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On 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…
Read MoreDuring 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…
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