The Link Minnesota

🌟 Join us for Rise for Change 🌟 We are excited to invite you to The Link's inaugural Rise for Change Breakfast on October 9th at the Swedish Institute in Minneapolis! Tickets start at $50 and include: ☕ Coffee, tea, and plated breakfast 🕊 Training co-led by youth survivors 🎉 Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Passageways Shelter & Housing Programs Together, we will raise awareness of youth sex trafficking and support The Link's emergency shelter and housing programs for youth survivors of all genders. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gh-hDZ2K #RiseForChange #EndSexYouthTrafficking

Have you voted for us through Target Circle? If not, there’s still time! Help direct Target’s giving to benefit The Link and our community: target.com/circle How to vote: Step 1: Choose “My Target” in the Target app Step 2: Tap on “Target Circle™” Step 3: Select “Vote for nonprofits” Step 4: Find The Link & vote!

It is #InternationalYouthDay! At The Link, we are proud to be an organization 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 that is co-led 𝙗𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝. You can be a champion for youth on #InternationalYouthDay by joining our Champions Club monthly giving program! Whether you give $5 or $50 each month, you are making a meaningful investment in the next generation. 🏆 Become a champion: https://shorturl.at/RBJzL

Congratulations to our CEO Beth Holger on receiving the Steven A. Pihlaja Justice Partner Award from the Hennepin County District Court! In nominating Beth, Assistant Chief Judge Mark Kappelhoff wrote: "Beth Holger is a dedicated, effective, and passionate advocate for youth in our community, particularly system-involved youth who have experienced trauma, homelessness, and sexual exploitation. She has an unwavering commitment to justice, fairness, and equity." We could not be more proud of Beth and grateful for her leadership at The Link and in the movements to end youth homelessness and sexual exploitation, and reform the juvenile justice system. Read more about the Steven A. Pihlaja Justice Partner Award: https://lnkd.in/gPTAhmuc

📢 We need YOUR help to make our annual Back to School event for youth possible! 🎒 ✏ For many young people experiencing poverty or homelessness, going back to school can be stressful as their families struggle to afford the supplies they need to be successful. At our Back to School event, youth can choose a backpack FILLED with school supplies, access culturally specific hygiene supplies, and pick out new clothing basics. With your support, we can make sure 300+ youth have what they need to feel confident on their first day of school and beyond! 🎉 Support Here: https://lnkd.in/gXz3S5H3

We had a blast at our Volunteer Appreciation Happy Hour last night! The Link is grateful ✨ beyond words ✨ for the generous volunteers who share their time and talents with young people in our community. Join us in congratulating our 2024 Awardees: 🏆 Volunteer of the Year: Brit Hiedeman 🏆 Community Partner of the Year: Nikki Jean Leary and Rhymesayers Entertainment 🏆 Corporate Partner of the Year: Ryerson We cannot say thank you enough to each of these incredible partners and EVERY volunteer who steps up to support youth at The Link! Special thanks to our friends at Sociable Cider Werks LLC for hosting us!

We're #hiring! Check out our open Case Manager position at the Lindquist Apartments Supportive Housing Program! Case Managers at The Link work to build trusted relationships with youth while supporting them in accessing resources and pursuing their goals. Learn more and apply: https://shorturl.at/guu6m

Our incredible partners at CHS Inc. packed 400 hygiene kits for youth at The Link heading back to school this fall! 🌟 This incredible team listened to youth needs and responded by providing culturally specific shampoo and conditioner, full sized toothpaste, wash cloths and more. We are grateful for your ongoing support!

🔎 Are you looking for a meaningful position working with young people?? The Link is hiring for Youth Specialist positions at our 24/7 Dignity House Emergency Shelter for minor youth experiencing homelessness. Variety of schedules available! Apply today: https://shorturl.at/Lm1rV

Our partners at West Monroe helped make meals and snack packs for youth at The Link! We are grateful for ALL they make possible for young people in our community throughout the year.