partners in action

Avenues for Youth is proud to work with local and national community partners who are determined to make a difference in youth homelessness. Our partners dedicate more than dollars to the cause. They step up to volunteer, make a birthday special for youth in our programs, provide vital items, and learn about the root causes of homelessness so that they can better advocate for system changes. Check out what our partners have been up to below.

Our Partners in Action

Our partners have been busy showing up for Avenues and the youth we support! Check out what our partners have been up to below.

Gay for Good is GREAT

April 26, 2023

Avenues for Youth owes a special thank you to the Minnesota chapter of Gay for Good. This organization is purposed at volunteering in order to promote diversity, inclusion and strengthening…

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Snack Packs from the UMN Carlson Alumni

April 26, 2023

Thank you Mike and everyone at the University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management Alumni Group. Last month they got together for a volunteer day and assembled, packed, and…

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Thank you (again) to the St. Thomas Badminton Club

April 26, 2023

The biggest and baddest club on campus at the University of St. Thomas is none other than the Badminton Club! They not only care about having a good time whacking…

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Avenues is selected for the 2023 Damus Award

April 26, 2023

We are so honored to share that Avenues for Youth has been selected for the 2023 Damus Award! Executive director, Katherine Meerse, accepted the award at a dinner in McNeely…

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Midwest Sociological Society Social Action Award

March 28, 2023

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…

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Thank You Jack and Jill Program

March 28, 2023

Avenues 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…

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Thank You to the Twin Cities Gay Pool League

March 28, 2023

The 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…

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Penny War Pride from Topline!

March 28, 2023

During 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…

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La La La La Bombas!

March 20, 2023

These 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…

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