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Grand Rapids Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, September 19, 2023

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.


Our Five Guiding Principles:


Immediacy: We welcome all youth without judgement or conditions; meeting their immediate basic needs of food, clothing, medical attention and a safe place to sleep at no cost.


Sanctuary: We acknowledge the bravery it takes for young people to walk through our doors. We offer them a welcoming and safe environment based on absolute respect, unconditional love, and relentless support, where we believe in and encourage their resilience.


Value communication: We value authentic relationships, honor the voice of our youth, and model caring relationships based on trust, respect, and honesty.


Structure: We provide stability and consistency for young people to pursue their great promise.


Choice: We honor that young people hold the power to their story. Through relentless engagement we foster confidence and encourage them to believe in themselves and make informed choices about their lives.