Friends of the Children - SF Bay Area

Friends of the Children–SF Bay Area dedicated the Nancy Pelosi Garden For The Children on Friday, July 31, during a visit and event with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi celebrating our permanent home in Bayview Hunters Point.

Exciting News: Ashlei Hurst to Begin as Executive Director on November 1 friendssfbayarea.org/news/ex…

We’re excited to share that we have been awarded $20,000 from the GEICO Philanthropic Foundation through its 2026 FastPitch program! 🎉 Thank you, @GEICO, for investing in our community and helping us create brighter futures for youth in the Bay Area! 💙 #GEICOFastPitch

Friends of the Children is honored to be featured in the @NFL @InspireChange 2026 Impact Report! 🏈 friendssfbayarea.org/news/fr…

From big milestones to meaningful moments together! 🎉This summer, we celebrated youth moving into middle and high school at our annual Step Up celebration and brought families together for Pizza in the Park. Read more about these special moments: friendssfbayarea.org/news/ce…

🥳 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: friendssfbayarea.org/news/an…

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.

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: friendssfbayarea.org/news/fr…

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! 💗

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. friendssfbayarea.org/news/he…

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. friendssfbayarea.org/news/bi…

#GivingTuesday is almost here. When our community unites, we make real things possible for the youth we serve. Join us and make a donation. friendssfbayarea.org/donate

Shop with purpose Nov 20–21. florahenri.com + 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.

You’re invited! 🎉to our Find Your Spark! Gala 2026 📅 April 11, 2026 📍 California Academy of Sciences 🎟️ Early Bird Tickets: bit.ly/friendsgala Celebrate community, mentorship, and the youth we serve.✨

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 👉 friendssfbayarea.org/news/fr…

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!

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: friendssfbayarea.org/news/a-… 12+ years, #NoMatterWhat

Join us in celebrating our first cohort of kindergartners that are now on their way to high school!🎓🎉Help us continue this journey💓 friendssfbayarea.org/donate

National is hiring for Deputy Director of Development! linkedin.com/posts/friendsna…