Sleep Out 2019: Reflections on Grace
For the second year in a row, I was honored to participate in the annual Sleep Out for Covenant House. Two hundred and thirty sleepers raised over $623,000! With the support of my family and friends, I raised $6,000 for the homeless youth of my city.
Volunteer Spotlight: Opportunities Academy Interns
This semester, Covenant House is developing a community partnership with Opportunities Academy, a New Orleans school that trains and empowers students with intellectual disabilities between the ages of 18 and 22.
2019 Annual Report
We cared for more youth last year than ever before in our 32-year history. We're excited to share their successes and challenges from the past year.
Wellness Program Expansion
By Kristin Miller and Sophie Trist
We are expanding our therapy/wellness programs to offer daily sessions with an emphasis on the importance of health & wellness as a therapeutic means to combat anxiety, stress, substance use, and disruptive…
Covenant House Celebrates Pride: 2019
Covenant House youth at the 2019 Pride Prom
Youth Profile: Jakiya
Written by Sophie Trist
On Saturday, June 1, 2019, the inaugural Arts & Hearts 5K was held in beautiful Audubon Park, presented by Varsity Sports. All proceeds were dedicated to Covenant House to provide unconditional love and holistic…
Arts & Hearts 5K for Covenant House
Come join us for the Inaugural Arts & Hearts for Covenant House 5K! All finishers will receive a beautiful handmade pottery medal, and all preregistered racers will get a soft, short sleeved T-shirt.
Two Generation Program – Supporting Our Young Parents
Two Generation Program - Supporting Our Young Parents
Written by Sophie Trist
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According to the 2018 United Way report, 76% of young single mothers live at or below the ALICE threshold. Many of these young parents and their…
Reflection on Launching a Student Sleep Out
Reflection on Launching a Student Sleep Out
Written by Alicia Buenaventura
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Pursuing an internship at Covenant House was likely the most meaningful commitment I chose my freshman year of college. Every week, I chose to commute downtown to…
