The Bridge for Youth centers youth voice, justice, and equity in all we do, and empowers youth experiencing homelessness through safe shelter, basic needs, and healthy relationships.   Our vision is a community where all youth feel safe, accepted, and supported.  #BFYcommUNITY
The Bridge is on the forefront of addressing youth homelessness in the Twin Cities, serving the most vulnerable youth with effective, youth-centered programs that offer a pathway out of poverty and chronic homelessness.  

Committed to meeting the changing needs of youth currently or at risk of experiencing homelessness, current programs at The Bridge include: 


* Youth Response Center: Available 24/7/365, the Youth Response Center provides immediate support and resources for youth and families. 

*Resilience House: Emergency shelter, meals, access to healthcare, case management, and support for youth ages 10-17 experiencing homelessness.

*Gloria’s Place:  The only emergency shelter in Minnesota for pregnant or parenting homeless youth (ages 15-17) and their children (ages 0-3). Provides temporary shelter, meals, access to healthcare, case management, and parenting education.

*Marlene’s Place: The first and only site-based transitional housing and case management program in Hennepin County for pregnant or parenting homeless youth (ages 16-20) and their children (ages 0-3).

*Rita’s House: An intentional living community providing affordable housing and teaching independent living skills for youth ages 18-21.

*Outreach & Support Services: Connects with youth in the community through street, site-based, and mobile outreach; school partnerships; community education; counseling; aftercare; support groups; and specialized case management for crime victims and youth who identify as LGBTQ+.

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The Program and Outreach Team at The Bridge for Youth is responsible for developing and implementing programs that directly address the needs of homeless and at-risk youth. This team coordinates activities, provides counseling, and conducts outreach efforts to connect with youth in the community. They manage and support various services including emergency shelters, transitional housing, and specialized programs for pregnant or parenting youth. Through street, site-based, and mobile outreach, they partner with schools and community organizations to educate, support, and advocate for vulnerable youth.

Program and Outreach Team

The Leadership Team at The Bridge for Youth is responsible for setting strategic direction, overseeing program effectiveness, and ensuring the organization meets its mission to empower youth experiencing homelessness. This team collaborates with community partners, ensures resource allocation aligns with organizational goals, and advocates for systemic changes to better serve vulnerable youth in the Twin Cities.

Leadership Team

The Finance and Accounting team at The Bridge for Youth manages the organization's financial health by overseeing budgeting, financial planning, and grant management. This team ensures that resources are allocated effectively to support various programs for homeless and at-risk youth. Specific duties include preparing financial reports, maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and pursuing funding opportunities through grant writing and donor relations.

Finance and Accounting

The Human Resources team at The Bridge for Youth is responsible for managing employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and retention of staff committed to supporting youth experiencing homelessness. They ensure a safe and equitable working environment, uphold internal policies, and support the training and development needs to empower staff in delivering youth-centered programs effectively.

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