Friends of the Children, Klamath Basin Chapter, is a unique, one on one adult relationship with a deserving child. They hire paid mentors who select children in the first grade and see and work with that child for 12 years! The main goals are that the children will graduate from high school or at least get their GED's, the children will NOT get involved negatively with the justice system, and they will NOT become teen parents. Mentors work with their children at least four hours every week, one on one, 52 weeks of the year. They help with homework, they introduce the children to community outings like parks, walking trails, museums, dog shows, bowling, etc. A good deal of time is spent helping with homework or dealing with difficulties at school. This is an amazing organization that truly makes a difference in a child's life by sticking with them through the good times and the bad times and letting that child know there will always be someone who cares!
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- EIN 93-1290284
- info@friendsklamath.org
- (541) 273.2022
- 3837 Altamont Dr Klamath Falls OR 97603 USA
- www.friendsklamath.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Adult & Child Matching Programs, Children & Youth
Mission: Friends was organized to be operated exclusively for educational and charitable purposes by identifying and intervening with children facing obstacles early in their lives.
Programs: During the year the organization provided mentoring programs for approximately 48 children facing obstacles and challenges. Each friend works with approximately eight children or young adults to walk with them as positive role model as youth work on educational success, plans and skills for the future, prosocial development, healthy activities and making good choices.