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Check out select news here from the Friends of Youth community!

Media contact: Kathleen Miller | kathleen@friendsofyouth.org

Oct 3, 2022

Please join us for one of our first-ever Celebration of Youth week! Formerly a fundraising luncheon, this year’s event has been expanded ...

Oct 3, 2022

in-kind donations temporarily suspended

Due to overwhelming support from our community, we will be suspending in-kind donations (such as, clothing, shoes, toys, toiletries, and...

Oct 3, 2022

COVID vaccination mandate, effective january 31, 2022

As you know, Covid-19 keeps evolving, as do the mitigation measures being put in place to keep us all safe.  We have received several...

Oct 3, 2022

24/7 shelter hours resume

As of today, Christmas Day, we’re back to 24/7 (24 hours, 7 days a week!) hours for Shelter at our Redmond Youth Service Center....

Oct 3, 2022

invest in behavioral health

“I have been shocked at the growing severity of mental health concerns that are presenting in schools. Even in elementary schools, we are...

Oct 3, 2022

join our giving tree!

Bring holiday cheer and much-needed items to support young people in their life and education goals! Learn more and spread the word!...

Oct 3, 2022

shelter and drop-in hours resume

We're happy to announce that Friends of Youth shelter and drop-in services at Redmond Youth Service Center are resuming regular hours....

Oct 3, 2022

drop-in reopening

Another Update! Friends of Youth drop-in services at Redmond Youth Service Center will be reopening Monday, September 27, from 9:00am to...

Oct 3, 2022

shelter reopening

Update! Friends of Youth shelter at Redmond Youth Service Center will be reopening Tuesday, September 21. Drop-in is still temporarily...

Oct 3, 2022

vaccination mandate, effective october 18

In keeping with how Friends of Youth has navigated the ongoing pandemic, we are continuing to follow guidelines generated from Public...

Oct 3, 2022

shelter and drop-in temporarily closed

Due to a critical staffing shortage, Friends of Youth's drop-in and shelter at Redmond Youth Service Center will be temporarily closed as...

Oct 3, 2022

introducing our new logo, interim website

Friends of Youth is in an exciting time of its identity, culture and imagination. For more than 70 years, the community has sought to...

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