For years, those of us working to end homelessness in our community have been longing for a true federal partner. That day may have come. Last month, the Obama administration announced that the President was signing into action the nation’s first ever strategic plan to end homelessness.
For most folks, human trafficking is something that only takes place overseas. It’s a foreign issue that occurs only in countries in southeast Asia, Africa and Europe. But, the harsh—and sometimes eye-opening—reality is, human trafficking is happening right here in the U.S. As estimated 14,500-17,500 men, women and children are trafficked into the U.S. each year.
One of the most critical needs for homeless youth is putting a roof over their heads each night. These youth frequently turn to friends, extended family and emergency shelters for help. But, finding these roofs can sometimes prove more challenging than you might think.
YouthLink is helping solve that problem by adding new beds to ...Read More →
For homeless youth across Minneapolis, AIDS is a serious–and sometimes deadly–issue. For the young people that YouthLink serves it’s often top-of-mind.
That’s why YouthLink staff and youth participated in annual MN AIDS Walk at Minnehaha Park on Sunday, May 16.
In addition to participating in the walk itself, youth also played croquet, football, badminton and chess while ...Read More →
In this short video, Cathy ten Broeke, coordinator for the project to end youth homelessness with Hennepin County, talks about how a passionate and committed community of partners, providers and business and government leaders has come together to create one place where homeless youth could access housing, employment, health care and other services under one ...Read More →
While the architectural plans for the new Nicollet Square facility in south Minneapolis have already been drawn up and ground has already been broken, it’s the cultural underpinnings that will really make this new building a community.
And YouthLink plans to play a big part in that work.
Just as it does in the other temporary housing ...Read More →
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