Casual day for covenant house - a letter from CTV's Coleen Christie
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Dear Friend of Covenant House,
As the anchor of CTV News at 5, it is a privilege to be invited into the living rooms of people throughout the Lower Mainland, providing vital, engaging, and original news coverage. I am equally proud to be a citizen of Vancouver , a city filled with caring and considerate people; I am always amazed by the generosity and the kindness that is reflected in our community.
Over the last few years, I have been a supporter of Covenant House Vancouver, a local agency that provides help and hope to hundreds of homeless and at-risk youth living in our city’s streets. As such, I am honoured to be writing to you as the Chair of the 30 days for 30 nights campaign for Covenant House. Our goal is to fund the operation of two Covenant House shelters for the month of December, ensuring that over 100 youth will have access to a safe place to stay, 24-hour individualized professional care, food, clothing, life-skills training and, most importantly, hope for a better future.
In support of this initiative, we will be launching a city-wide Casual Day for Covenant House on December 1 st. It is my hope that you and your colleagues will join us by purchasing a Casual Day sticker and “going casual” to show your support for Covenant House!
Please find enclosed in this package a detailed information catalogue and step by step guide about Casual Day and how to engage your workplace in participating in this event. Covenant House staff will also be available to answer any questions you may have and to provide any assistance you may need.
My involvement in this campaign has afforded me a better understanding of the issues and challenges faced by street-involved young people and the incredible courage and determination they demonstrate as they work to overcome their obstacles. Covenant House is providing life-changing assistance every day and I have been truly inspired by their commitment to our youth.
Please join me on December 1 st and help us find an answer to homelessness – one young person at a time.
Yours truly,
Coleen Christie, Anchor CTV News at 5
Honourary Chair, 30 days for 30 nights Campaign