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My Friend's Place eNews 

March 2011                           Volume 3 Issue 3

Greetings!

Welcome to our new, streamlined eNews.  Each month, we'll be spotlighting major events, youth stories, and ways to get involved in serving the homeless youth of Los Angeles.  Thank you for being a part of our community!

Warmly,

Heather Carmichael, LCSW
Executive Director
 
Save the Date June 5th for a

CIRCUS SPECTACULAR!


Cirque performers
We are thrilled to announce our major event of the year, MFP's CIRCUS SPECTACULAR on June 5th, 2011.

We hope you can join us for a celebration featuring amazing circus acts, music, magic and more, all to benefit the homeless youth of Los Angeles and services at My Friend's Place.

Mark your calendars and keep an eye on your inbox and our website for more information coming soon!

Hike to the Hollywood Sign - April 2nd  


Get out your hiking boots for our second annual hike to the famous Hollywood sign with a rare opportunity for a "Behind the Letters" view!  All proceeds support services at My Friend's Place.  The hike will begin promptly at 8am on April 2nd.

For more information, please RSVP by 5pm on April 1st.  Thanks to Mike Yanovich for organizing this wonderful day!

Call to Action:
Young Parents Need YOU! 

Baby
Our Parenting Program supports young parents living on the streets with case management, diapers and wipes, but raising a child is expensive and additional items are often in short supply - such as strollers, clothing, and bottles.

To support these young parents and their children on the path to stability, we need community members who can respond quickly to these in-kind donation requests.

 

Will you join us in supporting these young families in need? Please send an email to Stuart Brewster with "Parenting List Sign-Up" in the subject line to receive these special notifications.  Thank you!

 

This Month
Save the Date June 5th
Hike to the Hollywood Sign
Young Parents Need YOU!
Mission
My Friend's Place assists and inspires homeless youth to lead self-sufficient lives.

Contribute through our

Learn more at

Word From the Streets

Written by youth in workshops at My Friend's Place

  

What is Humanity
Is it our ability to reason
Or is it our ability to see things differently
I believe that humanity is something no one should take for granted
Life is a gift so do with it what you will
So be proud
Don't be discouraged
Let life move on and be happy

- Keith
MFP By the Numbers
Service stats for February 2011 
  • Individuals served: 404
  • Total number of visits: 1672
  • Average number of youth per day: 84

More Ways to Support MFP

Cars4Causes is a hassle-free way to donate your used vehicle, no matter its condition, to benefit MFP.
Cars4Causes
To donate a vehicle, submit the following information on their online donation form:

My Friend's Place
PO Box 3867
Hollywood, CA 90078
County: Los Angeles
Phone: 323-908-0011 x 116
Contact: Stuart Brewster


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My Friend's Place is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  To make a gift with your credit card, visit our secure online donation page.  Please send checks to:

My Friend's Place / Attn: Membership Program / PO Box 3867 / Hollywood, CA 90078