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.

Bokser Home Donates the Comfort of Home

September 13, 2022

One of the most stylish and comfortable community partners Avenues could ever wish for, Bokser Home, donated all new bedding and pillows for the youth staying in our Minneapolis and…

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Xcel Day of Service at Avenues for Youth!

September 13, 2022

Rain could dampen our spirits on Friday September 9th, as a dedicated group from Xcel Energy braved the weather (and thunder) to help landscape the grounds at our Minneapolis Avenues…

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Thriving with Thrivent Friends

September 13, 2022

Many Avenues supporters have Thrivent accounts and with that comes the option to direct your Thrivent Choice dollars. Two family members of an Avenues staff member made sure to maximize…

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Top of the Class with Topline Financial

September 6, 2022

Topline Financial Credit Union showed up in support of students. Their August school supply drive yielded scores of backpacks, pens, calculators, note books, binders, markers, and more. Literally over a…

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Beers, Bags, and a Ecolab Blast!

August 24, 2022

Over 50 team members from Ecolab’s Connect and Pride ERG’s gathered at the Lake Monster Brewery in St. Paul to assemble the most incredible to-go bags for LGBTQIA+ youth that…

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UUCM: A Valued Community Partner

August 5, 2022

Thank you to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Minnetonka for their continued support of Avenues for Youth. On Sunday July 31st, the church hosted Avenues for Youth to present during…

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Xcel Energy = Excellent Partner!

August 5, 2022

A dozen volunteers from Xcel Energy helped Avenues create welcome baskets for new youth coming into the shelters. The Pride ERG led the team, with employees from a wide variety…

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Infor-ming the community with John!

August 5, 2022

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…

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MUMC is BDAY BUDDY!

August 5, 2022

Minnetonka 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…

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