The organized group excertion was great for the clients.

One of the Best Youth Shelters EVER My Family has been volunteering 7 yrs now

I am a premiere chef in the city and i have sponsored there Christmas Dinner for the last two yrs for these students. I love this place. I look forward to providing more delicious meals for them in 2020. If u interesting in helping. Feel free to reach out to me. [email protected]

They helped me when I was a homeless teen so all my donations go to them. And they are grateful for every donation.

They have an array of services for youth experiencing homeless.

I called them because I saw there was a charge on my card and ask them to refund the charge and I spoke to a lady in the office who was completely rude and hung up on me after I explain to her that I didn’t even know the charge had gone through the first time because when I went to complete the offer it told me that it did not go through my card would not allow it. She was very rude and asking me why I had and I checked my bank statement and I said I did that’s why am calling you because I’ve noticed these charges. so I explain to her why in the email did they not say anything about The refund only that my membership has been canceled but not that it had been escalated to the vice president. She said well I can send you an email to that effect. However I find it really unprofessional that they would not explain this to me at all and then I’m wasting my time calling in to get hung up on. this going to the vice president and being looked at because essentially they’re saying they’re gonna take my money because I didn’t call to cancel my membership before I was charged even though I didn’t know I was charge because originally when I had processed my payment it said the card would not allow it to go through. I explain to her why would I then called to cancel my membership when I didn’t even think that it had started? This place is Really unprofessional & rude.

A great place serving Atlanta’s youth.

A very life-changing program! When you come here, take advantage of all the resources they have as they are amazing and will help you transiton out of homelessness for good! God bless Covenant House!!!!

I really dont know this place only took a homeless person out here cause they turned 21.ya ive taken my share in some are good others will steal you bind. Wont tell youthis one or that 1 .

Staff here are extremely outgoing. Whatever you need, there is a staff that specializes in providing. Nobody is outcasted, or above another. Here we are all equal. Such diversity spreads the youth apart. Some youth are ignorant. Some youth are compassionate. Its a lively place here.

Ive volunteered here three times so far. The work they do with the youth is great and definitely helps them get their lives together. The staff cares and are really invested in the youth. I will definitely continue to volunteer here and give back. Great organization.

I love donating cloths, shoes and all sorts of things I collect throughout the year for the youngsters here. Amazing staff and very kind kids who have been through so much already in their young lives. Please help them if you can.

I stayed here just over a month in the summer of 2015. i’m Canadian and was staying with my mom for a while before she abandoned me at 18 and stole my phone, wallet, passport, everything. i just needed a safe place to stay until i could get a temporary passport to come back home to Canada.anyway, i became very good friends with the staff (aside from one lady). i got to volunteer in the kitchen and help the cook out. made some friends with the other youth who had it 10x worse than me. some pregnant, some escaping abusive households. very sad but happy the covenant house helped the youth and me. they gave us food, clothes, a safe place to stay. also give us pads and cardboard tampons which was a huge plus. also laundry and computer access which was nice.my case worker...? or whatever, nicole i think her name was, was very lazy and unhelpful. i just needed to meet with the Canadian consulate in Atlanta to get my temporary passport to fly home. i was only supposed to stay 2 weeks but ended up being over a month. i wanted to go home! it worked out in the end even if it did take longer than expected but i’m grateful for this shelter and the short term friendships i made.

Great place to stay if you trying to get on your feet? Only thing they ask is that you respect them and follow the rules 👊🙏🙏

Very safe place to live. Just stay to yourself . Use as many programs as you can and keep a good relationship with staff. If something doesn’t go your way, keep calm and ask management about it .

I have no experience with this very worthy charity, helping homeless youth get a positive start in adult life, funded by many Atlanta large donors and businesses, but plan to help them to the best of my ability

They in various ways but if someone makes up stuff or someone complains about you they dont check with you first to see what happen at all...they just put u out

Its a matter of what you do while there. How you behave. How hard you work to get out of there and how well you act around guest. Staff is cool and the events they throw for us is fun.

