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Help fight for former foster youth in California
This message is urgent in nature and was compiled from the John Burton Foundation. The THP-Plus Budget is being Considered in Budget Conference Committee and your advocacy for vulnerable former foster youth is needed. The Budget Conference Committee will be voting on the THP-Plus budget tomorrow, February 25th. The purpose of the Conference Committee is…
Read MoreHope Can Come “Full-Circle”
Many of you know our mission at Covenant Community Services is to end the cycle of child abuse and neglect and see foster youth walk in spiritual wholeness, today I experienced that vision in a very “real” way. This afternoon I took Lajoy Gentry, a former foster youth and Covenant employee along for an on-camera…
Read MoreCoffee Training at Rosito Bisani in Los Angeles
For three days Covenant Coffee Interns Luis and Jeremy underwent rigorous technical training at Rosito Bisani, a professional espresso distribution company in Los Angeles. Their time there was spent studying in the classroom, getting hands on training and most importantly growing in life and spirituality. This is one video of a series about their…
Read MoreHope Is In The “Little Things”
I had the opportunity to take two of our former foster youth to Los Angeles this week, where they would be training to become coffee service technicians for a professional espresso company called Rosito Bisani. Our goal is help the youth find employment, all the while building upon our continued mission to grow Covenant Coffee.…
Read MoreHope is growing
Hope is growing. Daily, more individuals, families and businesses are partnering with Covenant Community Services to provide hope and love to abused and neglected children and youth. The community response to the Headquarters of Hope Campaign is continuing to grow despite tough economic times. The Headquarters of Hope (HQ of Hope) campaign was launched late…
Read MoreGrabbing hope … A former foster youth succeeds!
On a recent morning, Jeremy awoke and began a busy day with Covenant Coffee. The destination after the 6:00am pickup by roastmaster, Isaac Dennis, was to a Cyclocross race that Jeremy would work. Jeremy is a former foster youth from Kern County and is employed with Covenant Coffee through the ACT program. At the end…
Read MoreHope Defined and Lived
Hope Lives Here is a motto of Covenant Community Services, Inc.. It comes from our mission, “providing hope and love to abused and neglected children”. We extend hope to foster children, former foster youth and families on a daily basis through compassionate case management, unconditional love, genuine concern and personal investment into the life of each person served.
Read MoreHelp Covenant Provide Hope to Foster Youth and Children!
Hope for former foster youth and children is provided as people stand up and make a difference by giving, serving and praying!
Read MoreGreta’s Gift … Equal Sacrifice Unequal Gifts
December 11, 2010 Last night Covenant held it’s annual Christmas Party for foster children, foster families, biological families and former foster youth. It was a wonderful night that was made possible by the hard work of the Covenant team and amazing volunteers and donors. I am amazed each year when the Christmas Party comes around…
Read More“Headquarters of Hope” Wrist Bands Now Available!
The wait is over! Now you can take wear the message of hope where ever you go with Covenant’s “Hq of Hope” wrist band. They are available for $5 dollars at the Covenant offices 1616 29th Street in Downtown Bakersfield. They are also available for local shipping. Call 661-326-8304 for more information. Help us move…
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