The Bridge for Youth
Chuck L. has a variety of experience in accounting and massage therapy. Currently working as an Accountant at The Bridge for Youth, Chuck also worked as a Massage Therapist/Reiki Healer at Little Slice of Heaven. With previous roles in finance and accounting at organizations like Project for Pride in Living and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, Chuck's expertise extends to areas such as financial statement preparation, payroll, and audit schedule preparation. Additionally, Chuck holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication and Theater Arts from Concordia College, an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Accounting from Minneapolis College, and a certificate in Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage from CenterPoint Massage and Shiatsu Therapy School and Clinic.
The Bridge for Youth
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+. Please support The Bridge today!