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Friends of Youth has officially opened Bridge Pointe Housing, a healing place for young adults, 18 - 24, transitioning from inpatient treatment.      On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Friends of Youth hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Bridge Pointe Housing with honored guests and speakers including, Friends of Youth President and CEO, Paul Lwali; Friends of Youth Senior Director of Youth and Family Services, Brooke Drennon; Friends of Youth Senior Director of Homeless Youth Se

As summer ends and students prepare for the new school year, we’re reminded that readiness goes beyond just school supplies. Mental and...

Youth and young adults are heading back to school this month, and we are asking for school supplies, hygiene items, and snacks to get...

We are honoring over 20 years of unwavering support from the Joshua P. Williams Foundation .   Though this year marks the final chapter,...

Equity and inclusion live in our daily choices, our relationships, and the way we show up for one another .   Across our community,...

We are thrilled to celebrate NW Children’s Foundation for their continued partnership and commitment to young people in our community .  ...

At this year’s Celebration of Youth Foster Care event, Autumn Liner-Sanders took home our raffle prize, two Diamond Club Mariners...

This September, we join communities around the world in recognizing Suicide Prevention Month, World Suicide Prevention Day, and National...

Washington state recently passed SB 5009 , a new law that modernizes the state’s funding formulas for student transportation . As of...

We’re working on improving our website, and your voice matters most. As a valued member of our community, your experience helps guide our...

The U.S. experienced many changes and challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic that shook the globe, but one unanticipated consequence was...

We’re thrilled to share that the results are in from our recent  Community Feedback Survey!   At Friends of Youth, we believe that the...

Love being outdoors? We’re looking for volunteers to help with garden maintenance at Howard House Home ! It’s a great way to give back...

Want to help create joyful memories? We’re collecting gift cards for: Movie theaters Local food spots Uber rides Haircuts (Visa or...

At Howard House Home, we’re currently supporting a family of six and could use your help to make their summer a little brighter!   Meal...

We were proud to attend Bothell Pride at Moonlight on Main as well as Pride Celebration at Kirkland Urban as part of our ongoing...

Our annual Foundation Event happened on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Woodmark Hotel and Still Spa. Thank you to everyone who joined us ...

Celebration of Youth has come to an end, and we are excited to announce that we raised a total of $574,603! We are so thankful to...

We are proud to share that Friends of Youth has received the 2025 Vicky Hoffman Legacy Award from Influence the Choice , in recognition...

Friends of Youth is proud to announce the launch of Bridge Pointe Housing, a 90-day transitional housing initiative created to support...