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Posted: 7 weeks 3 days ago

Strengthening Communities
through High School Education

Posted: 7 weeks 5 days ago

Did you miss the last volunteer orientation for Covenant House? If you did, this is the time to join in! Covenant House Michigan's last volunteer orientation was such a huge success, and it's time for CHM to hold another one! Learn more about our opportunities, take a tour, and get involved. We are looking for volunteers in a variety of fields, ranging from arts workshop facilitators to volunteers in our computer labs.

To find out more information about this event contact Hilary MacGilvray at 313-463-2014 or email at hmacgilvray@covenanthouse.org.

Joi Spencer Restores The Joy

Posted: 7 weeks 6 days ago

Joi Spencer can be defined as a woman who has outstanding values, an enormous heart, and a dedication to restoring the joy and happiness in the lives of others. Her goal in life is to help at least one individual and make a difference in their life.

Olivia's Story

Posted: 7 weeks 6 days ago

It’s been a short stay so far, but a happy one nonetheless. Olivia is 19 years old and calls Detroit her hometown. Olivia came to Covenant House Michigan June 7th and states that, “the new curriculum they have enables me to do more. I have more productive days which make days go by quicker.” Her first journey in finding a shelter led her to Birmingham, then Mount Clemens and finally Covenant House Michigan.

Ashley's Story

Posted: 7 weeks 6 days ago

As 20 year old ROP resident Ashley sits quietly, you can’t help but notice her determination even as she plays a game of Scrabble. Her focused, yet laid back demeanor is inspiring, because despite a grim past, Ashley continues to move forward with a positive attitude.

Paying It Forward

Posted: 7 weeks 6 days ago

When it comes paying it forward, Lional Dalton gives all he can. Knowing firsthand how hard life can be, Lional Dalton understands how important it is to have role models. Lional was born and raised on the west side of Detroit. Having grown up in a dangerous, impoverished neighborhood, Lional’s life mirrors many of our youth’s here at Covenant House.

Smile for Life!

Posted: 7 weeks 6 days ago

18 year old Crisis resident Jamal is the very definition of a fighter. His whole life he has had to struggle and overcome many obstacles. Despite all the hurdles he has had to climb, Jamal continues to move forward and have a positive outlook on life.

Detroit Arts Immersion feat. Students From Juilliard

Posted: 7 weeks 6 days ago

Artists from The Juilliard School are coming to Detroit to perform! As part of their Detroit Arts Immersion program, they will be performing at various locations throughout the city, including Covenant House Michigan. During the week of the 21st, these students will also be conducting workshops with the youth of CHM focusing on an area in art, either dancing, acting, or music. These performers want to share their gifts and make a positive impact on the creative spirits of Detroiters.

Why I Want to be a Nurse

Posted: 8 weeks 1 day ago

I really want to become a nurse to care for other people. Before I came to Covenant House I didn’t have time to pursue any schooling because I was a teenage mother raising two daughters. Now that I’m at Covenant House though, I have time to do that. My daughters are staying with their grandmothers while I’m here working for a better future for all of us. Now I’ve got my Clinical Nurse Specialist certification, and I’m taking classes to prepare for the GRE. Soon I want to enroll at Madonna University’s College of Nursing and Health to become a Registered Nurse.

Nikia

Posted: 8 weeks 1 day ago

Instability has always been a part of Nikia’s life; she grew up in Michigan’s Foster Care system. By the time she was 18, she had moved through 11 homes. When she aged out of the system, she moved in with her grandmother, but, as Nikia put it, their personalities “clashed,” so she didn’t feel it was the ideal situation. She moved out on her own and at 19 had her first daughter. Raising her daughter “was kinda hard,” and only got harder when her relationship with her daughter’s father became abusive. She was able to stay in a domestic violence shelter for a while.