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Casa de Esperanza works to provide safety and support to those experiencing domestic violence in Minneapolis and St. Paul and nourishing the involvement of their communities in ending domestic violence. They hold Latin strengths and community in the center of all their work. Free Arts works with Casa de Esperanza’s Fuerza Unida Youth Amig@s (11-18 years of age). Through the leadership program, youth are learning about healthy relationships, and what these relationships should look like. Youth are not referred here, many of them are involved with the program because their parents are involved in the adult sessions, and others join because they are part of this community.
Jeremiah Program provides housing and education support for single mothers and their children. The mothers that enter the program are usually unemployed or earning low wages, but have a willingness to further their education and build a new future for their family. As mothers engage in educational programming, their children attend early childhood education programming which prepares them for kindergarten by making sure the classes have low numbers, are culturally sensitive, and the teachers are qualified with degrees in early childhood education.
Weekly mentorship programming is held in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. As mentors, you will be working with youth 3 to 8 years old, and an average of 10-15 of them at a time. The youth stay on campus for 2-3 years, so you will see reoccurring faces in your weekly mentorship sessions.
Weekly mentorship programming is held in both Minneapolis and St. Paul. As mentors, you will be working with youth 3 to 8 years old, and an average of 10-15 of them at a time. The youth stay on campus for 2-3 years, so you will see reoccurring faces in your weekly mentorship sessions.
Lucy Craft Laney at Cleveland Park Community School’s mission is to exist to ensure that all students learn. They aim to create community that values its children and their quality of life. Lucy Laney is part of Minneapolis Public School District and serves 450 North Minneapolis youth, ages 4-11 years.
Free Arts works at Lucy Laney through their afterschool program run by Beacons Minneapolis. Beacons engages youth as leaders and learners by transforming schools into active youth centers afterschool and in the summer, providing free high quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities opportunities to nearly 4,000 kindergarten–12th grade youth and their families at our 11 Beacons Centers located in neighborhoods in North, Northeast, and South Minneapolis
Free Arts works at Lucy Laney through their afterschool program run by Beacons Minneapolis. Beacons engages youth as leaders and learners by transforming schools into active youth centers afterschool and in the summer, providing free high quality educational, recreational, and leadership development activities opportunities to nearly 4,000 kindergarten–12th grade youth and their families at our 11 Beacons Centers located in neighborhoods in North, Northeast, and South Minneapolis
Jenny Lind Community Education runs the afterschool program that serves students from Kindergarten to Fifth Grade. Classes include service learning, sports programs, multicultural music, and dance. We work with several community partners to enhance leadership development, service to the community, and creative expression. The program runs 2:00-4:40 pm, M-Th. Free Arts works with one classroom within the Jenny Lind Afterschool Program. There will be one staff from Jenny Lind to help and support the projects the Mentors do with the youth.
Perspectives is an organization for women and children working through addiction, mental illness, and poverty. Their mission strives to break the cycle for at risk families and children for total family recovery. Free Arts takes part in the Kids Connection Program at Perspectives. The goal of this program is to unlock the potential for homeless and at-risk children by providing mental health, academic, nutritional and social skills programming and services.
Neighborhood House serves the surrounding West St. Paul community, with a focus on helping immigrant families with basic needs support.
Free Arts takes part in Neighborhood House’s Kids Imagine program, which serves youth K-5th grade. Any youth from the community can be enrolled in the program, but many of the youth attend because their parents are involved in adult education classes at Neighborhood House.
Free Arts takes part in Neighborhood House’s Kids Imagine program, which serves youth K-5th grade. Any youth from the community can be enrolled in the program, but many of the youth attend because their parents are involved in adult education classes at Neighborhood House.
Northside Child Development Center’s mission is to provide early education, preschool, school readiness, and school reinforcement experiences, all designated to combat the negative impact poverty can have on children. Not only does Northside work with the youth that are enrolled in its program, but they also include events and programs that involve the families as a whole. Parent education, parent support groups, and family visiting programs are all in place to strengthen the family environment as a whole.
