Friends for Youth
has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of at-risk youth since
we began in 1979.
By establishing and supporting one-to-1 mentoring relationships between youth-in-need and responsible, caring adults, we know we change lives for the betterment of individuals and the community.
When 12-year-old John was
asked to describe his mentoring
friendship with Senior Friends Jim and Lisa, he replied, “It’s cool.” “I would give it two thumbs up,” he added.
Since being matched in April of 2005, John and his Senior Friends have gone on walks, shared meals, visited museums, performed community service, and played games like Scrabble. John, who lives with his mom and two brothers, considers himself fortunate to have been matched with Lisa and Jim, a married couple, because he gets the special opportunity to have both a male and female mentor in his life.
Among John’s favorite activities are sports. Lisa and Jim took him to see local teams including his first San Francisco Giants and Oakland A’s games. “I had never watched a game in person before I met Jim and Lisa,” he said.
John says his Senior Friends have also encouraged him to . . .
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