Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area is a chapter of a nationwide organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through salaried, professional mentoring. The national organization was founded in 1993. Our chapter began serving San Francisco Bay Area children in 2017.
We employ trained, full-time professional mentors – we call them “Friends” – to provide a stable, caring, and sustained relationship in each child’s life for 12-1/2 years, no matter what!
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111 Quint Street
San Francisco, CA 94124, US
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Friends of the Children is partnering with billups for National Mentoring Month! The donated billboard from Billups will appear in 40+ total cities with thousands of units that feature our campaign. We are so grateful for these ads bringing awareness to our mentoring model and celebrating the power of relationships across the nation! #NationalMentoringMonth #OneChildOneFriend
🚀 We are honored and grateful for Braze's generous donation as part of their Braze for Impact celebration! 🎉 Congratulations to Caitlyn G., the Social Impact Innovation Award winner! We appreciate Caitlyn for selecting Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area as her nonprofit grantee. This contribution directly supports our mission to create generational change by pairing youth facing systemic obstacles with long-term, professional mentors— for 12+ years, no matter what. Because of champions like Caitlyn and partners like Braze, we can continue amplifying the voices of the youth we serve and supporting them as they write their own stories of hope and resilience. Thank you, Braze, for investing in impact in our communities! #SocialImpact #BrazeForImpact #MentorshipMatters
🌍 Celebrating the 2024 Braze for Impact Award Winners! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce the first-ever #Braze for Impact Award Winners, recognizing the outstanding individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond to drive positive social change in 2024. This year’s winners are leading the way across four inspiring categories: 🏆 ERG Inspiration Award 🏆 Social Impact Advocate of the Year (tie!) 🏆 Social Impact Innovation Award 🏆 Social Impact Changemakers of the Year As part of their recognition, each winner had the opportunity to donate $5000-$10,000 to a nonprofit of their choice—resulting in an incredible $40,000 given to organizations making a difference worldwide! 🌎✨ Swipe through to meet the winners and see the impact of their contributions. Want to learn more? Read the full story here: https://shorturl.at/szhAk Join us in celebrating these changemakers who are shaping a better future! 💙 #BrazeForImpact #SocialImpact #BrazeCares #Changemakers Latinas in Tech Reshma Sanghvi Krsna's Free Meals Zak Rittenhouse TWLOHA St. Anthony Foundation Caitlyn G. Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area
BIG NEWS! We are beyond excited to repost the news that Tah-Jae Franklyn, a graduate of Friends of the Children, was recently featured on TODAY with Jenna & Friends alongside Jenna Bush Hager and GRAMMY-award winner Ciara! And the excitement doesn’t stop there! Tah-Jae will be performing LIVE at our Friends of the Children–SF Bay Area Find Your Spark! Gala on Friday, April 25, 2025! Save the Date and don't miss this unforgettable night celebrating mentorship, resilience, and the power of dreams! Watch her inspiring story and reunion here: https://lnkd.in/geAPM7xh #FriendsOfTheChildren #WhyNotYou #MentorshipMatters #TodayShow #Ciara #JennaBushHager #FullCircleMoment #SFGala #SaveTheDate
BIG NEWS! Tah-Jae Franklyn, a graduate of Friends of the Children, was featured on the Today Show with Jenna & Friends and GRAMMY-award winner Ciara. As a child, Tah-Jae met Ciara through Friends of the Children - Seattle and the Why Not You Foundation, and years later in a full-circle moment, she surprised Ciara on the Today Show to thank her and share how she inspired her music career. Tah-Jae’s journey shows the power of mentorship and believing in your dreams. Watch her story and the incredible reunion here: https://lnkd.in/gMGCRzYx
Congratulations to Duncan Campbell! We are so inspired and proud of you for being awarded this well-deserved honor!
Yesterday, Friends of the Children founder Duncan Campbell was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award the National Mentoring Summit hosted by MENTOR . For over 30 years, his vision has transformed youth mentoring, helping thousands of youth and families nationwide. What started with a single chapter in Portland, OR has grown to 40+ locations and counting! Congratulations to Duncan on this well-deserved award. A special thank you to U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn for sharing such kind words about Duncan's leadership and impact. Read more about the Lifetime Achievement Award and the national leaders who joined in the celebration here: https://lnkd.in/e6dCQURU
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Friends of the Children is partnering with billups for National Mentoring Month! The donated billboard from Billups will appear in 40+ total cities with thousands of units that feature our campaign. We are so grateful for these ads bringing awareness to our mentoring model and celebrating the power of relationships across the nation! #NationalMentoringMonth #OneChildOneFriend
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Congratulations Simone Biles, Sports Illustrated 2024 Sportsperson of the Year! We continue to be inspired by Simone's passion and dedication, from her successes as a World Champion Gymnast to her work as a youth advocate and Friends of the Children national ambassador. Congratulations, Simone! 💙 Full story: https://bit.ly/4gYButZ
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It’s National Mentoring Month! At Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area, we are celebrating the life-changing power of mentorship. Our long-term, professional Mentors commit to walking alongside youth and families for 12+ years, no matter what. Together, we are creating generational change – one child at a time. Join us this January in honoring the relationships that make it possible! #MentoringMonth #OneChildOneFriend
This holiday season, CoStar generously donated holiday gifts for all of the families of the 120 youth we serve! CoStar employees volunteered their time to pack them with coloring books, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, board games, candles, and reusable grocery bags. These thoughtful gifts are a testament to the kindness of the community that truly defines the holidays. Thank you, CoStar, for bringing joy and smiles to so many faces. Your support means the world to us! #Gratitude #CommunityFirst #EmployeeEngagement #Nonprofits #CorporateEngagment
We’re excited to present Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area’s very first Annual Report, which showcases the super youth we have the privilege of serving! This report shares a snapshot of our organization’s history and impact. None of which would be possible without your support; thank you! Read our Annual Report here: https://lnkd.in/gBhXWuy8 We look forward to sharing more stories, insights, and youth superpowers as we close out another wonderful year. On behalf of the youth, families, and community we serve, thank you for your generosity and commitment to our mission.