International Day of Charity

What began as an initiative to commemorate the work of Mother Teresa, who helped others overcome poverty, became a day that was declared as International Day of Charity, by the UN.

Today, International Day of Charity is an opportunity to recognize organizations who do charitable work and provides the opportunity for people to get involved, through charitable acts.

Covenant House Vancouver (CHV) is committed to serve all youth with relentless support, absolute respect, and unconditional love; to help youth experiencing homelessness; and to protect and safeguard all youth in need.

CHV is over 90% privately funded, which means that we couldn’t do the work that we do, without the support from the community. We are grateful that so many people believe that youth are the future and know that the community won’t thrive unless we all thrive.

From individuals to institutions, everyone who supports Covenant House Vancouver is making a difference in the community, and for the vulnerable youth in that community. Here are just a few examples of how charitable acts can make such a huge impact:

Scotiabank has been a supporter of Covenant House for over 12 years! They were a part of our expansion project that resulted in our amazing facility at 1280 Seymour Street, which has enabled us to increase our programs and services to vulnerable youth.

Double and Triple Match Campaign donors have supported initiatives like Covey’s Cupboard, Emergency Weather Beds, and mental health support.

In addition to monetary donations, gifts in kind help clothe vulnerable youth and support their work and educational endeavours. Individuals like Zac and his passion to help those on the street resulted in an annual campaign called the ZacPac Project. When Maritz held their conference in Vancouver, not only did they raise funds to help youth, but also worked with Bombas to provide youth with a thousand pairs of socks. RIDE CYCLE CLUB, Levi’s, Opus Art Supplies, Vessi Shoes, the list goes on. We can’t possibly name everyone and every organization, but we are so grateful for their support.

No charity could survive without their faithful and inspiring volunteers! We are so grateful for the volunteers who help out in the kitchen, take youth on field trips, mentor youth, come in to decorate, write thank you notes, and so much more.

The demand for CHV’s programs and services is on the rise. There are many ways that you can get involved with CHV and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth in the community.

Volunteer

We are always in need of individuals and organizations who have time to give back. A good way to stay informed about volunteer opportunities is to check out our Volunteer With Us page. Don’t see anything of interest, you can email us at volunteer@covenanthousebc.org.

Donate

There are many ways that you can give monetary donations to help support youth in the community. Check out our Ways to Donate page for more information.

If you would like to donate food, clothing, or items such as school supplies, check out our Donate Items page.

Other Ways to Get Involved

There are many other ways to get involved with CHV:

We could not do what we do without you. Your support makes such a huge difference in the lives of young people in the community. These young people are resilient, brave, and inspiring; they just need the opportunity to thrive.

Thank you for your philanthropic heart and for your passion and advocacy. Together, we can make a difference.