When Justus was in high school, a teacher once told her that she’d do well in Chicago. At the time, Justus was too nervous to follow that...

At 22 years old, David has been through more than most people his age. Growing up on the Southside of Chicago, life wasn't always easy....

At CHIL, we witness incredible stories of resilience and transformation every day. Today, we are thrilled to share the journey of one of...

A poem by Amaiyah

In a world where every journey is unique, Amir's path to Covenant House Illinois (CHIL) is a testament to resilience, determination, and...

In June 2023, Jay's journey took an unexpected turn when he walked through the doors of our drop-in center in Chicago. Hailing from New...

In the heart of bustling Chicago, where the struggles of homelessness often go unnoticed amidst the city's hustle and bustle, Covenant...

Last summer we introduced you to Marcus, a resident at CHIL who moved out of our campus in August 2022 (read his interview here). We are...

Year-round, but especially this month, CHIL programs offer opportunities for young people to focus on their mental health. CHIL staff at...

CHIL’s Street Outreach and Aftercare Program (SOAP) seeks to reach youth experiencing homelessness where they are using multiple means of...

Montrevia “Mo” (22) and Montrenae (20) (from left to right) are sisters and now roommates who have been visiting the drop-in center at...

Meet Teyler. After her Grandma passed away, Teyler needed a safe place to stay. She remembers, “I was determined to find somewhere safe and

Zoereon first came to Covenant House Illinois in 2020 at its original location – 30 W. Chicago Ave. “When I was here my first time, I...

Meet Fern, "I love listing to music and making people laugh, I love putting smiles on people's faces". She came to CHIL to establish her...

Devin, 22 years old, entered our interim housing program at CHIL in early July. After graduating High School in 2018 and while in College...

Meet Habi G. At 22 years old, Habi is quickly making strides toward his future plans and career goals.