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CHIL Youth Spotlight: Alex

At CHIL, we witness incredible stories of resilience and transformation every day. Today, we are thrilled to share the journey of one of...

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What is Home?

A poem by Amaiyah

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Empowerment Through Opportunity: Amir's* Journey

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Empowerment Through Opportunity: Amir's* Journey

In a world where every journey is unique, Amir's path to Covenant House Illinois (CHIL) is a testament to resilience, determination, and...

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Jay's Journey of Resilience

In June 2023, Jay's journey took an unexpected turn when he walked through the doors of our drop-in center in Chicago. Hailing from New...

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Ivory's Journey with CHIL - A Beacon of Hope for Chicago's Youth

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Ivory's Journey with CHIL - A Beacon of Hope for Chicago's Youth

In the heart of bustling Chicago, where the struggles of homelessness often go unnoticed amidst the city's hustle and bustle, Covenant...

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CHIL Spotlight: An update on Marcus!

Last summer we introduced you to Marcus, a resident at CHIL who moved out of our campus in August 2022 (read his interview here). We are...

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month – CHIL programs utilize Trauma-Informed Care best practices

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month – CHIL programs utilize Trauma-Informed Care best practices

Year-round, but especially this month, CHIL programs offer opportunities for young people to focus on their mental health. CHIL staff at...

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CHIL’s Street Outreach and Aftercare Program, an interview with Beverly Williams

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CHIL’s Street Outreach and Aftercare Program, an interview with Beverly Williams

CHIL’s Street Outreach and Aftercare Program (SOAP) seeks to reach youth experiencing homelessness where they are using multiple means of...

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Youth Spotlight: Montrevia and Montrenae

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Youth Spotlight: Montrevia and Montrenae

Montrevia “Mo” (22) and Montrenae (20) (from left to right) are sisters and now roommates who have been visiting the drop-in center at...

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CHIL Youth Spotlight: Teyler

Meet Teyler. After her Grandma passed away, Teyler needed a safe place to stay. She remembers, “I was determined to find somewhere safe and

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CHIL Youth Spotlight: Zoereon

Zoereon first came to Covenant House Illinois in 2020 at its original location – 30 W. Chicago Ave. “When I was here my first time, I...

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CHIL's February updates

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CHIL Youth Spotlight: Quincy

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CHIL Youth Spotlight: Rylen

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CHIL Youth Spotlight: Fern

Meet Fern, "I love listing to music and making people laugh, I love putting smiles on people's faces". She came to CHIL to establish her...

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CHIL Youth Spotlight: Devin

Devin, 22 years old, entered our interim housing program at CHIL in early July. After graduating High School in 2018 and while in College...

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CHIL Youth Spotlight: Habi

Meet Habi G. At 22 years old, Habi is quickly making strides toward his future plans and career goals.

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Meet Donta Lucas, CHIL's Residential Coordinator

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Meet Donta Lucas, CHIL's Residential Coordinator

Donta’s experiences growing up helped shape his exceptional and unique ability to relate to and uplift all Youth who visit CHIL. Born in...

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Meet Diego, Lead Youth Advisor at CHIL

Diego has been a Youth Advisor at CHIL for almost two years and was recently promoted to Lead Youth Advisor. Diego is a Chicago native...

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CHIL Youth Spotlight: Meet Marcus

21-year-old Marcus moved to Chicago from Mississippi after a difficult family situation forced him to leave home. Upon arriving in...

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