“I promise to never give up on myself or my dreams”
WHY ARE OUR YOUNG PEOPLE HOMELESS?
Every person deserves a safe place to sleep and hope for a brighter tomorrow. For young people, homelessness interrupts progress toward adulthood and a future of independence and self-sufficiency.
Covenant House’s doors are always open to all young people who need housing and help, regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Our trauma-informed services help bridge the gap between potential and progress, and we also advocate for systemic change through public policy, while promoting awareness of critical issues related to youth homelessness.
The Covenant House mission is centered and built on community, where youth, staff, volunteers, and partners love one another unconditionally, respect each other absolutely, and dedicate ourselves to a covenant of compassion and hope.
HOW DO WE HELP?
Our goal at Covenant House Michigan is to provide a better life for the youth who come through our doors. We not only offer food and shelter, we offer a package for independence and overall success. Whether they are brought here by our Outreach Team or walk through our doors, every child is embraced with open arms. Helping young people embrace the great promise of their lives, Covenant House Michigan offers a combination of support strategies, including- educational programs, job training and placement, medical services, mental health and substance abuse counseling.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
OUR PROGRAMS
YOUTH
OUTREACH
Our Outreach team provides services to homeless youth living on the streets or in abandoned houses and cars.
CRISIS
CARE
Our 45-bed shelter is a warm and welcoming space for youth aged 18 to 24 taking the first step toward positive life changes.
RIGHTS
OF PASSAGE
Residents in our two-year transitional living program develop a life plan for successful independent living.
ADVANCING
EDUCATION
Covenant House Michigan collaborated to open four charter schools to better serve the needs of homeless and at-risk youth.
EMPLOYMENT
CENTER
Through training and mentoring Covenant House Michigan staff prepare our kids for the world of work and independence by teaching basic life skills that are often foreign concepts to many homeless youth.
TOTAL
ME
A daily program teaching life skills ranging from anger management and communication to healthy eating and exercise.
STORIES OF OUR YOUTH
Tonia
Jeremiah
Kaiden
OUR SUCCESS STORIES |
They come from all over Michigan searching for a way out of their desperate situations. Their stories are heart-breaking yet admirable. They are survivors.
OUR SUCCESS STORIES
They come from all over Michigan searching for a way out of their desperate situations. Their stories are heart-breaking yet admirable. They are survivors.
NEWS
FUND A NEED
Every person deserves a safe place to sleep and hope for a brighter tomorrow As the pandemic continues to change our lives, we are met with the challenges of raising funds to support our