Covenant House Illinois Inc
Covenant House Illinois Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Covenant House Illinois (CHIL) provides youth (ages 18–24) experiencing homelessness with shelter and safety, trust and community, and a better tomorrow. At CHIL, we run life-affirming programs that unconditionally support every young person who comes to our door presenting a need for services. We achieve this goal through relentless engagement and support that helps to end the systems of harm that have created youth homelessness in the first place.
About
CH ILLINOIS IS DEDICATED TO SERVING CHILDREN WITH ABSOLUTE RESPECT AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, TO HELP SUFFERING HOMELESS KIDS, AND TO PROTECT AND SAFEGUARD ALL CHILDREN IN NEED. CH ILLINOIS IS COMMITTED TO SERVE SUFFERING CHILDREN OF THE STREET, AND TO PROTECT AND SAFEGUARD ALL CHILDREN. ALMOST 40% OF THE HOMELESS IN THE UNITED STATES ARE UNDER AGE 18. EVERY YEAR, MORE THAN 2 MILLION KIDS IN AMERICA WILL FACE A PERIOD OF HOMELESSNESS. [SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O]YOUTH IN CRISIS NEED HELP IMMEDIATELY, AND COVENANT HOUSE ILLINOIS CRISIS CENTER IS OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR. YOUNG PEOPLE FIND OUR SHELTERS IN MANY WAYS: ONLINE, VIA FAMILY OR FRIENDS, OR THROUGH LOCAL AGENCIES, INCLUDING STATE-ASSIGNED SOCIAL WORKERS AND SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS. THEY ARE GENERALLY BETWEEN AGES 18 AND 24 NO YOUTH IS EVER TURNED AWAY WHENEVER IT IS SAFE AND POSSIBLE TO SHELTER THEM. ALL ARE WELCOME, NO QUESTIONS ASKED, EXCEPT "WHAT DO YOU NEED?" THE STREET TAKES SO MUCH FROM THESE YOUNG PEOPLE: THEIR MONEY, HEALTH, DIGNITY, AND THEIR ABILITY TO TRUST, EITHER THEMSELVES OR OTHERS. THAT IS WHY COVENANT HOUSE'S OPEN INTAKE POLICY IS SO CRITICAL.IN FISCAL YEAR 2018, COVENANT HOUSE SITES REACHED 55,255 YOUNG PEOPLE.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “See schedule othe mission of covenant house illinois is to serve children and youth facing homelessness and human trafficking. covenant house's high-quality programs and services provide young people with a bridge from homelessness to hope. over the course of more than 45 years, covenant house has helped more than 1.5 million children and youth across north and central america to transform their lives. opening in chicago, il in february 2017 covenant house illinois has served over 500 youth and provided more than 15,000 services.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “See schedule o”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as IL, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 was 30 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE 5TH FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL, 60654.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2019 reports a total of 14 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are less than $100,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$73,810.
- The organization has 4 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2015.
- The organization pays $847,581 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $132,132 in fundraising expenses.
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