Our 2025 Impact
15,935
nights of shelter provided for youth
395
youth served through drop-in center
139
youth served in residential programs
Who We Serve
At Covenant House Illinois, we provide shelter, support, and pathways to independence for young people ages 18 to 24 experiencing homelessness and housing instability. We believe every young person deserves safety, opportunity, and the chance to build a brighter future.
Since opening our doors in Chicago in 2017, we have become a trusted resource for youth across the region. Through our Youth Drop-In Center, housing programs, education and employment services, mental health care, street outreach, aftercare, and individualized case management, we help young people move from crisis to stability and toward lasting independence.
Our Mission
Inspired by faith, we are a community devoted to absolute respect and unconditional love ensuring that all youth experiencing homelessness can lead lives full of purpose and joy.
Our Vision
We believe that no young person deserves to be homeless; that every young person in Illinois deserves shelter, food, clothing, education and most importantly, opportunity.
CHIL provides a safe harbor and full continuum of wraparound supportive services to Chicago's most vulnerable populations. Our programs and services meet the physical, emotional, educational well-being of young people, as they build their path to independence.
We create tailored solutions for each young person that goes beyond short-term support and housing. Our approach equips youth with the resources they need to overcome obstacles and challenges. Every Youth who comes through our doors receives case management, housing, workforce development, job placement, post-secondary support and more.
Personalized Care
