The Bridge for Youth Annual Report 2010

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SECRET STRUGGLE CRISIS EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM COUNSELING & REUNIFICATION TRANSITIONAL HOUSING CRISIS The Secret Struggle public art project is intended to draw attention to the issues facing runaway and homeless youth—from addiction, to homophobia, to violence—and to honor the strength and resilience they show in surviving these challenges. Youth Emergency Services Program homelessness has increased 46% in Minnesota in the last three years — in just one night last year, volunteers counted over 1,200 homeless youth and young adults. And at least 1,800 youth run away in Hennepin County each year. COUNSELING & REUNIFICATION In 2010, 17 youth who have survived in the face of crisis, instability, or homelessness came together to share their own perspectives on the issues they deal with every day. The result is the Secret Struggle public art project—14 pieces of youth art and writing placed around the metro area during Youth Homelessness Awareness Month, speaking volumes about the struggles and TRANSITIONAL HOUSING resilience of runaway, abandoned, and homeless youth. The Bridge is very grateful to Target Corporation and Forecast Public Art for their generous support. INDEPENDENT LIVING For the full text of all 14 youth statements, more information on ways to get help or give back, and a map INDEPENDENT of LIVING all public art locations, go to www.SecretStruggle.org. 6 STRENGTH & STABILITY STRENGTH & STABILITY Ongoing Support
The Bridge For Youth Celebrates 40 years! 40 YEARS —1970-2010— In 2010 The Bridge For Youth celebrated 40 years of helping youth in crisis. In 1970 Sister Rita Steinhagen and The Sisters of St. Joseph decided to create a safe place where runaway youth could get off the streets. Many things have changed since the 70’s but now, as it was then, youth and families are dealing with turbulent lives and challenging issues. We have heard from many former clients over the years that their stay at The Bridge, no matter how brief, was a pivotal turning point in their lives. Their cards, letters, and emails have shown us how our unique services and 24-hour accessibility can really change lives. One of the most common themes we’ve heard from clients is that The Bridge was there at just the right time—when they needed it most. Because of the acceptance and support they received at The Bridge, their lives were changed for the better. Since 1970 The Bridge has helped over 36,000 youth. In 2010, The Bridge: • Celebrated 40 years of helping youth in crisis • Held a 40 th Year Anniversary Community Celebration in June 2010 • Held a 40 th Year Bridge Benefit Celebration in October 2010 • Served over 700 youth and their families • Welcomed The Bridge’s 5 th Executive Director, Daniel Pfarr • Created a public art project, “Secret Struggle,” with Bridge youth Leads to Strength & Stability 7
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