The Bridge for Youth Homeless Shelter

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A Safe Place for All Youth

When you can’t go home, when you feel shut out, when you just need a break, The Bridge for Youth is a safe and welcoming place that’s open and available whenever you need us—24/7/365.

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Vision

All youth feel safe, accepted, and supported.

Mission

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.

Values

  • Patience
  • Love and Caring
  • Communication
  • Integrity
  • Co-Creation
  • Community
2022–2024 STRATEGIC DIRECTION

We need your support now more than ever.

Your donation helps provide safety and stability for the more than 6,000 youth experiencing homelessness in Minnesota each night.

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Volunteers play a crucial role at The Bridge.

Volunteers and interns contribute over 10,000 hours of service to help youth in crisis. Learn more about how you or your group can volunteer at The Bridge.

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Services & Programs

Emergency Shelter

The Bridge for Youth is a safe and accepting place that’s open and available whenever you need us—24/7/365.

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Supportive Housing

Site-based transitional living for pregnant and parenting youth ages 16-20; and affordable supportive housing for youth ages 18-22.

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Outreach and Support

Outreach and Support services connects with youth in the community through street, site and mobile outreach.

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Young Advocates Share Their Stories at Homeless Day on the Hill 

Young advocates, alongside staff and commUNITY members, took to the State Capitol for Homeless Day on the Hill. Meeting face to face with State Senators and other elected officials, we joined Minnesota’s housing justice community to push for solutions needed to support individuals experiencing homelessness.   “It means so much to be here,” exclaimed Nova, aContinue Reading

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Combining Art and Food to Support Youth at ‘Create’

Creativity, culinary arts, and commUNITY came together at the debut of ‘Create’, The Bridge for Youth’s new signature fundraising event. Together we set record-breaking attendance and fundraising goals as we infused art and food to support youth experiencing homelessness. Guests arrived at the beautiful Hutton House where they were greeted with an assortment of elevatedContinue Reading

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Celebrating Black History Month and Embracing Joy

“Black joy and excellence are a demonstration of community and power despite racist systems that make it harder for us to succeed,” expressed a youth in shelter at The Bridge. “It’s important for us to embrace each other, especially during this month.” Throughout February, The Bridge took intentional steps to celebrate Black History Month. FromContinue Reading

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