Covenant House 91原创 is launching an exciting new online fundraising initiative.
From Feb. 15 to March 15, supporters will be able to buy tickets online for a 50/50 draw.
鈥淲e鈥檙e super excited to host this 50/50 draw,鈥� development officer Allison Briggs says.
鈥淚t鈥檚 an amazing way for our community to support youth who are experiencing homelessness. We rely on fundraisers such as this to make sure our doors are always open for youth who need it the most.鈥�
One lucky winner will take home half of the total jackpot with the other half going to Covenant House 91原创. The more tickets sold, the greater the prize and the more support for the crucial programming offered by Covenant House.
鈥淲e are 95 per cent privately funded, so community support means the world to us,鈥� Briggs says.
In 91原创, there are between 500 to 1,000 youth experiencing homelessness every night. An average of 104 individual youth find love and support at Covenant House 91原创 every single day.
The fundraiser also sponsors Covenant House鈥檚 programming at a time when it is needed more than ever.
鈥淭he pandemic has impacted youth in a profound way, and we continue to provide food, shelter and medical care for those most in need,鈥� Briggs says. 鈥淎ll youth deserve a safe place to sleep, especially during this time when housing is healthcare.鈥�
Established in 1997, Covenant House 91原创 is the premier service provider of housing and outreach services for young people in the city of 91原创. Covenant House 91原创 helps young people ages 16 to 24 who have fled physical, emotional and sexual abuse; those who have been forced from their homes; those who have been trafficked; and those who have aged out of foster care.
Covenant House 91原创鈥檚 core programs include: Street Outreach, Drop-In Centre, Crisis Program and a long-term transitional living program called Rights of Passage. Its Continuum of Care includes support services that cover mental health, substance use, integrated case management and housing supports.
The organization uses a 鈥渙ne size, fits one鈥� approach, tailored to the specific needs of each individual youth. This ensures that precise supports are made available to youth based on their respective journey meeting each youth鈥檚 unique needs.
During a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has especially impacted youth, including massive job loss and increased anxiety, Covenant House moved quickly to adapt its programming to continue to make it accessible to those most in need.
鈥淲e did pivot quite quickly because we wanted to ensure our services would continue to be available for youth. We found innovative ways to support them, such as virtual counselling and physically distanced events,鈥� Briggs says.
鈥淧articipating in this draw helps young people as they work to overcome homelessness,鈥� says Briggs. 鈥淓nsuring vulnerable youth have a safe space when they need it most.鈥�
Buy your tickets for the 50/50 draw online today at
