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“I GOT YOUR BACK” | Backpack Drive Nisharna Nimales th January 20 2015
Summary I would like to help homeless youth achieve a successful future because as a youth myself i know that education is key in order to succeed. Not having a shelter in one of the most important stages of your life can really affect how your future turns out. I’m glad that I am not alone with my concern. Canada’s largest homeless youth agency, Covenant House Toronto, changes lives by providing the widest range of services and support, including education. I decided that I want to help by donating school items and supplies but I also want my neighborhood to be aware and help this organization support future generations.
Context/Research
After searching for organizations that would accept backpacks and other school supplies, I finally came across Covenant House. Their organization focuses on homeless youth. They help atrisk and homeless youth by delivering prevention and awareness programs. About 3,000 young people turn to them annually. They provide 24/7 crisis shelter and housing in the community along with services, including education, counselling, health care, employment assistance, job training and aftercare. To do all this, they rely on donors for about 80 percent of
their $21.8million annual operating budget. They’re open to youth 16 to 24 regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender or identity. Over the past 32 years, Covenant House has served almost 90,000 young people who came to them. They change lives and help youth have a brighter future. “We work to help homeless youth move from a life on the street to a life with a future. “ This quote is from the Covenant House Website and it displays how effective their organization is.
What I did: I first emailed the organization asking on how I can help and what items are needed for this season. I got a response with a list of items and a member asking
Summary I would like to help homeless youth achieve a successful future because as a youth myself i know that education is key in order to succeed. Not having a shelter in one of the most important stages of your life can really affect how your future turns out. I’m glad that I am not alone with my concern. Canada’s largest homeless youth agency, Covenant House Toronto, changes lives by providing the widest range of services and support, including education. I decided that I want to help by donating school items and supplies but I also want my neighborhood to be aware and help this organization support future generations.
Context/Research
After searching for organizations that would accept backpacks and other school supplies, I finally came across Covenant House. Their organization focuses on homeless youth. They help atrisk and homeless youth by delivering prevention and awareness programs. About 3,000 young people turn to them annually. They provide 24/7 crisis shelter and housing in the community along with services, including education, counselling, health care, employment assistance, job training and aftercare. To do all this, they rely on donors for about 80 percent of
their $21.8million annual operating budget. They’re open to youth 16 to 24 regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender or identity. Over the past 32 years, Covenant House has served almost 90,000 young people who came to them. They change lives and help youth have a brighter future. “We work to help homeless youth move from a life on the street to a life with a future. “ This quote is from the Covenant House Website and it displays how effective their organization is.
What I did: I first emailed the organization asking on how I can help and what items are needed for this season. I got a response with a list of items and a member asking