Raising the Roof renovated a vacant single family house in North York into a safe, dignified home for young women who were staying in a temporary emergency youth shelter. Eva’s Initiatives provides ongoing support to the women, to help them achieve their goals from the base of stable, affordable housing.

Through the North York project, the social enterprise contractor, Building Up, provided hands-on training and employment to people with barriers to employment. 55 people were trained and employed through the project renovations. Of the 55, 47 of the trainees are now completing paid apprenticeships or are employed full time in the construction sector.