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Friends for Youth
Basic Information
Address: 1741 Broadway, Redwood City CA 94063
Phone Number: 650-482-2867
Fax Number: 650-368-4475
Email: mentor@friendsforyouth.org
Director: Becky Cooper
Action Shots
Additional Information
Causes Served: At-Risk Youth
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: Youth of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
Ages for Volunteer: 20+
Hours of Service: 2-3 hours per week
Mission Statement:
Friends for Youth is dedicated to creating quality mentoring relationships for youth who need them most.
Program History:
Friends for Youth is a 31-year old non-profit agency that matches at-risk youth with adult volunteers for one-on-one friendships and mentoring. Founded in 1979, Friends for Youth's Mentoring Services program has had success far beyond the national average in helping young people stay out of trouble. Over 1,750 youth have been in our program with over 90% maintaining their commitment to their mentoring relationship. Studies have consistently shown that youth in our program stay in school, improve their school performance, are more motivated, and rarely have future involvement with the Juvenile Justice System.