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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YouthLink today announced that Daniel Bubna will be joining the organization as its Director of Youth Services on Monday, December 27. YouthLink, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit providing supportive resources to teens and young adults experiencing homelessness, has been serving the community for more than 45 years. Mr. Bubna brings more than 15 years of experience in…
The Cornwells: Finding and Filling Needs
Ron and Joan Cornwell paint themselves as a regular, mostly-retired couple, enjoying their family, their home in Minnesota and, when it’s bone-chilling cold here, their retreat in Arizona. Their modesty and generosity go hand-in-hand. The Cornwells have a long tradition of philanthropy and advocacy, but their focus is on helping young people. They are passionate…
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…
Holiday Gifts for Young People Experiencing Homelessness
You can help make the holidays brighter for young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. YouthLink’s holiday party will be on Thursday, December 14. Last year, 125 young people received gifts for themselves and their children through our Santa Shop. Our goal is that each young person can get a gift card and a…
Community with a View
It’s been a four-year-long journey, but it’s been worth every step. The Downtown View housing development has finally opened its doors to young people experiencing homelessness in Minneapolis. The result of a partnership with Project for Pride in Living (PPL), this development fills a critical need for youth ages 18 to 24. Downtown View is…
Spring into Health: Why Menstrual Hygiene Products Matter
Spring is a season of renewal — a time to care for ourselves and one another. At YouthLink, this “Spring into Health” season highlights a simple but essential need: access to menstrual hygiene products. Our Clothing Closet and Hygiene Closet are stocked solely through donations. And the need is constant and urgent. YouthLink’s Hygiene Closet Menstrual Health Is a Basic Need Menstrual products are not…
