We, members of the Rossi Posse, are very proud to announce our association with Covenant House, an international charitable organization designed to serve the needs of homeless youth. At therossiposse.com, we have specifically partnered with Covenant House Toronto as our chosen charity in order to share the love that brought The Rossi Posse together...the love of one Lukas Rossi.
As all Lukas Rossi fans know, Lukas was one of Toronto's many street youth. He struggled to survive the streets--that isn't television, it is the harsh reality of his life. So many of us were touched by his story that we decided to do something to bring to everyone's attention the plight of Toronto's homeless teenagers and homeless teenagers everywhere. It is with great love in our hearts that we present to all of you the Mission Statement of Covenant House. Please reach inside your heart and give. With your direct donation a young person will have a hot meal tonight, a warm bed, and the services they desperately need to thrive.
If you want to donate directly to Covenant House Toronto, you can go to their site. Once you have made your donation, you can send a message in "Contact Us" to let Covenant House know you are a Rossi Posse supporter. You can also include a message to the youth at Covenant House. Or, you may visit our Rossi Posse Gear page to purchase one of our t-shirts. All profits from the sale of Rossi Posse Gear are donated directly to Covenant House in the name of therossiposse.com.
Without further delay, we present to you the Mission Statement of Covenant House:
Our Mission
Our commitment is to serve suffering children of the street, and protect and safeguard all children. We do this with absolute respect and unconditional love.
Our Vision
Covenant House Toronto is a leading expert in and advocate for homeless youth in Canada. We serve the largest homeless youth population and provide the most comprehensive range of housing and support services through our facilities and in collaboration with community partners, to meet the needs of street youth.
We are flexible and responsive to the emerging needs of homeless youth. Our actions are supported by in-depth information and research and our operations are second to none.
Our vision and management philosophy are guided by our Covenant House Principles.
Immediacy
Kids come to us in crisis, desperately needing help. We provide for their basic human needs - food, clothing, a shower and medical attention - immediately.
Sanctuary
Kids who are trying to get off the street are often scared and mistrustful. We protect our kids from violence and degradation by providing them safety.
Communicating Values
By setting an example, we show our youth that wholesome, caring relationships are based on trust, respect and honesty.
Structure
Street life is unstable and unpredictable. We provide structure and a reasonable set of expectations to give our kids a chance to focus on their future.
Choice
We help our youth make positive choices. We give them the encouragement they need to believe in themselves and to change.
CLICK HERE to read more about this amazing organization and to take part in changing the world by helping one child at a time.
