Our Method
We select children who face multiple systemic obstacles. We amplify their voices as they write their own stories of hope and resilience.

This year FriendsPDX celebrates 30 years of impacting generational change through nurturing, healing-centered mentorship!
Each child is paired with a paid professional mentor called a Friend.
92% of youth go on to enroll in post-secondary education, serve our country or enter the workforce.
83% of youth receive their high school diploma or GED.
95% of youth remain free from involvement in the juvenile justice system.
98% of youth wait to parent until after their teen years.