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 FRAMEWORK

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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1992…A Look Back at The Bridge

The following is a memoir from a former staff member at The Bridge who had a hand in starting programming that has evolved to continue to meet the needs of youth today. This story is shared with love by Kirsten Gerber Kraushaar. It was all before the Internet, that’s for sure. My first significant exposureContinue Reading

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Sprouting with Joy!

The sounds of hope filled the room – thank you Patricia Lacy for sharing your voice!  Stories of hope through our speakers – Sarah & Tori, a glimpse into the strategic direction of The Bridge – enhanced and expanded programming for pregnant and parenting youth experiencing homelessness, and a moment of gratitude as The Inaugural LegacyContinue Reading

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The Bridge Announces $20 Minimum Wage

The Bridge for Youth is excited to announce a $20 minimum wage starting February 11, 2022. Our ability to match Hennepin County’s minimum wage takes committed leadership at The Bridge, including our board of directors, as well as supportive funders and donors who share our organizational values in investing in our staff community. The BridgeContinue Reading

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