Open Doors for Youth is a drop-in resource center in Elk River, MN.
We serve youth (16 - 24) who are experiencing homelessness
or housing instability.
We provide a safe and welcoming place at our center, where young people can get assistance with immediate needs. We make connections to service providers in the community who help them with goals in the areas of employment, education, housing, and well-being.
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Recognizing that each person has unique needs, experiences, abilities and dreams, we meet the youth where they are in life and walk with them on their personal journey toward greater stability and well-being.
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Youth Visits
to Center
447
Youth Served (unduplicated)
18,202
Pounds of food distributed to youth
1,902
Connections to
Service Providers
10,765
Items of clothing distributed to youth
- STATISTICS ARE BASED ON 2015-2023 DATA -
ABOUT US
VISION
Open Doors for Youth strives to create communities in which youth experiencing homelessness find hope and feel supported and valued.
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MISSION
To create a welcoming and safe environment for youth experiencing homelessness, where working together we remove barriers, empowering youth to move towards positive and healthy networks of support, personal well-being, and housing stability.
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CORE VALUES
We mobilize the community to address youth homelessness and housing instability through advocacy and awareness.
We partner with local organizations, service providers, government entities, and volunteers to meet the needs of homeless youth.
We assist youth in setting goals, pursuing creative solutions, building positive and healthy relationships, and removing barriers to personal well-being without judgment.
We believe in our youth and will nurture potential, promote dignity, and support bold steps by all.
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NEED HELP
We realize that each youth has unique needs. Click the image below to view what is available at our Elk River Center.
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GET INVOLVED
We have many opportunities available. Click on the opportunity you are interested in to get more details.
Volunteering
Managing the clothing racks, keeping inventories of donations, or working directly in outreach with our young adults. Explore our volunteer options and discover your “right fit”.
Donations
Your cash donation will help us assist young people experiencing homelessness to unlock their future.
Group & Tours
There is nothing like a group of highly motivated people working together towards a common goal. As a newly organized nonprofit, help to spread the word of our presence in the community.
CONTACT US
ADDRESS:
554 3rd St. NW Suite 201 I Elk River, MN 55330
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DROP-IN CENTER HOURS:
(For youth only)
Monday - Thursday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Thursday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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PHONE:
763-441-1473
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