Program Stories 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...
Program Stories 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...
Youth Stories SG’s story: Pursuing his dreams by investing in himself SG has always been ambitious. But after navigating a challenging childhood and finding himself in and out of the shelter system, he struggled to find the support he needed...
Program Stories Kicking off garden season at Covenant House A gem in the heart of our community, our rooftop garden is a special place for youth and staff to learn, connect and enjoy a city view. Right now,...
Program Stories How our nurses show up for youth at our Drop-In Centre Once a week, Covenant House nurses Nicole Dan and Puneet Singh are stationed in our drop-in centre, a place where youth with multiple health concerns can visit for a...
Program Stories Ben’s Kids – An inspiring gift The onsite health centre at Covenant House is a critical resource for the youth we serve. Offering walk-in healthcare and mental health services the compassionate healthcare team help youth...
Program Stories A call to be kind: How easy access to mental health counselling helps youth move forward Once a week, Tatiana Portelli-Graham, Covenant House Toronto’s Solutions Focused Brief Therapist, runs a counselling group for youth. In a recent session, a youth confided that she was afraid...
Program Stories Putting care on the menu Food is at the centre of everything we do at Covenant House. It is the first thing staff offer when youth come through our doors, and as they get...
Program Stories Our impact – A journey through Covenant House Toronto When Robson first walked up the steps to Covenant House Toronto, he was new to the city and country, having come to Canada from Nigeria with no supports and...