TORONTO, ON - May 29, 2014 /CNW/ - Scotiabank is sponsor of the 2014 Eva's Initiatives Home for Life Auction benefiting a unique range of award-winning programs for homeless and at-risk youths transitioning from the street to independent living.

Who: Andria Case, CTV Arts and Entertainment Reporter, serving as host and Master of Ceremonies

What: Eva's Initiatives annual spring fundraiser, the Home for Life Auction

When: Wednesday, June 4th, 2014, at 6p.m.

Where: Evergreen Brick Works, Holcim Gallery
550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto

The Home for Life Auction includes showcase rooms -- designed by Ryerson School of Interior Design students -- where guests are invited to bid on housewares and furniture, as well as entertainment, home improvement and garden accessories. A live auction of unique experiences and events, as well as a youth-curated photography exhibit, with limited edition framed prints, will also benefit Eva's Initiatives. The event includes a fine dining experience and supports award-winning programs for homeless and at-risk youths transitioning from the street to independent living. For more information about to purchase tickets, please visit:www.homeforlifeauction.ca.

Eva's Initiatives provides safe shelter, training, counselling and a wide range of innovative programs and services to help homeless and at-risk youth reach their potential and lead productive, self-sufficient and healthy lives. In Toronto alone, Eva's Initiatives operates three unique shelters which provide food and shelter for 114 16-to-24-year-olds nightly.

About Scotiabank
Scotiabank is a leading financial services provider in over 55 countries and Canada's most international bank. Through Bright Future, our global philanthropic program, Scotiabank and its employees support causes at a grassroots level across six pillars: health, education, social services, arts and culture, environment and sports. Recognized as a leader for our charitable donations and philanthropic activities, Scotiabank has contributed on average $50 million annually over the last five years to community causes around the world. Visit us at www.scotiabank.com.

For further information please contact: 
Devinder Lamsar
(416) 933-1171
devinder.lamsar@scotiabank.com