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This year we have already seen a 72% increase of youth visits compared to this time last year and our numbers continue to increase. Almost all youth who visit our HOPE 4 Youth Center are facing food insecurity and need help with these essential items. Our Summer Challenge this year is to keep our shelves filled with essential items like food, hygiene, and diapers! We need your support to keep our pantry shelves full, so that no one goes hungry this summer!
WHY? Summertime looks very different for those who are experiencing homelessness. While many of us are planning cookouts, bonfires, trips to the cabin, and other fun summer activities, the youth coming through our doors are hoping for a safe place to sleep and a meal. All in the same summer heat. This spring, we have seen a record high of youth coming through our doors and summer is historically our busiest time of year. This is where you come in, we need your help to support the high number of youth by donating funds or food items! These items and funds will help to ensure HOPE 4 Youth can meet the basic needs of the youth walking through our doors.
WHEN? All summer through June, July, and August, we will be asking the public to support by hosting a donation drive of essential items in our honor.
GOALS to MEET the NEED:
100 Bags of Food a Week
10 Donation Drives a MonthKICK OFF EVENT: Saturday, May 31st from 9 - 11 am. For every bag of essential items (hygiene, food, or diapers) you will be entered into a drawing to win a 4-Pack of MN Twins Tickets!
TURN IN DATES:All Wednesdays from 9 am - 12 pmKICK OFF: Saturday, May 31st from 9 am - 11 am. All donors on this day will be entered for a 4 pack Twin vs. Brewers Baseball tickets (6/21)!Saturday, June 14th from 9 am - 12 pmSaturday, July 12th from 9 am - 12 pmSaturday, August 9th from 9 am - 12 pmAdditional Dates by AppointmentRESOURCES & IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Check out our TOOL KIT for resources and details on how to get involved!CLICK HERE to host a donation drive to collect food items or funds. Are you up for the challenge? Grab your friends, family, and coworkers, and join in on the fun and friendly competition!
Questions? Contact: Mari Dahlke, Community Engagement Coordinator, at mdahlke@hope4youthmn.org or 763-323-2066 ext 118
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Location / Venue
- Address:
- 2665 4th Avenue #40
- Anoka, MN 55303
- USA
Full Summer Donation Drop Off Location
June Donation Drive Hosts
July Donation Drive Hosts
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.