At Covenant House Alaska, our volunteers are the heartbeat of our mission—passionate individuals who transform lives and create pathways to hope for youth experiencing homelessness. Today, we would like to introduce, Robert Champion, a remarkable volunteer whose commitment goes far beyond traditional support. A Calling to Serve Robert’s journey with Covenant House began with a powerful story—an article about a …
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 …
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.
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 …
Service Beyond Boundaries
By: Kris Johnson In a world often marked by indifference, there are those who stand out as beacons of hope and compassion. Jacob McKessey is one such individual who, through his unwavering dedication, has become an integral part of Covenant House Alaska. His journey with Covenant House began with a simple desire to make a difference and has since transformed …
Volunteer Spotlight: Nate Ward
By Angela Weiland The Music Room For Covenant House youth, having volunteers that consistently show up is immensely important, regardless of the skill or activity at hand. As a volunteer in the music room, Nate can attest to this fact! Each week, without fail, Nate shows up to the music room in order to provide a relaxing experience for youth to …
Volunteer Spotlight: Grace Blouin
Aug. 12, 2022 By Sam Buisman – Covenant House Alaska Staff Writer Most people are excellent at a few things or can do well at a lot of things. However, Grace Blouin is not like most people, with seemingly no limit to her excellence. For years upon years, Grace has served at Covenant House Alaska with an unmatched enthusiasm for …
Volunteer Spotlight: Theresa Rodgers
By M. Main – Covenant House Volunteer Blogger Theresa Rodgers is a long-standing volunteer who has been with Covenant House Alaska since they opened their doors. Originally from the Northeast United States and currently a nurse with the Alaska Native Medical Center, Theresa moved to Alaska on a two-year work contract in 1986 and never left. Upon arrival, she quickly …
Volunteer Spotlight: Andrew Dahlin
July 11, 2022 By Sam Buisman, Covenant House Alaska Staff Writer It’s well known that seven is a lucky number, and we at Covenant House Alaska feel both lucky and humbled to have had Andrew Dahlin as a volunteer for the past seven years! As a volunteer for five years and a mentor for the past two, Andrew has given …
Volunteer Spotlight: Heidi and Mike Valantas
May 20, 2022 By Sam Buisman – Covenant House Alaska Staff Writer One of the greatest perks of Covenant House Alaska is getting to see exceptional people rise up to do exceptional things. But when the husband-and-wife duo Heidi and Mike Valantas come in to volunteer, we get to see not just one, but two of such people! While Heidi …
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