By MJ Vieweg Carla Dudley may be just starting the process of becoming a Passage House mentor but she’s especially suited for the role. When asked what her ‘mentor superpower’ might be, her response was “just listening”. As it turns out, Carla is an expert at listening. Besides volunteering at Passage House now that she is semi-retired, Carla is a …
Volunteer Scores Big with Youth Through Sports and Music
By: Shauniece Frazier Although Jack Hoen has a full schedule with work and applying to medical school, he makes time to volunteer at Covenant House Alaska in the gym and music room with residents. Jack recognizes the value and importance that these moments make on a young person’s journey, and is committed to investing his time, energy and resources into …
Volunteer Spotlight: Kailyn Hooley
Meet Kailyn Hooley, a dedicated volunteer who has been making a difference in The Art Room at the Youth Engagement Center for most of the last two years. Almost every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, Kailyn opens the doors to creativity and healing for our youth. A Consistent Presence For Kailyn, volunteering isn’t just about teaching art—it’s about building …
Volunteer Spotlight: Alyssa Hickerson – Soaring High with Patience, Empathy, and Presence
At Covenant House Alaska, our volunteers play a crucial role in supporting youth experiencing homelessness. Today, we’d like to introduce you to Alyssa Hickerson, a dedicated mentor whose journey to becoming a pilot is as inspiring as her commitment to making a difference in a young life. Alyssa is a pilot for Alaska Airlines, but her path to the skies …
Unsung Heroes: Celebrating Covenant House Alaska’s ‘Behind the Scenes’ Volunteers
Today, at the close of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we want to shine a light on the unsung heroes who make our mission possible – the “behind the scenes” volunteers. While we often highlight the amazing volunteers who work directly with the youth we serve, there are hundreds more who tirelessly contribute their time and talents in supporting roles. These are …
Ready, Set, Succeed: Covey Academy’s Cutting-Edge Approach to Workforce Readiness
At Covenant House Alaska’s Covey Academy, we are at a critical stage in developing a program that truly prepares young Alaskans for success in the workforce. Based on our first year’s results and feedback from partners, students, and local businesses, it is clear we must double down on teaching core “soft” and workforce readiness skills. We have selected the nationally-recognized …
What About Bob?
Retired Scientist Brings Compassion and Creativity to Covey Youth Bob Winfree first came to Covenant House several months ago to offer a landscape painting workshop for our youth, but soon signed up to volunteer each week in our art room. He is a retired National Parks scientist and research manager who settled in Alaska about twenty years ago with his …
Art, Empathy, and Advocacy: Keelan’s Volunteer Journey at Covenant House Alaska
Covenant House Alaska is “a breath of hope” she says. In regard to a problem that can feel insurmountable, seeing the day-to-day positive impact and efficacy of the transitional housing model has made her hopeful.
Passage House Celebrates 30 Years of Empowering Young Mothers
Nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood, Covenant House Alaska’s Passage House might appear as just another family home. However, its walls hold a remarkable story of 30 years of transformative impact on young mothers and their children. Established in 1993, Passage House is a five-bedroom transitional living program designed for pregnant or parenting women aged 16 to 24. It goes …
Making a Move to Mentoring
by: Kris Johnson Christi Meyn, an Anchorage native, has found her calling in volunteering as a mentor in the Rights of Passage program at Covenant House Alaska,. Christi admits that she can’t remember the exact moment of her first encounter with Covenant House. The presence of the house in the Anchorage community is so ubiquitous that it became a natural …
