Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area

We spark generational change by pairing youth facing the greatest obstacles with a paid, Professional Mentor for 12+ years, #NoMatterWhat

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We are excited to share our impact video featuring Harmony, one of the youth we serve, and her Mentor, Veronica. It beautifully illustrates the long-term transformation your support makes possible. Please share this video with someone you think would resonate with our mission.

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🥳 A huge welcome to Ashlei Baker Hurst, our new Associate Executive Director!

"I know firsthand how much a mentor can shape a life."

Read more: https://t.co/JNdmnMn0eb

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Dear Community,
As we settle into a new year, I find myself reflecting on both the challenges and the strengths of the year behind us... Read More: https://t.co/fUjuqAzBWE

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Today is Thank Your Mentor Day and we want to thank every single one of our Professionals Mentors that support the youth at Friend of the Children-SF Bay Area! You are changing lives and impacting the future of our community. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You! 💗

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Santiago began discovering what he was truly capable of when steady support became part of his life. His story shows the possibilities that emerge. Read to see how. https://t.co/4yE3Ni1gah

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For weeks, the progress was quiet and easy to miss. Then Maya said something that stopped her Mentor in her tracks. Read the full story. https://t.co/mdYSrt65EY

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#GivingTuesday is almost here. When our community unites, we make real things possible for the youth we serve. Join us and make a donation. https://t.co/YKaz4D3EgJ

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Shop with purpose Nov 20–21.
https://t.co/wlbScKrC6J + Loves SF Bay Area will donate 10% of all orders to Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area. Use code F&HLOVESSFBAY in-store or online.

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You’re invited! 🎉to our Find Your Spark! Gala 2026

📅 April 11, 2026
📍 California Academy of Sciences
🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: https://t.co/ExPdwZjUqg
Celebrate community, mentorship, and the youth we serve.✨

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Our latest Friendly News is live! 📰 In this edition youth showed courage, built belonging, and celebrated milestones of hope. Thanks to MeWater Foundation, CoStar Group & @FenwickWest for helping make it possible. Read more 👉 https://t.co/lql6yHkg9D

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Thank you @FenwickWest for donating JanSport backpacks filled with school supplies for the youth achievers we serve. These backpacks, packed with notebooks, binders, calculators, and more, give our youth the tools they need to start the school year prepared and confident!

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What does it mean to walk with a young person through every milestone? Our Step-Up celebration showed just that—honoring youth moving on to middle and high school.

Read more: https://t.co/2iv7gKhue5

12+ years, #NoMatterWhat

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Join us in celebrating our first cohort of kindergartners that are now on their way to high school!🎓🎉Help us continue this journey💓 https://t.co/ut6fweuXUD

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National is hiring for Deputy Director of Development! https://t.co/lqU9QzlWce

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BIG NEWS! @nytimes has spotlighted @Simone_Biles’ work with Friends of the Children in their latest feature. The story details how Simone continues to empower youth in the Friends of the Children program to dream big. To read the article, please visit: https://t.co/575m7tVSX1...

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BIG NEWS! Simone Biles is featured as the cover story for the February issue of @VanityFair. In the article, @Simone_Biles mentions her work with Friends of the Children and being an advocate for youth experiencing foster care. To read the article, visit: https://t.co/VmGxMXo0Ui

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Such a powerful video @StandTogether highlighting @FriendsNational work! Thank you @Simone_Biles for sharing your story and our story!

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Recently, @StandTogether featured @Simone_Biles ' partnership with Friends of the Children to highlight the power of paid, professional mentorship as a long-term solution to support youth and families impacted by foster care. Read more: https://t.co/D0wwZCBQNR

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Recently, @StandTogether featured @Simone_Biles ' partnership with Friends of the Children to highlight the power of paid, professional mentorship as a long-term solution to support youth and families impacted by foster care. Read more: https://t.co/D0wwZCBQNR

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Professional Mentor Malik and his mentee set sail-- and landed in the @sfchronicle
https://t.co/PYI1jkNYsK via @sfchronicle

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Please Save the Date for our Find Your Spark! Gala! The event will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 6pm to 9pm at the San Francisco Design Center. More details about the event, including ticket registration and sponsorship opportunities, will be posted soon— stay tuned!