Program Stories Covenant House’s on-site school – A pathway to opportunity For many youth experiencing homelessness, staying in school is challenging for a variety of reasons. A lack of family support and stability, mental health concerns and the general stressors...
Program Stories Creating pathways to help young women pursue their potential Chantel* remembers exactly how it felt to get her first A+ on a college assignment this spring. “I was always told when I was young that I wouldn’t go...
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...
News Covenant House used OTF grant as another step to recover from the impacts of the pandemic Toronto, July 12, 2023 – Covenant House was able to secure the latest information and digital technology during the pandemic mainly due to a $10,200 Resilient Communities Fund grant...
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...
Youth Stories Gaining valuable workplace experience on Holt Renfrew’s commercial set Gaining valuable workplace experience on Holt Renfrew’s commercial set Back to News & Stories Share “Scene One, Take Three, A camera – clap!” Most people new...
