J arrived in Chicago with no safety net. He came from North Carolina looking for opportunity, but also looking for direction. By the time he was 17, he had lost both of his parents. What followed was a long stretch of asking himself what kind of life he wanted to build and where he might be able to start fresh. Chicago felt like a place where something exciting could happen. After calling a few shelters, J learned about Covenant House, first hearing about the site in Detroit and then...

When Amayah first heard about Covenant House Illinois (CHIL), she was looking for a place to feel safe and supported — somewhere she...

Our commitment to empowering youth experiencing homelessness and supporting their journey toward independence is at the forefront of...