Friends of the Children

We're Hiring! Friends of the Children - Eastern Washington is looking to fill two positions to help lead and grow our new chapter. We are looking for passionate and skilled candidates to join the team as an Operations Director and a Program Director.?If you're a dedicated leader who believes in the power of mentorship and is ready to make a lasting impact on youth and families, we want to hear from you! Are you this person or do you know them? To learn more about the two positions, click the links below. ?? Operations Director | Apply now:?https://lnkd.in/gQxdek6H ?? Program Director | Apply now:?https://lnkd.in/gbc73SEe Join us in breaking the cycle of generational poverty—one child at a time!

Happy Birthday, Simone Biles! We are so grateful for your unwavering support of Friends of the Children. Your dedication as an ambassador continues to inspire us and has made an incredible impact for kids across the country this past year. Thank you for your partnership and the joy you bring to our youth, families, and Friends!? ? Recently, the Friends of the Children - Houston chapter met up with Simone at the Simone Biles Invitational for an amazing day! Thank you to Simone Biles, Jonathan Owens, World Champions Centre, and the entire Biles family for making dreams come true and creating unforgettable moments for youth and their families. Simone surprised the Friends – Houston team with an autographed plaque and an Olympic medal to hang up in their clubhouse.?? ? Join us in wishing Simone the happiest of birthdays!??

This #NationalReadingMonth, we celebrate the power of literacy and mentorship! At Friends of the Children - Chicago, a four-week literacy session helped kids feel more confident with books, letters, and words. When Jonathan – a Friend - asked Carter to complete the sentence “I am ___,” Carter’s response was “I am bad.” With support from his mentor and talking through his feelings, he then rewrote the sentence as “I am brave.” Literacy is more than reading—it’s about confidence too. With 12+ years of mentorship, we help children build skills and belief in themselves.

Friends of the Children is honored to be making a difference with Paws for a Cause! Join Nulo Pet Food and Simone Biles in being a champion for children – and pets! Nulo will donate 10% of sales from the purchase of any Nulo products from participating retailers between February 15th and March 31st to support Friends of the Children. Please visit https://bit.ly/4h076PE for more information or to locate your nearest participating retailer!

This Women’s History Month, we honor the extraordinary power of mentorship and the bright futures being forged by inspiring leaders like Freddi McCullers. A proud graduate of Friends of the Children NY, Freddi’s journey is a shining testament to the transformative impact of having a dedicated, caring mentor by your side, through every challenge, every triumph, for over 12 years. Freddi’s story is one of possibility, resilience, and hope. With the unwavering support of her long-term mentors Jamali, Keidera, and Alicia, she discovered her confidence, pursued her dreams at Syracuse University, and now thrives as a successful event planner in Atlanta. Her journey reminds us that when women are uplifted, they rise and they shine. But Freddi’s story doesn’t end there. She’s paying it forward, lifting others as she was lifted. From raising funds for young girls in Zimbabwe to mentoring the next generation, Freddi is living proof that one caring adult can change a life and that life can go on to change countless others. Freddi’s legacy is a powerful reminder that when we invest in our children, we nurture strong, confident leaders who create ripples of lasting change. This Women’s History Month, let’s celebrate the mentors, the trailblazers, and the future-shapers like Freddi, who remind us that the future is bright. Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! Here’s to the women who lead, inspire, and change the world. Read more about Freddi’s inspiring story here: https://bit.ly/3Z1KGXh

Friends of the Children - Western Montana is celebrating the power of long-term, professional mentorship in transforming lives. Executive Director Ben Davis and Friend Tyler Taylor share how the program disrupts cycles of poverty and offers hope and connection to youth and families facing great obstacles. Read more about how the program is creating generational change in the Western Montana community here: https://bit.ly/3QBdiCI

March is National Reading Month! At Friends of the Children, we know that reading opens doors to imagination, learning, and endless possibilities. Our long-term, professional mentors help ignite a love for reading by sharing stories, exploring books, and building literacy skills that last a lifetime. This month, we celebrate the power of reading and the bright futures it helps create! #NationalReadingMonth

A special thank you to an incredible youth from Friends of the Children – Los Angeles! We are so grateful and thrilled to feature him on billboards for both National Mentoring Month and the Nulo Pet Food “Paws for a Cause” campaign alongside Simone Biles! We want to extend a big thank you to Billups for amplifying Friends of the Children’s mission and the power of mentorship. Keep an eye out for billboards through March 31st!

Last month, the Friends of the Children - Coachella Valley chapter came together to support families affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. Staff and youth in the program made and donated blankets for families. It is heartwarming to see their kindness and teamwork to make a difference for those impacted. Read more about the power of the community and the incredible work of Friends – Coachella Valley here: https://bit.ly/4kgFp84

Friends of the Children’s February newsletter is here! This month, we celebrate our founder, Duncan Campbell, for his Lifetime Achievement Award, highlight Friends – Seattle graduate Tah-Jae Franklyn’s full-circle moment on the Today Show, and share how Simone Biles & Nulo are partnering with Friends of the Children to be champions for children and pets. Plus, don’t miss our updated Power of One video—showing the impact of 12+ years, no matter what support. To read the February newsletter, please visit: https://bit.ly/4ifkwYZ