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Covenant House - Run for Youth

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Make Strides for Homeless Youth!

 Benefits of Home Team Membership: 

  • GUARANTEED ENTRY FOR 2012 POPULAR ENDURANCE CHALLENGES
    NYC Half | NYC Tri |
    U.S. Ironman Championship | Spring Lake 5 | Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes Triathlon
  • Home Team performance shirts
  • Words of wisdom from experienced coach
  • Team social runs in the NY area
  • Limitless team spirit and camaraderie!
  • New social network of like-minded athletes on facebook
  • Fundraising assistance and tips from CH staff*
  • Gratitude from thousands of homeless youth!

*Fundraising commitments for Gold Level participation including guaranteed entry:
   NYC Half (March 18) - $1500

   Spring Lake 5 (May 26) - $300
  
Wyckoff Tri (June 16) - $500
   NYC Tri (July 8) - $2000
   Ironman (August 11) - $5000

Got your own entry for these races through the lottery?  Join our team at the Blue Level, raise $250 and receive all the benefits of Home Team membership!

JOIN US IN THE WINDY CITY |  When you register for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon through their online system, make sure to choose Covenant House Home Team from the drop down menu.  We are proud to be a Contributing Charity in this year's event. Registration opens February 1.  Click here to register.  Send confirmation of registration to hometeam@covenanthouse.org visit our event page to start fundraising.  (Minimum for this event is $250.)

CHOOSE YOUR OWN RACE | Whether you are running in a local 5K or a destination marathon, spread the Home Team word wherever you run.  You're just a few clicks away.  Hit the green Start Fundraising button above and select the last option in the new window to choose your own race. Need more info? Contact us for details!

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! 

For more information about running with the Home Team, and other ways you can help homeless youth, please contact us today!

CONTACT:
Team Captains - Gina Butler and Amanda Singer
V: 212.727.6580
E: hometeam@covenanthouse.org
W: www.covenanthouse.org
 

 Congratulations to the 2011 Home Team who made strides in
NYC Half, NYC Tri, Franklin Lakes Tri, Chicago Marathon, ING NYC Marathon, and the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
and raised over $250,000 for homeless youth last year!
Let's see what the 2012 team can do ... next up NYC Half!

 CLICK HERE TO VIEW TEAM PHOTOS                                    

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 Each year, Covenant House serves thousands of homeless, runaway and at-risk youth in 21 locations nationally and internationally, fulfilling their immediate needs of food, shelter, and clothing, and providing the additional supports they need to obtain a life of independence. 

Our doors are open to you too!
Take a tour and meet the kids for whom you are running! 
Call 212.727.6580 for details.


BY RUNNING FOR THE HOME TEAM YOU CAN OPEN DOORS FOR HOMELESS YOUTH!