Our office will be closed on Monday, May 23rd and we will return on Tuesday, May 24th. If you are a young person in need of support over the long weekend please call 1-877-685-7474 toll-free to speak with a youth ... Read more

I was in the Drop-In Centre one day when a youth that I didn’t know too well entered. She quickly made her way to a chair in the corner. She sat down without making eye contact or talking to anyone. ... Read more

The term creation can be used in many contexts, including: mythological tales, religious teachings, artistic endeavours, and future possibilities. And sometimes, different contexts can find themselves woven together in the tapestry of life. The Raven, part 1 It all started ... Read more

The team at Colour Time Printing & Digital Imaging continue to come up with new and creative ways to support youth and Covenant House Vancouver. For years, this community-minded organization has given back with exceptional service, quality collateral and kindness. ... Read more

This CMHA Mental Health Week, the focus is on Empathy. It’s the capacity we share as human beings to step into each other’s shoes. To understand where they’re coming from and what they’re feeling. To listen hard and refuse to judge. ... Read more

Last night a community of dedicated individuals, families, and teams slept apart but came together virtually to raise awareness and funds for young people who are experiencing homelessness. Sleep Out: Home Edition brought together caring people with one purpose, for one ... Read more

Tonight, Covenant House Vancouver will host our third Sleep Out: Home Edition. As a virtual event, we are encouraging people to Sleep Out in solidarity with youth who are experiencing homelessness while remaining physically apart to raise funds and awareness.This ... Read more

Joshua was introduced to his mentor Rhonda, and they seemed to click instantly, as they share a passion and motivation for working in the social services sector. They went ahead to plan their next meet-up and signed their match paperwork ... Read more

April 24-30 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and it is a time to celebrate Canada’s volunteers. The National Volunteer Week theme for 2022, Volunteering Is Empathy In Action, affirms the strong connection between volunteerism and empathy. This profoundly human connection ... Read more

Why Diversity Is Important An article from Berkley (with links to studies) shows that “Diversity enhances creativity. It encourages the search for novel information and perspectives, leading to better decision-making and problem-solving. Diversity can improve the bottom line of companies ... Read more