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As we honor the upcoming Mental Health Awareness Month and National Foster Care Awareness Month in May , Friends of Youth remains...

Meet Lewis , Friends of Youth's Leasing and Facilities Coordinator for our Young Adult Affordable Housing program at Iva Place in...

Interested in being a part of the impact? You can help Friends of Youth reach our goal this spring by joining us as a Friend-raiser! At...

We invite you to be a part of three exciting community fundraising events that will help us build a brighter future for youth and young...

As the result of recent executive orders, Friends of Youth’s leadership made the difficult decision in February 2025 to stop receiving...

Friends of Youth was featured in an April 2025, Seattle Magazine article by Sarah Stackhouse. The article examines how Friends of Youth...

March 26, 2025   As the result of recent executive orders, Friends of Youth’s leadership recently made the difficult decision to stop...

Friends of Youth was featured in a March 2025, Kirkland Lifestyle article by Lauren Hunsberger, with photos by Brad Curran. The article...

We thank the the King County Department of Community and Human Services for this video tour of Iva Place Kirkland with our President and...

We thank  The Seattle Times and Molly Harbarger for this recent article on donations to support unhoused individuals and families. We...

Farewell and thank you, Joe Matsen.    Friends of Youth is sad to announce the passing of Joseph R. Matsen on November 14, 2024, at the...

Friends of Youth is honored to be one of ten chosen to receive the Kirkland Parks and Community Foundation (KPCF) Ignite Youth Choice...

Francis Village located in Totem Lake, Kirkland provides affordable homes to low-income young adults and young families who were formerly...

Every year before the Holidays, young people request items that would them achieve their goals and bring them some holiday joy! We add...

Read below to check out our round-up of the amazing groups giving back to young people at Friends of Youth . EY  joined our youth and...

As the end of the year approaches, we find value in reflecting on our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This...

This month, as the year ends, I am grateful to the diverse partners in our work, our donors, supporters, volunteers, and community...

Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, December 3! While Giving Tuesday is only one day, it is an opportunity for supporters in our community to...

On Friday, November 8, 2024, Friends of Youth welcomed EY volunteers including Friends of Youth board members Chris Sharp, CPA and...

Friends of Youth was featured in a November 11, 2024 Seattle Times article by Anna Patrick, with photos by Ellen M. Banner.  The article...