Right now, many Minnesota youth are facing a crisis of safety and stability due to the surge in ICE activity in our communities.

The Youthprise Emergency Fund provides a lifeline for young people and families impacted by this crisis—covering urgent needs like rent, groceries, and internet.

Nutrition Program Hunger Relief

The Nutrition Program serves youth 18 and under in out of school time operations and programming during the school year and summer.

Currently we are supporting youth and their families by getting pantry and other food resources directly in their hands and homes. Keeping them together and fed while schools allow for hybrid education.

Youth-Directed Emergency Grants

Funds will be used to provide emergency funding to Minnesota youth age 16-24 impacted by the ongoing ICE crisis. Funds can be used for any purpose, but our most common requests are for rent, transportation, food, childcare, other bills (like phone and internet).

The application and distribution process for these funds was designed by and for youth in the Youthprise network.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Covers snacks or treats for special life events

Will pay for transportation for youth for a week

Will feed 1 youth for a week

Will pay for internet so youth can stay connected to work and school

Provide culturally specific ingredients for up to 10 days

TAKE ACTION TODAY

Help raise critical funds to support Minnesota youth with emergency financial support and resources during the ongoing ICE crisis.

Donate Here

Select “Emergency Funds for Youth” or “Emergency Hunger Relief” from the dropdown

About Youthprise

Mission: Increase equity with and for Minnesota’s Indigenous, low-income, and racially diverse youth.

Vision: We envision a Minnesota where outcomes for youth are no longer predictable by race, geography, or socioeconomic status.

By combining funding, policy advocacy, and hands-on programming, we focus on three priority areas:

  • Learning & Leadership: Building social-emotional skills and youth governance.
  • Economic Opportunity: Supporting entrepreneurship and career pathways.
  • Health & Safety: Promoting holistic wellness and safe communities.