Friends LA
Civic and Social OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Friends LA is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit in the civic and social organizations sector that supports youth facing significant obstacles through sustained professional mentoring. The organization assigns each participant a professional mentor who commits to a relationship lasting twelve years or more, regardless of circumstances. Its approach draws on decades of proven impact from across the country to bolster protections for children and families and to help prevent entry into the child welfare system. Based in Los Angeles, California, the organization operates as a small to mid-sized entity serving the local community while leveraging a broader national model. The program provides consistent, long-term mentorship designed to address challenges faced by youth.