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During their “Winter Break Week,” Topline Financial Credit Union employees split up into teams for fun competitions to support building relationship and giving back to the community. This year they engaged in “Penny Wars!” Each team could bring in pennies for their own jars to count as points, and silver…
Read MoreThese socks. This company. The impact…. Immeasurable and comfortable. This incredible sock company has continuously delivered for Avenues for Youth over the last few years. In February they delivered 1500 pairs of the most high quality and stylish socks imaginable. There is enough for every young person in our program…
Read MoreThe Topline Financial Credit Union community always shows up for a drive with generosity. The Topline community collected lots of warm and cozy bedding items for youth staying in the temporary living program. These pillows, sheets, quilts and throws are the perfect compliment to the duvets provided by the Avenues…
Read MoreEarly in 2023, Eloise from a Target in North St. Paul, reached out to Avenues asking if her team could help support youth in our community that are experiencing homelessness. After a couple of emails this incredible team got to work and just recently delivered about 85% of the items…
Read More“Things were very, very, very bad.” That was the beginning of what turned out to be the best conversation I’ve had this week. A young person in one of our programs was telling me about his journey. He went on to say that he found Avenues and our staff helped him get a…
Read MoreBlack History Month is an opportunity to educate ourselves on the rich and beautiful contributions of black figures, movements, and culture. Last year the Avenues for Youth staff engaged in a black-authored book challenge, reading new or favorite books and sharing what we learned with each other. This year, thanks…
Read MoreIn every season and in every way, the TopLine Financial Credit Union community comes out in support of Avenues for Youth. During this season of subzero temperatures, staff and members collected and generously gave enough hats, scarfs, gloves, coats, and even boots for youth at Avenues to stay warm! As…
Read MoreEvery year for the last few years the MN Association of Justice shows their collective compassion for young people experiencing homelessness with special Valentine’s Day gifts. This year the organization went above and beyond and donated 20 drawstring bags stuffed with fuzzy socks, blankets, flashlights, body washes, bath loofahs, candies,…
Read MoreThe Lady Lions of Brooklyn Center hosted Avenues for Youth at their regular meeting to have a conversation about youth experiencing homelessness, root causes, and how we as a community (especially in the Northern suburbs) can help make an impact. The group additionally gathered critical hygiene supplies for Avenues, including…
Read MoreUpper Room Church has long been a generous partner to the youth at Avenues, regularly supplying not only financial support, but extra special gestures like Thanksgiving meals, birthday cakes, handmade décor for Avenues’ events, and so much more. Upper Room thoughtfully and intentionally is caring for their community. Following in…
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