Community & Individual

We all do better

when we all do better.

When you take action to support The Link, you are investing in the health and stability of our community’s most vulnerable youth. When youth have a safe place to sleep and trusted adults who care about them, our community becomes a safer and more equitable place for us all.

virtual Lunch & Learn

Join us to learn about the issues facing young people in the community and our work to support them on their journeys towards safety and stability.

Sessions will be held virtually on Thursdays from 11AM-12PM.

Volunteer

The Link partners with volunteers to help meet critical youth needs in our community. Whether it’s distributing meals, hosting a donation drive, or attending one of our quarterly community volunteer events, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in our mission to support young people!

Meal Prep

Make healthy meals for youth from your own home! Help prepare frozen meals for young people facing food insecurity or prepare family style meals for youth staying in shelter.

Donation Drives

Help meet basic needs of youth by collecting critically needed items. Not sure where to start? Check out our Donation Drive Guide!

Current Openings

Looking for more ways to get involved? Check out our current volunteer opportunities and let us know if you think you’d be a good fit!

Donations

Find our most urgent needs: Amazon Wish List

Ongoing youth needs:

Diapers
Culturally specific hygiene items
New baby items
Shelf stable food
Welcome home kits

FAQs

The Link relies on in-kind donations to help meet urgent youth needs. To honor the dignity of the youth we serve, The Link only accepts donations of new items with limited exceptions.

If you are interested in donating used items, we invite you to consider supporting one of our local partner organizations:

Furniture & Household: Bridging
Clothing: Auntie Bec’s Boutique & Kaitlyn’s Kloset
Books: The Free Book Buggie

The Link can accept donations Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm at our Main Office located at 1210 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405. To coordinate a large donation or a drop off at our CORE Drop-In Center, please contact volunteer@thelinkmn.org for assistance.

All donors who complete an In-Kind Donation Form will receive an emailed tax receipt for their gift.

Make a Gift

Your donation has a profound impact on the lives of youth and families. Together, we can ensure young people have a safe place to sleep, support from a trusted adult who believes in them, and hope for a brighter future.

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