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...Evangel Hall Mission: A
special place for
more than 90 years
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Since 1913, Evangel Hall Mission has been addressing the needs of disadvantaged and homeless men, women and youth in the Queen and Bathurst Area. Over the years we have
grown from being a traditional “soup kitchen” into a full service agency with multiple
programs to meet the growing needs of our community members.
Our mission is to build community with poor, homeless and socially isolated people through
support services, housing and advocacy. We aim to see people reach their full potential and
achieve emotional, spiritual, physical health and well-being. |
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Grand Opening of
Evangel Hall in 1913 |
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Evangel Hall Mission today
at 552 Adelaide Street West |
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Every Day at EHM We...
* Serve 150 people in our drop-in centre
* Provide 200 hot meals for the hungry
* House 130 people in fully furnished affordable housing units
* Help to meet the spiritual and emotional needs of those who otherwise feel helpless
and alone
* Host Out-of-the-Cold program, providing beds and overnight refuge during the Winter
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“Miracles happen here everyday. This community is a true example of how love and compassion can transform a persons life, providing both dignity and hope .”
~ Evangel Hall Client |
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A women's group participant |
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Affordable Housing...
Evangel Hall Mission has become a model in which people live in safe, supportive housing
that fosters human dignity by teaching people to do what they can for themselves and
giving them opportunities to reach out to others. People are helped to progress from
dependence to independence to helping others. We have seen this happen with a
number of our 130 residents who have once been homeless (or at risk), but now have a
permanent address and hope for a future.. |
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Homelessness can be prevented or reduced through
effective community outreach and affordable
housing. To meet the growing need, Evangel
Hall Mission’s new facility not only allows us to
expand our programming, but also provides 84
new addresses for our residents – a much-needed
resource in the Toronto area.
* 84 units of transitional supportive housing
* All units are fully-furnished with private
washrooms and kitchens
* Partnership with COTA Health, a social services
organization that provide on-site support for
residents with mental health issues
* Tenant support workers who assist all tenants
with day-to-day living, providing life skills training
counselling and advocacy
* A fully-equipped teaching kitchen to assist
residents with cooking and life-skills |
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A resident in his affordable apartment
The Foodshare cooking program in the sixth floor kitchen |
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Outreach Programs....
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Adult Drop-In: Fellowship and support for up to
150 homeless and socially-isolated adults daily |
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Food & Nutrition: Over 60,000 meals served annually |
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Housing Assistance: Assessment, referrals and advocacy for
under-housed and homeless persons |
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Voluntary Trusteeship: Bill and rent payment assistance and
advocacy for social benefits |
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Health Support Program: Future medical and dental clinic. Mental health and addictions
counselling, medication monitoring, foot and wound care and
other primary health care services |
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Community Dinners: Meals prepared and served by volunteer
groups, extending hospitality, great food and warm smiles for
up to 120 participants |
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The Spiritual Program is
a chance to come
together for prayer,
fellowship and worship. |
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Women’s and Men’s Groups: Community, support and life skills
development for socially-isolated, marginalized women and men |
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Youth Group: Community, support, life skills development and
advocacy for at-risk, inner-city youth. This includes an afterschool
club for boy’s and girls, homework assistance for high
school students, TTC assistance, Outside-the-Lines leadership
retreat, and the Cobblestone Theatre Project |
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Clothing and toiletires |
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Laundy services for participants |
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Free fax, Internet use,
and email |
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Referral to other
service providers |
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The Hall also provides
free eat-all-you-can
meals daily from 9:00am
to 12:30pm, Monday -
Friday |
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Evangel Hall also provides
something else very precious
– an opportunity for clients
to become involved as
volunteers. It’s another
reminder that whatever their
challenges, they are valued
as contributing members of a
loving community.
“Evangel Hall has become a very special place for me. From the bright smile of the
doorman, to a warm cup of soup and coffee that warms my soul. At Evangel Hall Mission, I get to
meet with my friends and share time and stories. I get to start my day right. Thank you, “ says Brenda, a regular visitor to our drop-in centre.
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Participants of the Boys
Youth Group learning to play
music |
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