Youth Connections Drop-In Center
About
The purpose of a drop-in center is to create a safe and welcoming space for youth ages 13-24 where they can meet their basic needs of food, showers, laundry, clothing, and additional resources. The drop-in center is run by Youth Connections from the St. Croix Family Resource Center. This drop-in center is not affiliated with any religion and all are welcome.
The drop-in center is open every Tuesday from 3:00-6:00pm.
Please visit the St. Croix Family Resource Center website for more information.
Phone Number: 612-475-4055
Homelessness in Washington County
For current statistics on homelessness in our area, please contact Crystal Gentry, the Homeless Liaison for District 833. Crystal’s email is: cgentry@sowashco.org
Read the 2018 study of homelessness that was completed by the St. Croix Family Resource Center: https://stcroixfrc.org/index.php/2018/06/04/youth-homelessness-study-completed/
How to Help
Donate your time and talents by becoming a volunteer for the Youth Connections Drop-in Center.
Donate items to the drop-in center (see the list below).
Donate money to cover the cost of the buildout renovations. Please make checks payable to All Saints Lutheran Church; memo line: buildout. This money will go toward building a laundry space for use by the YCDC.
Items needed
Gently used, age-appropriate clothing
Pantry food items - i.e. microwavable items: mac and cheese, Ramen noodle cups, and soup, fruit cups, protein granola bars, crackers, etc.
Printer paper
Backpacks
Gift cards in small amounts ($5-$10) - McDonalds, Starbucks, Target, Walmart, gas stations, etc.
Money for funding this important supportive service for our local youth
