Covenant House Vancouver

In partnership with BC Housing, CHV’s Temporary Winter Shelter program is back! There are 12 beds available nightly, for youth age 19–24. The program runs at CHV’s Drop-In Centre, every evening from 10:00pm–8:30am, on a first come, first served basis. Youth can access services such as a hot shower, food, and clean clothing, and learn more about everything that Covenant House has to offer. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gsbBhEf2.

Ali’s story is like many we have seen at Covenant House Vancouver. After leaving home due to family rejection, Ali was couch surfing, until a local 2SLGBTQIA+ organization connected them to Covenant House Vancouver. Through our Crisis Program, Ali focused on mental health, found joy in music and basketball, and began building a future. At CHV, we provide more than shelter—we offer support, dignity, and opportunity. Thanks to Scotiabank and The Steven Chambers Foundation, your donation will be matched, up to $100,000. Let’s help youth, like Ali, reach their full potential: https://lnkd.in/gsjvHKD3. #SocialImpact #YouthEmpowerment #EndYouthHomelessness #CovenantHouseVancouver #MatchedGiving

Did you know? • At least 5,232 individuals in the region are homeless, up 9% compared to 2023 • Overall, homelessness is up 141% since the homeless counts began in 2005 • Youth under the age of 25 accounted for 6% of the total homeless population counted (172 in total). Of those, exactly half were unsheltered — the highest rate of unsheltered amongst any age group. Local business and community leaders bundled into sleeping bags and stretched out on cardboard. to sleep in a city alley, and to raise funds and awareness for youth homelessness. Thanks to these individuals and the support of the community, the event has raised $1,352,818.06 and counting! Check out today’s blog for a recap of this year’s event and to find out more about youth homelessness: https://lnkd.in/gu7iwMcf Thank you to everyone who supports vulnerable young people in the community. #CHV #Vancouver #youth #CHSleepOut

Another incredible Sleep Out! This annual event is where local business leaders give up their beds for a night to raise funds and awareness for homeless youth. 💙 Participants toured our facility — gaining a firsthand look at the programs and services that their generosity will help support. The night began with Covenant House CEO Deb Lester and Sleep Out Cabinet Member Steve Munford sharing their insights about the urgency of the youth homelessness crisis. Though participants may feel cold and uncomfortable tonight, this is just a small fraction of what homeless youth experience. #CHSleepOut #CovenantHouseVancouver #EndYouthHomelessness

Sleep Out is here! Tonight, a caring group of business and community leaders will give up their beds and sleep in a downtown alley to help combat youth homelessness. 💙 As night falls, our 40+ participants will bundle into sleeping bags and lay out cardboard to prepare for the chilly night ahead. Thank you to BC Place Stadium, Canada Place, and the Vancouver Convention Centre (including the Olympic Cauldron!) for recognizing Sleep Out and lighting up blue. 🤩 🙌 Will you join the Sleep Out movement? You may not be sleeping out yourself, but you can support by sponsoring a participant. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gaHTmWEu. #CHSleepOut #CovenantHouseVancouver #EndYouthHomelessness

A young person should never have to choose between who they are and where they’re safe. Covenant House Vancouver provides a warm embrace to youth in crisis—offering shelter, programs, and services. Last year, we provided over 15,000+ clothing items to youth, to help restore their dignity and empower their self-expression. With support from Scotiabank and The Steven Chambers Foundation, every donation is now matched, up to $100,000. Join us in helping youth grow into themselves. https://lnkd.in/gsjvHKD3 #SocialImpact #YouthEmpowerment #CovenantHouseVancouver #MatchedGiving #CorporateResponsibility

This November 15 is National Philanthropy Day where we recognize the impact that philanthropy has on communities and individuals. Our Philanthropy team is pivotal to the work we do at Covenant House Vancouver. We are 80% privately funded. This means we can more easily adjust our programs to meet the needs of youth. On today’s National Day of Philanthropy, we are especially grateful to organizations like Scotiabank, who is contributing $50,000, matching every dollar donated, until December 31.

World Kindness Day was created to promote a kinder world. At Covenant House Vancouver (CHV), we see kindness expressed in a variety of ways. Donations help fund our programs and services, and support youth in a variety of ways, such as excursions, self-care, experiences, and self-expression. This kindness shows youth that people care about them and their futures, and that a community doesn’t thrive unless all of its members are thriving. Last year, 110 individuals volunteered every month on average, and 62 corporate donor groups helped around CHV, in a variety of ways. We would like to do a shout out to Scotiabank who have been supporting CHV since 2018, through donations and volunteering. This fall, we are grateful to Scotiabank who is contributing $50,000, to match every dollar donated, until December 31.

Scotiabank is helping to break the cycle of homelessness. Since 2018, Scotiabank has proudly supported Covenant House Vancouver, by removing barriers and increasing access to opportunities for disadvantaged groups, to create a more inclusive and resilient community. Our Double Match Campaign, running from October 20 – December 31, is a key part of how we raise the funds to make an impact. We are so grateful to Scotiabank for supporting this Campaign and doubling your impact! Donate today and your gift will be doubled, up to $100,000: https://lnkd.in/gsjvHKD3. Thanks to the generosity of Scotiabank and The Steven Chambers Foundation, who are each contributing $50,000, every dollar you give will be matched.

🔊 Deb Lester, CEO of Covenant House Vancouver, shares her insight into the complex causes of youth homelessness—from aging out of foster care to family rejection. “Homelessness is not an individual issue, it’s a societal one.” One of our ways to get ahead of this problem is prevention. We aim to intervene early and offer youth the support they need to thrive. Learn more about our work and how you can help: https://lnkd.in/gsjvHKD3. #YouthHomelessness #SocialImpact #Leadership #CovenantHouseVancouver