Add to your night before or after watching the virtual program by selecting one (or more!) of the activities below. Each activity can be done on your own or with a group and are appropriate for all ages. Click the link to download or view instructions.
Click the link to download or view instructions.
Could you make it, living on your own in your state making minimum wage?
Materials: printing this activity is recommended along with internet access.
Put yourself in the shoes of a young person facing homelessness before they arrive at Covenant House.
Materials: each participant should have three Post-It notes or pieces of paper and something to write with. You can download and print the instructions or follow along with this video.
Choose between two actions. Truth cards welcome you to reflect on topics surrounding homelessness while Dare cards challenge you to take action in the fight against youth homelessness.
Materials: we recommend printing the cards.
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, where would you go? Complete this activity and familiarize yourself with assistance services available in your area.
Materials: printing this activity is recommended along with internet access.
Provide welcome kits of personal hygiene products to young people who have just arrived at Covenant House.
Materials: download and review the guide.
How much do you know about human trafficking? Take the quiz to find out.
Materials: internet is required.
Sleep Out can be a night filled with emotion for anyone. Prepare for the night with some suggested reading to get kids introduced to the topic of homelessness.
Materials: Books or Audiobooks
Discussion Questions
Click the arrow to watch and discuss stories of young people who have overcome homelessness. You can print these and write in answers before sharing, or simply use them to guide the conversation.
