The mission of Avenues for Youth is to partner with youth experiencing homelessness to achieve their dreams. Avenues puts social justice at the center of our work. Our core values are equity, community, respect and dignity, trust, liberation, and anti-oppression.For 25 years, Avenues has supported youth ages 16-24 in Hennepin County. Whether a young person needs someplace to stay for just one night, or a year and a half, Avenues empowers youth to find their path out of homelessness. We do that by providing a stable home, building trusting relationships, and navigating the youth’s education, career, health and wellness and housing goals.
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Keeping young people safe and healthy has always been a top priority at Avenues. With the help of our partners, we were prepared for COVID-19 and swiftly took actions to keep youth and staff safe. This included:
Our biggest needs include general operating support and In-Kind donations of shelter urgent needs like sweat shirts & sweat pants, items for young families, and ethnic hair and skin care.
Avenues is also accepting volunteers. For more information, please contact our giving manager, Marni Zimlin, at mzimlin@avenuesforyouth.org.