Give to the Max!

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

My name is Leah Wade. I have been working in social services since graduating college in 2016. I have worked in several different non-profit organizations and The Link's consistency and continued immeasurable level of support extended towards our homeless youth and young adult communities never ceases to amaze me. I am grateful and honored to be associated with such an amazing organization. Please consider donating to our continuation of support and services to our young people in need!