Covenant House Florida

THANKS to the Association of Pathologists' Assistants for making Covenant House Florida their 2024 Charity of Choice. Proceeds from their T-shirt drive will go toward supporting CHF programs helping youth overcome homelessness.

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The CHF Orlando Resource Center is where young people can get a moment of respite. Youth from the community experiencing homelessness and housing instability are welcome to drop in to take a shower and use the internet and phone service to search for employment or do schoolwork. At the Resource Center, they also receive items such as clothing, nutritious lunch, hygiene products, and information about all of the services that CHF Orlando has to offer.

All services provided by Covenant House Florida to youth are free of charge. This is made possible by the philanthropic support from our generous donors, volunteers, and supporters.

Won’t you consider a gift to CHF today? https://www.covenanthousefl.org/donate

JOIN US 11/21/2024

November is Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to come together to sleep out and amplify a shared message — It's time to end youth homelessness.

Everyone deserves a safe place to sleep. By giving up your bed for one night, you can ensure that youth facing homelessness will sleep safely at Covenant House.

Check out our Sleep Out event page for details: https://www.facebook.com/share/K2Q8f9vTZ29xV3cH/

TODAY is International Youth Day! For over 20 years, the United Nations has designated this day to recognize today's youth as tomorrow's leaders, thinkers, and creators.

Covenant House Florida in Orlando would like to celebrate this day by sharing the fun we had at the recently held Summer Bash for our young people. It was a great day filled with fun and entertainment as well as fellowship and community, THANKS to the collaborative efforts of several community organizations.

Youth were treated to lunch, snacks, raffle drawings, and gift bags with dignity items and other essentials provided by Innovation Church. They also brought items for the food pantry and clothing closet. Fleet Djs 🎧🎤🎧🎤🎧 entertained youth, volunteers, and staff with a great mix of music from the 80s, 90s, and beyond! They also brought additional donations for our young people as well in the form of clothing, food, and dignity items. Josh Solomonn of Varsity Barbershop provided haircuts for any young person interested in getting a fresh look. LGBT+ Center Orlando - The Center provided HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis testing as well as a general health checkup. After the event, Innovation Church volunteers did some necessary building maintenance.

The youth were able to create a tie-dyed t-shirt, paint a block for donors to sponsor or create a masterpiece on canvas. There was a photo booth area where youth could choose from fun accessories and receive polaroids of themselves. A manicure station was also provided where youth could get their nails done.

We are grateful for the volunteers who made this day possible and to all of our young people who are working hard towards their happy, healthy independence, whatever that looks like for them.

Covenant House Florida is excited to announce a generous $50,000 donation from Delta Air Lines. This substantial contribution will play a crucial role in providing emergency shelter, addressing basic human needs, and delivering transformative programs to youth ages 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness.

Delta Air Lines has supported Covenant House for 7 years which underscores their commitment to community and will make a significant impact on the lives of these young individuals.

Dan Rooney is a seasoned marketing executive and is passionate about the Covenant House mission to help youth overcome adversity and achieve sustainable independence.

As VP of Client Services at TEAM Enterprises, he oversees all HQ client partnerships. He also leads the Project Management and Production Departments working hand-in-hand with the Client Service team. Dan has had the pleasure of working with an array of blue-chip clients across multiple industries during his tenure at TEAM – entering his 16th year in 2024. La-Roche Posay, Carnival Cruise Lines, BODYARMOR, City National Bank, Molson Coors, Florida Blue, iHeart Media, Hertz, and BMW are recent client management examples.

Get to know our Board: https://www.covenanthousefl.org/board-of-directors

Covenant House Florida received a $10,000 grant from the Kingdom Charitable Trust to provide stable housing for individuals, including young mothers and their children, for one year through the Rights of Passage Apartment Living (ROPAL) program — CHF’s transitional housing program for youth.

Kingdom Charitable Trust is a private foundation that aims to drive significant and long-lasting transformation in communities through partnerships with nonprofit organizations that serve underprivileged groups and communities. We are GRATEFUL for our partnership with Kingdom Charitable Trust.

Learn more about ROPAL: https://www.covenanthousefl.org/fort-lauderdale-services

SAVE THE DATE: 11/21/2024

November is Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to come together to sleep out and amplify a shared message — It's time to end youth homelessness.�

Everyone deserves a safe place to sleep. By giving up your bed for one night, you can ensure that youth facing homelessness will sleep safely at Covenant House.

