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Last month, Friends of Youth welcomed community members to our Kirkland campus for a very special occasion—the ribbon cutting ceremony for Bridge Pointe , an innovative housing program designed for young adults, ages 18 to 24, transitioning from inpatient behavioral health treatment. This event marked three months of operating our first Bridge Pointe house and celebrated the upcoming opening of our second home as we look ahead to 2026. The ceremony brought together local lea

Food is more than nourishment—it’s memory, dignity, and hope . For Sam, his first holiday without a home could have been unbearably lonely. But at Friends of Youth’s Willows Young Adult Shelter, the warmth of shared meals and laughter in the kitchen made him feel seen. Sweet treats from the farmers’ market weren’t just snacks—they were moments of belonging.  Sam lived at Willows for ten months. Living with a disability made employment difficult, and navigating benefits felt o

This year, our community came together in an extraordinary way to support the Friends of Youth Giving Tree—and because of you, more than 300 young people and families  will experience a brighter, more joyful holiday season. Each tag selected, each gift purchased, and each act of kindness reflected the heart of a community that believes every young person and family deserves to feel seen, supported, and celebrated. Your generosity did more than fulfill wish lists —it reminde

At Friends of Youth, we believe community grows stronger when people have space to gather, connect, and care for one another. Recently, we were honored to open our Kirkland Youth Services Center (KYSC) administration office's large conference room to community partners for two meaningful events, each rooted in collaboration, equity, and shared purpose. We were grateful to host Eastside Pathways for their recent gathering event that brought together regional leaders and par