These people are not out to really help all they do is feed you with lies most of the staff has nasty attitudes they really could care less if you sleep outside they stop you from coming if you just want a shower I mean honestly they change if the money runs out which is bull

These are terrible people they treat u like an animal and the staff have bad attitudes they c threated to call the police on me when I was seeking for help in my time of need this people dont care about you! They just want to get paid!

Unprofessional staff that are very eager to put at risk youth back out on the streets for any minor infraction...... like standing in the wrong place on the campus grounds. They need an oversight committee to look into their practices. They will literally wake a resident up at 5:00am to kick them out without warning. They’re not offering any genuine help or counseling. Just another sham charity making a profit off of the most vulnerable people among us.

This Covenant House really went above and beyond my expecations.Ive lived at the Covenant House in Houston, TX -- the food regularly got you sick and staff was super mean/unprofessional. Unnecessary rules were put in place for staffs ego and power trips. Here? Staff is smiling a majority of the time, despite their difficult jobs. I am treated like a human being whenever I visit, and the first thing Im asked is if Im hungry, need a shower, need to use the laundry, etc. Theyre constantly having fun events and really seem to hold everyones privacy at the utmost importance. I love coming for events, and now that Im in a really good place finally (thanks to the Covenant House, really) Ill be volunteering here.

Helping Me Grow As A Man Mentally. Starting To Appreciate My Life More And Making Better Decisions.

This shelter is quick to throw youth out in a heart beat. I’ve been here for 2 weeks and one night I worked later than usual. I work a 5.5 hour walk from the shelter and they told me if I didn’t walk back(because the trains and buses were over for the night) and get back I would be considered awol and they would kick me out. I arrived 2 minutes later than that time and they threw all my stuff in a bag and kicked me out. Since i am brand new to Atlanta I have no where to go. I’ve seen at least 20 youth kicked out for similiar reasons or for simple mistakes.

God Is doing some aewsome things at this place. It is an honor to serve there.

I was here when I was younger I had a bad experience there female staff was great but Ill never forget that grown ass man who attacked me I could have sued but that would have help the other children that was there they did fire that guy buy I was emotionally hurt that day but at any rate Im well off now I have a career in healthcare which I was pursing when I was there I hope they are doing alott better now I somethings ask myself should I volunteer but can never bring myself to do it at anyway I cant say they dont help people because they do if reading this review dont worry about my story that was 8 or nine years ago plus I think the lord sent me there just to get that evil man out of there before he had did some serious damage to someone

An inspiring place that transforms tje lives of homeless youth and the people who work with them.

Im a 19 year old resident of Atlanta who recently became homeless. The Covenant House wasnt the first shelter I tried, but it was by far the best. This shelter is specifically for young people (18-22). It was a relief because most shelters are full of older, chronically homeless & mentality Ill people. They do a great job at making the youth here feel comfortable and safe. The staff, with a few exceptions are generally caring and egar to help. The director here is former Atlanta Falcon, Mr. Justin Thorton.. He introduced himself to me and took the time to personally sit down and talk to me. He was very professional while remaining down to earth at the same time. Ill also point out, I am a young white male in an almost all black shelter. I was never picked on, called out, or felt out of place the whole time I stayed here. Credit to the director for keeping a peaceful environment even in crisis situations .Ive read some of the more critical reviews, and it seems most of the youth who wrote them are upset because they got transitioned out because they couldnt follow the rules. They arent very strict considering the business they are, but that means youve always got that handful of people trying to take advantage of the system. If you can follow a few simple rules, this is a totally solid stepping stone to take advantage of. I stayed here for a few weeks, got a job, and started saving money for an apartment once I move out. They will even help you save your money if you wish.Unfortunately, I was asked to leave because I couldnt keep my substance abuse under control.. Even though I was transitioned out though, they gave me a list of other places and programs where I could get help. They even told me I could go to Grady hospital to detox free of charge and then return to the shelter. There is a waiting list to be admitted, but to me, it was worth the wait rather than going somewhere else.

