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Celebrating Achievements Big and Small in Our Community
Von, 20, had big plans for his future that included pursuing a certification in construction so he could find work and build a career in the field.
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How Covenant House Toronto’s Employment Centre is Helping Youth in a Tough Job Market
Smith can’t remember how many resumes he’s sent out in recent months – it could be hundreds. Despite the challenges, he continues to focus on pursuing his dreams.
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How Our Health Clinic Team Helps Youth Stay Safe During Extreme Heat In Summer Months
Extreme heat can cause significant health risks, particularly for youth experiencing homelessness, who are at greater risk of heat-related illness, including heat stroke. We spoke with Nicole Dan, a...
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Extending Care to Prevent Homelessness
After another big argument with his parents, Tariq* was ready to pack his bags. He didn’t have anywhere else to stay, but he felt he couldn’t return home.
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Learning about Indigenous Traditions in the Covenant House Rooftop Garden
On a recent sunny morning in the Covenant House Toronto rooftop garden, a group of youth and volunteers gathered in a semi-circle, and each brought a sprig of sweetgrass...
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How the Employment Centre helped Rose move towards a career of her dreams
This summer will mark a year since *Rose started waking up every day at 6 a.m. to join the city’s commuters heading to their Monday to Friday nine to...
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How Life Skills Coordinators Help Youth Build Confidence on their Path to their Brighter Future
On any given day at Covenant House, Lillian Gong and Alejandro Castillo-Cisneros can be found surrounded by an engaged group of youth sharing stories and filling the hallways with...
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How local barber Aleks provides youth with inspiration and much more than a haircut
Every week, local barber Aleks Salao shows up at Covenant House Toronto with his clippers and sets up in our shelter in a space equipped with a barber chair...