Program Stories Harvest time in our Rooftop Garden Under the beating August sun, Cooking for Life chef instructor Sonya Gammal and two program participants lean over the rooftop garden herb bed with their shears, ready to harvest....
Program Stories Beating the heat at the Summer Health Care Fair On a recent hot August day, the shaded Covenant House courtyard provided cool respite from the blazing sun as youth were welcomed by music and friendly greetings from healthcare...
Program Stories The therapeutic power of music A growing body of research shows us that music has powerful effects on the mind. Different styles of music can have a significant effect on a person’s mood very...
Program Stories Supporting Survivors of Sex Trafficking as They Step Forward into a Life of their Making When Erica* moved into one of Covenant House Toronto’s two residential programs for survivors of sex trafficking, she barely spoke to anyone. Despite finding the sanctuary she needed at...
Program Stories Cooking for Life: Congratulations to this Year’s Program Graduates! Late last month, our Employment Centre was transformed into a celebratory scene. Balloons decorated the row of computers, a string of colourful tulle balls hung from the wall, a...
Program Stories Creativity Forges Connection: How Covenant House Staff Engage with Youth Creativity Forges Connection: How Covenant House Staff Engage with Youth In the Great Hall on a recent morning, youth joyfully tossed plastic balls into tiny...
Program Stories Cooking for Life Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp Cooking for Life Recipe: Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp. Ingredients: FILLING: 2 pounds rhubarb stalks, sliced 1/2 inch thick (about 7-1/2 cups) 1 1/4 cups sugar, (250 grams) divided 1 pound strawberries, hulled and quartered...
Program Stories Cooking for Life Recipe: Chicken Shawarma Cooking for Life Recipe: Chicken Shawarma Enjoy a favourite Toronto dish featuring aromatic Middle Eastern flavours, as prepared by the youth in our Cooking for Life kitchen. Ingredients: (chicken...
Program Stories Cooking for Life Recipe: Homemade Naan Cooking for Life Recipe: Homemade Naan In our Cooking for Life kitchen, our young people experiment with recipes from a multitude of cultures. This recipe for homemade naan, an...