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TheRealWoman
"Running Wild In The Night" is Nikki Sixx's charity, which is Auspiced through Covenant. Sister Tricia's postcards always used to make me smile. I was unable to donate for a time, but next month, I'll start again.
Bless those kids...
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Written on March 27th, 2010
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HoneybushReaP
After doing some research on Covenant House, I just realized abruptly, that I was parked right in front of its building just about one month ago. I remember trying to guess its main function based on its logo. A soft dove. Hands...
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Written on March 22nd, 2010
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EPArron
Covenant House stands for so much that is good (from their website):
"Homeless kids have rights. They have the right to a home… the right to food… the right to guidance and an education… the right to be free...
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Written on March 22nd, 2010
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EPAngela
I've often thought about what it would be like to have to sleep on the street. As a woman, this feels especially threatening. And as a young teenager, the level of fear is even more complex. I am thankful I never had to go through...
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Written on March 22nd, 2010
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kagu
Once, when I was in 2nd grade. I missed the bus to go home, and the school administration couldn't contact my parents. I was worried that my parents would never come and pick me up or forgot about me; it was so traumatic I still...
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Written on March 24th, 2010
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EPKumar
What do you do to help kids in your community?
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Written on March 25th, 2010
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Michelle's story reads like it's straight from a horror story. This is one of the many reasons why we need to help these kids.
http://www.covenanthouse.org/kids/michelle-human-trafficking
This reminds me of the Movie Slumdog...
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Written on March 19th, 2010
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EPLoren
Having a place to call home is something I've always taken for granted, but reading through the stories of these kids who grew up without a home make me appreciate what I have. I'm glad that places like Covenant House exist, and hope...
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Written on March 22nd, 2010
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mzsunzhine
I need more information, I know someone who could really benefit from a place like this. I pray it's not to late.
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Written on May 22nd, 2010
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EPjake
So the issue of homelessness is not something I have always given the most thought to... honestly. I have lived in LA and I now live San Francisco.
I live in a part of town that has a lot of services, free clinics, halfway...
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Written on March 19th, 2010
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jophene
The situation of homelessness is worldwide and in all the major cities. When I visited London I observed several cases of people
kipping near the tube, the grim reality of any city is destituion. This reminds me of...
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Written on March 22nd, 2010
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papanel
Just came across this group on the site. I don't know much about Covenant House, but this is a charity I can get behind. Living near Haight Ashbury (in San Francisco), I see everyday the effect of homelessness on youth...
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Written on March 19th, 2010
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