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A dozen volunteers from Xcel Energy helped Avenues create welcome baskets for new youth coming into the shelters. The Pride ERG led the team, with employees from a wide variety of departments, to come together and help the house at Avenues feel like a home. Every new youth that walks…

A new favorite friend, John, and many of his colleagues from Infor, a software development company, have once again donated their labor and love to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness at Avenues. Infor hosted an employee-led drive for umbrellas, bedding, hair brushes, sweatshirts, and water bottles. Items we always need! John…

Minnetonka United Methodist Church brought the party to Minneapolis Avenues! To celebrate the 19th birthday of one young man, MUMC came through with an ice cream cake (that was totally devoured by everyone), decorations, candy, a gift card, and… to be extra fun, a piñata! Thank you to everyone at…

The Prudential Pride ERG held a month-long annual drive for Avenues for Youth, stocking us up on deodorants, toothpaste, underwear, soaps and lotions, alarm clocks, and lots of plush fluffy towels. These are essential items that Avenues always needs and always appreciates. Avenues has found a favorite friend in Prudential.…

Minnetonka United Methodist Church sponsored the July “All House Meeting” at Minneapolis Avenues, supplying three large pizzas, a really fun game, and a giant banner giving appreciation to the program staff who partner directly with the youth. Thank you to everyone at MUMC for your support and kind words. The…

On a hot and steamy day in Mid-July, the Johnson & Johnson Pride ERG came to Minneapolis Avenues and transformed the grounds. Mowing, trimming, power-washing, weeding and gardening, limb removal, and cherry-picking kept a dozen volunteers on the constant move. Avenues really appreciate this sort of hands-on help. The grounds…

What says summertime better than an evening game under the big lights at a ballpark?! The MN Twins donated 15 tickets for youth at both Brooklyn Park and Minneapolis Avenues to have a fun night. While the Twins did lose to the White Sox, everyone had a fun night and…

South Minneapolis-based brewery Wooden Ship has not only some of the most delicious craft beers but also amazing fashion. This community partner has again this summer made Avenues the beneficiary of a special brew, The Agenda, as well as directing the proceeds from the sale of their special pride shirt! Wooden…