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Covenant House helps youth ignite their potential and reclaim their lives. to 5 p.m.).

This page is monitored during business hours only (Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. If you are a youth in crisis, please call our main phone line at (416) 598-4898.

10/10/2026

💙 Today, on and , we’re reflecting on the realities of homelessness when it begins early in life.

For many young people, homelessness is more than the loss of a safe place to stay. It can also mean feeling isolated and unseen at a time when support matters most. Over time, these experiences can affect self-esteem, increase stress, and impact a young person's mental health.

Our program, “Youth Reconnect”, works with young people and their families to prevent homelessness before it starts. Last year, 100% of the young people supported by Youth Reconnect remained housed, many with their families, and did not experience homelessness.

We asked family counsellors from the Youth Reconnect team to share how feeling seen, heard, and having trusted people in your corner can strengthen a young person’s wellbeing and help them build thriving futures.

Swipe through to read their reflections.

10/08/2026

In six weeks, corporate leaders and executives from across the GTA will come together for Sleep Out: Executive Edition 2026.

By spending a night outdoors, participants show their commitment to learning more about youth homelessness and reminding young people at Covenant House that they’re not alone.

Throughout the evening, they'll hear stories of resilience and see firsthand how a community coming together to raise awareness and critical funds can help young people move beyond homelessness and build brighter futures.

To support a Sleeper, visit: https://covenanthousetorontoevents.ca/ui/SOEE26

10/07/2026

🦃 With the support of our community, we're helping make Thanksgiving more special for young people at Covenant House.

Every donation made by October 12 will be matched by a generous donor, up to a total of $50,000, helping provide more young people with:

🏠 A safe place to sleep
🍽️ Nutritious meals
💙 Life-changing support to help them build unbreakable futures

Together, we can remind young people that they have a community standing beside them. Make your gift today: https://secure.covenanthouse.ca/page/136663/donate/1.

10/02/2026

🏒 What has become a cherished Thanksgiving tradition for many young people at Covenant House returned this week as members of the Toronto Maple Leafs joined us for an afternoon of fun activities, games, and a delicious Thanksgiving meal, generously provided by MLSE Foundation.

Thank you Toronto Maple Leafs and MLSE Foundation for visiting us again and helping make Thanksgiving season so special for the young people. 💙

09/30/2026

As part of our ongoing commitment to learning and reconciliation, staff from across the organization recently participated in a traditional Indigenous sweat lodge ceremony, led by Harry Snowboy of Strong Earth, Elder-in-Residence, Healer, and Ceremonial Traditional Knowledge Keeper.

The experience offered staff an opportunity to learn from Indigenous teachings, connect with the land, and reflect how they can support Indigenous youth at Covenant House in reconnecting with culture, community, and identity to build thriving futures.

Read the full story: https://tinyurl.com/ConnectionsThroughTraditions

09/29/2026

🧡 Tomorrow, we join people across Canada in recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day: a time to honour Residential School Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and reflect on the truths and legacies that continue to shape our communities today.

We encourage everyone to mark this important day through reflection, conversation, learning, and by wearing orange in recognition that Every Child Matters.

09/28/2026

Learning is one of the many ways we deepen our understanding of the truth and advance reconciliation.

Throughout this month, youth and staff at Covenant House have been taking part in conversations hosted by our Indigenous Working Group, creating opportunities to learn about Indigenous histories, experiences and perspectives and to reflect on their enduring impact today.

These conversations are part of our ongoing commitment to creating inclusive and welcoming community where Indigenous youth experiencing homelessness can strengthen connections to culture, community, and identity as they build brighter futures.

09/26/2026

Yesterday, Covenant House Toronto and Bau-Xi Gallery welcomed the community to Museum of the Unbreakable, an exhibition that shares the stories, aspirations and resilience of young people through personal belongings that hold special meaning.

Some of the young people featured have long since moved beyond Covenant House and are thriving in their communities. Others are taking important steps toward independence today. Each journey is different, but they share a common belief: their future was not defined by their circumstances.

That's the heart of Home of the Unbreakable.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. If you haven’t visited, there's still time to experience the powerful stories it shares. The exhibit will be open throughout the weekend, September 26 and 27, 10:00 AM-5:30 PM.

09/24/2026

📣 Opening tomorrow: Museum of the Unbreakable.

This limited-run exhibition invites Torontonians to connect with the individual stories of young people who have experienced homelessness and the strength they carry forward.

📅 September 25 & 26
📍 Bau-Xi Gallery, 1384 Dufferin St.
🎟️ Free Admission

We hope you'll stop by and share this invitation with your community.

09/23/2026

Youth homelessness doesn’t begin with homelessness. It often starts with circumstances beyond a young person’s control.

Through Home of the Unbreakable, we’re sharing powerful stories that explore the realities behind youth homelessness and celebrate the resilience, strength, and potential of the young people who overcome them.

Learn more from our latest press release: https://tinyurl.com/HomeoftheUnbreakable

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