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.
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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.
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Sony Music Group gives back this holiday season
When Toronto singer- songwriter Blair Lee toured through Covenant House recently, she couldn’t help but notice all the artwork made by youth.
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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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Covenant House Toronto adds warmth this winter and extends 24-7 care to youth experiencing homelessness
Covenant House Toronto is committed to providing essential care for young people experiencing homelessness and has expanded its services this winter through a Youth Winter Respite Program.
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Sleep Out: Executive Edition raises over $1.1 million to support youth experiencing homelessness and trafficking
Last night, a caring community of 70 senior business leaders from across Toronto gave up their beds to participate in our 13th annual Sleep Out: Executive Edition to help...
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Honouring her father’s legacy – Teresita’s story
In 1973, Teresita Escandor immigrated to Canada from the Philippines. Her parents visited a few times before formally joining her in Toronto in 1980.
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Elmer’s story
After seeing a campaign ad for Covenant House on Toronto’s transit, Elmer Bernadino felt compelled to help.
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Three Sisters soup recipe
Young people at Covenant House recently came together for a community dinner and enjoyed a homemade Three Sisters Soup.