My Friend's Place Announced New Hollywood Campus
The non-profit organization secured over half of its $20 million capital campaign goal for the project.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Philanthropy
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My Friend's Place has unveiled plans for a new campus in Hollywood to consolidate services for the youth it supports. The organization has successfully raised $11.3 million toward its $20 million capital campaign.
Why it matters
The new facility is intended to streamline resources and services for local youth under one roof. This expansion aims to enhance the support provided to the population served by the non-profit since its inception.
My Friend's Place has raised $11.3 million, reaching 55% of its $20 million campaign goal. The organization serves over 1,300 youth annually between the ages of 12 and 25.
The players
My Friend's Place
This Los Angeles-based non-profit organization has provided services to at-risk youth since it was founded in 1988.
Miley Cyrus
The singer and actress serves as the honorary chair for the current capital campaign.
The details
The project will centralize essential resources for young people, with plans for a temporary relocation in early 2027 to facilitate site development. Following anticipated project approvals, demolition and construction activities are scheduled to begin in the spring of 2027.
Timeline
1988: My Friend's Place began distributing food.
October 2026: Organization announced campus plans.
December 2026: Anticipated project approval date.
February 2027: Planned temporary relocation.
April 2027: Start of demolition and construction.
Market Landscape
This development follows a pattern set by the 2020 expansion of the Hollywood Youth Center in consolidating social service infrastructure. The initiative positions the organization to better manage its regional operations against other local community support programs.
Local residents can expect continued support for youth through the organization's expanded facility capabilities. The planned relocation in 2027 may affect temporary service access points for those relying on these programs.
The takeaway
The move toward a consolidated campus reflects a broader trend of non-profits optimizing physical space to improve service delivery. Donors should monitor the campaign progress as the organization approaches its final funding milestones before the 2027 construction phase.
What happens next
The organization expects to secure all necessary project approvals by December 2026, with construction projected for completion in December 2028.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by My News LA.
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