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Community Outreach

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! VOLUNTEER!


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Below are current volunteer opportunities.

Home-Cooking Specialists
Concoct crowd-pleasers for groups of 15-25 support group participants. The Link needs "Home Cooking Specialists" to whip up meals in bulk that we can freeze and heat up for when our youth groups meet. But here's the catch: they have to be microwaveable. Are you up for the challenge??? Volunteers are asked to provide food and work with staff to provide recipes.
Date & Time: Ongoing
Location: Lindquist Apartments - 1931 West Broadway Ave. Mpls. MN


Activity Facilitator
Have a great activity to a share with our youth? Help create and facilitate recreational activities for the residents of Lindquist Apartments. Volunteers would be responsible for the coordination and development of materials and curriculum with support from the Program Manager. Some possible activities may include: art projects, work out groups, bringing residents to the YMCA, organizing a chess club, teaching cooking classes, finance classes, and more.
Date & Time: Ongoing
Location: Lindquist Apartments - 1931 West Broadway Ave. Mpls. MN


Organize a Drive
Work with us to get youth the basics they deserve. Organize a drive at your work or in your community and collect basic items such as housing supplies, food, holiday gifts and school supplies. Contact us to collaborate and begin collecting items to meet the needs of our youth.
Date & Time: Ongoing
Location:Varies


Want to Share your Skills?
Our organization relies on the support of wonderful community members. Whether you are a computer whiz, burgeoning artist, finance guru, or have other skills, chances are we could utilize your help. Contact us today to see where you can fit in and make positive contributions in our communities.


Internship Opportunities at The Link



Contact us with any questions at 612-871-0748 or email us at info@thelinkmn.org.

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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