2014 at a Glance
Get a sneak peek of our numbers from 2014! More to come later on, but here are some of our favorite stats and achievements from the last year.
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Finding Refuge at Downtown View
“It was the best and worst moment of my life,” said Antonio*, who came to the United States as a refugee from Africa. “I had to leave my mom, brother and sister but I knew I came here for a better life.” After arriving in Minnesota, he struggled to find acceptable housing and often stayed…
History In The Making: Dr. Rose Brewer
This month, YouthLink is celebrating Black History Month by showcasing some of the amazing women in our community. Hi, my name is: Dr. Rose Brewer I identify as: a Black woman, scholar–activist What I do at YouthLink: I am a strong supporter of YouthLink and am very pleased with the work that is being done….
Brighten the Holidays for Youth and Families Experiencing Homelessness
The holidays should be a time of warmth and joy, but for too many young people and families in our community, this time of year brings feelings of stress, worry, and loneliness. You can change that. YouthLink is gearing up for our busiest holiday party and Santa Shop yet, happening Thursday December 18, and we…
Stories from the Polar Vortex: “We’ve built relationships and we don’t want to abandon them.”
The much-talked-about Polar Vortex brought the lowest temperatures Minnesota has seen in two decades. Biting wind and 45-below temps kept most people inside for days at a time. But, for youth experiencing homelessness, inside was not exactly an easy option. YouthLink, along with many local organizations, stepped in to make sure these individuals had a…
Hope, personified
Today, Cheree, is a happily-married mother of four pursuing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Minnesota. When you meet Cheree, it’s easy to see the vibrant, intelligent woman with a passion for helping youth. What you don’t see is her difficult journey through homelessness towards stability. At YouthLink, we’ve known Cheree for…
