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Covenant House Toronto launches Let's Talk About Sex Trafficking Campaign: Empowering Canadians To Start The Conversation

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

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TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Covenant House Toronto launches Let's Talk About Sex Trafficking, a campaign to spark dialogue and empower and equip parents, caregivers and teens with tools to help prevent sex trafficking in Canada.

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TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Covenant House Toronto launches Let's Talk About Sex Trafficking, a campaign to spark dialogue and empower and equip parents, caregivers and teens with tools to help prevent sex trafficking in Canada.
Today, on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Covenant House Toronto launches Let's Talk About Sex Trafficking
Awareness, education and dialogue are essential to help keep young people safe and prevent sex trafficking.
Yet, a new survey reveals that only about a quarter (28 per cent) of Canadians are familiar with sex trafficking in Canada.
We created Let's Talk About Sex Trafficking to get Canadians to learn more about sex trafficking and to provide parents and caregivers with resources to help educate themselves and their children."

Synchrony Achieves Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

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STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony, a premier consumer financial services company, today announced it has received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. This is the eighth consecutive year that Synchrony's commitment to LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion is recognized with the company achieving the designation as recipient of the "Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion."

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STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony, a premier consumer financial services company, today announced it has received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) , the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
"Synchrony strives to be a champion for equity, diversity, and inclusion now and in the future," said Michael Matthews, Synchrony's Chief Diversity, Inclusion and Corporate Responsibility Officer.
We will continue to work to ensure that every individual feels safe and welcome to bring their authentic self to work at Synchrony."
Synchrony included the "+" in its Diversity Networks to encourage all employees globally to partner as an ally and "be the plus."

Asset Living Fundraises More Than $230,000 Since 2021 for Covenant House, Fighting Youth Homelessness

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

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HOUSTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Asset Living, one of the nation's largest third-party property management companies, is proud to have raised more than $230,000 since 2021 for Covenant House, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting youth homelessness. This is the third year Asset Living has partnered with Covenant House to make an impact on communities across the nation where all funds raised are used to provide shelter and other essential services to help homeless youth to build an independent future.

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Asset Living is proud to have raised more than $230,000 since 2021 for Covenant House, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting youth homelessness.
HOUSTON, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Asset Living, one of the nation's largest third-party property management companies, is proud to have raised more than $230,000 since 2021 for Covenant House, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting youth homelessness.
"I'm always humbled by the support we see from our employees and partners as we fundraise for Covenant House," said Asset Living CEO and president Ryan McGrath.
To learn more about Asset Living's partnership with Covenant House or how you can get involved, read more on the company's impact page and for more information about Asset Living, please visit http://www.assetliving.com .

COVENANT HOUSE TO HOST THOUSANDS FOR ANNUAL GLOBAL SLEEP OUT IN A CALL TO END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Covenant House, the largest, primarily privately funded charity in the Americas helping homeless and trafficked youth, is galvanizing business leaders, celebrities, individuals, and families from all walks of life this November for Youth Homelessness Awareness Month to put an end to youth homelessness.

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On November 16, the organization will host their annual Sleep Out to End Youth Homelessness presented by Cisco at 16 locations around the world.
Thousands of participants will give up their beds for one night to raise funds and ensure that young people facing homelessness can sleep safely at Covenant House.
"There are 4.2 million youth experiencing homelessness each year in the U.S. alone," said Covenant House President & CEO Bill Bedrossian.
For every blanket given to a Sleep Out participant, Chick-fil-A Tri-State will be donating a special gift to every resident at Covenant House New York and Covenant House New Jersey.

Hockey Helps The Homeless Raises $2 MN for 33 Canadian Charities Ahead of Holiday Season

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

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The organization will grant over $2MN to 33 charities before the holiday season.

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The organization will grant over $2MN to 33 charities before the holiday season.
Our model is to grant funds to several local charities, each year, in the city in which the funds are raised.
Andrew Gucciardi, Executive Director of Hockey Helps the Homeless, said: "Each year, Canada sees 235,000+ Canadians living on the streets with a critical number unaccounted for - the hidden homeless.
Hockey Helps the Homeless provides a program that mobilizes people and raises awareness of homelessness across, and every dollar invested in Hockey Helps the Homeless equates to $4 to beneficiary partners across Canada."

BluSky Partners with Housing Industry Foundation To Revitalize Youth Transitional Housing

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., in partnership with the Housing Industry Foundation (HIF), completed a transitional housing revitalization project at the Covenant House California (CHC) Santa Clara campus.

