HOPE 4 Youth: Ending youth homelessness

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

In 2025, we supported 878 young people through 7,394 visits with basic needs, education guidance, employment resources, housing support, wellness goals, and more. As temperatures begin to drop, more young people will turn to HOPE 4 Youth for warmth, safety, and support.  Many are searching for a stable place to live, especially during the dangerous winter months. Many are couch-hopping, staying in shelters, sleeping in their cars, or even outside. 

We invite you to join us for Out of the Cold on Thursday, November 19 (Give to the Max Day) from 4-7 PM to help ensure the young people in our community have the resources they need to stay warm and safe this winter. Out of the Cold is a drive-through donation event where community members can donate essential items and monetary gifts at one of our four drop-off locations in Ramsey, Anoka, Andover, and Blaine. You can also make a monetary donation online through Give to the Max or on our Out of the Cold page.

 Our Programs

Our HOPE 4 Youth Center in Anoka is the hub for the services we provide to 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 supports young people with basic needs like hot meals, grab-and-go foods, clothing, laundry facilities, showers, and more. Additionally, we have on-site Youth Coordinators to help connect youth to stable housing, health and wellness programs, education and employment opportunities, and more. In early 2027, our HOPE 4 Youth Center will be moving to Blaine, where we will have double the space to serve young people.

In addition to our HOPE 4 Youth Center, we have a facility called HOPE Place. HOPE Place is a 12-unit transitional housing facility in Coon Rapids. This facility supports 18 to 24-year-olds who are experiencing homelessness with a place to live for up to 2 years while they work towards their goals. 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 helps them break the cycle of homelessness. We visit local high schools and engage in 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 providing hope, building futures, and strengthening our community by making a monetary donation! Learn more about our impact in the community by reading our 2025 Impact Report or head to our website, HOPE4YouthMN.org