DONATE TODAY Regardless of the challenges they face, every child deserves the chance to transform their lives and reach their dreams. Friends of the Children exists to break cycles of generational poverty and adversity. We believe in the power of relationships to create belonging, build resilience, and transform lives. Our innovative, long-term professional mentoring model pairs our community's highest priority youth with a dedicated mentor we call a Friend. Friends walk alongside youth from kindergarten through high school graduation, 12+ years, no matter what. Our model has proven to be effective in transforming lives, and our commitment to long-term support ensures that the impact of our work extends far beyond a single generation. GIVE TO SPARK HOPE AND TRANSFORM LIVES NOW