ShareThisCasual Day for Covenant House
WHAT'S CASUAL DAY ALL ABOUT?
Casual Day is the culmination of our ‘30 days for 30 nights' Campaign.
Our goal is to raise $279,000, the cost of running Covenant House's Crisis Shelter program during the month of December.
WHEN IS IT?
Monday, December 1st (December is our busiest month of the year!
WHAT DOES IT COST?
Your staff purchases Casual Day stickers encouraging them to "go casual for Covenant House" on December 1st. There is a minimum cost per sticker of $5.00 (corporate) and $3.00 (schools), BUT your organization may suggest a donation amount.
ARE TAX RECEIPTS ISSUED?
For donations of $20.00 or more.
WHO BENEFITS?
We provide a sanctuary from the street for homeless youth between the ages of 16-22. While staying at the Crisis Shelter, our youth are provided with 24-hour care, food, clothing, shelter, one-to-one counseling and life-skills coaching; everything that is need to begin the process of healing from the severity of life on the street.
WHAT DOES COVENANT HOUSE DO?
Covenant House Vancouver is comprised of a residential crisis shelter, outreach, a drop in centre and a transitional living program. In our last fiscal year we assisted 1969 young people.
WHAT DOES IT COST TO RUN COVENANT HOUSE?
$9,000 per day - to operate Covenant House's Shelter Program at maximum capacity.
HOW IS COVENANT HOUSE FUNDED?
We are almost entirely privately funded by our private donors. 85-90% of our operating costs are dependent on individual and corporate supporters within the community.
Click here for participant information:
