Founded | New York City, U.S. (1971) |
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Founder | Bruce Ritter |
Type | 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization |
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Services | Aid to youth experiencing homelessness and human trafficking. |
President and CEO | William "Bill" Bedrossian |
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Website | www |
Covenant House is a large, 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization[1] in the Americas, whose goal is to provide safe housing and holistic care to youth ages 16–21 experiencing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking. Covenant House was officially incorporated in 1972, and offers services including healthcare, educational support/GED preparation/college scholarships, job readiness and workforce development programs, substance use treatment and prevention programs, legal services, mental health services, services for young families, and transitional living programs.[2]