December 10 marks International Human Rights Day, when we acknowledge that every child, every youth, like 19-year-old Pedro, has the right to thrive, including safe shelter, food, health care, education, love, and respect.
Hearing from alumni opened our eyes to the need for a more formalized space to share ideas and build a stronger community of supporters for young people facing homelessness.
Covenant House in Mexico has a program called Sitka that unites thriving alumni with young residents preparing to embrace the adventure of independent living.
Back in 2016, when plans were first coming together, Delta Air Lines became our founding corporate partner for the campaign to build the new Covenant House New York.