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February is Black History Month and we’re celebrating Black individuals from the past and present day who have changed the course of history and strengthened our communities. Black History is relevant every day, but we celebrate in February to honor ancestor Frederick Douglass, who was born enslaved and did not know his…
Read MoreGive to the Max, Minnesota’s annual giving holiday is upon us! Give to the Max celebrates Minnesotan generosity and its impact on every community across our state. “Research shows that individual giving from donors like you and me is the largest source of revenue for nonprofits each year,” said Jake…
Read MoreGive to the Max, Minnesota’s annual giving holiday, is coming up! Can you help us make it the best one ever? Each night in Minnesota, approximately 5,000 youth experience homelessness. There are only enough youth shelter beds in Minnesota for about 15% of these young people. Currently, Avenues for Youth’s…
Read MoreAugust 28, 2023 marks 60 years since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Today, a new children’s book aims to connect his words to a new generation. “Echo in the Distance” is written by Emmy-award-winning journalist and…
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to announce that Avenues for Youth continues to qualify as a Charities Review Council Meets Standards® organization! Nonprofit organizations, such as Avenues, earn the Meets Standards® seal by voluntarilyparticipating in Charities Review Council’s Accountability Wizard® review process. The only web-based product of its kind, the Accountability Wizard® is…
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 MoreHelp us raise money for Give to the Max Day by creating a Peer to Peer Fundraiser on our GiveMN page: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Avenues-For-Youth Download the file below for tools and language to use for your fundraiser, as well as instructions on how to build one or watch this great video put…
Read MoreThe holiday season can be a tough time for the young people staying Avenues. It is a season defined by being in a cozy home with family, sharing meals and giving gifts and affection. While we cannot replace or recreate this dynamic exactly for every young resident, but with your…
Read MoreBeginning in the fall of 2022, we are changing the age range at the Minneapolis Avenues location from 16 to 21, to 18 to 24. In making this decision, we looked closely at the data and talked with our partner organizations.
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