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Covenant House Vancouver’s purpose is to serve all youth with relentless support, absolute respect, and unconditional love.

We help youth experiencing homelessness, and protect and safeguard all youth in need. If you are a youth seeking help you can call us toll free: 1-877-685-7474

Covenant House Vancouver exists for young people aged 16 - 24 who have fled physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse, those who have been forced from their homes or those who have aged out of foster care.

10/01/2026

Many of us have been fortunate enough to grow up in a place where we learned important life skills from our families, neighbours, and educators.

However, for youth experiencing homelessness, this is often not the case. It becomes all about surviving, and they may never have had the opportunity to learn these important skills.

We’re here to change that. In our Rights of Passage program, youth are provided with individual living spaces, along with dedicated shared spaces and interest-based committees, to give youth the opportunity to invest in, and create, a strong community.

Some youth have even developed lifelong friendships in this program.

Youth create connections, build resiliency, and build relationships as they learn important life skills necessary for their success.

Each youth has their own private living space with a shared kitchen and many communal areas that facilitate relationship building. The adaptable space on the first floor can fit an occasion, from a learning space to a relaxing space for movie nights.

Within the structure of the program is plenty of time for youth to explore their independence, where they can work, explore the city, and spend time with other young people. It is a time for them to begin to build their community.

When youth are ready to transition out of the program and into the community, they are still supported by their social worker and dedicated community transition coordinator.

To meet the growing need, the program has nearly doubled their capacity with 44 individual apartment spaces. The result — last year, Rights of Passage served 59 youth, with 91% of youth leaving the program and successfully transitioning to housing.

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09/30/2026

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day

This day honours those impacted by residential schools.

At Covenant House Vancouver, this day holds deep significance. Of the 1,000 youth we serve annually, a quarter identify as Indigenous. This reflects a difficult truth: Indigenous youth are much more likely to experience homelessness, trauma, and related harms than their peers.

Throughout our Continuum of Care, we provide Indigenous-specific supports, such as medicine cabinets, smudging, and connecting youth to organizations in the community.

To honour this day, staff will be wearing orange shirts, and in our Drop-In Centre, youth can:
• Create art
• Listen to Indigenous music
• Enjoy Indigenous films and TV programs
Make bannock together

Learn more about the culturally safe supports available to Indigenous youth here: https://www.covenanthousebc.org/health-wellness/indigenous-specific-supports/.

09/21/2026

Have you heard the news?

Our latest edition of Belonging, our bi-annual newsletter, is now available!

Belonging highlights innovations and ways we’re evolving to better serve youth in the community.

In this edition, you’ll read about:

The incredible, full-circle journey of youth alumnus, Jeremy

How we are strengthening efforts to combat human trafficking and exploitation

Lumi, our new website digital tool that is providing accessible information to youth

How our donors strengthen our community through their initiatives

Check out the fall edition of Belonging, and see what’s happening in your community: https://www.covenanthousebc.org/belonging-newsletter/.

09/18/2026

Where does a young person go to escape from a traumatic, and possibly dangerous situation, such as abuse or trafficking?

We have a program that specifically addresses these situations — our Crisis Program. It provides a bed and additional support for young people who are in immediate crisis and need a safe place to stay.

Youth living on the street are often alone with no support or safe place to stay, which makes them more vulnerable to abuse and exploitation.

The Crisis Program provides structure and support that helps youth move from a place of trauma and powerlessness, to regaining control of their lives.

Every youth’s experience is different, and therefore each youth’s support should be specific to them.

Staff work with youth to identify and set individual goals that may include a focus on their mental health, physical health, budgeting, employment, or finding a permanent home.

Last year, the Crisis Program operated at 100% capacity and served 169 youth.

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09/10/2026

You are seen. You are valued.

September 10 is World Su***de Prevention Day.

Approximately 4,000 Canadians die by su***de, every year.

Su***de is the second leading cause of death among Canadians, age 15–34.

Vulnerable communities, such as newcomers, Indigenous, and 2SLGBTQIA+ are at a higher risk of su***de. Homelessness can exacerbate mental health struggles, which can also increase the risk.

Lack of community awareness and stigma around this silent danger can compound the situation.

The September 10 theme, Changing the Narrative on Su***de, is a call to action to challenge harmful myths, reduce stigma, and foster open, compassionate conversations. This will help shift the silence and misunderstanding to openness, empathy, and support, creating environments where people feel safe enough to speak up and seek help.

If you know someone who maybe in crisis, please reach out and share this post.

