Youth Stories

Working with SW Washington Youth

What it's like to work with our SW Washington youth and how it differs from our Portland youth.

New School Year, New Changes

How youth and mentors are preparing for the upcoming school year.

Relationships Built on Trust

How Friends helped Gabriela feel like she belonged.

Belonging and Basketball

The importance of our youth identifying with their Friend.

Finding Your Spark

How our summer activities help youth find their passion.

A Day in the Life of a Friend

Being a Friend is not your typical 9 to 5 job.

A Letter From a Friend

The power of relationships and the inner strength of a child.

Meeting Each Other Where We're At

A story in celebration of "I Am a Mentor Day."

No Mountain Too High for This Friend and Youth Duo