Meet Alexander

Alexander is a young person who benefitted from Cov’s commitment to meeting youth where they are – with everything they need to succeed. When Alex arrived at CHC, he was tired, stressed, and ashamed that he hadn’t been working for several months. Of course, homelessness was at the root of Alex’s struggles to maintain employment. Unlike his daily experience before the Cov, after he arrived at CHC, Alex woke up in the same place each morning, with access to showers and hygiene products, laundry facilities, an outlet to charge his phone overnight, and a healthy breakfast in the morning. Each of these resources meant he was better equipped to show up on time, put together, and well-rested. As Alex began his job search, CHC provided him with interview attire and new shoes; we helped him update his resume and sat with him as he practiced responding to interview questions; and his therapist worked with him to rebuild his confidence and stop being so hard on himself. Alex has now been employed for several months as a security guard and is building his savings as he works toward independence.