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CLOSEKNIT

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Homeless & Housing

Location

1007 W BROADWAY AVEMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411 United States

Website:

http://closeknit.us
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Mission Statement

Our Vision We see all youth facing homelessness as already loved, especially youth from underestimated and under-resourced communities. Our Mission CloseKnit catalyzes system change, building a holistic response that overcomes racism to honor and invest in existing "chosen family" arrangements that prevent youth homelessness.

Description

When we ask young people dealing with housing instability, "What do you most need?" they tell us "Love." Yes! Even young people living in their cars during the Minnesota winter. Youth also tell us about the people in their lives who care about them-their best friend’s mom, a neighbor, a cousin who lets them sleep on the basement couch....

But these caring connections are typically overlooked, especially if they are in BIPOC communities. CloseKnit is working to invest in these vital networks-launching resource hubs at youth drop-in centers, advocating at the Minnesota legislature to fund a "chosen family" pilot & sharing our eye-opening research at international conferences!

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