Imagine being kicked out because you are LGBTQ? 40% of youth experiencing homelessness identify as LGBTQ. For over 50 years, The Bridge for Youth has been a safe place for ALL youth.

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In Solidarity with the Community
“You were told Mr. George Floyd died because his heart was too big. The truth of the matter is the reason George Floyd is dead is because Derek Chauvin’s heart was too small.” – Jerry Blackwell, Special Prosecutor The eyes of the world have been on our City as the Chauvin trial unfolded. We allContinue Reading

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Intern Supervisor at BFY Works with St. Thomas Graduate to End Youth Homelessness
In an article, “Doctor of Social Work graduate earns $2.3 million grant to help solve youth homelessness” published on February 14, 2021 in the St. Thomas TommieMedia website, Cheryl Pooler, a 2019 St. Thomas Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) graduate, was granted $2.3 million for helping homeless youth. Lisa Borneman, Instructor of Social Work and InternContinue Reading


