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Evergreen is a refuge for street-involved youth between the ages of 16- 24. It’s a safe, peaceful place where they can rest for the day, receive care, pursue their dreams and get the hope and encouragement they need to move beyond the harsh realities of their current lifestyle. Here, they find opportunities to grow through counseling, health care, computer access, help with housing and employment preparation. They also find caring staff and volunteers who help them learn to see the world differently and move forward with their lives.

Evergreen programs include:

  • Daily Drop-In & hot meals
  • Evergreen Employment Services
  • Health Centre for hassle free care
  • Psychotherapy & Addictions Counselling
  • Street Trade Exit program
  • Art programs and special projects

Volunteer at Evergreen

For volunteer opportunities at Evergreen, please contact the Director of Volunteer Resources at 416-929-9614, ext. 4236.

University/College/Seminary Students, having completed one year of study, may request an application for a year-long internship or placement, and small groups may book visits by calling 416-929-9614, ext. 2221.

Group-hosted meal events may be booked through the Food Services Coordinator by calling 416-929-9614, ext. 2236.

Evergreen Centre
381 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M5B 1S1
Phone: 416-929-9614
Fax: 416-977-2890

“I was hustling on the street and involved with a gang for two years. Evergreen helped me have more self-confidence, positive thoughts and energy. Now I have a security guard job and I’m looking forward to taking Law Enforcement at college next fall. I hope I can share my past with other youth who’ve gone astray and help get them on the right path in life.”
— Former street-involved youth

Drop-In and Outreach

Evergreen’s Drop-In provides over 40,000 nutritious meals to street-involved youth each year, as well as access to a variety of life-enriching programs.
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Food Services

Evergreen’s Food Services provides nutritious, hot lunches and dinners to street-involved youth at Evergreen.
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STAND (Street Trade Alternatives & New Directions)

Evergreen has been at the centre of Toronto’s services for sexually exploited youth for many years. STAND builds on our successful work with young people transitioning their lives.
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Health Centre and Nursery

Our Health Centre provides a wide range of free medical, psychiatric and dental services for Toronto’s street-involved youth.
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Evergreen Employment Services

Evergreen’s Employment Resource Centre provides workshops and other assistance, including one-on-one mentoring, housing support and access to computers.
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Employment preparation programs: Connecting Youth to Work & Next Step

Evergreen’s Connecting Youth to Work program provides opportunities for street-involved youth to develop job skills and obtain valuable on-the-job experience.
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