Mission: Covenant House
Covenant House is backed by the Charleston Interdenominational Council on Social Concerns (CICSC) which is made up of representatives from twenty-nine organizations. Location: 600 Shrewsbury Street, Charleston, WV 25301
Open: 8:00-4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
Director: Amy Weintraub, 344-8053 ext. 22
Drop-in Center and Emergency Assistance 344-8433 ext. 13.
The Drop-in Center is a safe place for those living in homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Showering and laundry facilities are available, as well as free telephone and mail service. Staff is on-site throughout the day offering crisis intervention and emergency assistance with rent and utilities.
Clothing Closet 343-374
The Covenant House Clothing Closet is open to anyone in Kanawha County needing clothes without fear of judgment. Covenant House staff and volunteers coordinate the distribution. Location: St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Washington and Dickinson Streets. Hours: Monday-Friday 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Food Pantry 344-8053 ext. 13.
The Covenant House Food Pantry is open to anyone in Kanawha County needing food without fear of judgment. Covenant House staff and volunteers coordinate the distribution. Location: First Presbyterian Church, 16 Leon Sullivan Way, Charleston WV 25301. Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Homeless Outreach 344-8053 ext. 2
In cooperation with partnering agencies across the county, the Homeless Outreach program seeks to move the chronic homeless into permanent, stable housing through intensive outreach and case management.
Community Housing 344-8053 ext. 26
Through Community Housing, Inc., Covenant House maintains three Charleston residences for people with disabilities who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
AIDS Residential and Resource Program 344-8053 ext. 17
The AIDS Residential and Resource Program provides support services and housing-related emergency services to HIV-positive West Virginians in 22 southern counties.
Challenge WV 344-8053 ext. 10
A statewide organization committed to maintaining and improving small community schools, Challenge WV chapters work to ensure best practices are in place in state and local education policy development.
Technology Program for Non-Profits 344-8053 ext. 19
The Tech Team, managed by Covenant House, provides technological support, consulting, and operations for collaborating Charleston-area non-profit organizations.
Ongoing Volunteer Needs:
Afternoon receptionist at Drop-In Center Property maintenanceSort and dispense clothing at Clothing Closet Stack, fill orders and disburse food at Food Pantry Event Planning Task Force/Commttee work
Ongoing Donation Needs:
Non-perishable food, toiletries, paper products, disposable diapers — leave at the Education Building of First Presbyterian Church; perishable foods —leave with a volunteer. Clean clothing in good repair, bed sheets, towels, shoes —leave at St. Mark’s Activities Building or in the designated container outside First Presby’s front office. Sample-sized toiletries. Laundry powder. Money donations for all programs.