Building community over dinner
On the last Thursday of every month, youth in our onsite transitional housing program and those who’ve since moved on from it gather to connect and enjoy a meal.
Youth Stories
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Gaining Valuable Workplace Experience on Holt Renfrew’s Commercial Set
Gaining Valuable Workplace Experience on Holt Renfrew’s Commercial Set “Scene One, Take Three, A camera – clap!” Most people new to a film set typically...
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Joy’s Story: Thriving and Following Her Dreams
Joy’s Story: Thriving and Following Her Dreams Every young person’s life experience and path to Covenant House is unique. After a long journey to Canada, Joy arrived at Covenant...
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Power of Community
It can be challenging to match young people with the right employment opportunity. There needs to be a willing employer who can offer something to a youth that aligns...
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Connecting with Youth in the Community
Connecting with Youth in the Community Covenant House was home to Davion during a pivotal time in his life. He first stayed at the emergency...
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The Art of Outreach
One of the many ways that Covenant House Toronto works to provide support to youth at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness is through community outreach. Through this program, our...
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Cooking for Life, Learning for Life
When youth come to Covenant House, feeding them is one of the first things we do. When a young person isn’t worried about their next meal, they can begin...
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Evangeline’s Walk
Walking 91km in the span of 3 and a half days is no small feat, so when 10-year-old Evangeline decided she wanted to do just this, she knew she...
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Cooking for Life Recipe: Fried Plantain Fritters
Our Cooking for Life students love to explore unique recipes with fresh ingredients. These plantain fritters make a deliciously simple snack.