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Important update on clothing donations!

Thank you to all our fabulous donors who have brought in clothing over the past few weeks. Because of your generosity our clothing closet is a bit over stuffed at the moment! We ask that if you have donations of clothing to bring in, that you please put them on hold for the time being. ...Read More →



Vikings Stadium Proposal: How is YouthLink Affected?

More than 1,800 young people experiencing homelessness received services at the Youth Opportunity Center at YouthLink in 2011.  Our commitment to help vulnerable youth in crisis transition from hopelessness to empowerment is as strong today as it was when the agency started more than 35 years ago. Located at 41 North 12th Street in Minneapolis the Youth Opportunity Center at YouthLink ...Read More →



How the Linden Avenue Vikings stadium plan affects YouthLink

For more than 30 years, YouthLink has provided safe, trusting and quality services to transition vulnerable, homelessness  youth and youth-in-crisis from the trauma of instability to a pathway of stability and self-reliance. More than a decade ago, YouthLink purchased its current facility located at 41 North 12th Street in Minneapolis. This site is part of ...Read More →



Check out YouthLink’s continuing commitment to open doors of opportunity for homeless youth in our Strategic Plan

Download our Strategic Plan here to learn more about our goals and we’re striving to achieve by 2014.



Updates on the proposed Linden Ave. Vikings stadium site

Check out this article from the Star Tribune on another business greatly affected by this proposed site. http://www.startribune.com/politics/blogs/137518508.html   Here is how you can help: Call Governor Dayton’s Office: 651-201-3400 Contact your State Legislator Find contact info for your State Senator and State Representative If you live in Hennepin County: Call your County Commissioner



How the Linden Avenue Stadium Plan Affects YouthLink

  YouthLink Greatly Affected by Linden Ave. Stadium Proposal Plan Proposes the Demolition of the Nonprofit’s Building  Minneapolis, MN.  January 12, 2012—YouthLink, a 30 year old nonprofit agency focused on transitioning homeless youth and youth in crisis to self-reliance, stability and empowerment is concerned about the proposed Vikings stadium site on Linden Ave.   The ...Read More →



Thank You!

Thank you to all our amazing volunteers over the holidays. Whether you were stuffing gift bags, serving a holiday meal or running festive activities, we appreciate each and every one of you!



Chili’s Fundraiser for YouthLink!

Looking for a place to celebrate the New Year? Head on over to Chili’s in Bloomington where 10% of your purchase goes straight to YouthLink when you present the voucher below from January 1st through the 16th. Chili’s Pepper Partner Voucher



YouthLink Awarded $600,000 Three Year Grant by the Otto Bremer Foundation!

The Otto Bremer foundation announced it had awarded grants totaling over $4 million over three years to six Twin Cities nonprofit organizations to “enhance safety and short-term stability for homeless youth and enable them to move forward on the path of healthy development.” Those six agencies are YouthLink, Avenues for Homeless Youth, Catholic Charities of ...Read More →



Exciting News! The Youth Opportunity Center at YouthLink is expanding its hours to serve more young people!

To learn more, click below!