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We're absolutely blown away by the incredible support we've received so far in 2024! Our hearts were filled with gratitude when we...

We have two amazing panel discussions prepared for our Celebration of Youth events. With experts from the community, this will be an...

March is National Social Work Month. At Friends of Youth, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to our dedicated Social Workers...

Friends of Youth Safe Place Coordinators Sara Clinton and Jenny Buehler participated in National Safe Place Week from March 17 - 23. This...

Friends of Youth is one out of eighteen agencies in Washington State to be accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). Learn what...

On Monday, January 22, 2024, Willows Youth Services Center, located at 12735 Willows Road NE, Kirkland, WA 98034 (between 139th Ave NE to...

Willows Youth Services Center, located at 12735 Willows Road NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, will open Monday, January 22, 2024, for both Drop-In...

Friends of Youth is delighted to introduce the Willows Youth Services Center, where we will provide drop-in and overnight shelter...

Dear partners in our work supporting youth and young adults, As the year ends, I am grateful for our employees' work toward helping youth...

In East King County, parallel to numerous communities across Washington state, unhoused, unsheltered, and homeless youth and young adults...

Our Community at Work! Volunteers and supporters have been very busy the past couple of months. Our work is possible because of the...

Wow! We've had another year of an amazing Giving Tree campaign thanks to our fantastic partners and supporters. As many of our partners...

Friends of Youth is committed to providing quality services to our communities. Every four years, our agency undergoes an extensive...

Friends of Youth was honored to be included in a recent 425 Magazine article as one of 25 nonprofit organizations making a difference on...

On Saturday, October 28, 2023, Friends of Youth welcomed guests to witness the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Willows Youth Service...

School has started for many of our young people in the community. Help us send youth off to school ready for success. We are holding our...

As I reflect on our last fiscal year and collective efforts to ensure youth face zero days of vulnerability, I am grateful to have this...

Giving Thanks Grocery Store Gift Card Drive Families and young people celebrate Fall holidays in many ways, and we need your help to make...

We are thrilled to be nearing completion of The Willows Youth Services Center in Kirkland. The two-story, 7,000-square-foot space will...

Friends of Youth was honored by U.S. Senator Patty Murray's recent visit this month to the new Willows Youth Service Center in Kirkland....