Letter to the Community
Dear Friends:
I write this letter with tremendous gratitude for all who have supported Avenues for Homeless Youth with financial, in-kind and volunteer contributions. This newsletter is filled with names of supporters in the last two months -- thank you!
I am also thrilled to report that we met and exceeded the $5,000 match put up by three generous individuals for our year-end fundraising appeal.
The holidays can be difficult for many people, especially those who are without families and homes. At Avenues, several new youth had moved into shelter right before the holidays, when several youth were able to move into their own new housing. Such transitions can be especially hard.
But the holidays at Avenues were mostly filled with smiles this year! We can especially thank the Glen Cary Lutheran Church youth group for the decorated stockings and gift packages they delivered for our youth, as well as the Avenues staff members who worked through the holidays, planned special meals and led fun events, like making gingerbread houses.
Our best wishes to you for a wonderful 2011.
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Deborah Loon
Interim Executive Director
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How You Can Help
If you would like to donate or have any questions, contact Heather Rist -- heather@avenuesforyouth.org or 612-522-1690.
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Thank you to our supporters during November and December!
Organizations -- Azul 7, Charlson Foundation, Edina Community Lutheran Church, First Data Corporation, First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, John Larsen Foundation, Load Bearing, Inc., Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, Nash Foundation, Nelson Tietz & Hoyt, Inc, New York Life Insurance, Pillsbury United Communities - CREW Youth Group, RNC8 Event Series, Sauer Children's Renew Foundation, Tamarack Habilitation Technologies
Individuals - Anonymous, Anthony and Diane Amatuccio, Gordon Apple and Susan Thornton, Frank Babka, Tim Baldoni, Duane and Lanae Barta, Conee Biggs and Carol Meeter, Dave and Yvonne Blanchard, Jillian Blanchard, Scott Bradford, Robert Brandt and Rich Seaver, Jason and Rebekah Brandvold, Jill Breckenridge and John Fenn, Charlotte Brooker and Gene Mammenga, Kirsten Cackoski, Dwayne and Kathy Christianson, Becky Clawson, David and Laura Clements, Mary Cooper, Russell Cowles and Josine Peters, Jennifer Dempewolf, Max and Carole Eng
Cody Fennern, David and Sue Finstrom, Beth Flaherty, Ricky and Annette Flynn, Robert Gamble, Kristin Garwick, Shawn Gensch, Brian Gilligan, Robert and Katherine Goodale, Thomas Greenwalt, Paul and Sheryl Gunderson, Lois Hall, M.D. and Anja Curiskis, Sherry Heffernan, Todd Hesselink, Jill Johnson, Brenda Kayzar, William and Mary Jo Kinney, Carol Koepp, Polly Krause and Jeff Wagner, Christopher Kuhn, Maury and Julie Landsman, John Larsen and Mike Stewart, Ms. MR Lawrence, Diane Long, Deborah Loon, Rolland and Ella Loon, Teresa and Mark Mazella
Jennifer Martin and Beth Zemsky, Wendy Martin, Jeremy and Amy-Ann Mayberg, Timothy and Christine McGinty, Randy Miranda, Thomas Moran, Dafyd Mornard, Michael Morris, Michael O'Gara, Bruce and Billie Ohm, Betty Olson, Michael and Ella Pelican, Richard and Barbara Perron, Peter and Lora Pesheck, Christina Poolos, Seema and Venue Pothini, Tammi Quintero, Lisa Ramirez, Harvey and Barbara Ratner, Phillip Reames, Mary Regan, Ben Rengstorf, Stephanie Robinson, Tiffany Rodgers, Deborah Roesler, Amos Rosenbloom and Marsha McDonald, Deborah Rosenstein, Wendy and Robert Rubinyi
Becky Saltzman, Timothy and Susan Sasse, Barbara Schubring and Molly Morton, Ashley Schuman, David and Darcy Senst, Kerry Severson, Anthony and Mindy Smuhl, John and Jane Stendahl, Kerwin and Corinne Stenzel, George Stevens, Craig Stewart, Patricia Svendsen and Doreen Dazenski, Anne Swanson, Jonathan Tate, Sally Thomas, John Tietz, Chuck Tombarge, Sharon Van Dyck and Richard Kelber, Janelle Voyakin, Danielle Whitney, Dan Willenbring and Kelly Jeanetta, Jennifer Williams, Maureen Witt, Fran Zimmerman and Bernard Slutsky
Gifts in Honor of -- Dave Blanchard, Nicole and Dan Brackin, Peter Fischer, Ron Goodman, Hope McCraken, Zan Thimmesch-Gill, Ed Zappa
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GLBT Host Home Program seeks host
The GLBT Host Home Program is looking for people interested in becoming hosts. For more information contact, Raquel (Rocki) Simoes, 612-522-1690 or hosthome@avenuesforyouth.org.
