The Wave Youth Center

Every Student Needs Someone. Be That Someone.

At The Wave Youth Center, we meet students right where they are—sometimes anxious, lonely, or unsure where they belong—and help them find confidence, friendship, and hope.

One student told us they used to walk the halls feeling invisible. Then they found The Wave. Because of supporters like you, there was a caring adult ready to listen, encourage, and remind them they mattered.

That one connection changed everything. They began to believe in themselves again—and that’s the kind of ripple effect your gift makes possible every single day.

When you give, you’re not just funding programs. You’re providing trusted staff, licensed mental health professionals, and mentors who show up for youth week after week. You’re helping students discover new career paths through Workforce Wednesday, build empathy through Community Days, and find joy in serving others.

Your gift today creates:

• A safe place where students can be themselves

• Mental health and emotional support when they need it most

• Opportunities to learn, volunteer, and lead in their community

Every student deserves someone who believes in them. Because of you, they can find that someone here.

💛 Give today—your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000! Every donor will also be entered to win a Wave Swag Gift Basket, and anyone who sets up a new recurring monthly gift will be entered to win a beautiful necklace donated by Loch Jewelers (valued at $349). Plus, every donation enters The Wave into drawings for special bonus monetary gifts!

Early giving opens November 1st, and every early donation helps The Wave qualify for bonus prizes from GiveMN—so your gift goes even further.

You can change a student’s story today. Because when you give, you’re saying:You belong. Your future matters. You are not alone.