Bhante began volunteering at Rights of Passage (ROP) in June of 2019 offering guided meditation on Thursday evenings. For many of the ROP youth, this has been their introduction to meditation.
COVID-19 Update from Covenant House Alaska
At Covenant House Alaska, our commitment to our mission is only increased during uncertain times such as these. Here are a few things to keep in mind about the unique risks that youth experiencing homelessness are facing right now: -Every young person who walks through our doors, simply by nature of needing to be here, has already experienced trauma. Uncertainty …
A Letter from our Executive Director, Alison Kear
To our Covenant House Alaska family, donors, and supporters, We are thinking of you and your loved ones, and all who have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak and the still-unfolding ramifications our communities are facing in response. Like other agencies around the country, Covenant House Alaska is taking steps to help prevent the spread of the virus while doing …
Tend To The Garden You Can Touch
Cornerstone Sponsor Spotlight BP is a company that strives to enrich the communities in which they operate. Behind this well-known company are individuals who commit to this goal and invest care in tending their communities. BP began operating in Alaska 60 years ago, and their commitment is visible throughout the state. Did you know that BP has invested over $1 …
Following are answers to questions that we are asked about donations on a regular basis. We want to provide answers to all of our frequently asked questions in one place for quick and easy access. The answers will shed light on the donation process here at Covey: Where do I drop off my donation items? At our main building at …
An End in Sight: Covenant House Alaska’s Trafficking Victim Assistance & Prevention Plan
Sex trafficking is an all too common and prevalent problem that takes place every day in our communities. Every day at Covenant House Alaska, we are encountering young people who have either become a victim of trafficking crimes, or they have at least come into contact with people who are, or have been, involved in trafficking. “Human trafficking is undoubtedly …
Finding the Present with David Westlake
Meditation practice at Covenant House Alaska, led by yoga and meditation instructor David Westlake, helps our direct care staff to stay centered in the moments when it matters most. David Westlake, co-owner & co-founder of Turiyah Yoga, has made a huge impact on Covenant House Alaska (CHA) and the Anchorage community. Turiyah provides services to people who are incarcerated, and …
The Gift of Service: volunteer group celebrates youth birthdays
The second Saturday of each month, you will find this small band of volunteers singing happy birthday and celebrating with Covenant House Alaska youth and staff. This group has been graciously giving back to the community by giving time and in-kind donations to CHA youth. Their long-time volunteerism is so inspiring. We want to share their story: This group of …
LaShell: A Transformation Story
LaShell Traylor has been volunteering at Covenant House Alaska for two years. She is currently the lead underwriter at Umialik Insurance Company of Anchorage, but 28 years ago, she was a youth at Covenant House Alaska. She shared her compelling transformation story with us and now we want to share it with you. Her story is one example of the struggles that youth in Alaska continue to face and it reinforces the reasons why we do …
Raising Our Voices: A Look Inside the Youth Voice Summit
The very first Youth Voice Summit took place May 30th, 2019, from 10am-5pm at Covenant House Alaska. The event, planned and organized by the Youth Task Force (YTF), was intended to inform the community about the problems and hurdles homeless Anchorage youth face. The YTF is a diverse group of youth and young adults who have experienced homelessness and who …
