Graduating high school and moving on to college is quite an accomplishment for teens. So imagine being homeless and still making it happen. Watch the Fox9 News Video to find out how YouthLink helped Bryon Taylor on his journey to end homelessness. YouthLink Helps Teens Find Home: MyFoxTWINCITIES.com

YouthLink’s Josephine Pufpaff, director of program development and evaluation, recently spent some time on Twin Cities Insight, a podcast that gives local groups, charities and organizations the opportunity to share their story, to talk about youth homelessness and the support kids need during desperate times.

Looking for a way to really make a difference this holiday season? If you have just $20 to give, you can make a big difference for homeless youth across Minneapolis. We’ve teamed up with Target to create a holiday wish list that includes gifts for 300 homeless youth. Just $20 can buy baby formula for ...Read More →

This fall has been a busy time for the YouthLink staff when it comes to our Employment and Education programs. Our staff and volunteers have been hard at work helping local youth study and stay on top of schoolwork, manage living on their own and find suitable jobs and internships.

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. every day. As estimated 14,500-17,500 men, women and children are trafficked into the U.S. each year (source: Minnesota Department of Public Safety).

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 ...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 →