My Friends Place

05/04/2026

Our Spring Wishlist.
Here is our Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2JH41ACMFXVTF?ref_=wl_share

12/25/2025

Dear Friends,

As the year comes to a close, we want to pause and say thank you.

Because of your continued support, compassion, and belief in our mission, we have been able to serve our community in meaningful ways this year - offering hope, dignity, and help when it was needed most. None of this would be possible without you!
This holiday season, we are incredibly grateful for each of you who stands with us, supports our work, and helps make a difference in the lives of others.

From all of us at Safe Harbor Support Center & My Friends Place, we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season, filled with peace, warmth, and joy.

With heartfelt gratitude,
The Safe Harbor Support Center Team

Special thanks to our community partners, Hanford Mission Integration Solutions, Lucas Engineering and Management Services, Inc. , and , for your years of steadfast, year-round support that make this work possible!

12/04/2025

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2JH41ACMFXVTF?ref_=wl_share
Items can be brought to the shelter at any time. Thank you!

10/17/2025

Help make the season bright! 🌟
The holiday season is just around the corner, and Safe Harbor is preparing for our Christmas Assistance Program. We invite local businesses and organizations to partner with us in providing gifts for local children in need this Christmas. To participate, please visit safeharborsupportcenter.org/givingtree to sign up, and we’ll be in touch soon. 🎄

09/18/2025

Here is our Fall Wishlist. Thank you 🧡💛
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2JH41ACMFXVTF?ref_=wl_share

09/16/2025

We are so grateful to be included in this year’s Giving Machine!

It’s an honor to stand alongside other incredible local nonprofits, all working to support our community in different ways.

This special opportunity allows us to come together and give with purpose this holiday season. Thank you for helping make a difference for kids, teens, and families right here in the Tri-Cities! ✨

Give clean water, goats, meals, toys, and more to those in need through a unique giving experience. Your donations go directly to global and local charities to help change lives around the world.

08/25/2025

We are SO EXCITED to share that Safe Harbor Support Center & My Friends Place has been voted Bronze Winner for “Best Nonprofit Organization” in the Tri-City Herald’s Tri-Cities Best 2025! 🥉✨

This recognition means so much because it came directly from our community. Every vote was a show of support for the children, youth, and families we serve every day. 💙

From comprehensive care for homeless youth, to family support and prevention programs, your belief in our mission helps us continue providing vital services right here in the Tri-Cities.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote for us and who stands beside us in this work. Together, we are making a difference!

Special thank you to our year-round community partners - Agrinorthwest, Hanford Mission Integration Solutions and Lucas Engineering and Management Services, Inc. - whose support makes our work possible every single day.

08/21/2025

Wow! Now supporting My Friends Place and Safe Harbor Support Center is even easier! Choose Safe Harbor as your preferred charity and round up your Walmart purchases - those extra pennies will add up to donations for our programs!

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08/18/2025

We’re getting ready for this year’s Beggars Banquet in support of
Safe Harbor Support Center and our programs including My Friends Place and we need your help! Our event raises critical funds to support children and families in our community who are healing from trauma, creating safe homes, and finding hope for the future.

We’re looking for donation partners to make this year’s event extra special. Gift cards, baskets, services, experiences, or sponsorships — every contribution helps change lives right here in the Tri-Cities.

If you or your business would like to donate, please send us a message or email [email protected].

Donations can be dropped off at:
Safe Harbor Support Center
1111 N Grant Pl, Kennewick 99336 - or we are happy to pick up at your convenience.

Together, we can bring safety, hope, and healing to local children and families.

07/01/2025

At Safe Harbor Support Center, we are privileged to have leaders who bring not only experience and expertise, but also deep compassion for the youth and families we serve. Today, we’re honored to recognize Diane Cato, a dedicated board member whose contributions over the past seven years have helped shape and strengthen our organization.

Diane has been on the board for 7 years and previously served as Board Secretary and President. Her commitment to our mission continues to make a lasting impact. Her leadership, advocacy, and heart for those most at-risk are felt throughout Safe Harbor and especially at My Friends Place, where her support helps ensure no teen faces homelessness alone.

Diane Cato is the Vice President for Mission Assurance for Hanford Mission Integration Solutions (HMIS). She has 35+ years of experience at a variety of Department of Energy sites with roles in Operations, Engineering, Projects, Startup & Readiness and Independent Assessment. In her current role as HMIS Vice President of Mission Assurance, she is responsible for the leadership and oversight of Environmental, Safety & Health, Radiological Services/Protection, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement and Requirements Managements organizations.

Diane has been in the Tri-cities since 2008. She and her husband, Bryan, have a wonderful, blended family, with their sons Jonathan and Sebastien living locally.

Diane was introduced to Safe Harbor by a friend and colleague that was on the board.

"I attended a couple of fundraisers, and I was moved and impressed with the great work done by the organization. I had no idea that teen homelessness was such a problem for this area. I am a sucker for anything to with kids, so it was a no-brainer when I was asked to be on the board. I am honored to be able to further the mission of this organization as it provides greatly needed services to our community."

Please join us in celebrating Diane’s incredible service to Safe Harbor and her ongoing commitment to creating a stronger, more compassionate community. 💙