Covenant House New York

I love the fact that they have everything you might need to take a different route in life they have GED and maybe more programs in side of this shelter.of course is not gonna be perfect but it is great if you dont have no where to go and need to start off somewhere and also know this is a temporary shelter untill they transfer you into a more permanent place and the places that they transfer you at have there pros and cons just like convenant house but they will get you on your feet and help with everything have alot of patience, show interest, be on time, and be responsible. God bless you all and good luck.

This place has unjust and unfair rules, mostly everyone seems to have an attitude and they don't actually help you, everything they do you can mainly do on your own they don't even help enforce it on you to make sure your good, on top of that none of them actually pay attention to the in takes, only use that place as legit a place to sleep only

It a lovely spot busy with people going shopping working sightseeing and they are building a new building

Youth from the 3rd floor. There are people from different walks of life and it's easy to make friends but I noticed most people here will use you. Live by your witts, pay attention & focus on your business and you should be great.

Did my 30 days at the mother and child building in Hell's Kitchen before they found longer term housing for me. Made a lot of friends. Lots of young teens from different walks of life cast aside by family for their mistakes. Still friends with some of those strong ladies today, and we're all doing great. There are a lot of rules and a curfew, but you are guaranteed 3 meals, a bed, free laundry and even counseling. There's also medical staff, different school and housing programs and they give carfare for people with jobs or school. They even helped me get my very first state ID and helped me into the welfare system so i could eat. Im forever grateful. If you have nowhere to turn but here, take full advantage of what they offer, then LEAVE. And stay strong.

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If I could give this place 0 stars I would. They do nothing to help youth and the staff will lie to your face about helping youth.

I was a teen mom who started out in their mother & child program on 52nd street, then transferred to the ROP program on 17 street.covenant house gave me the tools and knowledge I needed to become a productive member in society.yes I had stumbles along the way but who doesn’t in their life journey; nonetheless, I have accomplished achieving both my bachelor’s & master’s degree in health administration.the whole point is life is what YOU make of it and covenant house can assist you with your goals while at the same time providing you with a safe haven.

Never would help me in my time of need. Nonetheless makes you grow stronger and learn to rely on yourself fully. Blessings to everyone don't give up

This was a place I was really feeling my " lil Kim moments" they called me queen b cause I loved the hard core album but I met good people also. Sorry clothing room. But I met good friends and staff was awesome and mad me feel a part of something and meaningful.

I sent in a small donation and received a thank you back. That would have been fine except that they misspelled my name. All of a sudden, I started receiving letters from all kinds of organizations that I've never heard of before, and all of them were addressed to the misspelled me.

I wish I had done some research before I let them have my info to share with who knows who.

I used to be here people who i lived with was ok but my peers wore the best they help you alot with job school and it feels almost like a home

Though it seems like a good place at first it kind of has people whom don't care about ur well being

I owe this place many thank and I wished my memory servered me better next there were counselors and mentors that I owe many thanks too! I was here in 2007-2008 I was in the shelter for two weeks then moved to ROP. In the shelter I was taught that you have to hustle to get out and keep to yourself and be decent. Doing this the counsels will take notice to you and guide you to achieve better. They had their hands full with young kids doing all types of horrible things and acting out, so if you were to just be willing for a better change in life they will give you all the support you need. As for ROP it changed my life and I want to open a program just as such. It's been 10 years and I still brag and channel what I was taught there. They taught me how to he responsible, save! And keep. I love that if you have a job you have to put the majority if your check into your account so you can have it for a good start when you leave, I love that if your in school you have to keep a certain average. The fact that if you a depressed and wake up in the middle of the night they're counselors there for you. I was I think 20 and I never had these things, love, support, someone to hold you accountable. It's all a young person need. For the treatment I received there I want to embody every bit of it in my long-term goal of opening a shelter/program. Also the many friends I met along the way whom I wish I could remember names and get in touch with! If anyone reads this who was there from 2007-2008 please look me up on fb (Brittany Evelyn Marie Ibe) Thank you all so much! Gosh I wish we could have like a reunion lol and all the counselors there too! Loved this place! Ohh and I've read some bad reviews about this place and as a person of great observance I strongly! Believe that you are treated how you put yourself out there! Some of the girls there were crazy wild and reckless and this was a Free program that tried and gave many chances donuts up to you how you are treated

