The Friendship Circle of Washington
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM Mercerdale Park, Mercer Island
Community Kindness Day & WalkSunday, October 18, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM Mercerdale Park, Mercer Island
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Mission & VisionCommitted to inclusion for all, Friendship Circle of Washington leverages the positive impact of friendship, u
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Mitzvah Volunteer Program (MVP)The Friendship Circle Mitzvah Volunteer Program (MVP) is a unique club that teaches the art of giving, volunte
Employment & InternshipsIf you're looking to transform the lives of children and teens by fostering friendship and inclusion, we want 
2026 Summer Adventure Camp is taking place August 17th-19th!Friendship Circle Summer Adventure Camp is designed as a typical day camp experience for children and teens wi
Sunday CircleTwo Sundays per month during the school year, trained specialists and a team of teen volunteers lead children 
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Technology Resources & Computer SkillsWe are honored to provide equity resources to our community! This regional outreach and training effort is fun
Fellowship AwardThe Fellowship Award is a prestigious recognition awarded to volunteers who have demonstrated exceptional comm
Help Complete the CircleThe true beauty of the Friendship Circle is how we all link together to form a seamless circle of friendship. 
Friends@HomeInteractions between teen volunteers and children go beyond a typical play-date. Friends@Home volunteers recei
The Soul Project by The Friendship CircleThe Soul Project is The Friendship Circle’s adult learning series, where Jewish wisdom meets the heart of our 
Mandatory Volunteer KickoffEach year, Friendship Circle hosts a mandatory volunteer kickoff and workshop for our teen volunteers. The aimTeen & Young Adult Life SkillsAs older teens and young adults age, the importance of preparing them for a wide variety of life situations anBirthday ClubBirthday Club is a bi-monthly event to celebrate participants whose birthdays occurred in the last two months.
Teen & Young Adult HangoutThe mission of Teen & Young Adult Hangouts is simple—that all teens, regardless of ability, deserve the opportTeen TalksTeen Talks offers a safe, judgment-free environment for teens to come together and discuss challenges around m
UMatter@SchoolUMatter@School is a student-led initiative that empowers students to support their peers that are struggling wTeen JAMTeen JAM, or Jewish Action in Motion, is a volunteer program created to deepen the sense of community for FrieVideosTwo Decades of Friendship - Love, impact and leadership - 2025UMatter Advisory CommitteeWe value teen leadership and believe that when young people assist in steering services that program quality iAdult Volunteer OpportunitiesAre you an adult wondering how you can get more involved with The Friendship Circle? We have plenty of opportuMom's Night OutIt's important for our parents of children with special needs to connect with each other. Each month, our ProgChanukah PartyWe’re so excited to host our Annual Chanukah Party on December 14th at 3:30 PM , right after our festive ChanuBoard of DirectorsBoard President, Senior Manager, KMD ArchitectsTeen & Young Adult AdventuresThe mission of Teen & Young Adult Adventure is simple—that all teens, regardless of ability, deserve the oppor