Free Arts works with a variety of classrooms within Northside: Preschool, young elementary, and older elementary. Each classroom is led by 2-3 amazing teachers who will be in the room during your weekly mentorship session to help all the kids stay engaged.
Free Arts works with a variety of classrooms within Northside: Preschool, young elementary, and older elementary. Each classroom is led by 2-3 amazing teachers who will be in the room during your weekly mentorship session to help all the kids stay engaged.
Omegon, Inc. is a long-term residential facility that began in the early 1970s as Pharm House, the Twin Cities’ first non-hospital based inpatient, adolescent, chemical dependency treatment. Omegon provides services for residents who are experiencing serious emotional, social and behavioral disorders and have exacerbated their already complex problems by developing substance use disorders. At this time, Omegon provides 24-hour room/board and all services including residential counselors, Licensed Alcohol and Drug counselors and Mental Health Professionals. Omegon is included as a program of Volunteer of America, which is a nonprofit organization in the State of Minnesota.
In efforts to meet the changing needs of youth with emotional and behavioral concerns, it is Omegon’s belief that treatment services for these residents, identified as high-risk, are best delivered in a safe, respectful, and encouraging environment where their skills can be both fostered and developed. Free Arts is another tool at Omegon, giving the teens (13-18 years) an outlet, while encouraging them to rebuild appropriate and trustworthy relationships with adults in their lives.
In efforts to meet the changing needs of youth with emotional and behavioral concerns, it is Omegon’s belief that treatment services for these residents, identified as high-risk, are best delivered in a safe, respectful, and encouraging environment where their skills can be both fostered and developed. Free Arts is another tool at Omegon, giving the teens (13-18 years) an outlet, while encouraging them to rebuild appropriate and trustworthy relationships with adults in their lives.
St. Joseph’s Home for Children (a shelter run under Catholic Charities) provides shelter for youth up to 17 years of age who are dealing with emotional and behavioral issues, or have been removed from a situation involving abuse or neglect. They have a number of programs including central intake, emergency shelter, mental health case management, and a community health clinic.
Your team will be hosting Free Arts sessions under the emergency shelter program. There, many of the youth have experienced trauma, and understandably are dealing with emotional difficulties because of this. Through healthy adult relationships, the staff are working with youth towards incorporating healthy conflict resolution skills, problem solving skills, and coping skills into their lives. Within emergency shelter, there are 2 units: Teresa (teens), and Meagher (elementary).
Your team will be hosting Free Arts sessions under the emergency shelter program. There, many of the youth have experienced trauma, and understandably are dealing with emotional difficulties because of this. Through healthy adult relationships, the staff are working with youth towards incorporating healthy conflict resolution skills, problem solving skills, and coping skills into their lives. Within emergency shelter, there are 2 units: Teresa (teens), and Meagher (elementary).
The Family Partnership’s mission lies in, “building strong families, vital communities, and better futures for children.” We envision a Twin Cities where all children and families, regardless of income or origins, reach their full potential. The Family Partnership will be the leader in closing opportunity and achievement gaps for children and families living in poverty by providing high impact, multicultural services; building powerful community partnerships; and changing public policy.
Free Arts works with the preschool-aged youth at one of their childhood education centers. Children’s First Early Learning Center, located in North Minneapolis, provides full day therapeutic education for 16 months to Kindergarten-aged youth.
Free Arts works with the preschool-aged youth at one of their childhood education centers. Children’s First Early Learning Center, located in North Minneapolis, provides full day therapeutic education for 16 months to Kindergarten-aged youth.
YWCA is a well-known organization that provides a multitude of programming for women, children, and families including youth development, housing and supportive services, employment and economic development, and more. This specific program not only provides shelter for the families, but also provides services to help stabilize their lives and keep their families untied and safe.
Free Arts works with youth ages 3-11 years old, under the housing and supportive services program.
Free Arts works with youth ages 3-11 years old, under the housing and supportive services program.
