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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…
Read MoreMinnetonka 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…
Read MoreOn Sunday the 24th of July over two dozen volunteers from Moms Demand Action came back again to Minneapolis Avenues to help make the house a source of beauty and pride for the neighborhood. Having already planted flowers and cleaned up the landscaping, the group weeded, watered, washed, mowed, mulched,…
Read MoreThe 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.…
Read MoreMinnetonka 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…
Read MoreOn 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreSouth 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…
Read MoreLongtime community partner, Mark Schneider, always knows how to throw a fun fundraiser. From running a 6K to ‘Pulling for Pride’ this Twin Cities based work-out pioneer connects the value of healthy bodies to a healthy community. On Sunday June 26th Mark turned the open house for his fabulous new…
Read MoreA HUGE thank you to Emily and everyone at Farmstead Bike Shop in South Minneapolis for their pro-bono bike repair. After getting a big bike donation, it became apparent that three needed new tires and a quick tune-up. Farmstead wasted no time in getting these wheels operational so we could…
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