Since first opening our doors in 1988, Covenant House Alaska has served as a safe refuge for thousands of youth escaping the often unforgiving streets of Alaska. Over the years, our services have grown and our programs have expanded, but we’ve never lost sight of our primary mission: to provide loving care and vital services to homeless, abandoned, abused and exploited young people in Alaska.

At Covenant House Alaska, our commitment to youth in crisis is in effect 24/7/365. Our wide array of programs and services not only meets the basic living needs of kids at this critical time in their lives, but also provides them with support; genuine help that facilitates their journey to becoming healthy, self-sufficient, contributing members of our community.

“We who recognize God’s providence and fidelity to His people are dedicated to living out His covenant among ourselves and those children we serve, with absolute respect and unconditional love. That commitment calls us to serve suffering children of the street, and to protect and safeguard all children. Just as Christ in His humanity is the visible sign of God’s presence among His people, so our efforts together in the covenant community are a visible sign that effects the presence of God, working through the Holy Spirit among ourselves and our kids.”

For 25 years,  Covenant House Alaska (CHA) has served thousands of homeless, at-risk, and trafficked youth in our state.  Our sole purpose is to be available to help youth in crisis 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Through our three main programs, including Emergency Shelter, Street Outreach and Transitional Living Programs, and associated services, including housing services, health care services, youth enrichment program, pastoral ministry and employment/education assistance, we meet the basic needs of youth in crisis, while also providing them with the support to become healthy, self-sufficient, contributing members of our community.

Board Members

Kate Slyker, Chair

Mike Mills, Vice Chair

Cynthia Gough

Lisa Rieger

Kevin C. Kerr

Alex Slivka

Ethan Schutt

Tony Lewkowski

Mark Nelson

Judith Crotty

Father Scott Medlock

Maureen Moore

Joe Farrell

Susan Childs

Bob Flint, Esq

Shauna Hegna

Bruce Henry