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Thank you to all the participants, sponsors and donors of the 2021 Darkest Night 4K! Over $60,000 was raised for HOPE 4 Youth to ensure that all youth experiencing homelessness feel safe, valued and supported when they walk through our doors! Thank you for giving the gift of HOPE to each of them.


View and download photos from the event: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmWME5d1
Watch highlight video:  https://youtu.be/jswXEPAcVos

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FUNDRAISING PRIZES • Congratulations to our top fundraisers who win authentic, autographed helmets donated by the Minnesota Vikings

Top Youth (under 18) Fundraiser – Faith Kalvin wins a helmet signed by Adam Thielen
Top Adult Fundraiser – Bobby Phillips wins a helmet signed by Irv Smith Jr.
Top Team Fundraiser – Konik wins a helmet signed by Anthony Barr


FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES •  If you raised over $250, you'll be contacted by September 30 with information on getting your incentive prize(s).  See all the items.

$250 Raised: Polar fleece blanket 
$500 Raised: SmashDuff bag with pouch
$1,000 Raised: 26 oz. Yeti Rambler
$1,500+ Raised: Receive all three incentive items


QUESTIONS  Contact Nikki Kalvin, manager of community engagement, at nkalvin@hope4youthmn.org.

$61,448

raised of $70,000 goal

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teams
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Location / Venue

Title Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Star Sponsors

Our Advocates

HOPE 4 Youth logo
In Support of HOPE 4 Youth
HOPE 4 Youth provides pathways to end youth homelessness. It is our vision that all youth feel safe, valued, and supported while reaching their full potential. This begins with meeting their basic needs and leads to giving them the tools to thrive.
YOUR GIFT MATTERS

$1,000

Pays the damage deposit for a young person's lease.

4
MAKE A DIFFERENCE

$250

Offsets costs to adults who welcome youth into their homes through our HOPE Homes program.

12
MAKE A DIFFERENCE

$100

Covers the costs of basic home supplies and food staples for a young person's new apartment.

57
MAKE A DIFFERENCE

$50

Buys uniforms (like scrubs) or footwear (like boots) required for some jobs available to the youth we serve.

74
MAKE A DIFFERENCE

$25

Puts gas in the tank for a young person who uses his or her car to get to school or a job.

23
MAKE A DIFFERENCE