Save The Youth Education & DevelopmentSTYEDSAFE YOUTH FOR HOPE
SAVE THE YOUTH EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT
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Our youth.
Our community.
Our tomorrow.

MINNEAPOLIS · TWIN CITIES
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STYED / Our programs

More support.
More possibility.

For learning. For safety. For a place to belong.
Four connected ways to stand with our youth.

Our drug-prevention approach
Minneapolis & the Twin CitiesEducation. Stability. Safety. Belonging.
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Education

A city street with temporary shelters, illustrating the need for stable housing

Stability

Community members gathering for a facilitated learning session

Safety

A young woman studying at a computer with other students

Belonging

What each program offers

Support,
in practice.

01

Education & mentorship

Free after-school tutoring, homework help, and mentors who keep showing up. A safe space to learn today and prepare for tomorrow.

  • Daily after-school tutoring and homework help
  • One-on-one and small-group mentorship
  • Leadership and communication skills
  • College readiness and application guidance
02

Housing stability

Support and referrals for young people facing housing instability. Because a change in circumstances should never mean an end to learning.

  • Support and referrals for youth at risk of homelessness
  • Advocacy for emergency housing through local shelters
  • School continuity, transportation, and supply support
  • Life skills, financial literacy, and job-readiness mentorship
Advocacy campaign priorities

Youth Homelessness Advocate

Emergency Housing Access
Partner with local shelters to provide immediate bed spaces for displaced students.
Educational Continuity
Help young people experiencing homelessness stay enrolled in school through transportation and supply stipends.
Life Skills Mentorship
Host weekly workshops on financial literacy, job interview preparation, and mental wellness.
03

Community safety

Preventing gun violence and street drug and opioid harm through community healing and youth-led advocacy. Working together for safer neighborhoods.

  • Violence-prevention and diversion support
  • Advocacy for safer schools and places of worship
  • Trauma-informed community healing initiatives
  • Youth-led advocacy to reduce gun violence and street drug harm
Advocacy campaign priorities

Stop Gun Violence Campaign

Safe Sanctuary Initiative
Advocate for advanced, non-intrusive security infrastructure in schools and places of worship.
Community Healing Circles
Provide trauma-informed counseling for survivors and families affected by community shootings.
Legislative Mobilization
Organize youth-led peaceful rallies to demand stricter background checks and red-flag laws.
Data & Storytelling
Pair local incident data with youth testimony to make the case to legislators and funders.
Our drug-prevention approach
04

Immigrant youth & family rights

Standing with immigrant youth and families. Know-your-rights education, legal navigation, and opportunities to lead.

  • Know-your-rights education
  • Legal navigation and connections to support
  • Youth leadership councils
  • Family advocacy and civic engagement
Awareness & prevention
01
Injection
02
Pills
03
Cannabis
04
Powders

More connection.
More possibilities.

Community safety / Drug prevention & diversion

Prevention starts
with connection.

We work to reduce young people’s involvement in street drug activity and gun violence through education, mentorship, and consistent support.

01

A safe place after school.

Supervised tutoring and positive activities help young people stay connected to learning and caring adults.

02

A trusted person to turn to.

One-on-one and small-group mentorship offers encouragement, practical life skills, and support with everyday challenges.

03

Support for the next step.

Leadership opportunities, college guidance, and housing referrals help young people build a more stable path forward.

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OUR YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

A mentor who
shows up.

Our structured mentorship model pairs young people with consistent, trained adult mentors. Alongside daily after-school programming, those relationships support immediate needs and long-term dreams.

Explore mentorship
01

Connect.

A trusted adult. A positive relationship. One-on-one and small-group support built around listening and encouragement.

02

Build confidence.

Academic goals, homework completion, life skills, and a safe place to be after school. Everyday steps toward confidence.

03

Look ahead.

High school graduation. College readiness. Leadership skills. A clear pathway toward self-sufficiency.

A young person and mentor sharing a fist bump outside a school
Learning. Encouragement. Possibility.

Support that opens doors.

Support our youth
A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

Good
questions.

Who does STYED serve?

Youth across Minneapolis and the Twin Cities, prioritizing those affected by community violence, housing instability, and limited access to academic support.

Is after-school academic support free?

Yes. Our mission is to provide free, consistent access to after-school tutoring, homework help, mentorship, and leadership development.

What does mentorship look like?

One-on-one and small-group guidance from consistent, trained adult mentors, with support for academic goals, life skills, leadership, and college readiness.

How can I get involved?

Explore mentoring, community partnerships, and giving on our Get Involved page. Visit our Contact page to email our team about opportunities and enrollment.

THERE'S A PART FOR ALL OF US

A little of your time.A lot of possibility.

A little of your time.
A lasting difference in someone's life.

Find your part