The Bridge for Youth

When you support The Bridge, you support our vision of a community where ALL youth feel safe, accepted, and supported. Your gift is guaranteed to be matched up to $100,000 by an anonymous donor.

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Together, we’re meeting youth where they’re at and making sure they feel safe, accepted, and supported in a way that works for them. 

"Staying at The Bridge helped me overcome so many roadblocks in my life. I was able to get relevant care that met my needs. Being in a supportive environment was paramount to my mental well-being. Feeling that love and acceptance was lifesaving."
-Cody, Former Youth in Shelter and Youth Advisory Board Member

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Meeting Needs of Youth in the Twin Cities

Consistent with our Strategic Direction at The Bridge, The Mobile Youth Outreach Center prioritizes meeting the immediate needs of BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and sexually exploited youth ages 10-21 in the Twin Cities; bringing services directly to youth in spaces and places they feel safe, providing mobile intervention to meet immediate basic needs – healthy food, gender-affirming clothing, resources for harm reduction and safety planning, assessments and referrals, case management, and most importantly, connection through both 1:1 in-person and virtual support. 

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Supporting Youth Identifying as LGBTQ+

In Minnesota, 23% of youth experiencing homelessness identify as LGBTQ+, compared to 4% of all Minnesota youth. 

"When I first came to The Bridge, it felt very welcoming. I was in this environment where it was okay to talk about being trans... Without The Bridge, where are queer youth going to go when they need a safe place?"
 -Will, LGBTQ+ Support Group Participant 

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Our Commitment to Youth Racial Justice & Equity

80% of youth at The Bridge identify as BIPOC. In acknowledgment of our organizational commitment to transformation, it is our honor to share The Bridge for Youth's Racial Justice & Equity Statement. The Bridge centers youth voice, justice, and equity in all we do, and empowers youth experiencing homelessness through safe shelter, basic needs, and healthy relationships. We recognize that this Racial Justice & Equity Statement is an iterative statement, one that will change, grow, and transform as we do. In this statement, you will find Our 10 Commitments to end racism. Join us in action & commUNITY as we seek equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.

Read: Disparities amongst youth experiencing homelessness who identify as BIPOC

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