Nevin’s Story

December, 2024

Before Nevin came to HOPE 4 Youth he was staying with friends. Eventually, he ran out of places to stay, leaving him nowhere to go. He found shelter in the woods, abandoned buildings, and even under a playground slide to get out of the rain. Through his journey, he found refuge in emergency shelters. He soon learned of HOPE 4 Youth where he worked with a Case Manager and received basic needs services. He later had the opportunity to move into HOPE Place. While at HOPE Place he worked with our partner at the Anoka County Training Center who connected him to a local business that hired him. He had a rocky start as he learned to navigate this new job. Nevin’s supervisor saw potential in him and knew with the right guidance he would become successful. He has now been working there for five years, can support himself, and has his own apartment. Nevin is so thankful his supervisor was willing to take a chance on him and that HOPE 4 Youth was able to support him along the way.