Program Stories Sleeper Spotlight: Melanie Kisirye As a young professional in Toronto, Melanie Kisirye was looking for ways to support the most vulnerable in her community. “I see so many people experiencing homelessness in our...
Program Stories Creating Pathways Program Young women experiencing homelessness often face exploitation, sex trafficking, and trauma caused by these circumstances.
Program Stories Creole Mac and Cheese recipe From the Covenant House Kitchen, a creole macaroni and cheese recipe. This recipe has become a staple in our kitchen and a favourite of the youth we serve. Enjoy...
Program Stories Supporting youth experiencing homelessness in winter at our on-site health clinic Winter is especially challenging for youth experiencing homelessness and can lead to serious potential health risks.
Program Stories Gaining valuable work experience through the support of community As a participant in Covenant House’s Cooking for Life work readiness program, *Zee has learned about teamwork, about kitchen prep, and how a professional kitchen is run.
Program Stories How Covenant House is helping keep youth safe this winter Covenant House Toronto is responding to the increased need for shelter we’re seeing in our community and extending care again this winter to support our community’s most vulnerable residents.
Program Stories Three Sisters soup recipe Young people at Covenant House recently came together for a community dinner and enjoyed a homemade Three Sisters Soup.
Program Stories The power of connecting through food and stories “When you bring food to the table, you bring dozens of cultures with it,” says Zahra, a youth worker in our CIBC Rights of Passage program who has been...
Program Stories How our health clinic team helps youth stay safe during extreme heat in summer months Extreme heat can cause significant health risks, particularly for youth experiencing homelessness, who are at greater risk of heat-related illness, including heat stroke. We spoke with Nicole Dan, a...
