The Bridge is a safe place for ALL youth ages 10-22. We are available 24 hours a day for safe shelter, resources, and support. Call 612-377-8800 or text 612-400-SAFE or visit YSNMN.org to get connected.
The Bridge for Youth
Non-profit Organizations
Minneapolis, MN 3,029 followers
Providing shelter and support services for youth experiencing homelessness for over 50 years. #BFYcommUNITY
About us
The Bridge for Youth centers youth voice, justice, and equity in all we do, and empowers youth experiencing homelessness through safe shelter, basic needs, and healthy relationships. Our vision is a community where all youth feel safe, accepted, and supported. #BFYcommUNITY The Bridge is on the forefront of addressing youth homelessness in the Twin Cities, serving the most vulnerable youth with effective, youth-centered programs that offer a pathway out of poverty and chronic homelessness. Committed to meeting the changing needs of youth currently or at risk of experiencing homelessness, current programs at The Bridge include: * Youth Response Center: Available 24/7/365, the Youth Response Center provides immediate support and resources for youth and families. *Resilience House: Emergency shelter, meals, access to healthcare, case management, and support for youth ages 10-17 experiencing homelessness. *Gloria’s Place: The only emergency shelter in Minnesota for pregnant or parenting homeless youth (ages 15-17) and their children (ages 0-3). Provides temporary shelter, meals, access to healthcare, case management, and parenting education. *Marlene’s Place: The first and only site-based transitional housing and case management program in Hennepin County for pregnant or parenting homeless youth (ages 16-20) and their children (ages 0-3). *Rita’s House: An intentional living community providing affordable housing and teaching independent living skills for youth ages 18-21. *Outreach & Support Services: Connects with youth in the community through street, site-based, and mobile outreach; school partnerships; community education; counseling; aftercare; support groups; and specialized case management for crime victims and youth who identify as LGBTQ+. Please support The Bridge today!
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https://bridgeforyouth.org/donate/
External link for The Bridge for Youth
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Minneapolis, MN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1970
- Specialties
- Helping Youth in Crisis, Emergency Shelter Services for Youth, Transitional Living Programs, Youth and Family Counseling and Support Groups, Homeless Shelter, Youth Homeless Shelter, Parenting Youth Shelter, Homelessness, and Pregnant Youth
Locations
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1111 West 22nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55405, US
Employees at The Bridge for Youth
Updates
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The Bridge is excited to be in the middle of significant renovations to our emergency shelters, with designs informed by our Youth Advisory Board! We look forward to sharing updates as we renew the feel and functionality of spaces for our youth. For details and info on supporting this project, contact President, Lisa Mears, at L.Mears@bridgeforyouth.org
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The Bridge is hiring for positions working in direct service with youth! If you're passionate about youth voice, justice, and equity, and want to see if we have a position that's right for you, visit https://lnkd.in/gTR5pYGW
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The Mobile Youth Outreach Center brings FREE resources and supplies to youth in spaces where they feel safe. To request the MYOC or see where it will be next, visit https://lnkd.in/gY82gJfc
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ONE MONTH AWAY - The Bridge for Youth Night with the St. Paul Saints! Support The Bridge and cheer on our youth as they throw the first pitch of the game ⚾ Purchase your tickets at Saints-Groups.com
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Can you help provide some much needed summer items for youth? Every item makes a difference! Email Development@Bridgeforyouth.org or call 612-230-6685 for info on dropping a gift off!
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Just for Youth! Visit https://lnkd.in/g22FTbkB to see some commonly asked questions that might help put you ease with reaching out to us for support. If you know someone who could use this info, help spread the word, and share this post!
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The Bridge for Youth is expanding our Board of Directors with passionate members who are representative of the youth we support, which includes a strong commitment to diverse identities and lived expertise. The Bridge centers youth voice, justice, and equity in all we do, and empowers youth experiencing homelessness through safe shelter, basic needs, and healthy relationships. If this mission speaks to you and aligns with your desire to engage in BFY commUNITY, please consider applying to join our Board. For more information on The Bridge and our Board of Directors, visit https://lnkd.in/g8KvyHiV
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TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW for The Bridge for Youth Night with the St. Paul Saints! Support The Bridge and enjoy an evening of Saints baseball shenanigans at CHS Field on August 20th. Purchase your tickets at Saints-Groups.com ⚾
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