2022 was a wild ride, and we are so excited for what 2023 has in store for our youth and families! We're wishing you a year filled with new friends, new experiences, and many meaningful moments. #happynewyear #newyear #bye2022hello2023 #friendsofthechildren #friendship

We're hiring a Chief Development and Communications Officer! Are you an experienced development & communications professional committed to shared leadership and increasing opportunities for Seattle youth? Visit j.brt.mv/ATS/jb.do?reqG… to apply today. #hiringnow #jobposting

It's National #MentoringMonth! Throughout January, follow along to hear from our professional mentors and learn about the important role mentoring plays in helping youth reach their greatest potential. #MentoringAmplifies #FriendsoftheChildrenSeattle #YouthDevelopment #Mentorship

A message of thanks (and a bit of break dancing) from our youth & mentors as we jump into 2023! 🙏💙 #gratitude #gratitudepost #thankyou #supporters #community #volunteers #donors #mentors #mentorship

Thank youuuuu Super Deli Mart!✋🤚 They graciously hosted a #taptakeover event for us back in December to benefit our Winter Family Giving program. And can you believe... the event raised $2,700??? 😭🙇 We are so thankful to Super Deli Mart and everyone that showed up!👏👏👏

Building strong partnerships with our program families is essential to our long-term mentoring model. Join us at our next Community Meeting to hear more about our plans for a 2Gen (two-generational) mentoring approach. Register today at friendsseattle.org/get-involved/e….

Our 2022 #ImpactReport is finally here! Learn about our: - Program impact - Progress towards our #StrategicPlan goals - #Donor and partner spotlights - A story from one of our K-5 #professionalmentors … and much more! Check it out on our website at: friendsseattle.org/news/our-2022-….

Thank you to the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (@doubleicf) for their generous gift of $5k to Friends of the Children - Seattle! Through #community #support, we can continue doing our part in elevating #youth and impacting generational change #nomatterwhat.

Wow! We're in the March 13th issue of People! Simone Biles is an amazing role model for youth and we are honored to be featured in her article. Friends of the Children #Mentorship #FosterCare #NoMatterWhat

Our #youth, #mentors, staff, and #families had an incredible experience at Cirque du Soleil's Cirque du Soleil! A massive shout-out to Tegria who gifted us tickets that made this trip possible. Thank you! #cirquedusoleil #mentor #mentoringmatters #youthdevelopment

Thank you Digital Lift for gifting us $1K! This grant will help subsidizing our software costs. Digital Lift is a philanthropic initiative created by monday.com that supports nonprofits through digital transformations. #DigitalLift

We're kicking off National Volunteer Week with a huge shout out to PR agency Inkhouse, who has provided us with invaluable pro bono support this year. Check out what motivates their team to support Friends of the Children! #volunteerweek #volunteer #probono #storytelling

Thank you 501 Commons for featuring us for #GiveBIG! We invite you to consider giving BIG on May 2-3 to provide youth in the Seattle area with long-term mentoring support from kindergarten through high school completion, no matter what. seattletimes.com/explore/specia…

Mark your calendars 📅! Friends of the Children–Seattle is participating in #GiveBIG, a statewide giving event next week on May 2&3!!

Washington State Friends of the Children chapters will be competing 💪 against each other next week on May 2&3 during the statewide annual GiveBIG #fundraiser. Help our chapter raise the most to support our mission of professional #mentorship for youth. wagives.org/organization/f…

Today’s the day!! Follow the link to #GiveBIG to Friends of the Children today and tomorrow and make a #difference in the #Seattle community ❤️ #Mentor #YouthDevelopment #WashingtonState #CollegeAccess #FriendsOfTheChildren #Nonprofit #Community #KingCounty #Seattle #Education

Today’s the last day 📅you can support your local Friends of the Children chapter as they #GiveBIG to support youth mentorship. #Donate today and support Seattle as we compete against the other Washington State chapters. wagives.org/organization/f… #Mentor #YouthDevelopment

Last week, we raised over $13K 💰during our annual spring #fundraiser, GiveBIG. Thank you to all of our donors and local #supporters for contributing! Congratulations 🎉 to our colleagues at FOTC - Southwest Washington for #winning our fundraising competition!

Mercer Island Presbyterian Church has partnered with us to support our youth for over a decade. Check out the full story on our website to learn more about this partnership's impact! friendsseattle.org/stories/commun… #communitypartner #mercerisland #mentorship

Save the date for our re-imagined annual event, An Evening With Friends! September 29 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm This year’s at the Renton Pavilion Center will feature: - Fun, interactive activities - Dinner by @raincitycatering - And more! RSVP: bit.ly/evenfriends