Story04.17.25

Not Forgotten: D.A.'s Story

Even when you do everything right, you can still fall through the cracks — but at Covenant House, youth like D.A. are not forgotten.

homeless young moms and babies on yoga mats | Covenant House

Story04.15.25

“It Takes a Village”: Lorraine’s Mission to Love and Uplift Young Families at Covenant House

Meet Lorraine Ruzich, a dedicated staff member at Raphael’s Life House at Covenant House New Jersey, whose heart for young mothers and their babies is transforming lives and building a new legacy of hope, safety, and sisterhood.

youth in need at Covenant House Chicago community room

Research04.14.25

Real Experience Becomes Lasting Impact: How Young People Are Driving Prevention Policy

Youth with lived experience are shaping prevention policies through Covenant House’s research-driven initiatives, ensuring future solutions are youth-centered and effective.

News04.07.25

Olive Tree Commons, another step toward affordable-for-youth housing

Covenant House has opened a second affordable-for-youth housing location, Olive Tree Commons, where formerly homeless young adults can work toward stability and independence.

News04.03.25

Sleep Out Offers a Night of Conversation and Connection

We celebrate the diverse paths that lead individuals and teams to join the Sleep Out movement. Since inception, Covenant House supporters have spent more than 65,000 nights outside and have raised over $160 million.

Chicago skyline | Covenant House Bill's blog

Insight03.31.25

Bill’s Blog: Covenant House Leadership Convenes

CEO Bill Bedrossian reflects on a first-ever convening of over 150 Covenant House leaders to develop our strategy to end youth homelessness as we know it today.

News03.13.25

Remembering Dr. Michael Dean

Covenant House lovingly remembers Dr. Michael Dean — board member, medical advisor, and dear friend — who passed away Feb. 25.

group of homeless youth talking at a table at Covenant House

Insight02.28.25

Unconditional Love is What We Do

At Covenant House, we don’t just talk about love, we operationalize it to help youth attain stability, success, and the future they choose.

Insight02.27.25

Affordable for Youth Housing – The First Step in Ending Youth Homelessness

The lack of affordable housing keeps many youth overcoming homelessness from achieving stability. Covenant House has an answer.

young homeless woman entering Covenant House

Insight02.21.25

Supporting Young Women on Their Journey Home

Young women experiencing homelessness face unique challenges, but at Covenant House, they find safety, support, and resources they need to create brighter futures for themselves and, in some cases, their children.

News and Insights

Healthy Food, Brighter Futures Are Growing at Covenant House Greater Washington