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A group from Optum and Allina Health came together to assemble 50 basic needs kits for youth using the Emergency Bed at Avenues shelters. These kits contain essentials like shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, and socks. Both Brooklyn and Minneapolis Avenues housing have “Emergency Beds” for a youth only needing to stay a…
Read MoreOur neighbors at Servant of Christ Lutheran Church are showing up for Avenues again! Their Vacation Bible School took place with the theme of “Who is your neighbor?” Avenues was chosen as their mission partner for this year’s program. As part of their activities, the children brought in coins and dollar bills…
Read MoreThe team at Faegre Drinker put together hundreds of pride packs for us and our friends at Reclaim to hand out at Twin Cities Pride Festival. Each bag is full of celebratory items like pride flags, bandanas, stickers, and temporary tattoos. We’ll be handing these out in Loring Park Saturday, June…
Read MoreBrooklyn Avenues is looking fresh thanks to a group of Wells Fargo volunteers. They spent a hot day trimming branches, picking up litter, mowing, and power washing– all with smiles on their faces! We are so grateful to our Wells Fargo volunteers for helping to make the Brooklyn house extra…
Read MoreOur friends at Target put together move in kits for youth in Avenues’ Young Families program. Youth will receive new linens, diapers, laundry supplies, and much more thanks to Target’s generous contribution! Approximately 35% of youth experiencing homelessness have children of their own and there is a lack of shelter…
Read MoreA Dream Maker Perspective How did you become a Dream Maker for Avenues and the youth? I became a Dream Maker over three years ago once I started working at Avenues as the Director of Development. But the Dream Maker Society sparked my interest long before that as I was…
Read MoreQuorum, the Minnesota LGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce, recognized Avenues for Youth as the 2023 Non-Profit of the Year during their annual Social Leadership Awards dinner. Katherine Meerse, Executive Director of Avenues, accepted the award and thanked this LGBTQI+ business community for their unwavering support for youth experiencing homelessness and spotlighting…
Read MoreThank you to the Community Partners Ministry Team of Westminster Church for the $8,500 grant award. The funding will help Avenues to support over 250 youth experiencing homelessness this year. It was so fun to speak at the Social Justice Forum on Sunday, May 21st. Gratitude from the panel of…
Read MoreOn Friday May 19th, as a part of the international Rotary Day of Service, the Minnesota Pride Rotary Chapter (on the third LGBTQ+ Rotary Club in the country) surprised the staff at Avenues for Youth with a “a dinner and show” in appreciation of all the critical work being done…
Read MoreThank the Social Justice Board of Pax Christi Catholic Community for the $8,000 grant award. The funding will help Avenues to provide home furnishings and support for young families as they transition out of homelessness and into their own apartments. It was so fun to gather with the other grantees…
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