 Last week, Priscilla graduated from our Rights of Passage. The ceremony was one of the year's best events and we will honored to have Priscilla speak during the graduation. In addition to her amazing story, she even performed 'I believe I can fly' with her rommate, Laura, to close out the graduation. Below is she speech from the ceremony: Good evening my fellow graduates, ladies & gentlemen, staff & coordinators of The Covenant House NY. My name is Priscilla, a fellow graduate of the ROP . . . more
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 It is with great pleasure that I write this letter announcing the formation of a mutli-disciplinary, research-based initiative known as the Covenant House Institute. With our desire to expand upon our mission to effect profound change in how homeless and at-risk youth are served, the Covenant House Institute will study issues related to this population, provide data critical for policy and funding decisions, and train emerging social-service leaders. The creation of the Covenant House . . . more
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