By the Rev. Rebecca Jess, Armour Heights Presbyterian Church in Toronto Ont., and Vice President, Evangel Hall Mission Board of Directors Land is important in the Bible. We hear a lot about it in the earliest books: promises from God around land, Israelites seeking land, the releasing of land at Jubilee, to name a few. Land is important. Land sustains, …
One of the most commonly asked questions I have addressed in the past year is: “We see so much homelessness in our community—how can we help?” To understand how we can help, it’s important to first understand a bit about how we try to move people who are homeless out of shelters and into housing. One way to visualize housing …
Congratulations to Jennifer Sully-Ferraro our Senior Director of Programs and Client Care, for receiving the prestigious Sybil Frenette Outstanding Leadership Award, at the recent ONPHA conference. This award is in acknowledgement of the work that Jennifer did throughout the Portland Place merger. It was a challenging process, but Jennifer’s vision, strong leadership, and collaborative approach to problem solving, turned around …
Are you a church, work, or other group of individuals looking to do some good? We’ve got you covered! We are looking for groups to prepare and serve meals on Sundays in our Drop-In in 2024. For more information or to book a date please contact us at information@evangelhall.ca or 416-504-3563. If you are looking for other ways to help, …
This Thanksgiving we asked the participants of the Drop-In what they were thankful for. The result was a beautiful board filled with wonderful messages! Here are a few of the responses from our participants. We here at EHM are thankful for all participants, tenants, volunteers, donors, and staff members!
What does family mean to you? This time of year, as Thanksgiving approaches, I find myself reflecting on the importance of having the love and support family provides. Having a welcomed spot at the dinner table is something we all cherish, wouldn’t you agree? But family is so much more than sharing a meal together, isn’t it? Family means being …
EHM’s Spiritual Care program has been one of our most powerful tools to support clients through the change and trauma of the pandemic. It is widely agreed within social work and psychological circles that spiritual health and well-being plays a critical role in mental health, yet it is a service that is so difficult to find. Clients and tenants know …
In May, Ainsley Chapman, Executive Director, was nominated for a Change Leader award, through The Change Leadership, an organization designed to support leaders, organizations and communities to adapt and respond, in the midst of rapid change and disruption. In this special interview, Ainsley shared some thoughts on change and what she learned during the pandemic. How has EHM been changing? …
How You’re Helping Two Organizations Move Forward as One With the overwhelming support of tenants and staff, the EHM and Portland Place leadership teams made the bold decision to merge in January 2022. Now, these two locations (comprising 130 apartments) have come together under one umbrella to provide hope and dignity for more community members. A bigger, more integrated team …
Peer Role Models are Leading the Way “Clients are far more than people in need—they are individuals with unique stories and situations whose voices are worthy of being heard and who are deserving of love and compassion.” – Rev. Rebecca Jess, EHM Vice-President The COVID-19 pandemic was hard on all of us, and the clients and tenants EHM serves felt …
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