Covenant House Alaska

05/30/2026

Lotto Alaska has selected us as their nonprofit beneficiary this weekend!

A portion of all ticket sales will go directly toward providing critical services for young people in our community. 💙

Ticket sales close Sunday at 5:30 PM

👉 Buy your tickets: https://lottoalaska.com

05/21/2026

We are so proud to announce that one of our volunteers, Theresa Rodgers, is a recipient of the 2026 First Lady's Volunteer Award, presented by First Lady Rose Dunleavy. 💐

For over three decades, Theresa has shown up for young people with compassion and unwavering dedication.

Please join us in congratulating Theresa on this well-deserved recognition!

05/15/2026

Our new Work Ready Alaska program is featured in the May Construction issue of Alaska Business!

The article shares how, with our partners Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities and Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Alaska, we’re helping connect young Alaskans with opportunities to explore careers in the skilled trades and construction industry.

Read the full article here: Hands for Hammers – Alaska Business Monthly

The construction industry’s need for skilled human workers continues to grow, and organizations in Alaska are doing their part to encourage young people to learn about careers in the trades.

05/01/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to purchase tickets to our Passage House Luncheon next Tuesday, May 5 at Hotel Captain Cook. Don't miss the chance to explore our market-style, fun fundraising stations including beautiful flowers from Bagoy's Florist & Home, centerpiece cakes from ALASKA CAKE STUDIO, and more!

Buy tickets at https://akcovenanthouse.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/PassageHouseLuncheon2026/BuyTablesandTickets/tabid/1560388/Default.aspx

The event begins at 11 AM. The seated program is at 12:00 PM. Everything is wrapped up by 1 PM. *There are no tickets sold day of or at the door.

This event is a fundraiser to support Passage House, a housing program of Covenant House Alaska that provides stability and support for pregnant and parenting young women experiencing homelessness.
Learn more at https://covenanthouseak.org/events/passage-house-luncheon/

04/15/2026

Open House is TODAY from 1-6PM at 755 A Street. Enter through our side door (up the ramp) on the corner of 8 and A Street.

Tours run every half hour beginning at 1 pm. Last tour starts at 5:30 pm. At 2 & 4 PM will be the feature presentation on Work Ready Alaska and how young people can build skills to be successful in the trades and other workforce opportunities.

RSVP is appreciated but not required. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c7d321bd91754a8392ccec45e07d9dc8

04/10/2026

We love our volunteers! When our community shows up to cook, organize, decorate, or support our youth, we really get to see our mission in action.

And there's always more to do! If you have a skill you want to share or just want to pitch in at the Cov, reach out! We'd love to get you involved in our community 💙

04/08/2026

Open House is one week away. Even if you've been before, you won't want to miss this one. We'll be giving tours of Covey Academy AND sharing a short presentation about Work Ready Alaska, a life skills and workforce development program available to youth who live at Covenant House Alaska in addition to youth in underserved communities who lack access to career advancement. RSVP today at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/c7d321bd91754a8392ccec45e07d9dc8

Learn more about Open House at https://covenanthouseak.org/events/open-house/

04/06/2026

"Passage House is one of the first places I felt safe. I have a bed to sleep in and a door that locks. I can protect and nurture my baby here."

Passage House is a housing program for young mothers and pregnant teens, to help them transition to independence while caring for their children.

Tickets for our annual Passage House Luncheon on May 5 are going quickly! Get yours today at https://covenanthouseak.org/events/passage-house-luncheon/

04/03/2026

Work Ready Alaska is eligible for young people ages 16 to 25 who need help getting trained and getting hired. If something has been holding you back from working, such as housing, personal challenges, money, school, a lack of experience, or just not knowing where to start, Work Ready Alaska is built for you. Fill out the short form at https://webuildalaska.com/work-ready-alaska/ to get in touch!

Ever thought “I could do that?” 🚧 Work Ready Alaska gives you the training and support to step into the trades and start building your future right here at home!

Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4sw7QSV

Covenant House Alaska

01/30/2026

As National Mentoring Month comes to an end in January, we are so grateful for our mentor volunteers, like Jennie, who are there for our young people as stable, caring adults.

To learn more about mentoring, go to https://covenanthouseak.org/volunteer/mentor/