Friendship Circle LA

We are a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to accepting, supporting, and befriending children and young adults with special needs, empowering them to become successful members of society. Together, we build this vision every day.

THE POWER OF FCLA

We Grow Friendships

WITH SUPPORT FROM OUR AMAZING PARTNERS:

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A CIRCLE OF LOVE

Get Involved

Through our many programs, we hope to make the world a better place. Your support builds a community where every individual and their family is embraced and uplifted.

Volunteer

Join hundreds of teen volunteers and give the extraordinary gift of friendship to an extraordinary individual.

Apply to Volunteer

For Special Needs Families

We look forward to meeting you.

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Connect and grow
as a Volunteer

Teens can and do make a difference by being a Friendship Circle volunteer. It’s a great way to give the extraordinary gift of friendship to an extraordinary individual!

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Let us help your family
Connect, Love & Grow

The Friendship Circle envisions a world where people who have special needs and their families are accepted, included, and befriended so they can become successful members of society. Through our many programs, we hope to make the world a better place

Changing the world and making a difference to individuals of all abilities.

volunteer hours to-date

218703 +

volunteers since 2003

3980 +

children and families served

380 +