Cornerstone provides services for both adults and youth who have been a part of, or witnessed, domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking, and strives to help them come to terms with what they have experienced. Cornerstone was established in the fall of 1983 by a small group of passionate women and men dedicated to serving victims of domestic violence in South Hennepin County. In 2014 their geographic footprint widened into NW Hennepin County at the request of community leaders.
Free Arts works with youth whose families have been impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking through their afterschool program.
Free Arts works with youth whose families have been impacted by domestic violence, sexual violence, and human trafficking through their afterschool program.
Located in Downtown Minneapolis, People Serving People (PSP), is the largest and most comprehensive shelter for families experiencing homelessness in Minnesota. Their mission is “to help homeless and at-risk children and their families manage crisis situations and build a strong foundation for their long-term success.” PSP achieves its mission by providing emergency housing and a broad range of on-site programs and services to address the common barriers that prevent families from maintaining stable housing.
Free Arts falls under two of their programs: The K-5 program which is an afterschool program that works with youth in grades K-5, and the 612 program which is an afterschool project-based program that works with youth in grades 6-12.
Free Arts falls under two of their programs: The K-5 program which is an afterschool program that works with youth in grades K-5, and the 612 program which is an afterschool project-based program that works with youth in grades 6-12.
St. Anne’s Place is one of three programs under Haven Housing. It is an emergency homeless shelter for women and their children. Their mission is to provide women in crisis or transition with a stable environment and the opportunity to explore options for their future. St. Anne’s has been open for 25 years and offers rooms for 16 families at a time. The shelter provides programming for both the women and their children.
As a volunteer for Free Arts and St. Anne’s, your job will be getting to know the site staff, the youth, and the culture of the facility to facilitate projects chosen by site staff.
As a volunteer for Free Arts and St. Anne’s, your job will be getting to know the site staff, the youth, and the culture of the facility to facilitate projects chosen by site staff.
Opening its doors in 1970, The Bridge for Youth served as a safe place for unaccompanied youth to go to when they felt they had no other support to turn to. By 1975 they moved the shelter to its current location in Uptown, Minneapolis. The Bridge not only provides a home for youth, but it also offers a number of programs including crisis counseling, youth and family counseling, transitional programs, ongoing support services, and a 24-hour crisis hotline. The Bridge serves more than 1,000 youth and families each year.
Free Arts works with youth in the transitions program. On average your group will consist of 4-8 youth that are 16-18+ years old. Free Arts if voluntary for the teens.
Free Arts works with youth in the transitions program. On average your group will consist of 4-8 youth that are 16-18+ years old. Free Arts if voluntary for the teens.
Tubman is an organization whose mission is to advance opportunities for change so that every person can experience safety, hope, and healing.
As a Free Arts volunteer, you and your team will be working at the South Minneapolis domestic violence shelter with youth ages 5-14 years old. This shelter provides a safe space both the youth and their families escaping domestic violence. Jenni Keegan will be your main point of contact. She is very approachable and can answer any questions you have. Please do not hesitate to contact her regarding mentorship inquiries at Tubman.
As a Free Arts volunteer, you and your team will be working at the South Minneapolis domestic violence shelter with youth ages 5-14 years old. This shelter provides a safe space both the youth and their families escaping domestic violence. Jenni Keegan will be your main point of contact. She is very approachable and can answer any questions you have. Please do not hesitate to contact her regarding mentorship inquiries at Tubman.
Women of Nations’ mission is to provide supportive services, including crisis intervention, advocacy, and shelter for Native American and other battered women, their children, and when appropriate, other family members. Another important faction is their education on domestic abuse issues. Due to the nature of the shelter and its need among these families, the location of this site is confidential and not to be shared with anyone outside of your Free Arts team. The shelter offers 44 beds total, and about half of those beds are filled with youth.
Your team will be working with the youth at the Eagles Nest Shelter, which provides a refuge for mothers and children from domestic violence, offers a safe and confidential space to stay, and basic needs such as food, clothing, and personal supplies.
Your team will be working with the youth at the Eagles Nest Shelter, which provides a refuge for mothers and children from domestic violence, offers a safe and confidential space to stay, and basic needs such as food, clothing, and personal supplies.
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