What is Youth United?

Youth United (YU) is a Habitat for Humanity program that brings together community youth ages 5 -25 to raise money to partially sponsor a home and to help build it with and for a local family each year.  The youth are the leaders, planners, fundraisers, public relations specialists, and the builders. They work together to raise money and awareness, while youth ages 16-25 build the house (younger youth can work on site during the non-construction phases).  Most importantly, through this program youth help fulfill a family’s dream of having their own home.  It is the adventure of a lifetime!

The first YU house was built in 2006; it was the first Youth United house built in Minnesota!  In all, three YU houses have been built and dedicated, and our 4th house will start this spring, 2010. 

The first YU house - Complete and dedicated October, 2006

Join our award-winning YU Steering Committee.  Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 5:45 pm at the Habitat office.     Five Reasons to Join   * Build a house from start to finish.   * Develop leadership, social and construction skills.   * Work with a diverse group and make new friends.   * Make a difference in your community.  * Make the dream of owning a home come true for a family.

How Can I get Involved?

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• Leadership:  YU offers several ways that you can gain leadership skills.  The YU steering committee sets up guidelines and timelines for the Youth United build.  It is also in charge of Recruitment, Education, Fundrainsing, Publicity, Construction Planning, and 15 & Under Involvement.  Join and learn the ropes of non-profit and community leadership!

• Groups:  Sign up your youth group or organization to help contribute funds and build the YU house.  Have a great time serving together and help a family's dream of home ownership come true.

Do you have experience with fundraising, construction, public relations, etc, or maybe you just want to be a part of the great YU adventure?  We need  adults to be involved in all levels of the program as mentors.  So sign up for a committee or a special project or whatever looks interesting to you.