Double Your Impact and Expand the Safety Net for Young People!
This November, please consider a gift to 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%!
Black History Month at My Friend's Place
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.
Innovative New Programming For Transition Age Young Adults (TAYA)
My Friend's Place is extending the safety net for Transition Age Young Adults (TAYA) ages 25-30 experiencing homelessness!
The 2022 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count continues to perpetuate the invisibility of young people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles
This year's Youth Count was the first since the onset of COVID in March 2020.
Is 41.18 Solving Homelessness In L.A.?
Tomorrow, July 27, the L.A. City Council is considering expanding ordinance 41.18. This expansion will inevitably further marginalize vulnerable young people
My Friend's Place Endorses "Young People To The Front"
We're excited to join our fellow Primary Coalition Partners to uplift youth experiencing homelessness in L.A.
Popcorn Vol. 30 Has Arrived!
Check out the latest youth-created edition of our zine!
My Friend’s Place Is Hiring
We have a number of employment opportunities available on both the program and development teams!
Introducing Popcorn Volume 29!
Check out the latest youth-created edition of our zine!
COVID Update
My Friend's Place will be closed Jan. 19-21
Popcorn Volume 28 Is Here!
Check out the latest youth-created edition of our zine!
Last chance to triple your impact for My Friend's Place
Today is the last day we can triple match your gift for young people like Lexi who come to My Friend's Place seeking safety, stability, connection and acceptance.
In-Kind Support
With all of the holiday goodness happening at My Friend's Place, we are currently only accepting holiday wishlist contributions delivered by appointment.
A Note From Board Co-President Cheryl L. Hayward
Over thirty years ago, I was a young mother experiencing homelessness. Although it was only a moment in my life, the memory has crystalized my passion to support the amazing work at My Friend’s Place.
TRIPLE Your Investment In Support For Homeless Youth This December!
"When I walked through the front door of My Friend’s Place, I honestly didn’t feel homeless anymore. I felt like I was going to be able to get the help that I needed."
Double Your Support For The Safe Haven Program!
This October, your gift of support for our Safe Haven Program will be MATCHED up to $75,000!
Summer Field Trips at My Friend's Place!
Summertime at My Friend’s Place means field trips with the young people we serve! From the DTLA to Santa Monica, our young people and Transformative Education staff have been traveling all over Los Angeles.
Housing Case Management at My Friend's Place
Over the past 12 months, in spite of all of the challenges arising from COVID-19, My Friend's Place has continued to make a significant impact in the lives of youth experiencing homelessness.
An Update on Programming at My Friend's Place
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, My Friend's Place has embraced an innovative service model that allows us to safely serve nearly 100 youth each week.