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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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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 welcoming 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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Announcing the Launch of The Mobile Youth Outreach Center

From Vision to Reality The Mobile Youth Outreach Center makes it public debut today!   Committed to meeting the changing needs of youth in places and spaces they feel safe, nearly a year ago, we envisioned evolving and expanding street and site outreach with mobile outreach.  Special thanks to our lead funder World Childhood Foundation USA, andContinue Reading

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A Safe Place for All Youth

Thank you for your interest in The Bridge. Every night in Minnesota over 6,000 youth experience homelessness. The Bridge provides immediate access to safety and stability for these youth through emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, access to healthcare and mental health services, and resources. Learn more about The Bridge today! The mission of TheContinue Reading

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Bridge Bash 2021: Celebrating the Resiliency of Youth

Bridge Bash 2021 is a wrap! It was an inspiring evening celebrating the resiliency of youth. Together we celebrated the resiliency of youth, had a glimpse inside The Mobile Youth Outreach Center, and were inspired hearing from youth at The Bridge.  It is with heartfelt gratitude that we thank you for encouraging and supporting usContinue Reading

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