A beautiful spring day to celebrate community and honor the life of George Floyd recently brought together YouthLink’s Young Professionals Board, a 13-member group of Twin Cities business professionals dedicated to providing opportunities for young people experiencing homelessness. Faical Rayani, a Business Analyst at Hayworth Marketing and Media, is the chair of this dynamic group….
On Tuesday June 1 Sirius XM Radio Host Jeff Sammut and Special Co-Host Louie Anderson interviewed Dr. Heather Huseby, YouthLink’s Executive Director, about issues surrounding homelessness in Minneapolis. Click on the link below to listen to the interview! One of the many topics discussed is that YouthLink has an Amazon wish list where you can…
Tenacious. Fearless. Tatiana Vargas, a former YouthLink client and member of the YouthLink peer outreach team, could be a case study in perseverance. “I arrived in Minnesota looking for a fresh start with two backpacks full of clothes and about $50,” says the Arizona native. “That’s all I had.” After arriving in Minneapolis at 24,…
In an effort to meet people where they are at, YouthLink’s peer outreach team is a consistent presence on the streets of Minneapolis. Leaving the drop-in center four days per week, they will walk about five miles around downtown handing out basic necessities like food, water, and in the past year, masks and other personal…
When the pandemic hit last year and so many places were closing their doors, YouthLink stayed open to serve one of the most vulnerable populations in our community – youth experiencing homelessness. These young people know they can rely on YouthLink to be a resource for basic needs like food, shelter and clothing, as well…
One thing is for sure over the past tumultuous year – a global pandemic has not slowed down Minnesota’s desire to volunteer. As demonstrated by the work done on behalf of YouthLink, residents of the north star state, ranked second in the nation (behind Utah) for its rate of volunteerism by the Corporation for National…
Finding safe shelter for youth experiencing homelessness is always the most important work for YouthLink. But once a young person’s basic needs are met, we also strive to provide life enriching activities to assist youth in becoming self-sufficient. Such is the case for our new partnership with the JK Movement’s Youth Mentorship Program. The JK…
Often in their quest to “do good” nonprofit organizations forget to represent and incorporate the wishes of those they are trying to help. This cannot be said about YouthLink. With our new youth advisory council, Voices of Youth, we are committed to empowering the youth we serve and elevating their voices to create change in…
“I’m for truth no matter who tells it. I’m for justice no matter who it’s for or against.” – Malcolm X Was it the custom prepared omelets? Was it the opportunity to learn more about a civil rights icon? Was it the opportunity to seek a safe space away from the snowstorm gusting outside? Whatever…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] This Holiday Season, YouthLink and its employees received a very special gift… This time of year can be difficult for many people, especially those who are experiencing loneliness or are in the cold without shelter. When the days are shorter and darker, it’s the outpouring of generosity that…