Inspired by faith, we are a community devoted to absolute respect and unconditional love ensuring that all youth experiencing homelessness can lead lives full of purpose and joy.
Grounded in tradition of Franciscan social justice teachings, the work of Covenant House’s community is rooted in a commitment to live out God’s compassion through service to youth experiencing homelessness.
Our Vision: To end youth homelessness.
Every night, hundreds of unaccompanied youth are homeless in the state of Missouri. As the only nonprofit organization dedicated to serving homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth in the city of St. Louis, Covenant House Missouri works every day to be a place of unconditional love, hope, and support for our community’s most vulnerable youth.
Covenant House Missouri openly accepts youth experiencing homelessness between the ages of 16-24. We provide transformative solutions to guide them from homelessness to hope through outreach, residential services, educational programs, job training and placement, medical services, and mental health counseling. Ultimately, Covenant House Missouri’s goal is that every youth finds stable housing and moves towards an independent, sustainable future.
CHMO practices 5 guiding principles in our work with youth:
Immediacy: We immediately meet the basic needs of youth experiencing homelessness: a nourishing meal, a shower, clean clothes, medical attention, and a safe place to sleep.
Sanctuary: We provide a safe haven from homelessness, recognize the worth of every human being, and create a safe setting where all youth are served without judgement.
Value Communication: We believe relationships are based on love, trust, respect, and honesty.
Structure: We provide the stability and structure necessary to build a positive future.
Choice: We foster confidence; encouraging young people to believe in themselves and make informed choices for their lives.