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The past months have been a time of unprecedented change around the world. Life amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic has tested all of us and its effects will have both economic and social impacts for many years to come. For Covenant House youth...
406 youth accessed warm meals, a safe place to rest, and one-size-fits-one support in our Drop-In Centre
Covenant House Vancouver’s purpose is to serve all youth with absolute respect and unconditional love, to help youth experiencing homelessness, and to protect and safeguard all youth in need. Our goal is to support young people relentlessly as they...
95% of the youth who worked with our Clinical Counsellors showed improvement in their mental health
Housing Support Workers, Life Skills Workers, Social Workers and Registered Clinical Counsellors are available for all youth in all our programs. All our services are offered with genuine compassion and acceptance, with the knowledge that trust is the foundation for a successful way forward and away from the trauma of the streets.
The Outreach Team seeks out young people living on the streets, in Single Room Occupancy Units (SROs), or those at risk of becoming homeless. The Outreach Team builds trust with the youth, lets them know about our programs like our Drop-In Centre where they can get something to eat, have a shower, and do their laundry, all while receiving support from caring staff and volunteers.
Our Crisis Program offers safe housing, food, clothing, and counselling to young people aged 16 – 24. We take care of their immediate needs first, which are often food and rest. We encourage and work with youth to create their own plan for independence and we support them every step of the way.
Rights of Passage (ROP) is a longer-term transitional living program for young people who need housing, structure, and support as they strive toward independence. Basic life skills most of us take for granted like budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and goal setting are taught while youth attend work and/or further their education.
170 youth found and maintained employment
98% of youth told us that Covenant House Vancouver has helped them
See below for our audited financial statements, as well as a link to some additional stats that reflect the impact we made in the community throughout this past year:
Audited Financials Our Stats
Dear CHV Community,
The past months have been a time of unprecedented change around the world. Life amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic has tested all of us and its effects will have both economic and social impacts for many years to come.
For Covenant House youth, the loss of employment and recreation opportunities coupled with greater stress from social isolation has intensified the already daunting challenges of adolescence. During the past year, youth employment rates have fallen, and CHV youth mental health scores have declined — directly correlating with increased drug use.
These are amongst the pressure points, some the result of Covid-19, that we will monitor for the long-term implications for homeless and at-risk youth.
Covenant House Vancouver has stood strong throughout the pandemic; however, the daily drama unfolding on the downtown streets has meant that frontline staff have been called to support many young people who are struggling with ever more serious mental health concerns and addictions to dangerous drugs. We have shared a case study about Harm Reduction at Covenant House Vancouver in this report so you can learn how we are responding to the Opioid Crisis and supporting youth who are in active addiction.
We are encouraged by the unprecedented amount of support from our generous donor community. It is with gratitude that I note that our fundraising revenue has remained strong, allowing us to provide life-changing services for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
The new year will include the opening of our new building at 1280 Seymour Street. The youth, staff, and volunteers are excited about the new building and to use the services that will be available, including a gym, art and music rooms, and a dedicated classroom for education.
We are thrilled to be partnering with Foundry for our new health clinic which will reduce barriers for youth seeking medical care. Our Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator has started and has begun staff training to improve our work with sexually exploited and trafficked youth. All these initiatives will supplement our current programs and be invaluable as we welcome young people into our new building.
As we move into 2022 and the challenges ahead for young people, I am grateful that we have the financial resources, talent, and new programs to address their needs.
As always, I want to express my deepest appreciation to our donors, board members, partners, volunteers, and staff for their dedication to young people.
Together, we have set the stage so youth can tackle difficult challenges and create real change.
With love and hope,
Krista Thompson, ICD.D
Chief Executive Officer
Covenant House Vancouver
Dear CHV Community,
The past months have been a time of unprecedented change around the world. Life amidst the global Covid-19 pandemic has tested all of us and its effects will have both economic and social impacts for many years to come.
For Covenant House youth, the loss of employment and recreation opportunities coupled with greater stress from social isolation has intensified the already daunting challenges of adolescence. During the past year, youth employment rates have fallen, and CHV youth mental health scores have declined — directly correlating with increased drug use.
These are amongst the pressure points, some the result of Covid-19, that we will monitor for the long-term implications for homeless and at-risk youth.
Covenant House Vancouver has stood strong throughout the pandemic; however, the daily drama unfolding on the downtown streets has meant that frontline staff have been called to support many young people who are struggling with ever more serious mental health concerns and addictions to dangerous drugs. We have shared a case study about Harm Reduction at Covenant House Vancouver in this report so you can learn how we are responding to the Opioid Crisis and supporting youth who are in active addiction.
We are encouraged by the unprecedented amount of support from our generous donor community. It is with gratitude that I note that our fundraising revenue has remained strong, allowing us to provide life-changing services for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
The new year will include the opening of our new building at 1280 Seymour Street. The youth, staff, and volunteers are excited about the new building and to use the services that will be available, including a gym, art and music rooms, and a dedicated classroom for education.
We are thrilled to be partnering with Foundry for our new health clinic which will reduce barriers for youth seeking medical care. Our Anti-Human Trafficking Coordinator has started and has begun staff training to improve our work with sexually exploited and trafficked youth. All these initiatives will supplement our current programs and be invaluable as we welcome young people into our new building.
As we move into 2022 and the challenges ahead for young people, I am grateful that we have the financial resources, talent, and new programs to address their needs.
As always, I want to express my deepest appreciation to our donors, board members, partners, volunteers, and staff for their dedication to young people.
Together, we have set the stage so youth can tackle difficult challenges and create real change.
With love and hope,
Krista Thompson, ICD.D
Chief Executive Officer
Covenant House Vancouver
