A NEW VISION

Join our growing donor community to realize a bold vision for Rochester youth and their families.  Our aging facility no longer meets the needs of youth, their families, the community, and staff.  
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Our Building Brighter Futures capital campaign will result in a brand new building on our existing site.  Features will include single bedrooms, light-filled shared spaces including a commercial kitchen, living room, and gathering spaces that support daily programming, family and service provider visits, and recreation.
Middle and high school-age youth from Rochester and all across southeast Minnesota turn to 180 Degrees VonWald Youth Shelter when a crisis hits.

Whether experiencing homelessness, in transition between foster families, or simply out of options without a safe place to stay due to family crisis, we're here to help.

Shelter and services are free and available by walk-in or through referral. We accept referrals from parents, schools, social workers, youth-serving agencies, and probation officers.

Supportive staff  help youth identify strengths, explore  resources, set goals, and build new connections so that they can realize their full potential.  
Current shelter will continue to operate until new building opens

For immediate help:

4435 Bamber Valley Road SW, Rochester, MN 55902

 PROGRAMMING:

  • 12-bed emergency shelter/residence for youth ages 12-17 (up to age 19 if they're in school)
  • Meals and snacks prepared on-site; clothes closet
  • Daily support, peer groups, and positive reinforcement
  • Recreation, field trips, and pro-social activities
  • Individual and family counseling
  • Family reconnection and engagement
  • Gender-specific and spirituality/culture-specific programming
  • School support so youth can achieve educational requirements
  • Life skills addressing social, emotional, chemical, and physical health
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