As Covenant House PA’s program director, Natalie Proud has seen firsthand what it means — and what it takes — to help a young person go from homelessness to success.

She’s helped youth who were living under the EL find jobs and save money for an apartment. She often attends house warming parties, weddings and baby showers for former residents of Covenant House. People who’ve left the program will come back for Thanksgiving celebrations with the young people who are currently in transitional housing, often bringing their families with them. The six-year-old of a graduate from the transitional housing program will play games like musical chairs alongside current residents. People will offer mentorship and support for one another.

Proud recognizes that she’s meeting all these young people a

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