Facts about Missouri’s Youth in Crisis
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The Covenant House Institute recently completed a year long survey of homeless youth served in our crisis center. Some of the findings:
- 47% reported physical abuse
- 31% reported sexual abuse
- 19% were raped
- 42% witnessed violence in their homes
- 43% had spent time in foster care
- 74% were unemployed
- 54% lacked a high school diploma or GED equivalent
This is why we open our doors to homeless youth and provide a place where they can feel safe, secure and cared for.
President’s Report
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“This offers an overview of Covenant House’s work in the Americas in fiscal year 2009. Despite the economic recession, we gave shelter to more than 13,000 kids in our crisis centers, served nearly 2,000 kids in Rights of Passage, and housed an additional 273 kids in our apartment programs. We placed more than 2,500 youth in jobs and offered medical care to more than 10,000 kids. We provided immediate assistance to almost 40,000 young people through street outreach, and our public education and prevention programs reached over 54,000 youth. In the U.S., the NINELINE provided counseling and referrals to 40,595 youth and families in crisis.
Our mission remains vital, despite indeed, because of the times. Our kids are our cause. We believe in their promise and strive to be their hope and their love on their journeys from the streets.” Kevin Ryan, President, Covenant House International
Assistance League Assists CHMO
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Roz Willey and Binny Luechtefeld in our Covenant Closet
The Color Purple
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Our youth spent last month reading and discussing, “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker. As they followed the story of Celie, they talked about domestic violence, sexual abuse and broken relationships. Many of them could relate to the ongoing hurt and isolation Celie felt. A New Cornerstone, Inc. provided workshops on healthy relationships and guest speakers helped the kids recognize and deal with problems in their own relationships. The month long experience concluded with the amazing opportunity to see the Broadway play at the Fox Theatre (a first for all our kids)!
Meet CHMO’s Newest Residents
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Meet Moe, Rocky, Zed and Ginger – CHMO’s new four legged residents. The dogs are part of a local program called “Loosen the Leash.” They’ll be living here for 8 weeks with one primary care giver and one assistant. Our kids will be nurturing them and training them so they can be adopted out into the community. Our youth not only learn how to care for and discipline the dogs, they learn patience, respect and perseverence – tools we all need to succeed. This pilot program at Covenant House seems to be a great success so far. Dogs and kids are enjoying each other and learning much!
Zed and the Girls
Rachel and Rocky
Valentine’s Gifts
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This Valentine’s Day, instead of buying chocolate and flowers, why not make a charitable tribute to your loved one?
You can share some love with the youth of Covenant House Missouri and also show your loved one how much you care. By making a tribute donation to Covenant House Missouri, you can honor a special friend, spouse or relative with your gift. You will also love the feeling you get knowing your donation has gone to help a homeless teen get off the streets.
To make a Valentine’s Day donation, simply visit our donation page and indicate the name of the person you would like to honor with your gift. Your donation is tax-deductible. Your loved one will receive a letter from Covenant House to let him or her know of your tribute.
To donate today, follow this link: http://www.covenanthousemo.org/get-involved/donate.php
Happy Valentine’s Day and thank you for your continued support of Covenant House Missouri!
HOMELESS YOUTH REACHING OUT
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Welcome to Covenant House Missouri’s blog – we hope this can be a place where you learn more about who we are, who we serve and why we’re dedicated to helping our youth discover their full potential so they can live meaningful and purpose filled lives.
Just an example of the hearts in this place and why we do what we do … our young professional residents are collecting money from staff and fellow residents to help the effort in Haiti. Homeless kids reaching out to make a difference globally … we think that’s pretty powerful!
Reaching out to Homeless Youth during the Thanksgiving holiday
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For homeless youth in the St. Louis, Missouri area, the holidays can be difficult. At Covenant House, we strive to develop long-lasting relationships with these individuals, giving them the assistance they need to rise above and overcome the many hardships they face.
Learn more about us and how we are making a difference in the lives of homeless youth on our YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/user/covenanthouseofmo
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