nourishing futures: end of year celebration
- friendsofyouth
- Dec 18, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Dec 18, 2025
This month, Friends of Youth hosted our first End-of-Year Celebration at Novelty Hill – Januik Winery, bringing together community members, partners, and supporters to reflect, reconnect, and recommit to the work ahead. It was a joyful evening before the holidays, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who joined us.
During the evening, we shared the challenges young people are facing today and shared our vision of a future where every Friends of Youth young person and family experiences not only housing stability but also food security.
As part of our reflections, we took a moment to honor the youth and young adults spending the holidays in our shelters, as well as the teenagers across East King County who may be confronting hunger.
We are deeply grateful to all who pledged their support for food security at this event. Your commitment affirms that lasting change begins with meeting the most fundamental needs.
As we approach 2026, we will continue to strengthen our reach and ensure every young person and family who connects with Friends of Youth receives the support they deserve.
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