HOPE 4 Youth: Ending youth homelessness

HOPE 4 Youth supports young people ages 16 to 24 who are experiencing homelessness in the northern metro area! 

Over the course of a year, it's estimated that a staggering 13,300 youth in Minnesota experience homelessness. Each night, more than 6,000 youth will experience homelessness, including the dangerously cold winter months. These young people search for places to stay warm and safe. Those with connections couch-hop or go to shelters, but many sleep in their cars, on public transportation, or even outside.

Our HOPE 4 Youth Center in Anoka is the hub for a majority of our services for young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. It is a safe, non-judgmental place for youth of all backgrounds, races, and genders. No appointment is necessary to visit. Our HOPE 4 Youth Center provides basic needs such as hot meals, grab-and-go foods, clothing, laundry facilities, a shower, and more. Additionally, we have on-site Case Managers to help connect youth to stable housing, health and wellness programs, education and employment opportunities, and more.

HOPE Place is our 12-unit transitional housing facility in Coon Rapids that offers supportive services to 18- to 24-year-olds who are experiencing homelessness. HOPE Place staff and community partners provide on-site case management, including education and employment guidance, aimed at promoting self-sufficiency and long-term success 

Our HOPE 4 Youth Outreach and Prevention Programming connects youth to services and supports to assist in preventing homelessness. We do this through engagement with local high schools and community outreach to connect youth with age-appropriate resources such as Host Homes, Family Crisis Management, and Housing Support.

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Join us in advancing our mission forward by making a monetary donation, reading more about our impact in the community, or heading to our website HOPE4YouthMN.org to learn more!