Working together to break the cycle of homelessness – starting today
Working together to break the cycle of homelessness – starting today Back to News & Stories Share Every night, up to 40,000 13-24-year-olds experience homelessness in...
Youth Stories
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Pathways to a brighter future through partnership and positivity
*Michael loves his job at an indoor obstacle course, Pursuit OCR – a local business that prides itself on helping adults feel like kids again.
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A Safe Space to Find Community & Support
*Gregory used to hide his emotions behind humour and a tough exterior. Despite being surrounded by others facing similar challenges, he kept any struggles he experienced tightly guarded.
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Finding strength through mentorship
As a young person, *Gabe yearned to be understood, to find a place where he felt like he belonged. He left home as a teenager and couch-surfed, while navigating...
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How Covenant House is helping one youth pursue their dream of building a better world
Even when *Courtney was a child, he knew he was a leader. He remembers his peers in class looking to him for ideas and inspiration – his energy and...
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The joy of giving back
When Keith arrived in Toronto in 2001, he was searching for safety, stability, and a fresh start. After days seeking shelter, he was referred to Covenant House, a place...
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Experiencing homelessness and then hope to share with others
When Kaleab was experiencing homelessness, it was hard to find hope. For weeks, he was camped out in Wellesley subway station foraging for food and relying on the...
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How Youth Reconnect helps youth struggling with mental health stay in school
By the end of the last school year, *Clara’s anxiety had gotten so bad that she couldn’t leave the house – not to go to school, not to go...
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How our rooftop garden inspired a passion for urban farming
Branden remembers the awe he felt when he first set foot in the Covenant House rooftop garden as a participant in the Cooking for Life (CFL) job readiness program.