In honour of Father’s Day, we are featuring the inspiring story of an incredibly resilient tenant: Horacio. Originally from Nicaragua, he arrived alone in Canada with the dream of creating a better life for his family. After initially struggling to integrate, he found a stable home at EHM and—with ongoing assistance from our Tenant Support Worker, Nigel—has finally been reunited …
Your Summer Newsletter is Here! Isolation Surpassing Solitude at EHM
This season, as the sun shines more and more brightly, we are happy to open our doors widely at EHM, welcoming anyone who comes to visit and partake in our support programs. This summer, we have set our minds to actively rebuilding our community—which is especially important after the long, lonely pandemic that has separated people like never before. This …
Our Changemaking Journey
When visiting EHM, you’ll notice a bright new addition to the front of the building. Our Board of Directors and Spiritual Care Committee, gathered to raise an Every Child Matters flag, reaffirming our pledge to work alongside local Indigenous communities as changemakers. At EHM, we see the harmful impact of Residential Schools every day. We are actively connected to the lives …
Your 2020/2021 Annual Impact Report is Here!
Every year at EHM, we aim to do better in serving our community. This credo has never been more important than during the pandemic, which has strained us all in such challenging ways. So, EHM continues to provide resources that are in short supply: hearty meals, stable housing, and personal care items like toiletries. But social distancing has quickly created …
Peer Workers: Compassionate Employment
The Peer Worker Program—a key initiative in our Spiritual Care Program—offers flexible and supportive employment to people who are currently, or recently experiencing homelessness, addiction, or mental health needs. Through this program, clients build a foundation for self-growth through meaningful work, regular income, and the opportunity to be leaders in their community. They are mentored and coached by the Spiritual …
Merger: Increasing Stability and Growth
After a year of cooperative planning, we are thrilled to announce that Portland Place and EHM officially merged on January 1st, 2022! We have become a stronger, united entity with a shared mission to better serve our communities. Together, we can enhance our services and infrastructure more effectively than ever before. Tenants will benefit in numerous ways, including: A bigger, …
Building a Stronger Anti-Racist and Anti-Oppressive Framework
EHM supports a diverse community of individuals and families from across Toronto/Tkaronto, and around the globe, representing a beautiful mosaic of cultures and histories. We are working hard to learn about Canada’s history, to understand how it shapes the experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour in Canada, and what role we play in helping to dismantle systems of …
Holiday Hours of Operation
Throughout December some client services are running under adjusted hours and our administrative offices are on reduced staffing. We will be checking messages and emails left on the main line, but please note that it may take longer for someone to reply. Thank you for your patience! To connect with our main line, please call 416-504-3563 or email information@evangelhall.ca. Below …
Client Spotlight: The Beautiful Benefits of EHM Partnerships
At EHM, we have lots of different programs for lifting up our community members. And we love to empower folks through partnerships—because teaming up with other organizations can be incredibly impactful. One of our most successful partnerships is with the City of Toronto, through their transformational program “Investing in Neighbourhoods” (IIN). This initiative helps people struggling in the job market …
November 30th is Giving Tuesday!
Mark your calendars, because the countdown is on. The global generosity movement, Giving Tuesday, is less than a month away! Throughout the month of November, we’ll be sharing all the different ways you, our family of EHM supporters, can get involved to help spread kindness and do good others. Whether it’s making someone smile, helping out a stranger, or giving …