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Dylan Novacek / July 20, 2026

Youth and Staff Reflect on BIPOC Mental Health

Supporting young people starts with meeting them where they are and providing them with holistic support. At The Bridge for Youth, we’ve seen firsthand how culturally relevant care impacts the young people we work with.   In 2025, 81% of youth supported identified as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). As we work to be a safe and welcomingContinue Reading

Dylan Novacek / July 9, 2026

Summer 2026 Newsletter: Pride, Juneteenth, and CommUNITY Engagement

Don’t miss out! Join our mailing list to get all the latest BFY updates. Together we recognized Black liberation and excellence at our 5th annual CommUNITY Juneteenth Event. The afternoon was full of great food, activities, and cultural celebrations.  We welcomed local rapper Terrell X to the stage where he taught youth the art of the human beatbox.Continue Reading

Dylan Novacek / July 9, 2026

Nova Reflects on Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month. This month celebrates the achievements of individuals with disabilities, as well as the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act’s passage on July 26th, 1990.  Roughly 16% of people in the U.S. have a disability. Despite this, individuals with disabilities are underrepresented and face many barriers in their day-to-day lives. This is especially true for youth with disabilities who experience homelessness.   According to the 2025 Minnesota HomelessContinue Reading

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