We can't do this without you.
At Move Forward, we believe every young person deserves a safe place to call home, support they can count on, and a future they can look forward to. Whether you have time to give, resources to share, or a voice to raise—there’s a place for you here. Get involved today and help break barriers and build brighter futures for youth and families in the West Metro.
Be Part of the Change—Support Youth in Your Community
Life Skills Workshops
Meal & Snack Prep
Drop-In Center Support
READY TO VOLUNTEER? Contact us today!
When a young person walks through our doors, they’re often carrying more than just a backpack. They're carrying big feelings, heavy histories, and questions about where to turn next. As a Move Forward volunteer, you become part of the answer.
Whether you're prepping snacks, helping sort donations, or simply showing up with a kind smile, your time makes a difference. Volunteers are essential to our mission—helping youth ages 11–24 access the support, shelter, and care they deserve. Whatever your skillset or schedule, there's a place for you here.
Help Us Create Safety, Stability, and Belonging for West Metro Youth
Volunteer opportunities
Facilities & Organizing
Special Events & Drives
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of families in Schools to Housing Program remained stably housed
98%
of youth improved or maintained their mental health
99%
of transitional living program youth were housed at exit
100%
Your donation helps provide housing, therapy, outreach, and hope to youth experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges in our community. Every dollar you give stays local and supports compassionate, culturally affirming care.
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Because of your support, young people are healing from trauma, accessing mental health care, building careers, and finding a place to call home.
Our Success is because of you.
why advocacy matters:
Change starts with you—and it goes beyond our walls. It happens when communities come together to demand better for young people. At MoveFwd, we believe that youth experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges deserve more than support—they deserve systemic change. And your voice is a powerful tool in making that happen.
Speak Up. Show Up. Stand With Youth Experiencing Homelessness.
Advocate
Policies shape what resources youth and families can access. By speaking up, you help protect and expand funding for youth homelessness programs, mental health services, housing support, and more. Together with our partner organizations, we advocate for legislation that ensures every young person in Minnesota has a safe place to live and the support they need to thrive.
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Use your social media to raise awareness about youth homelessness and how Move Forward makes a difference.
Let them know you support policies that fund youth services, mental health care, and housing solutions.
How you can take action
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Get involved with state and national organizations working to create lasting change (see below).
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Move Forward is a proud member of the Youth Services Network (YSN), a coalition of organizations working together to end youth homelessness and exploitation in Minnesota. Alongside our YSN partners and other coalitions, we fight for youth-centered policy at both local and state levels.
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