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 2022 partners have been up to below.
Partner of the Month
TopLine Federal Credit Union is a vital partner of Avenues and has been making a difference in our work since 2017. The credit union finds unique and powerful ways to engage their customers and staff, often holding donation drives to collect important items for youth at Avenues. Not only have they collected winter gear, bedding and other important items, but TopLine is also a sponsor of Building on Dreams, Avenues' annual event.
Thank you TopLine and your awesome staff for your continued partnership!
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.
Snack Packs from the UMN Carlson Alumni
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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!
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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Topline Gives Top Comfort
The Topline Financial Credit Union community always shows up for a drive with generosity. The Topline community collected lots of warm and cozy bedding items for youth staying in the…
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