Gordon’s Story
Gordon came to us in the Fall of 2014.
Gordon and his mother had been homeless. They were living pillar to post. They had never gotten back on their feet after Katrina. He was ten years old when they were rescued from rising flood waters.
Due…
Matthew’s Story
Matthew came to Covenant House at the age of 17 after being pushed out of a highly dysfunctional home. On his own for the first time, he was determined to change his life for the better.
If you met Matthew, you’d be impressed by his intelligence…
Sleep Out: 11-16-17
Our 6th annual SLEEP OUT on Thursday, November 16th will once again be a very special evening.
Last year, over 160 sleepers raised $450,000 to support our runaway, homeless, and at-risk young people. Our goal for 2017 is to recruit 170 sleepers…
Website: We’re Live!
Welcome to our brand new website - www.covenanthouseNOLA.org! The new site will feature regular blog posts like this one to keep our supporters updated on the latest happenings at "the Cov."
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Irma’s Story
In October of 2010, Irma came to Covenant House.
Her mother had died, and when her father remarried, his new wife didn’t want Irma around. Irma moved in with her aunt, but was soon cast out again.
Irma was a junior at Dr. Martin Luther…
A Story of Trafficking in New Orleans
Aaliyah’s story is sobering and tragic.
Her family, the foster care and child welfare systems, and the legal and criminal justice systems all failed this beautiful young woman. Despite everything Aaliyah has been through these past…
Kenneth’s Story
Kenneth became mixed up with the wrong crowd at an early age. He was shot twice when he was just 13 years old. He dealt drugs for the next four years, ignoring the dangers and projecting an image of invincibility.
His circumstances changed…
Taylor’s Story
Taylor, 19, wound up on the streets as a result of the financial and emotional strain of his mother’s health problems and a deteriorating relationship with his step-father. After a few months of squatting and sleeping outdoors – under bridges,…
