Connection can change everything
1 in 3 young people will grow up without an adult mentor. We’re here to change that.
Friends for Youth empowers young people and inspires community connection through 1-to-1 and group mentorship, and our Whole Health for Youth collaborative. We are nationally recognized, yet deeply local. Since 1979, we’ve made more than 4,300+ mentorship matches across the Bay Area.
Programs
Our programs connect the people, organizations, and agencies at the heart of our community to create a spectrum of services rooted in empowerment for all.
Impact
When we show up for our young people, the whole community is better for it.
100%
Rating on Charity Navigator
4300+
mentorships matched since 1979
98%
Of students feel more positive about life since meeting their mentors
Of youth avoided or decreased drug usage
100%
Of youth avoided the juvenile justice system
100%
Of parents/caregivers feel more supported and more knowledgeable about youth mental health
100%
"My mentor is always encouraging me, and she has influenced me to go to college.”
Ingrid
Mentee 2010-2014
Get involved today
There’s no better time to invest in your community than right now. Join us.
