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May 2023 by Ashley
Only accepting 17-24? Seriously?
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January 2023 by Jeffery Johnson
Thank you for all your hard work guys ?You need to have a cash app or make a YouTube channel and put the cash app on it 18-24 age group that really hurts me to know that once again thank you. ?
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December 2022 by David Martin
Was going to volunteer and donate but after reading these reviews...ha. I really hate fake masquerading christians . Either you're for helping people or not, don't pretend. Sounds like y'all a scam to benefit off donations, rather than helping people. That's why y'all don't respond to anyone, LMAO. You have nothing to say about being horrible people, and taking advantage of people, who are down in life. I'll find another place in my community to volunteer. I love Detroit but when I read stories like this, y'all are pathetic as they come.
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October 2022 by Cp's Kitchen Pantry
This place is a safe heaven for families. I went there to drop off purchased goods like tooth paste, tooth brush, combs, towels, face cloths, lotions etc.
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August 2022 by Narjess A.
I was sent here my junior year of high school. I'd just turned 18, had an abusive ultra orthodox Muslim mother and father, no where to go. My high school and APS sent me here so that I'd have a safe place to live while I finish my last year's of high school and hopefully go to pursue college etc.I had a fallout with staff because what they do does not reflect what they say. They tell everyone to work, save, go to school, actively apply to housing. All very good things. The problem is you can do all that and more and still get crapped on.The last time I was there was my second time back. I didn't have anywhere to go, no family, no friends. I was confident to make it my last time at a shelter. This time around I was ready to get back to college.My college application was intitally denied due to lack of funds. After months of writing letters and making phone calls between advisors and the board Henry Ford Community College forgave my debt with consideration to my circumstances; it was settled. I was going back to college to pursue my lifelong dream of being an architect.In the beginning Covenant staff were happy for me and I was determined not to let them down. I'd just started the semester and already the problems had begun.The staff made a big deal about me not being at the shelter all the time. I was a full time student where else would I be. They made a big deal about me studying at my school's library and using after school tutors, resources etc. They don't have that at Covenant House much less an open computer room. I tried studying amongst the other residents on the basketball course as to please staff but that proved ineffective.The residents are usually concentrated in one place so staff can watch us all at the same time. There was also an issue of me skipping out on a couple of AA meetings. Mind you there are meetings every other day. There are only so many meetings that fit my class schedule.Not everyone that is at Covenant House is an addict. There are more efficient ways to get addicts help than the current system in place.There were many nights that I got kicked out while I was there. I'd sleep outside in my car next to the gaurd because a staff member didn't like me or felt that I was speaking out of place simply because the house schedule came first.Between classes, sleeping in my car one day and back in the shelter the next. I left. I slept in my car that winter and withdrew from my classes. I'd rather a shelter tell me that they can't outright help me than go through that abuse again.They move us around like mindless cattle lecturing us about how bad we are and how we need to change but when we go out and get a job we are punished for doing so.Whoever is running Cove should be arrested for the bs donations they take from good people. Their system is designed to exploit homeless youth who unlike the majority of people don't have many options but to put up with it. Rumor is they need to kick residents out asap to get more donations out of each bed.The residents that come to Cove are brave ambitious people that have made a lot of sacrifices to be where they are at in life. They're not homeless because they're lazy addicts leeching off the system. They want good financial advice, they want a chance to build their own families, careers and homes.Most of us come from families that leveraged their abuse over our minds, our bodies and our shelter. To come from a bad place and to endeavor a world that can be just as cruel, time and time again is hard. Fighting for a type of freedom that you've never had the privilege of living is having faith in something bigger than yourself.It's tough and those that live it know that however bad things get whatever we've left behind is worse. The real leeches are the people in charge of this place. Look up Bruce Ritter, the evidence is there.Shout out to Mr. Simpson, the most caring staff with a heart of gold and Mr. G, for always finding the humor and light in the worst of situations. Thank you
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April 2022 by Johnathan Savage
They don’t help you to them we’re just “beds” they put you out whenever they feel like it and show favoritism I have stayed there for almost 2months until it start getting full if you have ANY FAMILY emergencies unfortunately you will lose a spot to take of a loved one.
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December 2021 by Dee
Kind and giving.
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November 2021 by Tena Harvey
They have nice programs and some nice people, but they treat you like your in prison. They act like they don't want to work there,don't want to be there. I advise u do what u have to do so u can get out of there cuz they will drive you crazy.
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November 2021 by Maya Maya
Called about donating clothes and volunteering. I never got a call back. No one ever answers the phones.
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November 2021 by El Hefe
Truly a honor and privilege to be able to give back to the orphans.
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November 2021 by Jon Jones
Best homeless shelter program in Michigan bar none
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October 2021 by dade county goat
All these weak very weak days being here, I'm getting thru it. Save yourself from going here. Your issues don't matter here.
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August 2021 by Qthegrat Lights
They are mixing people with COVID with people that don’t have it
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June 2021 by Mini Millie
This home has terrible staff and is disrespectful to it's residents. Please do not seek refuge here!!!
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January 2021 by Angela no jelly beans
I love the Covenant House Michigan. My son has been living here for a year. The staff is hard working. They take time out with the young adults at this place. They give them hope. Help them get jobs. Host meetings to keep them on the right path. I love that they help the young people to become responsible young adults. They are understand what it takes to make the youth successful in today's society. Covenant House Michigan is a huge blessing
