About Us

Covenant House helps youth ignite their potential and reclaim their lives. As Canada’s largest agency serving youth who are homeless, trafficked or at risk, we offer the widest range of services to hundreds of young people every day.  

More than a place to stay, we provide life-changing care with unconditional love and respect. We meet youth’s immediate needs and then we work together to achieve their future goals. We offer 24/7 crisis shelter transitional housing options on-site and, in the community, health and well-being support, training and skill development, and ongoing care once youth move into the community.         

For over 40 years, Covenant House has been dedicated to its mission of serving youth on the street and to protect and safeguard all youth with absolute respect and unconditional love. Since 1982, Covenant House has supported more than 100,000 young people. 

(416) 598-4898
1-800-435-7308
inquiries@covenanthouse.ca

20 Gerrard St. East
Toronto, ON
M5B 2P3

We offer 24-7 care

The needs of the hundreds of youth coming through our doors daily are met with a high ratio of care and strong staff expertise. With 396 employees in a diverse range of roles, we’re able to run vital programming throughout the day and offer drop-in centre hours seven days a week.

Our staff are also out in the community, supporting and building one-on-one relationships with youth, advocating for change and delivering important awareness, prevention and early intervention programs.

No matter what role they fill at Covenant House, employees are known for their specialized expertise, professionalism and compassion for the youth we serve.

Our facilities

Located in the heart of Toronto, Covenant House occupies 100,000 square feet of space that offers youth ages 16 to 24 essential services.

Young people are welcome to drop in, get a bite to eat, do a load of laundry, get medical care or stay the night in our 96-bed shelter. Everyone who walks through the door is connected with a youth worker who will help them get the support they need, access the right services and make a personalized plan to gain control of their life.

 

We are part of an international network

Covenant House is an internationally recognized child care agency with “houses” in 34 cities in Canada (Toronto and Vancouver), the U.S. and Latin America.

 

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