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About $10,750 will fund one year in Rights of Passage for a Covenant House young person.

 

 

 

 

 

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Most people don't see the struggles of homeless youth...
but there are millions of kids in grave danger living on the streets...

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The Covenant House Impact


 

When a youth arrives at Covenant House Georgia……..

When a youth leaves Covenant House Georgia……..

70% percent arrive without a high school diploma or GED

65% attended GED classes and took the test to receive their GED.

17% have aged out of foster care

65% received gainful employment for more than 30 days

80% are unemployed.

97% have participated in Job Readiness program

30% suffer from mental illness and substance abuse

40% are college bound

75% have a history with DFACS

60% discharged into stable housing

 

In fiscal year 2009:


  • 686 youth received services
  • 34 youth received their GED, the largest in CHGA history!
  • 467 Significant Contacts made through Street Outreach
  • 180 Youth placed in jobs
  • 176 Medical Service Visits
  • 102 Youth placed in Educational Programs
  • 39 Youth in Transitional Housing