Covenant House

Covenant House International
FoundedNew York City, U.S.
1971 (1971)
FounderBruce Ritter
Type501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization
Location
  • U.S. and international headquarters in New York City
ServicesAid to youth experiencing homelessness and human trafficking.
President and CEO
William "Bill" Bedrossian
Key people
WebsiteCovenant House

Covenant House is a large, 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization in the Americas, whose goal is to provide safe housing and holistic care to youth ages 16–21 experiencing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking. Covenant House was officially incorporated in 1972, and offers services including healthcare, educational support/GED preparation/college scholarships, job readiness and workforce development programs, substance use treatment and prevention programs, legal services, mental health services, services for young families, and transitional living programs.

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