Rich Melzer with Mike Max on WCCO Radio
March 17, 2021: YouthLink CEO Rich Melzer with Mike Max on WCCO Radio
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Earning your high school diploma or getting your GED is no small feat when you’re experiencing homelessness, but on June 17th we celebrated a group of youth who did just that. One family of donors provides the highlight of our graduation ceremony each year. The Tiffany L. Harmon Memorial Scholarships, created in remembrance of…
Picture Gallery: Celebrating Our Brand New Beginnings
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