This Week’s Announcements & Activities – Wow, Lots Going On! Plus, Youth Featured ~

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Arc Greater Twin Cities to host mentoring conference calls! These are opportunities for youth to connect with each other to share experiences, stories, challenges, progress, and ideas in a safe, supportive environment with the presence of (peer) mentors who promote empowerment and growth.  For the […]

We Visited Win Borden’s Farm!

On Sunday, October 20, we visited Win Borden’s farm in Merrifield, MN, near Brainerd. We went road tripping in two vans with parents: Bridget, Pat, and Melisha, and youth: Imani, Aaron, Tommy, Ian, Messiah, Cyrus, and Cody. What a wonderful day, even with the snow we got! We are grateful to Win Borden for a magical […]

Youth Story: Abby Donkers

  Hi my name is Abby Donkers. I am 17 years old and I have Spina Bifida. I have had many amazing experiences that I would have never had if I didn’t have my disability. I am very active with the Courage Center where I play wheelchair basketball. I have met many amazing friends through […]

Minnesota State Council on Disability Awards our Executive Director

  YLF attended the Minnesota State Council on Disability’s 40th Anniversary event on October 17, 2013, which commemorated National Disability Employment Awareness Month. This was an opportunity for youth to participate in National Disability Mentoring Day, a program of the American Association of People with Disabilities. (Pictured here is our YLF group who attended, with decorated veteran & […]