Creating A Haven for Young Trafficking Victims in Toronto
In his Huffington Post column, President Kevin Ryan announces the opening of a Covenant House transitional housing program designed especially for sex-trafficking survivors in Toronto early next year that will be another critical step in our work to fight the human trafficking of homeless youth.
"World's Coolest Dad" Uses New Found Fame To Help Our Kids
It started as a fun winter project in the backyard of his Cranford, NJ home ... it has turned into the most famous luge run in the country with a video that has gone viral. Learn how Joe Colangelo is using the video's popularity to raise funds and awareness for our kids at Covenant House.
Community Leaders in St. Louis Brave Freezing Temperatures To Help Our Kids
On a freezing cold night in St. Louis, over 20 community leaders joined Covenant House President Kevin Ryan and Covenant House Missouri Executive Director Sue Wagener to sleep on the streets to raise money and awareness for our kids. In this Fox 2 news report, learn more and listen to Markeith tell his inspiring story about his journey from homelessness to a new life.
Covenant House Testifies Before U.S. Senate About Our Work Protecting Trafficking Victims
On February 24, our Director of Anti-Human Trafficking Initiatives at Covenant House NY Jayne Bigelsen testified on behalf of Covenant House/Casa Alianza/La Alianza before the United States Senate Judiciary Committee. The invitation grew from the groundbreaking study Jayne and Fordham University undertook documenting our kids' experiences of being exploited and trafficked.
Thursday, March 19, 2015 at 7:00 pm
Calling all ladies! Please join us Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at Hotel Chantelle from 7:00pm-9:00pm for an evening of painting, wine, appetizers, and great company hosted by Covenant House! Take the opportunity to also learn about how you can get involved in Covenant House’s annual Sleep Out: Mothers Edition!
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- Shoutout 2 our favorite Iditarider @CovHousePrez! We still can't believe he's involved, but can't wait 2 see what happens in the next 2 days
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- He has run marathons and slept on the streets for our kids … now he has gone to the dogs! @CovHousePrez will ride in #Iditarod in Alaska!
A look back at 2014
01/08/2015 - 3:17pm
Since 2015 began, we've seen a surge of homeless kids in need of shelter... and we know there are more on the way. We also know that thanks to friends like you, we'll be prepared. We are looking forward to even more successes this year, and we are so grateful to have so many friends standing by our kids through thick and thin. Take a look at what we did together in 2014!
A Christmas Message
12/03/2014 - 10:59am
There is so much to love about Christmas and its wonderful traditions – it’s truly a time full of joy, light and wonder. Whether it’s an uplifting holiday service, a nostalgic movie or a festive meal with friends and family, each of us has one (or more!) special moments we look forward to and cherish each Christmas.
Holding Backpage.com Accountable
09/12/2014 - 2:16pm
A case making its way through the courts in Washington State holds high stakes for trafficked children who have been waging a steep uphill battle against corporate behemoth Backpage.com for years. Covenant House is joining as a friend of the court in the lawsuit, which represents our best hope for pushing back against the relentless, web-based commercial sexual exploitation of children and...