Can you spare two minutes to help us win $10,000? ? Friends of the Children - Portland is in the running for a $10,000 grant during First Tech's Season of Giving—no donations required! This opportunity goes to the nonprofit with the most nominations by November 30th. It’s quick and easy to help: ?? Nominate us here: https://lnkd.in/gzGxbvzX Every nomination gets us closer to securing these funds to provide life-changing mentorship for youth in our community. ?? Thank you for taking a moment to support our mission. Together, we can make a difference! #FirstTechFed #FirstTechGives
Friends of the Children - Portland
民间和社会团体
Portland，OR 1,337 位关注者
12+ years commitment with our youth. No matter what.
关于我们
Friends of the Children breaks the cycle of generational poverty by giving children facing the highest-risks the ability to create a new story. This brings life transformation to the most vulnerable children and tremendous economic impact to our community. Our model is courageous, unique, and proven. We provide each child with a salaried, professional mentor, who we call a Friend, from kindergarten through graduation. 12 ? years. No matter what. Moving mentoring out of the volunteer realm ensures the quality, consistency, and commitment needed to help the child create a new story and break the cycle of poverty. We have many stories of the highest-risk children realizing their potential: ? 83% graduate from high school, while 60% have parents who did not. ? 93% avoid the juvenile justice system, while 50% have parents who were incarcerated. ? 98% avoid early parenting, while 85% were born to a teen parent. Friends of the Children was founded in 1993 by Portland entrepreneur Duncan Campbell. Campbell was inspired by his own troubled childhood in NE Portland to start a revolutionary new program to help at-risk children in the same neighborhood where he grew up. In 1992, The Institute for Children conducted extensive research on resilient youth and factors that influenced their success. The research discovered that the single most important factor that fosters resiliency in at-risk children is a caring and supportive relationship with an adult. Intervention and support must begin early, continue as the child matures, and consistently address the needs of the whole person.
- 网站
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https://friendspdx.org/
Friends of the Children - Portland的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 民间和社会团体
- 规模
- 51-200 人
- 总部
- Portland，OR
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1993
- 领域
- youth、social services、poverty alleviation和mentoring
地点
Friends of the Children - Portland员工
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Jenna Mooney
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Stephanie Hallford
Global Tech Exec | P&L Ownership | Non-profit Board Member | Investor
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Brian Shahum, MLIS
Senior Broker @ USI Insurance Services Advising Business Leaders on Risk Management Strategies & Insurance Solutions
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Matthew Warner, MBA, SPHR
People Operations Leader | Human Resources Strategist | Nonprofit Leader
动态
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Looking for a fun and festive way to give back this holiday season? ?? Join us for our Holiday Gift Drive! We need amazing volunteers to wrap those special presents & set up our holiday "store," where mentors can shop for gifts for the youth we serve ? Contact Rhea Hannon at [email protected] or visit our website and click "Get Involved." Let’s make this season magical together! ?? #FriendsPDX #HolidayGiving #VolunteerOpportunity #SpreadJoy
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?? We're Hiring: Chief Financial Officer We've partnered with Nonprofit Professionals Now to find our next CFO! We’re looking for a leader with: ? MBA, CPA, or advanced degree preferred. ? 7-10 years of financial management experience (2-3 years in nonprofit finance). ? Expertise in managing complex budgets, restricted funds, and endowments. ? Strong leadership and problem-solving skills. ? High emotional intelligence to foster collaboration across teams. ? Experience working in a unionized environment. ? Ready to make a difference? View the full job description and apply here https://lnkd.in/g5tihc-e 8nja6c/friendsCFO
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We are thrilled to announce our Holiday Gift Drive, and we need your support to ensure that every child and teen in our program feels the joy and excitement of receiving a special gift. For many of our youth the holidays can be a challenging time, but with your help we can make this season something truly special. Here’s how you can join us in bringing joy: Donate a Gift: Organize an office-wide collection of gifts. We can provide decorative tags with suggestions for the teenagers in our program, as 2/3 of our youth are in middle and high school with unique interests. Your generosity will ensure that every youth, regardless of age, feels valued and remembered. To sign up please email Joanna Laird at [email protected] Shop Our Amazon Wish List: Browse our Amazon Wish List and choose a gift to be delivered directly to us. bit.ly/friendspdxholiday Monetary Contributions: Prefer to make a cash donation? Contribute via our website, comment Holiday Gift Drive and we will use your donation to purchase and wrap gifts on your behalf. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a huge impact. Volunteer to organize and wrap gifts as the mentors shop for the youth. Spread the Excitement: Share our mission with friends, family, and colleagues who might also want to help make this holiday season unforgettable for a child. Together, we can make this holiday season truly magical. Thank you for your support!
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Tune in on KOIN6 tonight at 7:30pm or KRCW Saturday 11/16 at 3:30pm to see how mentorship is empowering youth in our community to reach their full potential. Don’t miss this inspiring story of growth, connection, and the power of mentorship! ?? #MentorshipMatters #FriendsPDX
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Tune In to KOIN 6 on November 14th at 7:30pm to see how mentorship empowers our youth in the community to reach their full potential! Don’t miss this inspiring look at the power of mentorship and the difference it makes ?? #MentorshipMatters #FriendsPDX
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Congratulations, Duncan! ?? On October 25th, 450 supporters gathered at the Portland Art Museum for the Children’s Institute’s annual Champions for Children luncheon. Our founder, Duncan Campbell, was honored with the prestigious Alexander Award for his incredible work moving mountains and building bridges to ensure all children have a strong start in life and the support needed to thrive in school and beyond. It was a truly uplifting afternoon, celebrating the power of community to create brighter futures for every child! ?? #ChampionsForChildren #FriendsPDX #Inspiration #CommunityImpact
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Spark joy this holiday season! ?? Help make the holidays special by donating to our Holiday Gift Drive, running now through December 12th! Check out our Amazon wish list (link in bio) and make a difference for our youth and families. For gift pickups, please reach out to Joanna Laird at [email protected]. Let’s spread holiday cheer together! ?? #HolidayGiftDrive #FriendsPDX #GiveBack
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We love spooky season! ?? This Halloween, 15 of our youth braved ScareGrounds PDX at Oaks Park, showing off their incredible costumes like the Bride of Chucky and a Zombie Bride! A highlight of the night was watching them engage with the spooky characters roaming the park—especially Pennywise! #HalloweenFun #FriendsPDX
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SPECIAL OFFER: Save $15 or more! It’s the Thorns' regular season finale against Angel City FC, and we’ve got a special offer—just $20 through our link, with $5 from every ticket supporting FriendsPDX! Don’t miss your last chance to see Christine Sinclair in her final match at Providence Park on 11/1! ??? We’re beyond grateful for our growing partnership with Portland Thorns FC and their incredible legacy of dominance in the NWSL since 2012. Let’s gather at Providence Park to cheer on the Thorns and honor Christine together! Get your tickets now! https://lnkd.in/gtrjqccw #RCTID #FriendsPDX
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