GiveMN The Link
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
The LinkThe Link works with youth and families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice.
$515
raised by 12 people
$500 goal
Youth work has allow me to find who I am as a person today. And every single day, I have the honor to support youths that are facing homelessness to get them into stably housing and working towards their own barriers. Housing is only the beginning but the work is never endless. This work is so challenging but the most rewarding ever. This is my passion and where I find my own healing in as well. And this is why I would like you all to donate to The Link because I believe in their mission, vision and values as to how we serve youths & young families.
Thank you,
KABAO LEE
**About The Link:
The Link was founded in 1991 by former Minnesota Vikings players, Jim Marshall and Oscar Reed, who wanted to support youth in North Minneapolis who were being victimized by crime, getting involved in crime and who were struggling with poverty and homelessness.
The Link is still based in their original vision and in North Minneapolis. The Link has grown from a two staff member organization with three programs to an organization that has 22 programs across the Twin Cities area, employs over 150 adult and youth staff members and supports over 2,000 youth and young families each year. The Link offers programming in three areas:
HOUSING & SERVICES DIVISION: housing and supportive services for youth and young families experiencing homelessness
JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVISION: positive alternative programs for youth in the juvenile justice system
SAFE HARBOR DIVISION: emergency shelter, housing and supportive services for youth who have been sexually exploited
EDI Commitment Statement: The Link will promote ongoing learning to better serve youth and families, broaden staff knowledge base and cultural awareness/competence resulting in equity, diversity and inclusion visible at all levels of the organization.
Mission: The Link works with youth and families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice
Vision: A community supporting all youth in having equitable access and opportunity
Values: Our work is guided and informed by our beliefs and commitment to:
- Youth: We value and incorporate youth voice into all we do
- Inclusion: We respect all people, value diversity and are committed to equity
- Quality: We strive for program excellence through continuous improvement and evidence based practices
- Advancement: We aspire to lead through innovative and cutting edge programming