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Every 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…
Read MoreThank you so much to staff and customers of the Anoka Hennepin Credit Union. From November through the end of December the credit union collected critical hygiene products and $1,600 in Target gift cards. Each young person at Avenues was given a $25 Target gift card for Valentine’s Day and…
Read MoreIn January students from the University of Minnesota Law School included Avenues for Youth in their “Raise the Bar” day of service. Over a dozen student volunteers came to Minneapolis Avenues for Youth to build welcome baskets for new youth coming into Avenues. These welcome baskets contain everything a young…
Read MoreValentine’s Day love is in the air at Avenues for Youth, thanks to an incredible community of supporters. Several organizations came together to celebrate this special day and they not only gave generously, but gave with their hearts. For the youth staying in our Minneapolis and Brooklyn Park shelters the…
Read MoreComcast again this year went above and beyond to ensure that every youth receiving a gift would have it wrapped and given with holiday cheer. For the past few years Avenues has hosted a gift-wrapping event at Prince of Peace Church in Brooklyn Park, to provide an opportunity for all…
Read MoreHolidays can be a tough time of year for youth experiencing homelessness. They can evoke feelings of rejection and isolation. This is often true especially so for LGBTQ youth whom may be experiencing homelessness because of who they are. Fortunately, 3M and their Pride ERGs stepped in this year to…
Read MoreRebecca Spartz joined the Dream Maker Society just over a year ago and has been a longtime supporter of Avenues. Her career working with people facing great challenges, starting as a social worker, has been a significant influence in her life. Rebecca currently holds the position of Director, Behavioral Health…
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