8 questions to ask yourself while reading Encampment by Maggie Helwig
Housing as a Forever Home: Ayo on Stability, Care, and Aging with Dignity
When people talk about housing, the conversation often focuses on numbers: how many units exist, how long the waitlists are, and how quickly people can be housed. Those details matter. But for Ayo, Sr Manager, Housing at Evangel Hall Mission, housing is first and foremost about what becomes possible once someone finally has a stable place to live. “Housing …
Meet Ron
Ron’s StoryFor 13 years, Ron lived without a home, sleeping in cardboard boxes and trying to make it through Toronto winters. At Evangel Hall Mission, he found more than a roof over his head. He found people who cared, and a place where he could rebuild his life at his own pace. Now, Ron has been part of the EHM …
EHM Launches Video Campaign to Support the YIMBY Movement
EHM’s campaign offers a compelling response to NIMBYism: housing belongs here.
How the Housing Sector is Rallying to Support Churches — Presbyterian Connection
Churches across Canada aren’t alone in figuring out how to use their land for good—housing experts, city planners, and faith leaders are teaming up to help them turn underused church properties into much-needed affordable homes and community spaces that keep God’s mission at the heart of it all.
National Housing Day: A Day to Reflect on Seniors and Aging — Presbyterian Connection
A look at the rise of seniors experiencing homeless and what it means for EHM
Helping More Residents with Their Finances
EHM’s Financial Trustee Program will be able to help even more clients in 2025, thanks to you! This ground-breaking program helps individuals manage their limited money, prioritize paying important bills, and seeks to create greater financial stability. Trained staff help people pay bills like rent, utilities, and phone on time. They also assist clients in stretching their funds to ensure …
Helping Seniors Facing Homelessness
As the number of seniors experiencing homelessness continues to grow, Evangel Hall Mission is transforming its services to meet the unique challenges faced by older adults on the streets and in supportive housing. Research shows that people experiencing homelessness age differently. While social support typically defines seniors as 65 and older, unhoused individuals can experience health challenges like arthritis, diabetes, …
Healing Hearts Through Animal Support
In 2024, EHM introduced regular therapy dog visits, recognizing the transformative power of animal companionship. For many residents and drop-in center visitors who are struggling with isolation, these small interactions provide much-needed emotional connection and joy. Beyond these therapy visits, EHM actively helps tenants care for their beloved pets, understanding the deep emotional bond between humans and animals. For those …
Combatting Loneliness Through Spiritual Care
At Evangel Hall Mission, we know that simply surviving isn’t good enough. Through the Spiritual Care Program, trained staff create a supportive environment where individuals can rebuild their confidence and sense of self. You help make this special program possible. Staff members work hard to build trust. They make an effort to remember people’s names, listen to their stories, ask …
