Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area

06/03/2026

Get • Check it out! Tylen and his Friend Timothy from took the stage at the 2026 Draft to help announce the ’ third-round pick: Stanford TE Sam Roush.

This appearance marks a major milestone for Friends of the Children as a new grant partner in the NFL’s program, which spotlights nonprofits working to create lasting community impact. Thank you to the NFL and to the Chicago Bears for making this moment possible!

05/18/2026

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

"What drew me to Friends of the Children is the commitment to showing up for young people for 12+ years, no matter what," said Hurst. "I know firsthand how much a mentor can shape a life. I'm grateful to be part of this community and excited to partner with our families to support youth as they pursue their dreams."

05/13/2026

We are excited to share our impact video featuring Harmony, one of the youth we serve, and her Mentor, Veronica. We debuted this video at our Find Your Spark! Gala in April, and it beautifully illustrates the long-term transformation your support makes possible. Please share this video with someone you think would resonate with the mission of Friend of the Children-SF Bay Area.

03/07/2026

We’re making a movie!!! 🎥 Follow for updates

03/04/2026

Congratulations to on receiving the 2026 Excellence in Mentoring Award for Public Elevation from ! As a longtime ambassador of Friends of the Children, Simone uses her platform to champion the power of mentoring and ensure more youth have the support they deserve so they too can dream big and reach their full potential.

Watch as she shares why mentors matter and how together we are building a future where every child who need a Friend has one!

02/18/2026

Ramadan Mubarak 🌙 ✨ from Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area

02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year. We are grateful to be part of a community rich in culture, tradition, and resilience. Wishing you a joyful and prosperous year ahead.

02/14/2026

Happy Valentines Day from Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area 💘

02/12/2026

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. Families across the Bay Area are increasingly navigating rising costs, food insecurity... Read More in our Friendly Newsletter:

Youth and the Mentors that support them, spent a day at Fenwick & West, where they participated in a fun mock trial case, Curly Pig vs. One highlight was…

01/16/2026

National Mentoring Month is here! Friends of the Children-SF Bay Area remains committed to redefining what’s possible in youth mentoring as one of the first and only long-term professional mentoring models in the country. This January, we honor the Professional Mentors who show up every day and the youth they serve who deserve unwavering support. Join us celebrating our proven mentoring model that shows up for youth and families for 12+ years, no matter what.