When Moe arrived at Covenant House Illinois in January 2026, he was looking for an opportunity to build a stronger future. Within weeks, that opportunity became the beginning of a remarkable career journey. Through CHIL's workforce development program, Moe connected with an employment opportunity at a media company. Less than a month after beginning his work with the Workforce team, he was offered a position as a Media Development Executive. Moe quickly demonstrated that he was ready to take...

Dear Friends, July marks the beginning of a new fiscal year at Covenant House Illinois—a natural moment to reflect on where we've been, celebrate what we've accomplished together, and look ahead to the work that still lies before us. The past year was one of growth, transition, and resilience. We welcomed enthusiastic and talented members of our Executive Leadership Team including our Chief Program Officer, Willis Francis, and our Chief Operating Officer, Shivonnia “Shay” Dickson, continued...

For a young person experiencing homelessness, walking through the doors of Covenant House Illinois can be a life-changing moment. It can also be a difficult one. Many of the youth who come to us have spent nights without a safe place to sleep. Some have been navigating unstable housing, sleeping on a friend's couch, or moving from place to place. Others may be experiencing homelessness for the first time and may not know what to expect. When a youth walks through our doors, our first priority...