The Cove's mural with ending youth homelessness overlayed — Ending Youth Homelessness

THE COVE

OUR MISSION is to provide a safe place for youth experiencing homelessness to access the resources they need to thrive.

Meet Jovan

Jovan, aged 17, and his mom lived in their home for nearly a decade.

Unfortunately, a bursted pipe resulted in an extremely expensive electric bill. As his mom attempted to catch up on the electricity bill, she got behind on rent. Long story short, Jovan and his mom were eventually evicted and found themselves with no where to go.

“Where am I going to put all my stuff? My house had everything we own and I can’t afford a storage unit,” says Jovan’s mom.

Unfortunately, The Cove wasn’t able to assist with their belongings, but we were able to pay for two weeks in a hotel. In the meantime, we’re searching for long-term housing for Jovan and his mom.

In the Heart of Texas Region, there are over 700 teenagers experiencing homelessness.

Others like Jovan

Youth are fleeing sexual, physical, or verbal abuse, have family members struggling with addiction, overcrowding under one roof, or getting kicked out for being a part of the LGBTQ community.

When you donate to The Cove, you’re supporting young people who truly need assistance. Everyone deserves a chance at success and they need your support!

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a safe place to thrive

At The Cove, youth, ages 14-18, receive tutoring, recover attendance credits, eat daily meals, and more. They also have access to a shower, washer, and dryer, plus access to hygiene items.

Youth also learn life-skills through cooking demonstrations, budget planning, assigned chores, and more. Click here to learn more.

Get Involved

Volunteer

There are many ways you can help support students who are dealing with homelessness. Click below to sign up for volunteer and other involvement opportunities. Become a 2024 Spring volunteer.

Make a donation

Donations allow us to pay for meals, tutors, transportation, rent deposits, mattresses, well-trained staff, and more. We even support youth by paying for temporary housing in hotels. Will you join us?

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Wish List & In-Kind Donations

The Cove’s Amazon Wish List allows you to support the individual needs of homeless youth. We also accept hygiene items and nonperishable items. Contact us for quantities or more info. Updated on March 13, 2024.

Open positions

We are currently hiring for a Youth Advocate position. You can find the job description and instructions on how to apply on our job board linked below.

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