MINNEAPOLIS & THE TWIN CITIESSAFE YOUTH FOR HOPE

01 / OUR COMMITMENTAfter-school tutoring & mentorship

Big possibilities begin with everyday support.

Minneapolis & Saint Paul

A little help today.
A brighter tomorrow.

After-school tutoring, homework help, and caring mentors. We bring young people, families, and schools together to support learning.

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01 / EDUCATION & MENTORSHIP

What happenswhen someonebelieves in you?

A question becomes confidence. Homework becomes progress. With free tutoring and a consistent mentor, young people have room to discover what comes next.

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Students learning with the support of an educator
An educator supporting a student
A student high-fiving an educator
Young people smiling together
Small steps. Real possibilities.
02 / COMMUNITY SAFETY & STABILITY

A safer today.A strongertomorrow.

Young people deserve more than a way through. We connect violence prevention, housing advocacy, and community support to make a safer future possible.

Our safety & stability work
Community members learning and working together
A student and educator sharing a high-five
Temporary shelters in a city neighborhood
Students working together around a table
Stronger, together.
03 / IMMIGRANT YOUTH & FAMILY RIGHTS

Different stories.A shared senseof belonging.

Every young person deserves a voice and a way forward. We stand with immigrant youth and families through rights education, legal navigation, and leadership.

Opportunity for every young person
A young woman pursuing her education
Young people smiling together
Community members gathering to learn
Children taking part in a classroom activity
You belong here.
How we support young people

Different needs.
Connected support.

Learning, safety, stability, and belonging.
Each one helps a young person move forward.

Education & mentorship

Free tutoring, homework help, and a mentor who is there for you.

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Why this work matters

A stronger network.
More ways forward.

Learning and safety go hand in hand. Our approach connects what young people need today with the opportunities they can build toward.

01 / Consistent relationships

Someone who keeps showing up.

Mentoring can support school engagement, confidence, and connection. The quality and consistency of the relationship matter.

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02 / Connected support

A safer community takes all of us.

Minneapolis’s youth violence prevention blueprint grew from a community response to help young people stay safe and thrive. STYED brings together tutoring, mentorship, and family support in its own approach to youth development.

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The difference a mentor makes

Someone
in your corner.

A familiar face. A little encouragement.
Support that keeps showing up.

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A student and educator sharing a high-five
A little encouragement.
Students learning together around a table
People in your corner.
Young people smiling together
Room to be yourself.
Children taking part in classroom activities
Possibilities ahead.
Real connections. Lasting support.Minneapolis & the Twin Cities
Our community

Different stories.
One place to call home.

Rooted in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities. Here for young people and families, regardless of neighborhood, income, or immigration status.

Twin Cities, Minnesota
Children learning together with a teacherA little support goes a long way.
Give young people more support

Help make the
everyday possible.

Your support helps provide tutoring, learning materials, food, and a safe place to spend time after school.