Friends of the Children Celebrates World Champion Gymnast and National Ambassador Simone Biles at 30th Anniversary Gala Gala Raises $3 Million to Support Youth Mentoring Programs that Drive Generational Change
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden Joins Friends of the Children for a Roundtable on National Center of Excellence for Professional Mentoring The Center was funded, in part, through a Congressionally Directed Spending award to build on the successful model that has expanded to 41 locations nationwide
Oregon Congressional Leaders Invest $850,000 in National Center of Excellence for Paid Professional Mentoring Support from U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer will support creation of National Center of Excellence for Paid Professional Mentoring
Leaders From Across the Friends of the Children Nonprofit Network Meet With Members of Congress on Capitol Hill to Advocate for Professional Mentoring for Youth Facing Adversity Leaders from 36 communities representing youth from more than 650 U.S. schools called on Members of Congress to pass a bill prioritizing youth impacted by foster care, mental health issues and other systemic barriers
Friends Of The Children Opening An Eastern Idaho Location Program pairs youth with paid, professional mentors for 12+ years
Tasha R. Fridia Of Friends Of The Children Announced As New Obama Foundation United States Leader Fridia selected for her extensive advocacy within tribal communities and organizations, including Indigenous youth
Friends Of The Children Leaders Blanket Capitol Hill To Highlight Policies That Support Youth Who Experience Significant Adversity Leaders from nearly 30 communities representing youth from more than 500 U.S. schools called on Members of Congress to prioritize youth impacted by foster care, mental health issues and other systemic barriers
Youth Advocate And World Champion Gymnast Simone Biles Unveils Limited-Edition Wheaties Box Featuring Friends Of The Children At a special ‘Breakfast of Champions’ event, Friends of the Children announces a new Houston chapter under the leadership of Executive Director Brandon T. Denton
Philanthropists Gary And Christine Rood Gift $33 Million To Friends Of The Children To Support Its Long-Term Mentoring Model Historic gift will provide thousands more youth with a paid, professional mentor for 12+ years and establish a National Center of Excellence