Showers may not be the most usual place to celebrate a grand-re-opening, but there is something very important happening behind the red ribbon. Thanks to a grant from the Ontario Trillium Fund, EHM just completed a full renovation of the showers in the Drop-In. But this is more than new tiling – the showers were made fully accessible to accommodate …
The Presbyterian Church in Canada and Evangel Hall Mission are pleased to announce an exciting collaboration. Executive Director of Evangel Hall Mission, Ainsley Chapman, has been engaged as a resource to the Presbyterian Church in Canada to support congregations as they consider the future use of their land and buildings. This work may also contribute to a vision to address …
By Ainsley Chapman On October 20th I rode from Guildwood Presbyterian Church in Toronto’s east end to Knox Presbyterian Church in Oakville – a bike ride that was 70km long. It was something I could do to challenge myself, as a fundraiser in support of Evangel Hall Mission – but it ended up becoming so much more than just a …
Every year on National Housing Day, housing providers go to Queen’s Park and talk to our elected representatives about the urgent need for housing. But something EHM deeply values, is helping to amplify the voice of those whose lives are directly affected by the housing and homelessness crisis. We created opportunities for people who rely on the Drop-In, and for …
This year, EHM’s Executive Director, Ainsley Chapman, was a panelist at the Ontario Non-profit Housing Association’s annual provincial conference. In the session titled “Dating, Cohabitating and Marriage: The Three Stages of Amalgamation”, Ainsley Chapman shared learnings from EHM’s amalgamation with Portland Place. Why are amalgamations being discussed so often? During the 1990s, governments were investing heavily in housing – giving …
By Ainsley Chapman As we approach National Housing Day, November 22nd, EHM is thrilled to share our new Vision, Mission, and Values! Since 2019, the EHM Board has been working hard to understand where EHM can have the biggest impact and meet the most community urgent needs. Just as we have responded to social and economic crises throughout two world …
By Karen Plater, Stewardship, and Betty Kupeian, Presbyterian Church Building Corporation. Originally published in The Presbyterian Connection Fall 2023. For two days at the end of April 2023, Betty Kupeian, Chief Operating Officer of the Presbyterian Church Building Corporation (PCBC); Ainsley Chapman, Executive Director, Evangel Hall; Karen Plater, Associate Secretary, Stewardship, The Presbyterian Church in Canada; and the Rev. Dr. …
Clients and participants can expect respect and dignity while at EHM, but this is not always guaranteed that attitude outside our building. Luckily, EHM is part of a strong community that shares our same beliefs and cares for our neighbours. This is why we feel it is important to recognize those in our community who help support our clients and …
How the Financial Trustee Program is Changing Lives When clients volunteer to enroll in the Financial Trustee Program, they authorize EHM to receive and manage their income on their behalf. Clients are active participants in planning and decision-making and can leave the program at any time. The purpose of the program is to protect clients from common money issues and …
EHM’s Senior Director of Programs and Client Care recently won an award for her leadership during a 2021 merger between EHM and Portland Place, a small, 45 unit housing provider. Jennifer was recognized in particular for how she engaged staff and clients throughout the whole process. We sat down with Jennifer to hear more behind her strategy. What motivated EHM …
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