If you have autism and/or any other mental disorder, dont go here unless you have absolutely no other options. They are ableist. They kicked me out for objecting to a staff member trying to call the police on me against my will for suicidal ideation. She then proceeded to tell everyone that I threatened to kill her, and nobody questioned it. They kicked me to the curb of the former worst homeless shelter in Atlanta, Task Force, without a care in the world. Also avoid this place if youre a member of the LGBT+ community. One of the residents talked to me in a threatening manner for being a lesbian. Meanwhile, staff did nothing. It took him actually ASSAULTING a gay/bi man for them to kick him out. Its clear that they only care about the staff and couldnt care less about the residents. I now live with my grandma and are getting help for my mental health, no thanks to them. I shouldve known better than to trust a religious organization. All religion wants is money and tax breaks. Bottom line: only go here unless your only two options are here and the street.

Peaceful Sanctuary does not exsist after 10 days .. If you are having a problem with another youth ( bullying, harassment etc ) dont tell mr JT .. HE WILL not care and he will kick you out. Hes lost all sense of compassion

My interactions with this facility have been good.

Great place doing amazing work with homeless youth!

Very helpful, kind, consistent and honest people here.

Great place for youth to get help

Got put out for working too much...? AWOL I believe & hot hit by a mini van that night.... never forgiven them for this

Keep up the great work

I was kicked out of my parents house at 20 and this was the only shelter that had openings. Mind you i just checked out the hospital also so i called around all day and they were the only ones who answered and said they would take me. So i spent my last 2.50 taking Marta out to where they are at and when i got there the gate was closes and i called and they said they not taking me no more. It would of been nice to know i wouldnt be accepted in before i spent my last 2.50 taking the bus and traon out there. Mind you it was cold and windy also and i was extremely hungry. They dont care. Luckily someone from BHL from the state also worked with the auburn st churches and got me a cheap motel room and a 25$ McDonalds gift card so i can eat for a few days until i can pay it myself. I wouldnt go back but hey i met someone in the shelter and made a good friend with him so thats probably the only plus side to this.

Volunteering had a wonderful time

Wonder if theres any identity qualifications to join this place

Festival Time♥️

Im looking forward to learn more about the Covenant House I really need this opportunity i have a newborn son that stay with his mother i cant really do nothing for cause Im worrying about where im sleep the next day

Nice staff and good shelter

Very secure. Working with state rep erica thomas she is the truth....

I actually lived here I was a resident I would not suggest covenant house Atlanta I was 4 months pregnant when I staying their I had a male resident threaten to do bodily harm to me I got kicked out because I said i would press charges on him mind u Im pregnant homeless new to the state of ga no family it was freezing n cold n they made me leave cus he was their longer but I was the one being threatened they didnt even as much offer me a jacket a bus pass nothing n I came all the way from fl leaving a abusive situation seeking help worst experience

I had been trying to get in this shelter for so long while pregnant they couldn’t help me so I’d advise you look else where and I’m 19.

When I was 16 years old I was I was homeless in downtown Atlanta. I came to the covenant house where they told me there was nowhere for me to stay everything was booked and offered no help. I slept outside thanksgiving night. Today I am successful and wouldnt give a dime to this crooked organzation.

Amazing

Staff was GREAT

Helpful for at risk youth!

Nice place

Helped quote handicap youths more than regular trouble teens

Its a very helpful place

Prison like atmosphere and the employees have a plantion mentality

This place is nice

“Great and Wonderful Place”

The staff are awesome ...

They are doing great work

A strong stepping stone

Great facility for youth

Its ok

Going there tonight to share with the young people.

Going to try it out

Youth Shelter

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