Gary and Christine Rood Gift $33 Million to Support Friends of the Children Long-term Mentoring Model
Historic gift will provide powerful sustaining momentum to serve thousands more children for 12+ years, no matter what
Friends of the Children continues to be featured in national and local news media coverage for our courageous, unique and proven model. You can learn more about our chapter under local news. We will share stories about our program youth and families under youth stories.
Historic gift will provide powerful sustaining momentum to serve thousands more children for 12+ years, no matter what
Historic gift will provide thousands more youth with a paid, professional mentor for 12+ years and establish a National Center of Excellence
Simone shares her journey with foster care, mental health, and working with Friends of the Children
Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle selected to lead the organization
We are honored to announce the largest single gift ever received by Friends of the Children in its 30-year history
Gift gives organization powerful momentum to provide thousands more youth who have big dreams and face systemic obstacles with a paid, professional mentor for 12+ years
