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Jay’s Experience with Avenues
“If someone were to tell me they were thinking of coming to Avenues, I would tell them its going to be a good fit.” Jay, a young person at Avenues recently said. “The culture is laid back and at your pace but they will push for you to strive to…
Read MoreDream Maker Spotlight with Rebecca Spartz
Rebecca Spartz joined the Dream Maker Society just over a year ago and has been a longtime supporter of Avenues. Her career working with people facing great challenges, starting as a social worker, has been a significant influence in her life. Rebecca currently holds the position of Director, Behavioral Health…
Read MoreYouth Experience: Home at Brooklyn Avenues
Alexi, a 19 year-old living at Brooklyn Avenues, recently shared about their experience in the program and how it’s the people and personal connections that have made the difference during their stay. Read Alexi’s interview below. “I wish that people knew that homelessness should not be something taken as people…
Read MoreHoliday Program 2022!
Join the Holiday Event at Avenues! One of the most special ways to get involved with Avenues is to fulfill a youth wish list this holiday season. Each year, we rely on our community to make sure every youth at Avenues has gifts to open and feels that holiday cheer. …
Read MoreDonor Highlight: Meet Sheri and Emily
A Mother Introduced to Avenues by her Daughter Sheri Johnson has been supporting Avenues for over six years. She is a Dream Maker, a board member, and a wonderful friend of Avenues. However, Sheri’s daughter, Emily Beck, is the longtime Avenues supporter of the family. Sheri and Emily recently shared…
Read MoreThe Realities Emerson Wants You to Know
“People don’t realize how complex existing is when you don’t have a support frame of people helping you,” Emerson, a youth at Avenues, recently said. Emerson moved into Avenues last September when they were 17 years old. Since then, they’ve celebrated their 18th birthday, and are working towards getting their…
Read MoreBarriers for Minors Experiencing Homelessness
“A lot of people don’t realize that if you become homeless before you’re 18, it’s a waiting game.” Emerson Emerson is a digital artist. They’re learning to turn photos of people into digital portraits using their tablet. They also just celebrated a birthday at Avenues, and were surprised with a…
Read MoreVolunteers Needed this Summer
Avenues for Youth is partnering with the Minnesota Twins this summer by staffing a concession stand (selling pretzels, sodas, etc.) for ten games over the course of the season. For each game we need 5-10 volunteers, and volunteers can sign up for more than one game. In exchange for your…
Read MoreMeet Gavin, A Young Person at Avenues
Gavin, a twenty-year-old at Avenues, recently shared about his experience in the program and what he thinks society can be doing better for youth. Read his interview below. What do you think society can do better for youth? Easier schools with more help. School was pretty hard for me. I…
Read MoreNew Members Join Avenues’ Board of Directors
Avenues is excited to share that five new members have joined our Board of Directors! Last month we introduced three members, and are excited to share that Susan Grelling and Molly Monahan have also joined our board. Learn more about Susan and Molly below. Molly Monahan, Director of IT Project…
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