My Friend's Place eNews 
April 2013

Get Your Heart Working for Homeless Youth!

And join My Friend's Place for our 

 

4th Annual Hollywood Hike!

 

What: My Friend's Place will hike to Mt. Lee for a breathtaking view of the Hollywood Sign. Longtime MFP supporter and friend, Michael Yanovich, continues to organize this incredible event, and your participation will benefit the work of MFP in our beloved Hollywood home.

 

When: Sunday, April 28. Meet at 7:45a.m., hike starts at 8.

 

Where: Hollyridge Trail Head. Due to parking congestion, please carpool. We recommend parking on Beachwood Drive and walking up the dirt road to the trailhead located at the dirt parking lot halfway between Hollyridge Drive and Sunset Ranch.

 

Cost: Suggested tax-deductible contribution to MFP in the amount of $25-50 per group, though any amount is welcome! Please bring checks payable to My Friend's Place on hike day.

 

RSVP: Send email to hollywoodhike@gmail.com.

 

Feel free to show up without an RSVP, but email is the only way to stay informed of potential weather delays. Please contact Natalie at (323) 908-0011 x101 with any questions.

 

*Note: Hiking can be strenuous exercise. Please come prepared and bring water.


We hope to see you on the trail!

 

There's No Place Like Home

 Sponsor a Young Person in Supportive Housing  

 

We are so pleased to help young people transition into new supportive housing, but many are without resources to begin their new lives. 

 

MFP is committed to providing the best possible environment in order to ensure a comfortable home and healthy future for these young people. 

You can help furnish new housing for a transitioning MFP youth with any of the following:

  • new pots and pans
  • new dishes and tupperware
  • kitchen utensils and knives
  • small appliances
  • new bedding/sheets/blankets
  • new towels
  • cleaning supplies
  • toilet paper/ paper towels
  • gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, Big Lots, Ikea or any other home goods store

*We ask that all items be donated be NEW, as required by many supportive housing guidelines. 

 

For donations and gift inquires, please contact Natalie at 

(323) 908-0011x101 or development@myfriendsplace.org.

We are  happy to keep you posted on the progress of the young person you are supporting! 

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 Mario Erpinar 
 
Mario first heard of MFP's history and mission during a weekend community service trip where co-founder, Steve LePore, served as guest speaker. Mario was so inspired to get involved, he applied as soon as he turned 18. Volunteering has always played a significant roll in his life and he believes that anyone has the ability to a make an impact, whether it's once a month or everyday. Mario ads,

 

"The homeless youth, in my opinion, have an entire life ahead of them. By providing services to them, we can improve their chances of succeeding. This idea has motivated me to devote my time to volunteering at MFP. I've had so many awesome experiences."

 

Mario's favorite aspect of MFP is

"the optimism and friendliness of the youth we serve at MFP. Their humor always gets me! Also, the staff of MFP-they are true professionals at what they do and make MFP all the more amazing."

 

We think you're amazing too, Mario! Thanks for being part of the MFP team!

 

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