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Covenant House builds a bridge to hope for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking through unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support. Our doors are open 24/7 in 34 cities across the Americas and our high-quality programs are designed to empower young people to rise and overcome adversity, today and in the future.

We work to ensure every dollar you donate to Covenant House serves the children we care for as efficiently as possible. Our international work to fight youth homelessness spans 34 cities across the Americas. Covenant House's network of youth shelters provides refuge to youth facing abuse, homelessness, and trafficking - and the long-term support they need to heal. 

Hundreds of kids experiencing homelessness come through our doors daily. Your gift today provides immediate crisis care and transformative services for a homeless child in need.

Independent watchdog CharityWatch includes Covenant House on its list of Top-Rated Charities, which means we spend at least 75% of our budget on programs, meet CharityWatch's governance benchmarks, and receive "open-book" status for disclosure of basic financial information and documents to CharityWatch.

We hold a 4-Star rating (99%) from Charity Navigator, and a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar.

Yes, Covenant House is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization able to receive tax-deductible contributions year-round. Your charitable contribution will go directly toward the resources that Covenant House provides for youth experiencing homelessness. Our EIN/Tax ID number is 13-2725416. Our DUNS number is 07-520-9411.

Please contact us at info@covenanthouse.org or 1-800-388-3888 to speak to a member of our Donor Care team. We’ll be happy to assist you in making any changes to your one-time or monthly donation.

Covenant House appreciates your donation and your support of our mission. Our budget and ongoing financial health rely on accounting for and accepting irrevocable, non-refundable donations from the public. Therefore, Covenant House considers all donations to be nonrefundable.

Covenant House may consider returning donations to the donor, but only in limited circumstances. If you have made an error with your donation, please contact us at 1-800-388-3888 or info@covenanthouse.org.

Depending on the circumstances, Covenant House will consider your request if it is made within ninety (90) days of the original donation. Covenant House may ask for proof of identity before issuing a refund, and all refunds are returned using the original method of payment. For example, if your donation was made by credit card, your refund will be credited to that same account. You are responsible for all tax considerations that may arise if your donation is refunded.

You can help kids experiencing homelessness in many ways.

• Donate by Mail
  Download this form and mail it with your check or money order to the following address. Please do not send cash.
• Donate by Phone
  To make a credit card payment over the phone, contact Donor Care at 1-800-388-3888.
• Tribute/In Lieu of Gifts
  To make a gift, in honor or memory of a loved one, you can do so on this form and checking the Make this gift in honor or memory of someone option at the bottom of the form.
• Planned Giving
  Ensure your commitment to Covenant House lives on for generations. View more information about the various planned giving options or contact us at 1-800-388-3888 or plannedgiving@covenanthouse.org.
• Stocks/Investments
  To donate stocks or other investments, contact Donor Care at 1-800-388-3888.
• Cryptocurrency
  Cryptocurrency donations are one of the most tax-efficient ways to support Covenant House. You won’t owe capital gains tax on your crypto donation and the appreciated amount can be deducted from our taxes. Donate today.
• Vehicle Donations
  Covenant House accepts any vehicle, running and not, including cars, trucks, boats, RVs, motorcycles, and more. Contact Donor Care at 1-800-388-3888.

Don't see your preferred option listed here? Check out more options on our Ways to Give page, or contact us at info@covenanthouse.org or 1-800-388-3888 to speak to Donor Care

Covenant House welcomes matching gifts from your employer. You can check to see if your employer matches employee gifts and download matching gift forms by visiting our Workplace Giving page.

Yes. We use television to share the urgent realities of youth homelessness and the life-changing impact of donor support. These campaigns help us reach millions of diverse viewers across major networks, inspiring compassion and action. You can view some of our recent ads below: