert Groh Agency The Wine Establishment Betty Thompson Time and Patience Dog Training Ltd Torah Tots Pre-School Toronto Argonauts Toronto Catholic District School Board Toronto Collegiate Institute Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Club Toronto Police Parking Enforcement Toronto Raptors Basketball Club Sally Tozer and Bernadette Ruth Train Travelex Trinity Presbyterian Church Lisa Turk Turner and Porter Funeral Home TV Ontario Unilever Cosmetics International (Canada) Universal Music Andrew & Peggy Vance Venere Salon VIA Rail Canada Vidal Sassoon Salon Sandra Waldman John Wallis Want Inc. Warner Music Canada Sharama Watemburg Weight Watchers Susan Weinstock Ann Weiszmann Westin Harbour Castle Westview Golf Club Westwind Inn Ann Whalen White House Meats WHSC Pauline and Dominic Wij Pauline Wij Wild Water Kingdom William Ashley China Marissa Wiltzhine Windfields JHS Winners Joe Winters Agnes Wong Vivien Wong Woodbine Entertainment Group Diana Woods XDL Yoga Centre Toronto York Academy of Martial Arts Zebrano Life Style Solutions Rose Zupnik

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