Eva's Information

Eva’s provides shelter, transitional housing, and health and well-being programming to help youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Toronto. Our expert staff help young people in need reach their potential and lead fulfilling, healthy lives. Eva’s was founded in 1989 by Eva Smith, a Jamaican immigrant, advocate and activist. Eva’s consists of four sites located across Toronto that support youth between the ages of 16 to 24. At Eva’s, we help young people move from crisis to stability with the ultimate goal of moving to independence. We work with each young person to develop an achievable action plan, attain their goals, and build strong community connections. Our programs are open to all youth and are culturally responsive and trauma-informed to meet the unique needs of Black youth. We use anti-Black racism and anti-oppression lenses to centre the needs and experiences of youth experiencing homelessness, placing intentional emphasis on serving Black youth who have been historically and continually underserved and marginalized across the social services spectrum. Eva’s was recognized by Charity Intelligence as one of the Top 10 Impact: Canadian Youth Charities of 2022.