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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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A Letter From Cierra

Dear Friend, As a young mom, I’ve learned that parents will do anything to keep their babies safe. I know because I’ve lived it. When I became homeless with my first child, I had to fight to find help and give him the life he deserved. When I finally found The Bridge for Youth, myContinue Reading

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The 2026 Homecoming GAYla Celebrates LGBTQ+ Youth

“We’re here tonight because LGBTQ+ youth deserve a home to come back to,” Will reflected, speaking to a packed room at The Bridge for Youth’s Homecoming GAYla. “Too many of us are without safe shelter and a community to be our authentic selves.”  “Amazing things can happen when we empower each other’s voices,” Xavii added.Continue Reading

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Youth Celebrate Success

Each day brings new success stories at The Bridge for Youth. We’re journey-oriented as we walk alongside youth, centering their voices and needs in everything we do.  When you make a gift to The Bridge, you help write a youth’s success story. We asked a few youth at The Bridge to share their latest successes.Continue Reading

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