friends of the children

service overview

this program provides long-term, one-on-one mentoring to support youth in overcoming challenges and building a successful future.

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Thompson has collaborated with the national nonprofit Friends of the Children to launch Friends of the Children – Charlotte. The program provides Charlotte’s most vulnerable children with a long-term, salaried, professional mentor, who we call a Friend, for 12 ½ years – no matter what.
how-you-can-help

how you can help

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mentors’ perspectives

latest success stories

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