OUR MISSION

Oasis for Youth is the trusted resource committed to elevating youth in their own community.

OUR VISION

We imagine our communities of Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina as places where every young person has an opportunity to thrive.  

OUR VALUES

Young People - We believe in the powerful solutions of youth and the wisdom they possess.

Connection - We believe relationships rooted in respect and support lead to a positive sense of self and transformation.

Belonging - We believe youth need a place to go to feel safe, comfortable, and at home.

Prevention - We believe prevention work requires addressing systemic issues and developing methods to support youth before experiencing homelessness and poverty. 

Justice and Dismantling Racism & Poverty - We believe in a fair and unified community where all identities are seen, safe, and valued. Racism and inequality are the leading factors causing homelessness in Minnesota, and we work to address and dismantle systems that create barriers for youth.

Innovation - We recognize young people’s lives are often complicated and the environment can quickly shift, requiring creative responses to current situations.

Our OPERATING PHILOSOPHIES

At Oasis for Youth we:

  • are mission-driven.

  • are accessible and responsive.

  • embrace a strength-based approach and use trauma-informed care in our work with youth.

  • believe that youth will be most successful when they are connected to positive supports in their home community.

  • follow best and promising practices in our work.

  • employ a principles-based approach in supporting youth and their goals.

  • operate with transparency and with accountability.

  • respect and honor confidentiality and data privacy.

  • are committed to upholding and supporting our staff and volunteers.

  • believe in the power of community partnerships.

  • are good stewards of our resources.

  • are committed to equal opportunity for all persons without regard to gender, age, race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.