Exciting News! YouthLink recently went through a review with the Charities Review Council, and we are glad to announce that we meet all twenty-seven of the Council’s Accountability Standards and have been awarded the “Meets Standards” seal. The Charity Review Council reviews nonprofit organizations in four areas: Public Disclosure, Governance, Financial Activity, and Fundraising.  The review works to ensure ...Read More →

Kenny is 31. Late last year, he married Anne, the love of his life, in the Dominican Republic.  They own a house together. He has a college degree and a full-time job, as supervisor of a group home for people with autism. He’s in school to earn certification in HVAC technology, a step on the ...Read More →

Chatting with David Wilson is fun. Inspiring. Moving. Impressive. Utterly enjoyable. David begins his story by telling the “ending:” With the help of business leaders, David is establishing a new basketball program for boys in Minneapolis, one that reduces costs to players: the Minneapolis Warriors. His enthusiasm is infectious as he describes his hopes for ...Read More →

YouthLink has some new and unique volunteer opportunities available, and we’re looking for some amazing volunteers like you to help us out. Is social media your specialty? Are you known as a connector and networking guru? Join our Get Social Committee! Maybe you’re more interested in getting your hands dirty? YouthLink is looking for a ...Read More →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Download our Strategic Plan Summary and full Strategic Plan to learn more about YouthLink’s goals and what we’re striving to achieve by 2014! Strategic Plan Summary 2011-2014 Strategic Plan 2011-2014

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

  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 →