Staff from The Bridge for Youth presented at the 50th annual Runaway and Homeless Youth National Grantee Training in Atlanta this past December. A conference that brings together youth support workers from across the country, The Bridge’s Clinical Director, Juli Gottschall, and Community Health Worker, Marea Perry, had an opportunity to share how The Bridge The post Bridge for Youth Staff Present at National Conference appeared first on The Bridge for Youth Homeless Shelter ..read more

Love and care changes everything for youth experiencing homelessness. Through emergency shelter, transitional housing, and outreach programs at The Bridge, youth are given the tools to grow and become leaders for their communities.  Read a special message from Taty, a former youth in emergency shelter at The Bridge and current member of the Youth Advisory The post A Letter From Taty appeared first on The Bridge for Youth Homeless Shelter ..read more

Love and care changes everything for youth experiencing homelessness. Through emergency shelter, transitional housing, and outreach programs at The Bridge, youth are given the tools to grow and become leaders for their communities.  Read a special message from Cody, a former youth in emergency shelter at The Bridge and current member of the Youth Advisory The post A Letter From Cody appeared first on The Bridge for Youth Homeless Shelter ..read more

Fear of a Black youth. Fear of terrorism. Fear of genocide. In response to fear, The Bridge for Youth moves graciously in love and compassion.   “Fear is the primary force upholding structures of domination. It promotes the desire for separation, the desire not to be known. When we are taught that safety lies always with The post appeared first on The Bridge for Youth Homeless Shelter ..read more

The Bridge for Youth has been a part of the Minneapolis community and a national leader in youth homelessness for 54 years impacting over 50,000 lives. Our mission is that we center youth voice, justice, and equity in all we do, and empower youth experiencing homelessness through safe shelter, basic needs, and healthy relationships.   To The post appeared first on The Bridge for Youth Homeless Shelter ..read more

Joy and liberation filled the room as Bridge for Youth supporters, friends, youth, and staff gathered at Scheid Hall in Surly Brewing for the third annual CommUNITY LGBTQ+ Celebration.   “This is a safe space,” declared our MC and drag performer, Luna Muse. “Too many of us have nowhere to go to be our authentic selves, The post 2024 CommUNITY LGBTQ+ Celebration   appeared first on The Bridge for Youth Homeless Shelter ..read more

Creating safe spaces to celebrate queer identities helps build stronger communities. For over 30-years, The Bridge for Youth has centered LGBTQ+ voices through our ‘So What If I Am’ support group. Learn more: “This support group feels like home,” reflected Nova, a former resident at Rita’s House. “Attending ‘So What If I Am?’ has given The post How the ‘So What If I Am?’ Support Group Uplifts and Centers LGBTQ+ Voice appeared first on The Bridge for Youth Homeless Shelter ..read more

Together in commUNITY on June 2, 2024 Our third annual commUNITY Juneteenth block party celebrated Juneteenth and amplified Black excellence and liberation. Many heartfelt thanks to our community of partners and supporters who attended. Our community unified for an afternoon of music by DJ Brian Lansing, cultural exploration and performance of African Drumming by Brother Ghana, crafts and activities centering Black History, community resources, mentorship opportunities, delicious food from Black-owned businesses, and more. We were so moved to see The Bridge for Youth neighborhood filled with s ..read more

We’re Sprouting for joy over our third annual Sprout event, a celebration of motherhood and a glimpse into the strength and journey of pregnant and parenting youth. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to gather in BFY commUNITY at The Hutton House as we heard powerful stories of hope and resilience. We are so grateful to our Emcee, Sheletta Brundidge, for leading the event with such warmth and love for our youth. Jamela Pettiford and Phil Clomon uplifted and inspired us all through beautiful musical performances. Our guest speaker, Marea Perry, Executive Director of Secrets2Truths ..read more

This week, The Bridge for Youth was honored to welcome Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, Senator Dibble, and Representative Hornstein to our campus for a tour, commUNITY building, ideating possibilities, and a presentation of our strategic plan to expand programming and housing options for young families. The Bridge for Youth is committed to addressing the unique needs of young families experiencing homelessness given 35% of youth experiencing homelessness are also pregnant and/or parenting (50% in Hennepin County). This critical investment of The Bridge includes expanding our transitional ..read more