Give to the Max for The Link!

Please join me in supporting The Link for Give to the Max Day! 

I’m proud to work as a Housing Division Director at The Link, where we do whatever it takes to support youth experiencing homelessness, sexual exploitation, and involvement in the juvenile justice system. 

Every day, I see the impact The Link has on young people across the Twin Cities. Our programs help youth find safety, stability, and hope through three divisions: 

• Housing & Homeless Services – street outreach, emergency shelter, and supportive housing for youth and young families experiencing homelessness.
• Safe Harbor – emergency shelter, housing, and services for youth at risk of or experiencing sexual exploitation or trafficking.
• Youth Advocacy – positive alternatives for youth involved in the justice system and support for students facing barriers to school attendance.

Since starting at The Link two years ago, I have witnessed first hand how much of an impact helps support our young people who have experienced hardships, trauma and systemic barriers. Please consier donating as your donations help directly support young people in our shelters and programming. 

Every dollar makes a difference! For example...

• $25 helps provide a bus pass so a young person can get to work or a safe place to stay 
• $50 helps provide basic needs kits that Street Outreach workers distribute to youth on the streets while helping them find safety
• $100 helps provide a night of housing and intensive services to a youth or family transitioning out of homelessness or exploitation
• $250 helps provide one month of paid leadership opportunities to a young person on The Link's Youth Advisory Committees
• $500 helps provide a young person with the one-on-one support they need to attend school and work towards graduation
• $1,000 helps provide a deposit for a young parent exiting homelessness with their children