My first time was back in 2005, i was 18. It was way different then, it was under construction and even then the covenant house was supportive. If you arent trying to get over and set goals they really help motivate you to achieve all your goals. They do job readiness, host trips, give awards for women and men of the month. 2008 I was pregnant and returned, it was beautiful and the staff really cared for everyone including the director.i recently took my son to show him and tell him my story.this is one place that I can honestly say cares and will do all they can to help you become successful and support you 100%. I now live in Williamsburg with now 9 yr old son. I recommend this place to all our youth and young adults in crisis. Ive learned a lot there. If you're trying to help yourself, remain focused, surround yourself with positive company and keep occupied then you'll surely succeed.

Provides great services for youth. Still in the process of obtaining more so whether services are effective or not, Idk. But great services, nonetheless. They move pretty quickly and the food isn't bad

I stayed at the Covenant House for 2 years, 2009-2011. I went through the Crisis program and did what I had to according to their rules to get into the ROP program which is an independent living program. I participated in many of their activities and fundraising events for the CH. However, I have to say that the staff were a big problem there. The directors of the ROP program favored some residents more than others and overlooked those they liked who didn't follow the rules. I've even witnessed some of the staff and security stealing from the donations that are meant for the residents and they leave the lesser quality clothes and products behind for the residents. I had a bad experience with some of the residents as well. Overall, I pretty much got along with everyone, staff and residents. However some of these kids would pretend to be friendly then talk about you to everyone else. Eventually I found out who was behind the rumors being spread about me and told my Case manager and director. When this resident and I got into a verbal altercation, I explained to them what it was about and that this person wasn't going to drop the issue. Later on the same day I was attacked by 2 of her close friends who were also residents there. To sum it all up, every opportunity I had to follow rules and walk away or tell staff, I did so. This did not help me at all in the end. These residents set me up to jump me and rob me, other residents on my floor knew about this and did not tell me or staff. And when I had no choice but to defend myself and fight back, I was discharged and kicked out of the program as well, even though I did not initiate the incident. The directors basically did not believe anything I previously told them or care about my well-being. I had to be hospitalized because of these residents who were basically jealous of my success there. They robbed me of my purse with over $500 value inside, and the purse was in possession of the security there. They obviously weren't securing it if these residents easily got their hands on it. I was kicked out with 2 black eyes a concussion and a stolen wallet with no where to go and piece of paper handed to me telling me to go to yet another shelter. The staff there did not care about me at all. I never received a phone call from my personal case manager asking if I made out ok. And they even went as far as banning me from receiving any of the graduate services that you are entitled to when you leave the program because I was involved in the altercation. They did not care that I was the one attacked and robbed. From my experience there, Covenant House is a great idea but at this specific center, the staff seem to care more about their job titles and paycheck than actually helping these kids become independent young adults.

They stole all my stuff I think the staff did or whoever but I never got back my suitcase Ooo well got back better clothes and so much stuff whoever has my suitcase is cursed! The food sucks it’s like school lunch Maya’s place in the Bronx is way better has cooked and real food! Lol there’s no heat at all so u wake up freezing everyday! The workers use your problems/issues against you! They just wanna know your business the staff/social workers is so rude don’t trust them they take advantage of vulnerable teenagers which is really SAD! I moved on idc about that place!

Was here for almost 2 months October 2017- November 2017 that staff was nice certain ones but there so called "no bully" rules are complete bs I was a target of a group of people who would spread lies and try and fight me on a daily basis I told staff and all they did was "have a talk" it just kept getting worse and worse the staff just turned there head and let it happen. I don't know how many times I cried myself to sleep at this place. The worse part is now that I'm gone they are still bulling others and my name is till being spread around with even worse rumors than before. Other than that cov is an OK place just full of petty drama people with nothing better to do than harm those who are moving on In life

Covenant House is a temporary residence for at-risk, homeless, and runaway youth between the ages of 16 and 21.