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During February and March, the Topline Financial Credit Union Community collected hundreds of diapers and baby wipes for the Young Families Program at Avenues for Youth. This collection will provide critical support for 15 families that include over 20 toddlers under the age of four. Approximately 35% of youth experiencing…
Read MoreA group of brothers living in Minnesota from the Delta Phi Upsilon Fraternity, Inc. donated welcome bags to Avenues for Youth. This organization’s mission to build better brotherhood and promoting unity among gay men and supporting progressive social and civic welfare. The members act as ambassadors of the African-American LGBTQ+…
Read MoreAvenues for Youth owes a special thank you to the Minnesota chapter of Gay for Good. This organization is purposed at volunteering in order to promote diversity, inclusion and strengthening ties to the community. Avenues’ annual event, Building on Dreams, could not have happened without the dedicated and determined help…
Read MoreThank you Mike and everyone at the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management Alumni Group. Last month they got together for a volunteer day and assembled, packed, and delivered healthy shelf-stable snacks to community groups across the Twin Cities. Mike know of Avenues through his wife’s old med…
Read MoreThe biggest and baddest club on campus at the University of St. Thomas is none other than the Badminton Club! They not only care about having a good time whacking a shuttlecock back and forth, but also taking care of their community, and they do so delicisouly. For the Spring…
Read MoreWe are so honored to share that Avenues for Youth has been selected for the 2023 Damus Award! Executive director, Katherine Meerse, accepted the award at a dinner in McNeely Hall on Thursday, April 20, 2023 along with board member Jenna Shermoen, program manager Ryan Berg, and director of development…
Read MoreMay 4, 2023 \ 3:30 – 6:30 pmFamily Tree Clinic 1919 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis MN 55403For LGBTQI+ youth ages 13-24 At this clinic we will review the paperwork and process involved in seeking a name-change in Minnesota. Attendees will leave with a greater understanding of the procedure and with a…
Read MoreOn Friday March 24th, Executive Director, Katherine Meerse and Young Families Program Manager, Karesia Coley attended the reception for the Midwest Sociological Society Conference and represent Avenues as recipients of the Social Action Award. The Social Action Committee selects two organizations each year to recognize for their grassroots work in…
Read MoreAvenues for Youth was proud to partner with the Jack and Jill Program on Sunday the 26th of March. Development Director, Melissa Cuff and Youth Support Specialist, Dara, met with a group of middle school students and three of their Moms, to talk about young people experiencing homelessness. The Jack…
Read MoreThe Twin Cities Gay Pool League celebrate their end of season tournament at the Bolt Eagle Bar in Minneapolis. To support their community and particularly LGBTQ+ youth that are experiencing homelessness, this fun and competitive league raise $3,000 through the sale of raffle tickets, donations, and other activities to support…
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