| Greetings! |
| Happy New Year and welcome to our new E-Newsletter! Thank you for being part of our community. Your support helped us meet the challenges of 2008 and make a difference in the lives of homeless youth. We look forward to updating you every month with news from My Friend's Place and ways to get involved. |
| Holiday Cheer for Homeless Youth |
 On December 18, My Friend's Place celebrated the holidays with our annual Winter Party. Volunteers and staff served a hearty holiday meal and distributed backpacks, sleeping bags, winter clothing, children's toys, bus tokens and gift cards for food to a record-shattering 200 young people.
Special thanks go to Brentwood Presbyterian, Joan Tucker and the Turning Point School, Kay Sides and HATCh Inc, Koman Sportswear, Poz4Poz LA, Cathi Rue, the office of Munger, Tolles and Olson, Healthcare Partners, Mighty Fine Inc, Jane Wilson and St. Michael's Church, the CAP office at CalArts, Ivan Tether and all our fantastic volunteers and donors for making this a truly joyous occasion for the young people we serve.
My Friend's Place was open on Christmas Day. Special thanks to Gwendolyn Hooks and Bam Crawford Ministries, Bible Enrichment Fellowship International Church for being with us and providing a delicious holiday meal. |
| No Child Should Have to Go Hungry |
 In 2008 My Friend's Place spent $116,758 on food. It is one of our biggest expenses and one of the most important emergency services that we provide. Help feed hungry homeless youth by supporting our Safe Haven Program!
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