Covenant House

Covenant House has helped more than 1 million young people through its comprehensive and innovative strategies to combat homelessness. Its programming includes Street Outreach, Intermediate Care, and Rights of Passage, which respectively provide direct outreach to homeless youth unable to access resources independently, short-term housing and crisis management, and assistance with the transition to long-term independent living. Covenant House's education and prevention programming centers on issues such as health care, juvenile justice, and a living wage — factors that can contribute to rising homelessness in communities where such services are lacking. In addition, cities across the country host annual Sleep Out events where thousands of families, community organizations, and individual volunteers spend the night outside to raise awareness and lifesaving funds for homeless youth.