The statistics of homeless youth in Minnesota are staggering. There isn’t enough shelter, housing and supportive services in the state for all the homeless youth.
That’s why we and our partners are working hard to expand our services and reach more youth. You can help! We offer some suggestions below. Thank you!
How you can help
With your support this year, Avenues will help 200 youth find safe shelter and support. They’ll have the opportunity to transition to a stable young adulthood and become contributing members of our community. Your gifts of dollars, time and in-kind donations makes our mission possible.
Here's what you can do:
Donate money. Click here to make a secure online donation. You can also mail a check or call 612-522-1690 to make a donation using your credit card. Click here to view our Donor Privacy Policy.
Donate stock. Call 612-522-1690 for instructions.
Donate supplies. Collect personal hygiene supplies or other essential items, such as clothing or winter gear, and bring them to Avenues. Call us to learn about our current needs or click here for the Wish List page.
Host. Host an event in your home or online through GiveMN.org to benefit Avenues and raise awareness about youth homelessness.
Volunteer. Offer tutoring services to our youth. Plant and maintain our vegetable garden or do yard work. Help clean and maintain our house. Prepare and deliver a meal.
Spread the word. Tell others about the critical services that Avenues provides to homeless youth.
Open your home. Become a host in the GLBT Host Home Program or the Suburban Host Home Program.
For more information, contact Mike Meyer, Marketing & Development Manager.
Donating online via GiveMN.org is a quick and easy way to support Avenues for Homeless Youth. Be sure to check with your employer about gift matching.
Thanks for your support!