Program Stories Putting care on the menu Food is at the centre of everything we do at Covenant House. It is the first thing staff offer when youth come through our doors, and as they get...
Program Stories Our impact – A journey through Covenant House Toronto When Robson first walked up the steps to Covenant House Toronto, he was new to the city and country, having come to Canada from Nigeria with no supports and...
Program Stories Making connections At Covenant House we are all about making connections. When youth first arrive at Covenant House they connect with Travis, a member of our prevention team. Travis works with...
Program Stories Sleep Out: Champions Edition raises over $450,000 to support youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking The morning after Sleep Out: Champions Edition the air was filled with the energy of nearly 100 caring, action-oriented individuals from across the Greater Toronto Area who gave up...
Program Stories Celebrating our volunteers: Ken connects with youth over a game of chess Ken Stripelis has been showing up to volunteer at Covenant House for over thirty years, making him one of our longest serving supporters. He spoke to us about how...
Program Stories International Day of Pink The second Wednesday in April is International Day of Pink – a day to stand in solidarity with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth against bullying. The day was established in 2007 after...
Program Stories Sleeper spotlight on long-time donor, first-time sleeper Hans Ohrstrom Hans Ohrstrom began donating to Covenant House Toronto when he was living in a basement apartment, facing his own challenges and was barely able to pay his rent.
Program Stories Finding care and community at Covenant House – Cristiano’s story When *Cristiano first arrived at Covenant House, he didn’t just find food and a safe place to rest. He also found connection, and a community he holds dear even...
Program Stories Sleeper spotlight on Tia Plona – SOCE 2024 Committee Co-Chair When Tia Plona did her first Sleep Out in 2016, she had little knowledge about the issues of youth homelessness and trafficking. She also didn’t yet have a sense...