Check out our Sleep Out event page for details: https://www.facebook.com/share/K2Q8f9vTZ29xV3cH/

Covenant House Florida received a large donation of clothing and shoes for women, men, and children from Rock-It Cargo in Miami, a freight forwarding and logistics company that serves vibrant industries of visionaries and eventgoers.

MANY THANKS to Denise Rodriguez and Jacky Chirino from Rock-It Cargo for delivering their donation in person last week! Our young people will truly benefit from your generosity supporting CHF’s mission to provide them with relentless support, absolute respect, and unconditional love.

Covenant House Florida in Orlando recently received some microwavable meals for our young people from FLEET DJ’S 🎧🎤🎧

During their visit on July 19, Fleet learned that having hot meals for our young people is a need. They rose to the occasion and donated the frozen meals. They have committed to periodically bringing nutritious meals for our young people when visiting the CHF Orlando Resource Center.

The Fleet djs mission is to create an environment that educates, supports, and elevates its members. Fleet provides a platform for emerging talent across the globe, breaking artist records, and setting trends in music, fashion, and lifestyle industries. Check out their website at https://www.thefleetdjs.com/

AUGUST is National Wellness Month

At Covenant House Florida, we put the health of our young people first by providing an on-site health program which recognizes and responds to the actual and potential health and medical problems of youth experiencing homelessness.

Many youths we serve who have lived on the streets typically have a history of trauma and neglect which forced them to the streets. As a result, they often face mental health challenges ranging from depression, drug addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Youth who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness receive or are referred to psychiatric and medication management services.

Learn more about the medical and mental health services we provide youth and how you can help to sustain these services: https://www.covenanthousefl.org/fort-lauderdale-services

We need home furnishings and supplies for a young person moving into their own apartment on August 10 in Fort Lauderdale.

Some items needed are pots/pans, cooking utensils, linen for twin beds, and bathroom accessories (shower curtain, rug, trash can).

If you or you know someone interested in donating these items, please contact Janel Saunderson, CHF Development Coordinator, at [email protected] or (954)-568-7931 as soon as possible.

Thank you!

Covenant House Florida is grateful to all of our mission partners whose generosity helps us provide relentless support, absolute respect, and unconditional love to the young people who walk through our doors.

Today, we wish to highlight UKG, inspiring every organization to become a great place to work through HR, pay, workforce management, and culture technology built for all. Learn more about UKG: https://www.ukg.com/

SAVE THE DATE: 11/21/2024

November is Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to turn the world's attention toward youth homelessness. Throughout November, communities come together to sleep out and amplify a shared message — It's time to end youth homelessness.

Everyone deserves a safe place to sleep. By giving up your bed for one night, you can ensure that youth facing homelessness will sleep safely at Covenant House.

Register for Sleep Out today – https://bit.ly/SleepOut-CHF – and join us in November to help end youth homelessness.

Covenant House Florida in Orlando recently welcomed members of FLEET DJ’S who treated our youth to some pizza and snacks, and took our Wishlist for distribution to all of their members. They were in Orlando for their annual conference and “DJ off.” Pictured here is Takeila Harvey, CHF Community Services Outreach Coordinator, accepting a commemorative acrylic to mark this special occasion.

Established in 2001 in Newark, New Jersey by Founder and CEO, Klassik, the Worldwide Fleet DJs is noted as one of the largest DJ Coalitions with over 700 members to include DJs, Producers, Journalist, Photographers, Industry Taste Makers, Models, and Artists.

Having come from a musical family line, Klassik took many of his learned talents and spread it throughout his Fleet family. Klassik’s father, who played a pivotal role in his ideology behind the structure of Fleet DJ’s, sat on the World Council of Zulu Nation prior to his passing in 2017. Kendell Ceo Davis

The Fleet DJ’s mission is to create an environment that educates, supports, and elevates its members, while solidifying the brand as a staple in the entertainment industry. Fleet provides a platform for emerging talent across the globe, breaking artist records, and setting trends in music, fashion, and lifestyle industries.

This past weekend, Pineapple Healthcare, Abrigando Corazones, and -Help Federal Credit Union on joined forces to bring an educational event and resources to the youth at the Covenant House Florida’s Orlando Resource Center.

