Friends for All Children

MacKenzie Scott gifts $44 million to Friends of the Children to support its long-term mentoring model

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The national organization Friends of the Children announced today its network received a $44 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. Friends of the Children is the only national mentoring program in the country with paid, professional mentors called "Friends" who walk alongside youth for 12+ years, no matter what. This gift offers powerful momentum for the organization to serve thousands more children, many of whom are in—or at risk of entering—foster care. In just eight years, Friends of the Children has grown from five to 26 locations across the U.S., serving urban, rural and Tribal communities.

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  • Friends of the Children is the only national mentoring program in the country with paid, professional mentors called "Friends" who walk alongside youth for 12+ years, no matter what.
  • This gift offers powerful momentum for the organization to serve thousands more children, many of whom are inor at risk of enteringfoster care.
  • "We are honored to kickstart our 30th anniversary of serving children with this extraordinary gift from MacKenzie Scott.
  • Of the $44 million, Friends of the Children National received a $15 million gift and 12 of its chapters received direct gifts totaling $29 million.

Friends of the Children Expands National Reach by Establishing a 25th Site, Located in Phoenix, Ariz.

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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This newest chapter in the Friends of the Children national network signifies a bold success for the organization, which made a commitment in 2019 to scale from 18 to 25 locations by 2025.

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  • This newest chapter in the Friends of the Children national network signifies a bold success for the organization, which made a commitment in 2019 to scale from 18 to 25 locations by 2025.
  • But here we arewe've met the challenge three years early," said Terri Sorensen, national CEO of Friends of the Children.
  • "This is an extraordinary milestone for Friends of the Children.
  • We will be able to empower thousands more youth across the country to build the bright futures they deserve."

Friends of the Children Receives $2.5 million to Scale Model to New Communities and Expand Partnerships with Tribal Communities

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Funding will support the organization to scale their evidence-based, long-term professional mentoring model in communities across MACP's geographic footprint and will also expand partnerships with tribal communities.

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  • Funding will support the organization to scale their evidence-based, long-term professional mentoring model in communities across MACP's geographic footprint and will also expand partnerships with tribal communities.
  • "Now more than ever, children and families need more support to recover from the pandemic.
  • We are humbled and inspired by this gift that will enable us to serve more children and families," said Terri Sorensen, CEO of Friends of the Children.
  • Thanks to a three-year, $6 million matching gift Friends of the Children received from the Echo Fund in May 2021, MACP's investment will have an even greater impact.

Conrad N. Hilton Foundation invests $3.4 million to expand Friends of the Children's two-generation approach and study its impact

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Monday, December 6, 2021
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"We look forward to learning more about the impact of our Two-Generation approach, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame,through the randomized controlled trial.

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  • "We look forward to learning more about the impact of our Two-Generation approach, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame,through the randomized controlled trial.
  • We are grateful to the Hilton Foundation for their partnership, guidance and support of this approach."
  • The grant for the RCT will support research development and implementation to rigorously study the organization's 2Gen approach.
  • The six-year multi-site RCT will examine the impact of Friends of the Children's 2Gen approach.

Austin Philanthropists Donate $1 Million to Friends of the Children Austin

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Monday, September 20, 2021
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Founded in 1993, Friends of the Children was created to help young children overcome adversity and realize their inherent resilience and potential.

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  • Founded in 1993, Friends of the Children was created to help young children overcome adversity and realize their inherent resilience and potential.
  • Initially established in Portland, Oregon, Friends of the Children was brought to Austin, Texas in 2017.
  • Ryan Jacob added, "Friends of the Children has developed a successful model to spark generational change among children that are facing adversity.
  • Consider contributing to Friends of the Children Austin by making a financial gift , in-kind donation , and supporting a local event .To learn more about Friends of the Children Austin, please visit friendsaustin.org .