Model Cities

Ain Dah Yung Center, located in Saint Paul, MN, provides culturally specific emergency shelter and supportive services for American Indian youth facing homelessness, family crises, or involvement with juvenile corrections. Their programs include emergency shelter, transitional living, and mental health services, all aimed at fostering self-sufficiency and community connections. The center also offers specialized mentoring for youth, street outreach services, and safe harbor programs for victims of sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Through its comprehensive approach, Ain Dah Yung Center strives to address the unique needs of Indigenous youth and families, ensuring they receive the support necessary to thrive. Generated from the website

Breaking Free is a survivor-driven non-profit organization based in Saint Paul, MN, dedicated to empowering survivors of sex trafficking and combating homelessness. They provide safe housing, direct services, healing programs, survivor advocacy, and work towards worldwide policy change to support survivors in building new lives. With a focus on safe housing as a fundamental need, Breaking Free offers advocacy and permanent supportive housing for over 50 family units, ensuring that survivors have a secure place to live while they rebuild their lives and access other basic necessities.Generated from the website