Description
Covenant House Washington’s vision is three-fold: to protect young people from the streets and from dangerous living situations; to enhance their lives through substantial services and support so that they may transition to adulthood successfully; and to advocate with them and on their behalf, when necessary, so that future generations of children, teenagers and young adults do not face the same crippling challenges as today’s struggling young people face.
History
In 1972, Covenant House established its first official intake center and shelter to serve homeless young people in New York City. Throughout the 1970s, Covenant House continued to expand its social service programs in New York City and by 1980 was ready to branch out to other cities. For the next two decades, Covenant House grew at an exhilarating pace under the leadership of Sister Mary Rose (1990-2003) and Sister Tricia Cruise (2003-2008), opening outreach programs, crisis centers, employment and education service centers and long-term, transitional living programs in 20 more cities in the United States, Central America and Canada. Since then, Covenant House has grown into a network of more than 20 affiliate agencies in cities in each of these regions. Currently, under the leadership of Kevin Ryan, Covenant House serves thousands of homeless young people each year, giving them the love and support they need to find their way off of the streets and out of truly debilitating life situations.
Financial Status
Tax ID
13-35377092013 Revenue
$4,869,562.00
2013 Net Assets
$6,664,877.00