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BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., in partnership with the Housing Industry Foundation (HIF), completed a transitional housing revitalization project at the Covenant House California (CHC) Santa Clara campus.
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC , a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., in partnership with the Housing Industry Foundation (HIF), completed a transitional housing revitalization project at the Covenant House California (CHC) Santa Clara campus.
"BluSky was honored to be a part of this project – we are a continuous supporter of the Housing Industry Foundation, and we believe it is our duty to serve the community in which we conduct our business."
"BluSky and Equity Residential have been essential to the impact of the Housing Industry Foundation's programs.

Avion Takes Action Awards $20,000 In Grants to Non-Profit Organizations

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avion Takes Action, Avion Solutions' employee-led giving fund, is proud to award $20,000 in grants to four non-profit organizations, including Covenant House Missouri, Community Free Dental Clinic, New Hope Children's Clinic, and Rose of Sharon Soup Kitchen.

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avion Takes Action, Avion Solutions' employee-led giving fund, is proud to award $20,000 in grants to four non-profit organizations, including Covenant House Missouri, Community Free Dental Clinic, New Hope Children's Clinic, and Rose of Sharon Soup Kitchen.
Through generous giving, Avion Solutions' Employee Owners are living out their corporate vision to exceed customer expectations, outperform our competition, and improve our community as they support Avion Takes Action.
Details about Avion Takes Action and a link to the grant application may be found at www.avionsolutions.com/community .
Avion Solutions, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned innovative engineering and logistics solutions provider for complex military-grade projects.

The Billy4Kids Foundation and Bill Lerner's Wife Marcella De Martin Have Donated 150 Pairs of Shoes to The Covenant House in Casa Alianza Mexico

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 20, 2022) - With efforts driven by Billy Lerner's wife, Marcella De Martin, ambassador for the Billy 4 Kids foundation, The Covenant House in Casa Alianza, Mexico received 150 pairs of shoes.

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New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - September 20, 2022) - With efforts driven by Billy Lerner's wife, Marcella De Martin, ambassador for the Billy 4 Kids foundation, The Covenant House in Casa Alianza, Mexico received 150 pairs of shoes.
They were established in 1981, and also have locations in Nicaragua and Guatemala in addition to their Mexico branch.
The mission at The Covenant House in Casa Alianza is to be "dedicated to living out His covenant among ourselves and those children we serve, with absolute respect and unconditional love."
The values and goals of The Covenant House in Casa Alianza align perfectly with what Billy 4 Kids stands for and hopes to promote around the world.

Habitat for Humanity GTA Honours The Daniels Corporation with Inaugural ‘Developer for Humanity Lifetime Achievement Award’

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Toronto, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity GTA (Habitat GTA) is proud to announce The Daniels Corporation (Daniels) as the recipient of its first-ever Developer for Humanity Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Toronto, Sept. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Habitat for Humanity GTA (Habitat GTA) is proud to announce The Daniels Corporation (Daniels) as the recipient of its first-ever Developer for Humanity Lifetime Achievement Award.
Representatives from Habitat GTA presented Daniels with the Award last night at the 2022 Building Industry and Land Development Association Chairs Dinner.
The Developer for Humanity Award Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes Daniels for their exceptional track record in both areas.
Providing Habitat GTA with numerous completed townhomes and condominium units at well below market cost, which in turn, become Habitat homes.

Piana Technology Partners with Covenant House Georgia To Give Georgia Youth a Soft Place to Land

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Friday, July 8, 2022

CARTERSVILLE, Ga., July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Piana Technology, the 439-year-old textile company known for fiber and nonwoven textiles innovation, is donating 117 mattress toppers to Covenant House Georgia, a nonprofit organization providing shelter, food and immediate crisis care to housing youth who are experiencing homelessness and escaping trafficking. This charitable contribution comes on the heels of Covenant House's 50-year anniversary celebration and arrives at the conclusion of Pride Month, amplifying the organization's much-needed services and long term commitment to our most vulnerable populations. Piana Technology hopes that refreshed mattress toppers—powered by E/SMART™ Fiber technology—will provide an exceptional quality of sleep for youth who have been displaced.

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Piana Technology hopes that refreshed mattress topperspowered by E/SMART Fiber technologywill provide an exceptional quality of sleep for youth who have been displaced.
"We are so grateful for this donation to refresh and renew the bedrooms available to youth in need," said Dr. Alie Redd, executive director of Covenant House Georgia.
"Everybody deserves a safe and comfortable place to sleep," said Andrea Piana, CEO of Piana Technology.
Covenant House Georgia is a subsidiary of Covenant House International, the largest, privately funded nonprofit service organization serving young people experiencing homelessness in the Americas.