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Holiday Cheer! - A HUGE Thank You!
6 days 17 hours ago

We wanted to take a minute to make sure we say THANK YOU to everyone who gave monetary donations and gifts to make this Christmas special. We were overwhelmed by the generous outpouring despite the bleak economy.

MGM Grand generously throws a holiday party for our kids every year. You can read about this year’s celebration here.

Many donors share their love with our kids in writing, and one young friend, Leah, wrote this:


Dear Kids and Teens,

Wanted: Surrogate Moms and Dads!
1 week 1 day ago

From Maggie Porter in Development at Covenant House Michigan.

I first met Patricia at this year’s Walk Against Homelessness in October. We spent the next three hours battling drizzle, rain, and traffic. We got goody bags, and cheers from passerbys, and she was especially excited to meet Mojo from Channel 95.5. The day ended with hugs and high-fives as we finally made it back to the New Center building. Every time I see her now she gives me a big hug. She can’t wait to see pictures I’ve taken of her and suggestively hopes I’ll print her a copy. Everything she does lights up a room, and makes you want to love her.

Love Was In the Air: Valentine's Weekend Open House
1 week 1 day ago

During Valentines weekend 2010, Covenant House Michigan invited the community to their campus for an open house. Community members, church groups, and students of all ages, came together to spend the day learning about Covenant House and its programs. The open house included stories from residents, a tour of both our Crisis and Rights of Passage living facilities, a chance to join the outreach team, as well as an opportunity to do volunteer work.

Covenant House Survivors: CHM through a young volunteer's eyes
1 week 1 day ago

This article was written by Prashanth Ramakrishna, a young Country Day School student who has generously volunteers his time on an ongoing basis. He attended our February 13th open house and had this to say about it.

Curtis
6 weeks 6 days ago

“I’m pretty much abandoned.” That’s what Curtis, a 21 year old Crisis Center resident said when I asked him about his family. His mother is an addict and Curtis said that his childhood was spent helplessly watching as she got abused by the many men she was involved with. She reacted to this by verbally abusing her four children. Curtis never knew his dad.

Help for the New Year
6 weeks 6 days ago

There are many ways to help Covenant House Michigan. You can collect toiletries, socks, or cold weather gear. You can volunteer to help us sort donations, or mentor our kids. You can keep our kids, their decisions, and their futures in your prayers.

We also need people who will commit to contributing on a monthly basis. This commitment, whether it be $25.00 or $100.00, ensures that we will be able to help every young person who comes to our doors. Donors who pledge this type of support are enrolled in our Parent Club.

Award Ceremony: Celebrating The Total Me Program
8 weeks 1 day ago

Last week residents attended an awards ceremony celebrating their success in the Total Me Program. Every resident was awarded for participation as well as their follow through for exceeding expectations. Residents have committed to the program and are exuding positive feedback about the program.

There's no place like home.
11 weeks 1 day ago

Some of our kids go away to college. When the holiday breaks come around they return to Covenant House –the only place they consider home. They are so grateful to have their Covenant House family.

Meet Patricia.
Patricia is 20 and attends Michigan State University. She used to live at Covenant House.

We asked her her story, here's what she said.

Why did you come to Covenant House?

Have a Jolly MGM Christmas!
11 weeks 2 days ago

MGM Grand hosted their annual holiday party for Covenant House on December 8. Their staff transformed the dining hall into a holiday affair by creating a grandeur display of decorations. The residents enjoyed the decor and had the opportunity to partake in a gourmet feast prepared by MGM’s own chef. MGM Staff came as Christmas carolers to sing holiday favorites. Santa Claus himself even made an appearance. Gift bags full of toiletries, movie passes and a $50 Target gift card were given to each resident.

Candlelight Vigil 2009
12 weeks 21 hours ago

CHM held its 12th Annual Candlelight Vigil to promote awareness of the 5,000 homeless youth on the streets right here in Michigan. The event brought together community members, church organizations, schools, volunteers, supporters, residents and staff who offered hope and prayer.