seattle magazine article | april 2025
- friendsofyouth
- Apr 2, 2025
- 1 min read
Friends of Youth was featured in an April 2025, Seattle Magazine article by Sarah Stackhouse. The article examines how Friends of Youth will no longer accept certain federal funding, citing recent executive orders and new restrictions tied to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grants — including anti-DEI and anti-immigration policies — as the reason for the change.
Read more in the article about our agency’s recent difficult decision to stop receiving federal grants and its affect on our program services.
This article shares such an inspiring perspective on supporting young people and strengthening the community. The uplifting message has the same calm and immersive feeling that makes space waves so enjoyable to play after a long day.