City of Philadelphia - File #: 260631

• File #: 260631
• Version: 0
• Type: Resolution
• Status: IN COUNCIL
• File created: 6/4/2026
• In control: CITY COUNCIL
• Title: Honoring and recognizing Covenant House Pennsylvania on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary Celebration and commending the organization for its commitment to serving young people experiencing homelessness, trafficking, and instability across the City of Philadelphia
• Sponsors: Councilmember Bass, Councilmember Ahmad, Councilmember Brooks, Councilmember Driscoll, Councilmember Gauthier, Councilmember Harrity, Councilmember Jones, Councilmember Landau, Councilmember Lozada, Councilmember O'Rourke, Councilmember Phillips, Councilmember Squilla, Councilmember Thomas, Councilmember Young

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Honoring and recognizing Covenant House Pennsylvania on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary Celebration and commending the organization for its commitment to serving young people experiencing homelessness, trafficking, and instability across the City of Philadelphia

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WHEREAS, Covenant House Pennsylvania was founded in 1999 with the mission of providing shelter, safety, hope, and opportunity to young people experiencing homelessness, human trafficking, and related forms of instability and its Safe Haven emergency shelter for youth opening in 2000; and

WHEREAS, Covenant House has operated with a steadfast commitment to offering trauma -informed, youth-centered services grounded in unconditional love, absolute respect, and
relentless support; and

WHEREAS, Since opening its doors, Covenant House has served more than 57,000 young
people throughout the City of Philadelphia, providing not only emergency shelter, but also
comprehensive support services designed to foster long -term independence and stability; and

WHEREAS, Covenant House continuum of care includes 24 -hour crisis response services,
emergency shelter, transitional and supportive housing, healthcare, mental health services, education and workforce development, case management, and other critical resources that ensure vulnerable youth are treated with dignity and compassion; and

WHEREAS, During the 2023-2024 school year, 10,705 children and youth in Philadelphia were identified as experiencing homelessness, representing a 28 percent increase since 2022 and an 86 percent increase over the past five years, underscoring the urgent and growing need for coordinated, compassionate, and effective responses to youth homelessness; and

WHEREAS, Through its comprehensive continuum of care, Covenant House Pennsylvania continues to play a critical role in addressing and preventing youth homelessness by providing young people with the shelter, support, stability, and opportunities needed...