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June is National Safety Month, a time dedicated to ensuring safe and healthy working environments and preventing workplace accidents. The...

Friends of Youth is committed to ensuring quality program services so that youth have every opportunity to achieve success and experience...

In collaboration with community partners, youth and employees, watch this video to learn first-hand about Friends of Youth's foster care...

In collaboration with community partners, youth and employees, watch this video to learn first-hand about Friends of Youth's shelter and...

On Tuesday, May 2, Congresswoman DelBene (WA-01) delivered a $1 million check to Friends of Youth's President and CEO, Paul Lwali, for...

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...

Thank you to all our supporters who participated in Friends of Youths event on April 20, 2023! Last night, Friends of Youth hosted our...

This video, created in collaboration with community partners, former clients and employees for this year's Celebration of Youth special...

Thank you to all our supporters who participated in Friends of Youth’s Foundation Legacy Event on April 4, 2023. Last night, Friends of...

Celebration of Youth is Friends of Youth’s largest annual fundraising event. In the past, this event has brought together nearly 800...

Partner with Us and Help Ensure Youth Face Zero Days of Vulnerability Today I reflect on the many youth and young adults who continue to...

Congratulations to our 2023 Legacy Awardees – Paula Grassell, Marla Rennie, and the Sammamish Chapter of the National Charity League....

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and what better way to close out our Celebration of Youth than with an event for our supporters!...

This month, Friends of Youth and National Safe Place Network announce March 19 – March 25 as National Safe Place Week. This nationally...

FROM THE DESK OF PAUL LWALI As 2022 draws to a close, I reflect on our success this year providing comprehensive services for youth and...

Wow! We are amazed by the outpouring of support this holiday season. More than 100 holiday meals were provided for youth during our...

As the year comes to an end, we recognize with gratitude our community of donors. Your partnership with Friends of Youth helps to provide...

We envision a world where all youth have every opportunity to succeed. Our mission is to partner with youth and families to provide the...

We partner with youth and families to provide the relationships, resources, and skills they need to attain personal growth and success....

FROM THE DESK OF PAUL LWALI As I write this, I want to acknowledge each of you reading as a key member of the greater Friends of Youth...