Our Mission
Covenant House PA (CHPA) builds a bridge to hope for young people experiencing homelessness, human trafficking and other systemic injustices through unconditional love, absolute respect and relentless support. Our doors are open 24/7 and our high quality programs are designed to empower young people to rise and overcome adversity, today and in the future.
Our Five Principles
Immediacy
Our young people are welcomed without question or cost. Our foremost goal is to provide quality services to youth in need in an immediate fashion.
Sanctuary
Covenant House provides a safe haven from the hardships of the street and emphasizes the inherent worth of the young people we serve.
Structure
Street life is very unstructured. Often our kids go wherever their day takes them. Our program is structured in order to help our young people find direction and support to help them achieve their goals.
Value Communication
Covenant House attempts to communicate values which are life enhancing and not destructive. We enter into a relationship with our youth based on honesty, love, trust and respect.
Choice
Our goal is to empower the young people we serve. The first step is to show them that they enter this relationship freely. They must choose to change and Covenant House helps them make informed decisions about their future.
