Tianna's Story

Tianna first arrived at Covenant House Missouri in October 2019. She shared, “My time at Covenant House has been amazing. It has opened my eyes to a lot of things I didn’t know about myself and I’ve created my own family. The staff is always there for me when I need to talk, cry or need any type of advice.”

Tianna’s case manager provided consistent support and resources during her time at Covenant House and helped established her ultimate goal: to become a registered nurse. After mentioning her background in Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC), her case manager connected her with information about the United States Army. They discussed the financial and educational benefits that this option would offer, including the path to her future career in healthcare. Tianna made the decision to enlist and left for basic training in November.

When she left our building, she not only had the supplies on her packing list, but the resources to sustain long-term independence. Additionally, our after-care program will ensure that she continues to be successful. By growing housing opportunities on our campus, we provide more opportunities for youth like Tianna to be supported on their journeys from homelessness to hope.