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latest news
Check out select news here from the Friends of Youth community!
Media contact: Kathleen Miller | kathleen@friendsofyouth.org
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- Aug 29
ceo message | august 2023
As I reflect on our last fiscal year and collective efforts to ensure youth face zero days of vulnerability, I am grateful to have this...
- Aug 29
upcoming opportunities to support youth and young adults during fall and winter holidays
Giving Thanks Grocery Store Gift Card Drive Families and young people celebrate Fall holidays in many ways, and we need your help to make...
- Aug 29
willows youth services center nears completion
We are thrilled to be nearing completion of The Willows Youth Services Center in Kirkland. The two-story, 7,000-square-foot space will...
- Aug 21
U.S. Senator Patty Murray Visits New Willows Youth Services Center
Friends of Youth was honored by U.S. Senator Patty Murray's recent visit this month to the new Willows Youth Service Center in Kirkland....
- Jun 7
office of diversity, equity and inclusion (odei) | division update
We at Friends of Youth, are excited to announce a significant transition within our agency that marks a milestone in our journey towards...
- Jun 7
ceo update | june 2023
Partner with us to support homeless youth and young adults at the new Willows Youth Services Center, the only emergency shelter for youth...
- Jun 7
celebration of youth 2023 special event series wrap-up
Thanks for the dedication and hard work of our employees and everyone who attended and supported the Celebration of Youth special events...
- Jun 7
volunteer and in-kind spotlight | thank you for all you do!
May was a great month for volunteer projects and in-kind donations thanks to a variety of groups: Assistance League of the Eastside; Bear...
- Jun 7
recruitment updates
Friends of Youth Human Resources team continues to enhance our recruitment practices to attract new talent that embraces our agency’s...
- Jun 7
friends of youth community june safety tip
June is National Safety Month, a time dedicated to ensuring safe and healthy working environments and preventing workplace accidents. The...
- Jun 7
council on accreditation (coa) process
Friends of Youth is committed to ensuring quality program services so that youth have every opportunity to achieve success and experience...
- May 23
celebration of youth video | foster care services
In collaboration with community partners, youth and employees, watch this video to learn first-hand about Friends of Youth's foster care...
- May 16
celebration of youth video | homeless youth services
In collaboration with community partners, youth and employees, watch this video to learn first-hand about Friends of Youth's shelter and...
- May 2
Congresswoman Suzan DelBene Delivers $1 million check for new Willows Youth Service Center
On Tuesday, May 2, Congresswoman DelBene (WA-01) delivered a $1 million check to Friends of Youth's President and CEO, Paul Lwali, for...
- Apr 28
thank you for joining us to honor youth impacted by foster care
Thank you to all our supporters who participated in Friends of Youth's event on April 27, 2023! Last night, Friends of Youth hosted our...
- Apr 21
thank you for partnering with us to ensure youth face zero days of vulnerability
Thank you to all our supporters who participated in Friends of Youths event on April 20, 2023! Last night, Friends of Youth hosted our...
- Apr 17
what is your why?
This video, created in collaboration with community partners, former clients and employees for this year's Celebration of Youth special...
- Apr 5
thank you for a successful foundation legacy event!
Thank you to all our supporters who participated in Friends of Youth’s Foundation Legacy Event on April 4, 2023. Last night, Friends of...
- Mar 13
this april celebrate youth with us all month long!
Celebration of Youth is Friends of Youth’s largest annual fundraising event. In the past, this event has brought together nearly 800...
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