Helping young people experiencing homelessness move toward wellness, stability and self-sufficiency.
youth experience homelessness each
year in the United States
experience homelessness in
Los Angeles on any given night
are served every year at
My Friend’s Place
My Friend’s Place offers comprehensive services to 1,000+ unhoused young people between the ages of 12 and 25, and their children, each year, out of our dynamic resource center in Hollywood.
Our Mission: My Friend's Place is a community that cultivates growth and opportunity for young people impacted by homelessness.
Our Vision: We envision a Los Angeles community that effectively prevents and responds to youth and young adult homelessness and ensures the physical, mental, social, and economic well-being of all young people.
The staff here have allowed me to open up and they’ve been able to help me cope. I’ve never really had anyone in my life as supportive as they are. When I come back and see these people that work here, it kind of feels like a blessing. Now, when I go to sleep at night, I know that if I need a person to rely on the following day, My Friend’s Place will be there.
When I think of My Friend's Place, I think of the true meaning of friendship. MFP continuously shows up during young peoples' challenging and exciting times. It’s a place where youth find acceptance, encouragement, empowerment and alliance. It’s a place where youth can be creative, work and chill in a safe environment.
One of the special things about My Friend’s Place is the lasting and meaningful relationships that young people form with staff here. Knowing that there is a person or a group of people who make you feel accepted, valued and uplifted is what gives a young person a sense of belonging and hope for the future.
For decades now, My Friend's Place has been steadfast in serving our city's young people experiencing homelessness, welcoming them with open arms during times of crisis, vulnerability and need. I have seen firsthand the impact that MFP's support has had on countless young lives, not to mention the positive contributions MFP makes toward ensuring a safer, healthier neighborhood for all community stakeholders. The work performed by My Friend's Place is an essential service, led by an extraordinarily caring and compassionate group of staff and volunteers. If you care about the future of our city and helping our young people achieve their fullest potential, I urge you to join our community of support.
For 37 years and counting, My Friend’s Place has been assisting and inspiring young people experiencing homelessness to build self-sufficient lives.
Assist and inspire homeless youth to build self-sufficient lives.
Help My Friend's Place raise $100,000 to secure an additional $100,000 in matching funds to support the expansion of our weekly drop in center hours by 20%! More drop in center hours means more transformative care, resources and opportunities for the young people of My Friend’s Place... Read More
My Friend's Place is excited to celebrate Black History Month in February, with a special focus on Black Resistance and Resilience, a theme inspired by ASALH's 2023 Black History Theme... Read More
Assist and inspire homeless youth to build self-sufficient lives.
