Friends for Youth

Just as RJ began to lose hope, a counselor recommended him to Friends for Youth. He was matched with his mentor Rob and immediately, his outlook started to change. For over 10 years Rob has supported RJ through high school graduation, family hardship, and college applications. That's the power of mentoring! Read more about our mentorships here: https://www.friendsforyouth.org/friendship. #FriendshipFriday #Mentoring

Telling stories is a great way to connect with your mentee! It especially has an impact when sharing a story where you may have failed or struggled to show they should not feel alone. What's a story you have shared?

Únase para el Café de Padres de la Initiativa WHY.

As we reflect on a painful and difficult year since the senseless killing of George Floyd, we would like to once again share with everyone that we are committed to justice and equity not only in our community and the people we serve, but also in our culture. We invite people to learn how through our mission, Friends for Youth fully promotes unity, education, and the non-violent confrontation of racism. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/friendsforyouthcommitment.

Únase con nosotros y Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center y la Iniciativa WHY el Jueves 27 de Mayo a las 6pm para un panel y charla sobre la salud mental en la cultura Latina. Estaremos en Zoom y en Facebook Live. Zoom ID: 924 6665 6638 One Life Counseling Center Siena Youth Center of The St. Francis Center Redwood City Police Activities League (PAL) StarVista Redwood City Together San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League County of San Mateo - Government... #WHYInitiative #sanmateocounty #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #redwoodcity

4 ways to maintain a self-care routine! With summer coming up it's important to stay in your groove. There are so many things you can do that aren't on this list too! What's your favorite form of self care?

Celebrating 41 years of mentoring!

Meet our mentor of the month, Dylan Donoughe! Dylan has gone above and beyond by giving regular updates on his mentorship since he started. He also attends events as well as connects with staff to donate items that meet the youths needs. He also encourages others to become mentors to make a difference in kids lives. Thank you Dylan! #mentors #mentoringmatters #youth #friendsforyouth #mentorofthemonth

Conversación sobre nuestra salud mental por #WHYInitiative Siena Youth Center of The St. Francis Center Redwood City Police Activities League (PAL) StarVista One Life Counseling Center Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center San Mateo County Sheriff's Office - Caron

Join our friends at Redwood City Police Activities League (PAL) and San Mateo County Sheriff's Activities League for their socially distance drive-thru trunk or treat halloween event this Friday, October 30, 2020 from 5-8pm in the Everest High School Parking lot!

Únase mañana a la Iniciativa WHY para una presentación sobre apoyar a los niños sobre la salud mental. #WHYInitiative Siena Youth Center of The St. Francis Center StarVista Redwood City Police Activities League (PAL) Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center One Life Counseling Center San Mateo County Sheriff's CARON Program Distrito Escolar de Redwood City North Fair Oaks Forward The Parent Education Series

Únase a la Iniciativa WHY para una presentación sobre apoyar los niños sobre la salud mental. #WHYInitiative StarVista Siena Youth Center of The St. Francis Center Redwood City Police Activities League (PAL) Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center One Life Counseling Center San Mateo County Sheriff's CARON Program Distrito Escolar de Redwood City North Fair Oaks Forward The Parent Education Series

Elijah is very happy with his mentor and he looks forward to talking to Tim. Since Elijah started the mentoring program I have noticed that he is more willing to try new activities. Read the rest of Tim and Elijah's story at www.friendsforyouth.org/golfchallenge and Fund A Mentorship today! #Mentor #youth #fundamentorship #mentoringmatters #FFY

I feel like I’m not alone. I have somebody, a big support. We say she is part of our family because we feel like that. Read the rest of Eunice and Paulette's story at www.friendsforyouth.org/golfchallenge and Fund A Mentorship today!

Each month we'll be featuring a new mentor tip. For this month, challenge yourself to be the mentor your mentee can go to for everything. Being a mentor plays a vital role in a kids life. Through everything they face, having a mentor gives them the support they need in order to succeed. Visit our website to learn more about our mentorships or how to become a mentor!

Help shape community support efforts and inform policy by participating in the Redwood City and North Fair Oaks Fall 2020 Community Needs Survey! Please consider taking the survey (in English) at tinyurl.com/SurveyRWC20 iContribuya a los esfuerzos de apoyo en la comunidad e informe la pólizas por participar en la Encuesta de Necesidades Comunitarias de Redwood City y North Fair Oaks! Considere tomar la encuesta (En Español) siguiendo este enlace: tinyurl.com/Encuest...aRWC20 . #WHYInitiative Siena Youth Center of The St. Francis Center StarVista Redwood City Police Activities League (PAL) Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center One Life Counseling Center

Mañana a las 10am @DistritoEscolarRedwoodCity y nuestros socios @onelifecounseling tendrán una platica sobre como motivar y apoyar a sus hijos para la escuela durante estos tiempos difíciles. Use esta enlace para entrar : http://us02web.zoom.us/j/89302817274

This year's group mentoring program has gone virtual! Much like our 1-on-1 mentoring program, we're going to serve our kids through weekly virtual sessions and personal check-ins. Check out why Natali, a mentor who is going into her third year of volunteering with FFY, loves working with the students. If you're interested in joining us this year, visit our website to learn more!

Through these tough times we are continuing our 1-to-1 mentoring sessions virtually! Check out why one of our newest mentors, Dylan, felt a need to support his community through mentoring. With the help of our volunteers, our team has been working hard to match as many mentors and mentees as possible. We hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy! #VirtualMentoring #FriendsforYouth #Volunteering #MentoringMatters