If you are feeling alone or overwhelmed, please reach out to one of the numbers provided.

There are people who care and want to hear from you.

If you, or someone you know, is in crisis, call:
• 1-800-784-2433 (1-800-SUICIDE): toll free, 24/7 support, in BC
• 310-6789 (no area code): for mental health support, in BC
• 9-8-8: 24/7 helpline for anywhere in Canada

Indigenous Support

• 1-800-588-8717: 24/7 culturally grounded support in BC
• 1-855-242-3310: mental health counselling and crisis support
• 1-866-925-4419: 24/7 support for those impacted by Indian Residential Schools
• 1-844-413-6649: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+

09/05/2026

💙Charity builds strong communities 💙

International Day of Charity (Sept. 5) is a reminder that we all have the power to make a difference by helping others, volunteering, and acts of kindness.

Charitable work strengthens communities, influences public policy, and fills gaps in public services.

Today, we would like to thank everyone who stands with, and supports, vulnerable youth. As an organization that is over 80% privately funded, your generosity is helping change the lives of young people in our community.

When you support CHV, you are:
• Empowering vulnerable youth to build the futures they want, through our programs and services
• Making a meaningful difference in the community
• Investing in a stronger future for everyone

Whether you donate, volunteer, participate in an event, or donate items, you are sending an important message to youth: we see you; we value you; we believe in you.

💬 Tell us in the comments: what action will you take to help others in your community?

09/04/2026

Join our team!

We’ve been helping vulnerable young people build the futures they want for themselves, for almost 30 years.

To better serve youth and support the organization’s growth, we’re hiring a Digital Marketing Coordinator to join our Marketing and Communications team.

This is a dynamic and highly collaborative role where you’ll use your training and experience to help young people in the community.

From engaging storytelling to effective ads, you’ll work with departments from across the organization to advocate for those in need.

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! If you think this opportunity would be of interest to someone you know, consider sharing it with your community.

You can learn more about the role and apply, here: https://covenanthousebc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CHV_Careers/details/Digital-Marketing-Coordinator_JR100213.

09/03/2026

Our Drop-In Centre — a place for connection.

We all know that living in Metro Vancouver can be financially challenging. For a lot of young people, it can be a barrier. Even if they can pay rent, sometimes there’s nothing left to buy food, or other necessities.

It also can be socially isolating.

We have seen a rise in the need for more support and services, from youth. To help meet this need, our Drop-In Centre is now open 7 days a week.

Here, youth can access items and services, such as: meals, groceries, clothing, laundry facilities, shower.

This is balanced with important connections to:
· Other youth
· Youth workers, peer support worker, and counsellors
· Job opportunities and training programs
· Mental health support and other social services
· Recreational activities

The Drop-In Centre is an important hub of safety, support, and services, where all young people, age 16–24, are welcome. Learn more: https://www.covenanthousebc.org/drop-in-and-outreach/drop-in-centre/.

09/01/2026

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day.

This day is important, because:
• It is a time to reflect on the lives lost and support those who are grieving
• It raises awareness about the impact of the toxic drug crisis
• It helps reduce stigma around substance use and overdose
• It’s an opportunity to provide a safe space to open up a dialogue around substance use

Overdose is the leading cause of accidental death for youth under 19 in BC. Each month, nearly 15 young people under the age of 30 die from toxic drugs.

Many of the youth we serve have experienced trauma, violence, discrimination, poverty, and gaps in mental health support. Substance use is often one of the ways these youth try to cope with the pain of their circumstances.

Today our Drop-In Centre will host an International Awareness Day event, where we will share resources and invite youth to learn about the substance use support available to them.

We provide compassionate, non-judgmental care to keep young people connected to much-needed services, relationships, and a path forward wherever they are in their journey.

08/30/2026

Pride for summer. Pride for life.

Although summer Pride celebrations are coming to a close, allyship and community support must continue.

2SLGBTQIA+ are overrepresented among youth experiencing homelessness, because of family rejection and a lack of community acceptance.

Over one-third of the youth we serve identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

We create a safe, inclusive, and affirming space where every young person can be themselves without fear, build a community, and find a path forward.

We are constantly evolving to meet the needs of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and look for opportunities to work with individuals and organizations in the community, so that all youth can thrive.

Join us! You can learn more at: https://www.covenanthousebc.org/pride/.

Address

1302 Seymour Street
Vancouver, BC
V6B3P3

Telephone

+16046857474

Website

https://www.covenanthousebc.org/

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