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April 14, 2025
You could say giving is their jam. Sisters-in-law Suzy Williams and Wendy Moco, residents of Grosse Ile, are co-chairs of the Ladies Jammie Drive Luncheon. Since 2008, they’ve been collecting new, unwrapped pajamas for young people in need. The program has received nearly 15,000 pairs of pajamas to date and many colorful and cozy PJs
March 1, 2025
In honor of Black History Month, Meagan Dunn, CEO of Covenant House Michigan is sharing her experiences as a Black leader, the importance of representation, and how her leadership empowers the youth CHMI serves. Q: How does being a Black leader influence the way you connect with youth at Covenant House? Meagan Dunn: Being a
February 25, 2025
Covenant House Michigan exists because thousands of quiet heroes – like yourself – decide that young people should not be homeless and alone. By including Covenant House Michigan in your estate plan, you can make a lasting impact on the lives of some amazing, brave, and resilient young people. Two of our heroes are Dick
February 6, 2025
CHMI is proud to announce we have formed our first ever Grand Rapids Advisory Council, a dedicated group of local leaders, professionals, and advocates committed to supporting young people experiencing homelessness. The council will play a crucial role in guiding CHMI’s Grand Rapids location as we expand our reach and deepen our community impact. “Our
January 30, 2025
Chances are you’ve seen them or our van on the streets of Detroit. Covenant House Michigan’s street outreach team is out in our community Monday – Friday and every other Saturday, stopping, checking, handing out hats, coats, gloves, boots, and snacks, and getting people to shelters, warming centers, and other places to receive the vital
January 26, 2025
Thanks to the generous support of Forgotten Harvest, a metro Detroit nonprofit organization that fights hunger and food insecurity, Covenant House Michigan received a $25,600 grant to replace the more than 20-year-old roof and gutter system on the dining hall of our Detroit campus, both of which required imminent repair. The roof replacement ensures that ongoing
January 15, 2025
Belinda Campbell has been a cornerstone of support, hope, and transformation at Covenant House Michigan for more than two decades. As our residential programs manager and a key member of the City of Detroit’s Human Trafficking Task Force, her work extends far beyond advocacy — it reflects a steadfast commitment to ensuring safety, providing education,
November 12, 2024
To the Covenant House Michigan community, We are on a mission to connect the world, and it begins with the communities where our employees live, work and serve. Delta is honored to serve as this year’s presenting sponsor for SLEEP OUT; we have proudly supported this impactful event in Detroit for the last ten years.
October 28, 2024
A day in the life of Covenant House Michigan’s Alex Simpson can change each time he walks in the door. And that has been the case for the last 17 years. Alex serves as Assistant Manager for Residential Programs and says his goal is to always maintain a safe environment for our staff and residents.
September 9, 2024
Covenant House Michigan is pleased to announce the purchase of an adjacent one-acre property at 3047-3089 Lawton Street. The property includes three vacant duplex structures and a six-unit apartment building just east of the Jeffries Freeway Service Drive, a short walk from our existing secure five-acre Detroit campus on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Click
July 27, 2024
It’s been said that you cannot truly understand another person’s experience until you’ve “walked a mile in their shoes.” With that in mind, the young people of Covenant House Michigan are working on a special entry for ArtPrize called “A Mile in Our Sneakers.” The visual and interactive display is an invitation from the young
July 27, 2024
She was all smiles, but it was a bittersweet day at Covenant House Michigan as we celebrated former associate executive director Cynthia Adams who retired at the end of June. Cynthia embodies everything about our mission. She has been with Covenant House Michigan for nearly 27 years, since the beginning – in September of 1997.
July 27, 2024
Motor City Casino’s Sound Board Theater was filled with STARS May 22 for our annual fundraiser ‘A Night of Detroit Stars’ to benefit Covenant House Michigan. The amazing Detroit Youth Choir took the stage along with a host of incredible performers. Thanks to the community’s support, this event helped us raise $355,000 to fuel our