Great community response helps foster children and former foster youth

Covenant Community Services, Inc. (Covenant) is in the process of opening a coffee-house in the space currently used as administrative offices. The Coffee House is a social enterprise of Covenant that includes specialty coffee roasting facilities, retail sales, a pour-over drip coffee bar and a full espresso bar. The purpose of the new venture is to employ former foster…

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Mentoring Provides Hope, Future for Foster Youth

Hope can come in a variety of ways…The Jeremiah Mentoring Project delivers hope through you..the mentor. The Project’s Director, Michael Moustakis explains who a mentor is, and the difference it can make in the life of a youth. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD , “plans to prosper you and…

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Coffee 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…

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Hope 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.…

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Grabbing 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…

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Greta’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…

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“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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New Shareholder Stops by to Deliver Hope

Jim Poteete of Central Valley Pluming in Bakersfield became today’s newest “Headquarters of Hope” Shareholder. While enjoying a cup of fresh Covenant Coffee Poteete said he was excited to be part of Covenant’s new mission to bring hope to Kern County!

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Hands of Hope Donor Circle for HQ of Hope

Thank you for checking out the HQ of Hope “It’s not a lot of money to a lot of people” campaign. The Hands of Hope Donor Circle is a place the financial partners of Covenant can view benefits associated with their giving. We know giving is not about receiving but do want to thank and honor our donors with small tokens of appreciation.

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