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Covenant House Illinois
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Justus's Story
When Justus was in high school, a teacher once told her that she’d do well in Chicago. At the time, Justus was too nervous to follow that...
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Covenant House Illinois
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David's Story
At 22 years old, David has been through more than most people his age. Growing up on the Southside of Chicago, life wasn't always easy....
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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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Covenant House Illinois
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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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Covenant House Illinois
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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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Covenant House Illinois
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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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Covenant House Illinois
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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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Covenant House Illinois
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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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Covenant House Illinois
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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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Covenant House Illinois
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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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Covenant House Illinois
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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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Covenant House Illinois
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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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Covenant House Illinois
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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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Covenant House Illinois
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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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Covenant House Illinois
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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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