Join the Race to Help Homeless Youth!
This year marks 25 years in which Covenant House Florida has been serving homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth under the age of 21, including teen parents and their babies, in South Florida. The shelter and programs have grown so much through the amazing support of the community. The Young Professionals for Covenant House have organized the agency's first ever 5K to keep even more kids safe each night. All proceeds from the 5K Run/Walk will benefit Covenant House Florida.
Benefiting Covenant House Florida
Covenant House Florida provides residential and on-going services to homeless, runaway, and at-risk youth under the age of 21, including teen parents and their babies. In Fort Lauderdale, we shelter youth under 21 years of age. In Orlando, we shelter youth up to 21 years of age. Both locations serve young mothers and their babies. Covenant House Florida one of the largest private agencies serving runaway and homeless youth in the state of Florida.
By the Numbers: 2009 
- Over 32,000 unduplicated youth served since 1985.
- 1308 youth who came to Covenant House for help.
- 117,150 hot meals served.
- 92 average sheltered per night.
- 14,600 sandwiches distributed in kids' bag lunches to youth on the streets.
- $1 provides a meal to a kid on the street (sandwich, juice, fruit, and cookies).
Hosted by the Young Professionals for Covenant House
The Young Professionals for Covenant House are proud to host Covenant House Florida's 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk in honor of the agency's 25th Anniversary of serving homeless youth. The "Young Pros" are a group of business professionals, ages 21-40, who attend monthly social, networking, and sporting events and activities to raise fund and awareness for Covenant House Florida. Since 1992, the Young Pros have been active in their comitment to help the lives of homeless youth.
5K Sponsorship Opportunities Available,
please contact Natalie at ncardenas@covenanthousefl.org or 954-568-7916.
For questions regarding 5K event logistics,
please contact Jennifer at jenrun22@yahoo.com.