Former homeless youth getting meals at cafeteria | Covenant House

Provide 4X the Meals to Homeless Youth

At Covenant House, a meal is never just a meal. It can also be the first step to a brighter future.

Join our March Meals Match today to help provide healthy meals to even more young people. Every $1 you give becomes $4 in meals, shelter and so much more.

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We Provide Shelter, Love and Hope to Young People Facing Homelessness

Covenant House builds a bridge to hope for young people experiencing homelessness, including survivors of human trafficking and young families through unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support.

Nourishing Hope: Fighting Youth Homelessness with Hot Meals

At Covenant House, food isn't just nourishment—it's a pathway from homelessness to independence. In this story, we spotlight how our kitchen teams serve nutritious meals that help young people leave hunger and uncertainty behind, focus on their goals, and build life skills that support long-term independence.

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Have a favorite dish? Share a recipe that our youth can learn to make.

David Holt, food and facilities manager at Covenant House Michigan

How Serious Is Youth Homelessness?

As many as 4.2 million young people will experience a period of homelessness this year in the U.S. alone. The causes of homelessness are complex, and many of the most vulnerable young people in our communities face the greatest risk.

Homeless youth on the streets in need of childrens shelter

Our Programs Reached Over 63,000 Young People

896,000 

We provided more than 896,000 nights of safe housing to young people in the past year.

2,500

More than 2,500 young people wake up in a Covenant House bed every day.

1.9 Million 

We served 1.9 million meals to young people in the past year.

More Than 4 Million Young People Will Experience Homelessness This Year

Since 1972, we've opened our doors to more than 1.5 million young people experiencing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking. Every young person at Covenant House receives a warm bed, food, health and wellness services, a case manager, and, most important of all, unconditional love and absolute respect.

Young previously homeless girl leaning on Covenant House

The Journey Home: A Roadmap to Ending Youth Homelessness

We have a plan to end youth homelessness as we know it. We're calling it the Journey Home. Learn more about our strategic vision and the three pathways we'll focus on: Prevention, Intervention, and Restoration.

Serious looking youth | The Issues | Covenant House

Join the Fight to End Youth Homelessness

You can make a difference in the lives of youth overcoming homelessness by donating your time and money to Covenant House.

Save a Child With Nowhere Else to Go

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Help provide a safe place to sleep – food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and love, 24/7 to struggling kids.

Please help youth facing homelessness