Annual Friend Raiser Celebration Speeches, Photos & Videos!

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Job Shadowing and Career Mentoring

Friends of the Children–Boston wants our Achievers to experience and explore different career opportunities. Help us broaden their career path.

Samika's Story

A very energetic sixth-grader was able to persevere through and was offered the stability and consistency she needed with the support of her Friend.

The Power of One

Friends of the Children is growing rapidly as communities across the country are experiencing the power of how “One” changes a child's story. #ThePowerOfOne

Our New Home!

Watch the reactions of our Achievers as we welcomed them to their new space for the first time in Roxbury, Massachusetts.

On-Boarding at Friends–Boston

Friends partners with Higginson School to select children directly from its kindergarten classrooms. Seeking out and selecting the children who need us most.

Don't Stop Believing!

"The band made me laugh, smile and cry all at the same time! Amazing!," said a Friend Raiser Guest. Watch our Achiever Band rock our 2018 Friend Raiser.

Our First Graduates

Friends of the Children is here to empower youth to reach their full potentials and overcome the many obstacles. Meet our Inaugural Graduating Class of 2016.

Abbi's Story of Success

She was only four-years-old when she moved from Guyana to the U.S. Abbi was a part of Friends–Boston's first class of Achievers.

Miguel's Story: Finding His Spark and Independence with Friends

"I was a scared little kid who really struggled with everything," said 14-years-old Miguel at the 2017 Friend Raiser. "Now, I am really hopeful for my future."

Jorgi's Story of Success

A breakthrough will often happen when you have someone by your side. This is the case with Jorgi, who was with Friends–Boston since 2004 with Friend, Keisha.