Program Stories The impact of sleep deprivation on youth experiencing homelessness Adam has been homeless for two months, having spent nights in a tent, in a sleeping bag on a park bench, and on the ground. He visits our drop-in...
Program Stories Baked Chicken Wings with Buffalo Sauce Instructions: 1. Adjust your oven rack to the upper-middle position. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack...
Program Stories Extending care to more youth during the cold winter months This winter program provides an additional 30 youth a day with a safe place to stay overnight and access to other critical services. This program will run until April...
Youth Stories Alisha’s story Alisha experienced homelessness after conflict within their family became untenable – a common reason youth arrive at Covenant House Toronto’s doors.
News Sleeper Spotlight on Joe Roberts, Sleep Out Executive Edition 2023 Keynote Speaker It’s been years since Joe Roberts slept outside on the pavement, a practice that was just part of his daily life back in his youth. He had spent his...
Program Stories Cooking for Life recipe: Sweet treats for the holidays As we start preparing for the holiday season baking is a popular activity around the house. Youth and staff share their favourite holiday traditions and treats. In lead up...
Volunteer Stories Finding their inner child The young people we see at Covenant House have experienced hardships that no one should ever have to. The daily challenges they experience – from figuring out where their...
Program Stories Keeping our community safe leading into respiratory virus season To help youth stay healthy during this year’s respiratory virus season, our health care centre teamed up with public health to offer regular flu and COVID-19 booster shots at...
News Sleeper Spotlight on David McKibbon – Top fundraiser The first year David McKibbon participated in Sleep Out Executives Edition was the coldest of his five years since. “We had two inches of snow on the ground,” the...