Click here to learn more about the January informational sessions.
Tuesday, January 18, 6-8pm
Common Roots Cafe
2558 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Thursday, January 20, 6-8pm
Midtown YWCA
2121 East Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
GLBT Host Home Program Brochure
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News/Updates
 | Avenues youth created their own gingerbread houses made of candy, graham crackers and marshmallows.
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Working Together - Avenues
2009-10 Annual Report
The 2009-10 Annual Report captured the essence of Avenues for Homeless Youth. In the report, you will find good news about our program outcomes and financial progress. You will also learn about challenges we face, both as an organization and as a community that cares about homeless youth.
The report design is courtesy of our friends at Circadian, who contributed their amazing time and talent to Avenues. Thank you!
Another thank you to John Kaul for the in-kind photography and Johnson Printing for discounted printing.
Treasures for Teens Event
Jungle Red Salon, Spa and Gallery is hosting its annual Treasures for Teens event to benefit Avenues for Homeless Youth on Saturday, January 22. The event will feature live entertainment, a silent auction by local businesses and artists, and hors d'oeuvres provided by Tryg's Restaurant.
What: Treasures for Teens
Benefit for Avenues
Where: Jungle Red Salon & Spa
1362 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55403
When: 7pm -11pm
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Other: $5 cover
Spread the word and come out for a night of fun and support!
In-Kind Contributions and Volunteers
At Avenues, we provide our youth with everyday needs from bath towels and personal care supplies to bus tokens and nutritional meals. We remember youth on their special days with gifts for birthdays, holidays and when they move out. And we offer clothing, cold weather gear, tutoring and more. Much of this is provided by volunteers and in-kind contributors.
We extend a special thank you to all the individuals, groups and faith organizations that donated items and gifts this holiday season, and who volunteer their time at Avenues.
In-Kind Donations -- Barry Brahier, First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis, Glen Cary Lutheran Church youth group, Hands on Twin Cities, Kragerud Family, Linden Community elementary students, New York Life Insurance, North Memorial Emergency Room, Outfront Minnesota, Paws for Peace, Power Circle, Wilson Rivora, Streetworks, Team Archer, Twin Cities RISE!
Volunteers -- Hannah Diment, Dr. Colleen Fisher, Mikaela Haertl, Diane Long, Dr. Preston, Lisa Valley, Beth Zemsky, Avenues Board of Directors (Robert Brandt, Erin Campbell, Shawn Gensch, Brian Gilligan, Eric Gilseth, Kate Nilan, Daren Nyquist, Doris Pagelkopf, Seema Pothini, Chuck Tombarge), GLBT Host Home Advisory Council (Roxanne Anderson, Coya Hope Artichoker, Myrl Beam, Kelly Brazil, Katie Burgess, Ryan Li Dahlstrom, Brian Gilligan, Vi Haldeman, Clayton Roberts, Jessi Tebben).
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Contact Us
Website: www.avenuesforyouth.org  
Avenues for Homeless Youth
1708 Oak Park Ave. N
Minneapolis, MN 55411 612.522.1690 phone
612.522.1633 fax
How to get involved or donate, contact Heather Rist Marketing & Development Manager
heather@avenuesforyouth.org
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