Caalynn's 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 Programs Manager 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.

Every dollar truly makes a difference:

• $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 while helping them find safety.

• $100 helps provide a night of housing and intensive support to a youth or family transitioning out of homelessness or exploitation.

• $250 helps fund a month of paid leadership opportunities for youth on The Link’s Youth Advisory Committees.

• $500 helps provide one-on-one support so a young person can stay in school and work toward graduation.

• $1,000 helps provide a housing deposit for a young parent exiting homelessness with their children.

Together, we can help ensure every young person in our community has a safe place to call home and the support they deserve.