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Friends of the Children - Boston and Friends of the Children’s national network receive $44 million from MacKenzie Scott to support its long-term mentoring model

Gift gives organization powerful momentum to provide more Boston youth with big dreams who face systemic obstacles with a paid, professional mentor for 12+ years

We Hosted a Mock Election!

Mentoring Nonprofit Helps Kids Thrive — by Adding Services for Caregivers

A Chronicle of Philanthropy Article

Friends of the Children-Boston Endures, Onboards New Board Members and Electing New Chairs

Finding Loyal Supporters During Unprecedented Times

Thank you for supporting us this year!

We could not do it without you!

PUR Celebrates #GivingTuesday by Partnering with Three Boston Nonprofits to Support Youth Education

Thankful for this partnership with PUR, Citizen Schools, and Thrive Support & Advocacy

Notarize Education Support Drive

Give the Gift of Learning!

Demanding Equity is the Way Forward

A letter from Friends of the Children–Boston executive director and board chair.

Our Boston Globe Op-Ed in Collaboration with Andrea Campbell – COVID-19

How to close Boston's achievement gap during the coronavirus pandemic.