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 …
The Realities Of Youth Homelessness In Alaska
By: Aurora Ford November is National Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, a cause close to our hearts at Covenant House Alaska. Youth across the nation face unique challenges to stable housing that differ from those of adults, often with increased risks. This is especially true in Alaska. In addition to the factors that lead to youth homelessness everywhere, like family instability, …
Volunteer Spotlight: Meredith Basdaras- Celebrating Important Days
At Covenant House Alaska (CHA), birthdays are transformed into celebrations of hope, largely thanks to volunteers like Meredith Basdaras. As a dedicated member of CHA’s Birthday Club, Meredith ensures that every young person at Rights of Passage (ROP) feels special on their big day, whether through homemade cakes or carefully selected store-bought treats. Meredith clearly loves birthdays. “I love my …
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 …
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 …
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 …
From New York to Alaska: Couple Drives Almost 5,000 Miles to Volunteer in Anchorage
By: Kris Johnson Sherry and Ted Hersey have always made it a point to volunteer in their communities. When the onset of COVID-19 led to lockdown, in-person interactions came to a screeching halt, so showing up to give back was no longer a possibility. The couple got online in search of a way to continue helping others. “Covenant House Alaska …
Baking Up Success
By: Kerry Reifel For most children, fundraisers for extra-curricular activities are a pretty common rite of passage while growing up. But, at Covenant House Alaska (CHA), many of our youth haven’t had those simple childhood experiences, which is what makes four Covey Youth’s recent accomplishment so much more significant. A group of CHA youth created the opportunity of a lifetime …
Covenant House Alaska Welcomes New Board Members
Covenant House Alaska is thrilled to introduce several exceptional individuals who have joined our board of directors during this past year. With a shared commitment to addressing youth homelessness and providing support, these dynamic leaders bring a wealth of experience and a diverse range of backgrounds to further our mission, enriching our board with their unique perspectives and adding to …
