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Bright Futures for Youth | Serving Nevada County
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Bright Futures for Youth | Serving Nevada County

Phone number
(530) 265-4311
Category
Children
Auto tags
Community-Focused
Nonprofit Organization
Youth
child
local
Eligibility
Nevada County youth ages 10–25 (varies by program). No income proof required for NEO drop-in, SAFE, or Cinderella Project.
Auto Summary
Bright Futures for Youth is a Nevada County nonprofit (merger of NEO and The Friendship Club) running free programs for ages 10–25: the NEO Youth Center (grades 6–12 drop-in with meals and activities), The Friendship Club (long-term mentoring), SAFE (drop-in help for youth experiencing homelessness, including CalFresh and Medi-Cal sign-up), Friday Night Live, GREAT Camp, and the Cinderella Project (free formal wear). All services are free. Call 530-265-4311 or use the referral form at brightfutures.tfaforms.net/18. Verified 2026-05-17.
Value
$500,000
Espanol
# Futuros Brillantes para la Juventud | Sirviendo al Condado de Nevada ## Misión La misión de Bright Futures for Youth es apoyar y empoderar a los jóvenes y sus familias en el Condado de Nevada para que alcancen su máximo potencial. ## Visión Nuestra visión es crear un futuro brillante para todos los jóvenes del Condado de Nevada, donde tengan acceso a oportunidades, recursos y apoyo necesarios para crecer, aprender y prosperar. ## Nuestros Programas - Programa de Tutoría: Ofrecemos tutorías individuales y grupales para ayudar a los jóvenes en su desarrollo académico y personal. - Programa de Empleo Juvenil: Ayudamos a los jóvenes a adquirir habilidades laborales y encontrar oportunidades de empleo. - Programa de Vivienda Juvenil: Brindamos apoyo a los jóvenes en situaciones de vivienda inestable o sin hogar. - Programa de Salud Mental: Proporcionamos servicios de salud mental y apoyo emocional para jóvenes y sus familias. ## Cómo Puedes Ayudar - Voluntariado: Únete a nuestro equipo de voluntarios y marca la diferencia en la vida de los jóvenes. - Donaciones: Tu donación nos permite continuar brindando programas y servicios vitales a la juventud del Condado de Nevada. - Alianzas: Trabajemos juntos para crear una comunidad más fuerte y apoyar a nuestros jóvenes. ¡Juntos podemos construir futuros brillantes para la juventud del Condado de Nevada!
URL
https://bffyouth.org/
Last verified 2026-05-17

Bright Futures for Youth — Nevada County

Free programs for local kids and young adults, ages 10 to 25. Drop-in, food, mentoring, after-school activities, and housing help. Everything below is free for youth and families.
Call: 530-265-4311
Main office: 200 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Website: bffyouth.org
Refer a youth (any program): brightfutures.tfaforms.net/18
Bright Futures for Youth is the 2020 merger of The Friendship Club and NEO. Today it runs five programs out of the Litton Drive campus. [Source: bffyouth.org/about/ (accessed 2026-05-17)]

Programs running right now

NEO Youth Center — free drop-in, grades 6–12

A safe place to hang out after school. Art, music, video games, sports, ping-pong, a café, and a free hot meal. Staff served 17,860 meals in the 2024–2025 school year, about 60% of them at NEO. [Source: bffyouth.org/neo/ (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Where: 200 Litton Drive, Grass Valley (first floor, back of the building)
Hours (2025–2026 school year):
  • Mon: 3:00–6:30 pm (junior high), 4:00–6:30 pm (high school)
  • Tue: 4:00–6:30 pm (high school)
  • Wed: 2:00–5:30 pm (junior high), 4:00–6:30 pm (high school)
  • Thu: 4:00–6:30 pm (both)
  • Fri: 4:00–6:30 pm (special events)
To join: Fill out the registration form on bffyouth.org/neo (use Chrome). Questions: NEO cell 530-205-7369. [Source: bffyouth.org/neo/ (accessed 2026-05-17)]

The Friendship Club — long-term mentoring, ages 10–18

Year-round after-school program for youth facing poverty, abuse, or trauma. Serves about 125 youth at a time with mentoring, academic support, and the annual Graduation & Scholarship Dinner. Founded 1995. [Source: bffyouth.org/tfc/ (accessed 2026-05-17)]

SAFE — help if you are 25 or younger and have nowhere stable to live

Drop in at the Navigation Center for food, clothing, showers, hygiene supplies, help applying for CalFresh and Medi-Cal, mental-health and physical-health support, and help with school or trade training. SAFE has served over 500 young people since 2020, with about five new youth reaching out each week. [Source: bffyouth.org/safe/ (accessed 2026-05-17)]
Drop-in Navigation Center: 200 Litton Drive, Grass Valley
Hours: Mon 11 am–3 pm; Tue–Thu 12:30–4:30 pm; closed Fri
Can’t come during those hours? Use the referral form at brightfutures.tfaforms.net/18.

Friday Night Live

After-school programming that promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. Ask at the main office for current meeting times. [Source: bffyouth.org (accessed 2026-05-17)]

GREAT Camp — summer leadership, grades 6–8

One-week summer leadership camps for youth entering 6th–8th grade. The 2026 camp runs June 15–26. Cost is free or low-cost; ask the office. [Source: bffyouth.org (accessed 2026-05-17)]

Cinderella Project — free formal wear

A free formal-wear boutique for prom, graduation, quinceañera, and other special events. Opens seasonally in downtown Grass Valley. [Source: yubanet.com/regional/cinderella-project-to-open-in-downtown-grass-valley… (accessed 2026-05-17)]

Who qualifies

  • Any youth in western Nevada County, ages 10–25, depending on the program.
  • No income proof required for NEO, SAFE drop-in, or Cinderella Project.
  • The Friendship Club focuses on youth facing poverty, abuse, or trauma — staff will talk with the family during intake.

How to start

  1. For NEO: Fill out the online registration at bffyouth.org/neo and just show up during open hours.
  1. For SAFE: Walk into the Navigation Center during drop-in hours, or fill out the referral form.
  1. For Friendship Club, GREAT Camp, Cinderella Project: Call 530-265-4311 or use the referral form at brightfutures.tfaforms.net/18. A staff member follows up within a few days.

Common pitfalls

  • The NEO registration form needs Chrome — other browsers can fail silently. [Source: bffyouth.org/neo/ (accessed 2026-05-17)]
  • SAFE’s drop-in is closed Fridays. Use the referral form on weekends.
  • Programs are based in Grass Valley; transportation help may be available — ask when you call.

Where to get help

  • Main line: 530-265-4311 (weekdays)
  • NEO direct cell: 530-205-7369
  • In person: 200 Litton Drive, Suite 308, Grass Valley, CA 95945