Our young people were treated to a financial literacy class and pop-up closet in addition to receiving food, clothing, hygiene products, and gift cards. We also received a brand new computer for our workforce development program where youth can work on their resumes and job search.

Pineapple HealthCare signed up youth for free health care and donated several large boxes of towels and washcloths for the Fort Lauderdale shelter services.

Thanks to Representative Anna V. Eskamani and her team for collecting donations for this event.

Travis Mack is a dedicated philanthropist and successful entrepreneur, holding the position of Chairman & CEO of Solutions and leading Valeo Networks Inc. as CEO. With extensive experience in driving success in aerospace, defense, and information technology, Travis has also made a significant impact through his role as Founder and Fund Manager of the Self Storage Funds.

His commitment to making a difference is further exemplified by the establishment of The Mack Foundation supporting underserved communities with scholarships and educational opportunities. Driven by his own experiences and a deep-rooted belief in giving back, Travis is passionate about working with Covenant House Florida to help vulnerable youth achieve a brighter future and build lasting, positive change in their lives.

Get to know our Board: https://www.covenanthousefl.org/board-of-directors

November is Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, a time to turn the world's attention toward youth homelessness. Throughout the month of November, communities come together to sleep out and amplify a shared message — It's time to end youth homelessness.
Everyone deserves a safe place to sleep. By giving up your bed for one night, you can ensure that youth facing homelessness will sleep safely at Covenant House.

Register for Sleep Out today – https://bit.ly/SleepOut-CHF – and join us in November to help end youth homelessness.

Jay Santiago, Street Outreach Case Manager of Covenant House Florida in Orlando, is pictured here at the Embrace Celebration event hosted by The Lisbon Hotel in Osceola County last weekend.

Attendees enjoyed free food and goodies while learning about the programs and services of the participating organizations. We were thrilled to take this opportunity to make new connections in the community and build awareness for CHF.

Learn more about the services available at our Orlando Resource Center: https://www.covenanthousefl.org/orlando-services

Save The Date
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Sleep Out: Florida
https://bit.ly/SleepOut-CHF

By giving up your bed for one night, you can ensure that youth facing homelessness will sleep safely at Covenant House.

In addition to safe shelter, youth can access nourishing food, clean clothing, and essential services like job training, education, healthcare, mental health counseling, and legal aid — all the tools they need to build futures free from homelessness — at no cost to them. Sleep Out raises the funds that make these possible.

Register for Sleep Out today – https://bit.ly/SleepOut-CHF – and join us in November to help end youth homelessness.

REPOST: We have corrected from a previous post the spelling of Sofia’s name and the place where Sofia and Sami had collected the sunscreen items. We apologize for the error.
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Covenant House Florida recently welcomed Sofia Haddadin (pictured on the left), who is passionate about sun safety, and her brother, Sami. They brought sunscreen items they had collected from a drive that they hosted at the Winter Park YMCA.

Thanks so much, Sofia and Sami, for supporting the health and wellbeing of our youth by providing them with sunscreen items and information about sun safety.

Learn more about how you too can support youth on their journey to build resilience and overcome homelessness — https://www.covenanthousefl.org/how-you-can-help

Save The Date
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Sleep Out: Florida
https://bit.ly/SleepOut-CHF

Everyone deserves a safe place to sleep. By giving up your bed for one night, you can ensure that youth facing homelessness will sleep safely at Covenant House.

Covenant House welcomes every young person with love and respect. In addition to safe shelter, youth can access nourishing food, clean clothing, and essential services like job training, education, healthcare, mental health counseling, and legal aid — all the tools they need to build futures free from homelessness — at no cost to them. Sleep Out raises the funds that make this possible.

WE SLEEP OUT TO

Sleep Out is more than just a night without a bed. At Sleep Out, Covenant House residents share about their journeys through homelessness, experts empower us to meaningfully advocate for an end to youth homelessness, and Sleepers connect with each other in meaningful ways.

We are grateful to all of our generous donors who supported our Board Matching Challenge.

You’ve helped us raise more than $84,000 which will positively impact our youth overcoming homelessness on their journey toward achieving sustainable independence.

Congratulations to our raffle winners! Margot J. won a pizza oven (value $400) and Mary K. won a picnic fusion chair (value $200) — perfect for enhancing fun summer experiences!

Your generosity helps us provide relentless support, absolute respect, and unconditional love to the young people who walk through our doors.

LEARN MORE: https://www.covenanthousefl.org/our-impact