Millions of young people experience homelessness each year.

The Covenant House Sleep Out, now in its 15th year, brings together a global community to confront this crisis head-on. On March 14, more than 100 volunteers gave up their beds and slept outside on cold concrete. It is not about pretending to be homeless; we Sleep Out to show our solidarity with those who are. The spring Sleep Out in NYC raised over $300,000 to provide shelter, sanctuary, and support to young people receiving care at Covenant House.

What started as a single Sleep Out in NYC in 2011 has grown to be the largest fundraising and awareness program in support of homeless youth in the world, taking place in more than 20 cities annually. Since its inception, Covenant House supporters have spent more than 65,000 nights outside and have raised over $160 million.

Covenant House is the largest, primarily privately funded charity in North and Central America providing immediate and long-term support for young people facing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking through unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support. Covenant House’s doors are open 24/7 in 34 cities across the United States, Canada, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico to all young people who need housing and help, and all services and programs are available at no cost. Our North Star is ending youth homelessness as we know it today.

Last year, Covenant House reached 57,000 youth facing homelessness, provided 862,000 nights of safe housing, and served 1.8 million meals to youth and young families experiencing homelessness.

Dan Freed is the CEO and founder of Thesis, a company that makes personalized nootropics (supplement blends) for cognitive health and mental clarity. Today, Dan has voluntarily given up his bed five times as a Sleep Out participant, but as a teenager, he had no choice but to sleep outside before he found Covenant House. Thesis is a Covenant House New York corporate partner and thanks to Dan’s leadership, his colleagues are aware of the youth homelessness crisis, and they take action year-round.

“When I was 18, I came to New York looking for a fresh start, but I knew no one, had no job, and didn’t have a place to stay. Covenant House helped me through that difficult time in my life. It was a place where I found refuge and support to help get me on my feet while I sorted out life for a couple of months. Since then, I’ve been committed to helping them provide essential services to youth in need. Thesis partners with Covenant House to give back, including fundraising tens of thousands of dollars, providing hands-on support, and offering employment opportunities. And, for the last five years, I’ve participated in the Sleep Out, where we sleep outside in solidarity with homeless youth and raise awareness about the challenges they face. I’m excited to be joined by many members of the Thesis team this year,” shared Dan.

Learn more about the Covenant House Sleep Out
at covenanthouse.org/sleepout.