I have never seen homelessness in this light before. Too often, we sit and think about the homeless being simply a tired old man sitting on the side of the road with a cardboard sign and beer nearby. However, being a full-time volunteer here at Covenant House Florida has taught me that homelessness is not just for that stereotype, but that it can affect anyone--including our youth. Youth are our future, and I am thankful to be a part of an organization that is helping homeless and runaway youth to build a better future for themselves. This residential facility has provided shelter to thousands of youth over the years, and I hope that it continues to be around for as long as its needed to fight against the cycle of poverty.
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- 733 Breakers Ave Ft Lauderdale FL 33304 USA
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Group Homes, Homeless & Housing, Homeless Centers, Homeless Shelters, Housing Support, Human Services
Mission: We who recognize God's providence and fidelity to His people are dedicated to living out His covenant among ourselves and those children we serve, with absolute respect and unconditional love.
Target demographics: youth 18 to age 24 to overcome homelessness and trafficking by providing best-in-class services and a shared commitment to unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support
Direct beneficiaries per year: 1000 young people across our core programs and services, which included 99 youth slept in a Covenant House bed each night (on average), 291 youth served in drop-in and non-residential programs, 36,212 nights of housing provided, etc.
Geographic areas served: 2 locations: Orlando and Fort Lauderdale
Programs: Street Outreach, shelter services, transitional living, health & clinical services, substance abuse treatment, education & skill building, parenting education & support, among others.