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Avenues for Homeless Youth supports young people ages 16 to 20 as they transition from homelessness to stable, self-sufficient adulthood.

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More than 2500 youth and young adults are homeless every night and on their own in Minnesota. And the numbers are growing. Wilder Research counted 46% more homeless youth in Minnesota in October 2009 compared to just 3 years earlier.

When youth come to Avenues, most have faced serious trauma and many have mental health and medical issues. When you are homeless, it's really difficult to stay in school, let alone succeed in school.

The good news - when youth access Avenues for Homeless Youth, they find the support they need to heal from their trauma and transition to a successful young adulthood!

Avenues for Homeless Youth operates three programs that provide safe housing and supportive services to homeless youth:

1) A shelter and housing program in North Minneapolis for 20 youth, plus one bed for nightly emergency use

2) The GLBT Host Home Program for the 20-40% of youth experiencing homelessness who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender

3) The Suburban Host Home Program for youth in the suburbs of Hennepin County

Avenues also seeks system change - to eliminate youth homelessness through social justice education and organizing in the community.

Please visit our website for more information. Thank you for your support!

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  1. Denise MDenise M 12/30/2011 at 11:34 PM ET
    God bless Avenues and for those that volunteer to make a difference!
  2. Theodore M BarnhillTheodore M Barnhill 12/30/2011 at 03:32 PM ET
    I hope this helps Avenues serve more kids! Thanks for the great work.
  3. Katharine NilanKatharine Nilan 12/30/2011 at 03:05 PM ET
    2012 is going to be a very exciting year for Avenues!
  4. Jennifer Scott BryanJennifer Scott Bryan 12/29/2011 at 12:54 PM ET
    Thanks for all you do for our youth!
  5. Angela CarterAngela Carter 12/10/2011 at 10:52 AM ET
    The GLBT Host Home Project is more important than people can imagine.This donation cannot begin to express how deeply I value the work you do.
  6. TIM GERHARTTIM GERHART 12/09/2011 at 11:03 AM ET
    I wish that I lived in the Twin Cites so I could do more than just give money
  7. Lisa FirstLisa First 11/17/2011 at 01:00 AM ET
    Go for it! You are.......the best!!
  8. Robert BrandtRobert Brandt 11/16/2011 at 10:08 PM ET
    all the best to you
  9. Debra L BishopDebra L Bishop 11/16/2011 at 06:52 PM ET
    Thanks -ever so much- to the one who "teachs me" ... Kima *
  10. Kathy AhlersKathy Ahlers 11/16/2011 at 03:12 PM ET
    I look forward to seeing more and more good work from Avenues.
  11. Penny ShieldsPenny Shields 11/16/2011 at 12:24 PM ET
    I saw your work on KARE 11 and it touched my heart, how easy it is to be in our warm homes with food and comfort and forget that not everyone is as lucky as we are.
  12. DEBORAH OKEEFEDEBORAH OKEEFE 11/16/2011 at 11:55 AM ET
    Thank you for the wonderful services you provide for youth in need
  13. Sandra JahnSandra Jahn 11/16/2011 at 11:41 AM ET
    This is a remarkable and unique organization. Keep up the great work!
  14. Lauralisa ClementsLauralisa Clements 11/16/2011 at 11:36 AM ET
    Wonderful organization providing critical services to an underserved part of the community - homeless youth.
  15. Richar J VossRichar J Voss 11/16/2011 at 10:14 AM ET
    Thanks and Keep up the good work
  16. James T. SwensonJames T. Swenson 11/16/2011 at 09:54 AM ET
    You fill a very big need
  17. Lydia KihmLydia Kihm 11/16/2011 at 09:24 AM ET
    A great, collaborative organization.
  18. Ronald J EnghRonald J Engh 11/16/2011 at 08:50 AM ET
    Keep up the good work !! Thanks !
  19. Shawn GenschShawn Gensch 11/16/2011 at 08:23 AM ET
    I am so proud to work with Avenues...our staff and community partners are the BEST!!!!
  20. Joann JamesJoann James 11/11/2011 at 08:59 PM ET
    I had no idea the problem was so big. Sorry. Thank you for all your hard work.
  21. Heather VietzHeather Vietz 11/10/2011 at 04:53 PM ET
    Thanks for all the good work that you do!
  22. Eve Borenstein (and Candace Falk)Eve Borenstein (and Candace Falk) 07/17/2011 at 08:19 AM ET
    love you! let's get that bremer challenge met!
  23. Marcy AndersenMarcy Andersen 06/09/2011 at 02:26 PM ET
    Keep up the good work!
  24. AMY M RADTKEAMY M RADTKE 04/20/2011 at 10:27 AM ET
    Think this is a positive step in the right direction. Happy to help.
  25. Amy MarsicanoAmy Marsicano 03/16/2011 at 03:05 PM ET
    When I walked in to Avenues I did not know I would be entering a community. Over a handmade sheet cake, we sat in a circle, in conversation, where all lives and every morsel of experience was allowed to be spoken.Thank you Avenues, for creating an exceptional space for homeless youth and hiring truly outstanding staff. Wish I could be at the Host Home event this Friday!

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