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February 15

thru March 31

Impacting generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors.

Impacting generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors.

IMPACT REPORT 2023-2024

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Tah Jae Today Show

Graduate of Friends of the Children Featured on the Today Show

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Duncan and Terri MENTOR

Friends of the Children Founder Duncan Campbell Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

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Simone si award 3

Simone Biles Honored as the Sports Illustrated 2024 Sportsperson of the Year

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OUR METHOD

We select children who face multiple systemic obstacles. We amplify their voices as they write their own stories of hope and resilience.

OUR MODEL

We commit to each child for the long-term. 12+ years, no matter what. Each child is paired with a paid professional mentor called a Friend.

Our Outcomes

92%

of youth go on to enroll in post-secondary education, serve our country or enter the workforce.

83%

of youth earn a high school diploma or a GED.

93%

of youth remain free from juvenile justice system involvement.

98%

of youth wait to parent until after their teen years.

Partners

Mackenzie scott

Gary Christine Rood

Ballmer Group

Social Innovation Fund

Mj murdock

May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust

OJJDP

Michael Jordan Name

Stand Together Foundation

Silver Family Foundation2

Why Not You Foundation

Tykeson Family Foundation

The Upswing Fund