| Greetings! |
 I hope that 2010 is off to a great
start for you, your friends, and family!
Here at My Friend's Place we
have much to be grateful for as we start our 23rd year of service to homeless youth
in Los Angeles. Thank you so much for making the holidays at MFP a time
of celebration and community for our youth. After the challenges of the
past year, it was amazing to be able to come together at the end of 2009
knowing that we will be here to serve youth in need for years to come.
All of us who work at My Friend's
Place are humbled and honored on a daily basis to have the chance to touch the
lives of the homeless young people who walk through our doors each day.
We know that it takes more than just us to make a difference. It takes
the dedication of our many volunteers, the generosity of our supporters, and
the strong belief that the community has in our mission to assist and inspire
homeless youth to build self-sufficient lives. In short, it takes you.
We are excited for the year ahead and
hope that you will continue to be a part of the MFP family for years to
come. Thank you!
Sincerely, 
Heather Carmichael Executive Director
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Ring Out the Old: 2009 Holiday Celebrations
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The 2009 holidays were some of the busiest ever for My Friend's Place! Thanks to the support of dedicated volunteers and supporters, MFP was able to brighten the season for hundreds of youth.
 On November 25, volunteers from the Capital Group Companies prepared a hot meal of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, green beans and more to celebrate Thanksgiving. Over 100 youth lined up around the block to receive the delicious food!
I n December, staff and volunteers transformed MFP into a winter wonderland for our annual holiday party, distributing hundreds of backpacks filled with essential items and gifts to over 160 young people. A hot meal with holiday desserts was served, and youth had the chance to take their picture with Santa! A week later, graduates of MFP's Parenting Program gathered to celebrate and select gifts for their children. And on Christmas Day, My Friend's Place volunteers and staff served a special morning meal to dozens of young people - with a surprise gift of a visit to see Disney's A Christmas Carol that afternoon!
 In early January, volunteers led by Armin and Marilyn Szatmary hosted a New Year's Barbecue. Youth enjoyed fresh hot dogs, hamburgers, and cake as they rang in the new year!
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Supporter Spotlight: Crumbs Bake Shop
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 Twice a week for the last six months, Crumbs Bake Shop in Larchmont Village has donated boxes of cupcakes and pastries for the youth who visit My Friend's Place. The tasty treats have quickly become a welcome bright spot in the week for the youth at MFP and are greeted enthusiastically with smiles and cheers.We are so grateful to our many community partners who enhance the lives of homeless youth. Thank you, Crumbs, for your ongoing commitment to the youth of MFP!
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Thanks to our Holiday Supporters!
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My Friend's Place would like to recognize some of our Holiday supporters for their extraordinary commitment to the homeless youth of Hollywood!
All Saint's Beverly Hills
All Saint's Pasadena
AMC Theaters
Bam Crawford Ministries, Bible Enrichment Fellowship International Church
Bingham McCutchen
Brentwood Presbyterian
CalArts CAP Office
The Capital Group Companies
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Relief Society
Health Care Partners
Kaiser Permanente
Koman Sportswear
LA Photo Party
Lionsgate
Munger, Tolles and Olsen
NBC Universal
Paramount
Raytheon ITP
Robynn Joy Foundation
St. Matthew's Church
Turning Point School
The Walt Disney Company
And huge thanks to our spectacular volunteers for helping make the season such a joyful one. You make a difference!
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MFP By the Numbers: 2009
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In 2009, My Friend's Place:
- Served 1,833 individual youth through 25,390 visits
- Served over 45,000 meals
- Provided case management to over 250 youth
Thank you to all our supporters for helping us continue to serve the homeless youth of Hollywood through a tough year!
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Phil Hendrie CDs on Sale
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 Each time you purchase a Phil Hendrie CD, you provide 3 days worth of meals to a homeless youth.
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