The Bridge for Youth Homeless Shelter

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A Safe Place for 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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Reminder of the Love Surrounding Youth in the Community

“I wanted to reach out and express my gratitude- we are so fortunate to have your support as our students navigate a new city and the winter ahead. Your presence at Wellstone was a keen reminder of the love surrounding our youth in the community. Below are some photos of the day. Thank you soContinue Reading

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The Bridge Announces New Racial Justice & Equity Manager

The Bridge is excited to announce War Miner as the new Racial Justice & Equity Manager. War has been at The Bridge since 2018, starting as a Youth and Family Advocate and in 2019 was promoted to Diversity Specialist. In this capacity, in fall of 2019 War was selected to participate in the American ExpressContinue Reading

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Celebrating All Holidays This Season at The Bridge

Diwali ¤ Bom Om Touk ¤ Hanukkah ¤ Las Posadas ¤ Christmas ¤ Kwanzaa ¤ Chinese New Year Spread some holiday cheer for youth at The Bridge this holiday season!  Purchase items off holiday wish lists created by youth at https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/holidayregistry-bfy or contact development@bridgeforyouth.org for more information. Once you make your purchase, simply select the option to have your gifts shippedContinue Reading

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