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10% of The Link's annual fundraising goal depends on support from individuals. Please help us to reach our annual goal with your financial contribution! Any amount will make a difference! GiveMN is a secure, easy to use online donation site. If you have any questions about other payment methods, or if you would simply like to send us a check, please call 612.871.0748 for more information.

You can donate items! [pdf]

The Link holds four donation drives each year, including our Back Pack Drive, our Gift Link Drive, our Fuel Our Youth Drive and our Year-Round Lindquist Fresh Start Drive [pdf]. Please help us to make a difference in the lives of the youth that we serve by donating an item to one of these drives! Click on the above link to find out how to send us an in-kind donation.

You can donate your time or expertise!

Volunteers are the lifeblood of this organization, and allow our programs to be as successful as they are with their time, energy and expertise. Click on the above link to find out how you can volunteer with The Link. We have opportunities for individuals or groups!


Those that donate in-kind items or financial contributions will receive a letter acknowledging their donation and its value. The Link is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, and donations are tax-deductible. The Link's Tax Exempt ID Number is 41-1920649. The Link's 990 Tax Form is available upon request.

My Story

Lindquist Apartments
Chad was feeling very discouraged after failing a drug-test and an apartment inspection. He had come to Lindquist Apartments from a dysfunctional family and wanted to succeed. These last setbacks had the 17-year old thinking about moving back home. Chad met with Cameron, a new Case Manager for Lindquist Apartments.

Chad commented that he was energized to have a male case manager. Someone who might understand him better. Chad shared that he still wanted to earn his GED. This was a goal he had set up when he moved into Lindquist Apartments more than a year ago. Chad's anxiety and insecurities were a barrier to accomplishing this and other goals.

Within three months of re-evaluating his goals with Cameron, Chad had earned his GED. He scored within the 95th percentile on three of the six exams. He had the highest math score the testing facility had ever seen!

Chad has renewed confidence after doing so well on his tests. He is now focused on "what's next". He wants to continue his education by starting college next spring.

Hennepin County is a sponsoring agency of Lindquist Apartments.


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