Indigenous peoples live across 90 countries. They speak the majority of the world’s estimated 7,000 languages and represent 5,000 different cultures. Although they make up less than 5% of the world’s population, they account for 15% of the poorest. Throughout ... Read more

Our Purpose: 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 Principles: Choice Covenant House fosters confidence; encouraging young ... Read more

2022 marks the 44th anniversary of The Vancouver Pride Parade. It also marks the first year that Covenant House Vancouver has participated in the parade. We believe that participating in the Pride Parade and supporting 2SLGBTQAI+ youth is important because ... Read more

It’s finally time to get Together Again! Vancouver Pride Society, 2SLGBTQAI+ communities, queer serving organizations, and allies are celebrating the first in-person Vancouver Pride in two years. This is the first year that Covenant House Vancouver will be participating in ... Read more

Each year, on July 30, we raise awareness about World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. This year’s theme focuses on the use and abuse of technology. Over the pandemic, society had to shift from in-person interactions to those using online platforms to ... Read more

Last Saturday, Covenant House Vancouver hosted a day of Pride-themed art-making for youth in our brand new and purpose-designed art therapy studio. The day was facilitated by social worker Michelle, art therapist Keith, and former art therapy practicum student Erin, ... Read more

We’ve spent lots of time ensuring that 1280 Seymour is as comfortable and welcoming as it can be for young people. Last week the youth moved into the new Crisis Program space, and it was a very inspiring day, after ... Read more

The Covenant House Vancouver community is deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Dr. Djavad Mowafaghian. Dr. Mowafaghian was a true philanthropic leader whose kindness and compassion remain a source of inspiration for us all. His dedication to ... Read more

Hockey Helps the Homeless Foundation is a non-profit hockey charity that has partnered with Covenant House Vancouver for the past 10 years. They raise critical funds and increase awareness of at-risk youth and those experiencing homelessness. Every year, cities across Canada ... Read more

This week in the Lower Mainland there is a heat warning and temperatures are predicted to reach between 31-35 degrees. When we think of people who are experiencing homelessness and the weather, we generally worry about it being too cold, ... Read more