My Friend's Place Launches $20M Campus Campaign, Hits 55% Goal
Los Angeles – October 07, 2026 -- My Friend's Place, a Los Angeles nonprofit serving homeless youth, has raised more than $11.3 million toward a $20 million capital campaign to fund a new purpose-built campus, securing over 55% of its target as the fundraising effort enters its public phase.
Construction timeline targets December 2028 completion
The organization expects all necessary approvals by December 2026, followed by a temporary relocation in February 2027 to maintain service continuity. Demolition of the current facility and construction of the new campus are projected to begin in April 2027, with completion estimated for December 2028.
Project team combines architecture, project management and construction firms
My Friend's Place has partnered with BAR Architects for design, MGAC for project management, and Howard CDM as general contractor. Design plans and the construction budget are currently being finalized.