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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