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SLO COUNTY
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

Creating partnerships for positive and healthy youth development

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PROGRAM IMPACT

600+

YOUTH EMPOWERED

100%

OF CLUB MEMBERS REPORT FNL SUPPORTS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

31

YEARS OF YOUTH IMPACT

ABOUT FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

Friday Night Live is California's leading youth development and substance use prevention program.

 

Prevention & Promotion

Programming focuses on drug & alcohol prevention and positive mental health promotion through an evidence-based, youth driven model. 

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Leadership & Advocacy

Youth participants work in partnership with adults to grow their leadership & decision-making skills. 

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Community Connection

Students engage with their communities through yearly volunteer and advocacy work. 

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Events & Activities

SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAMMING

SLO County Friday Night Live has weekly meetings across 20 school sites. Students grow leadership skills, plan projects, and build social skills. Connect to your school chapter today! 

STUDENT CONFERENCES

SLO County Friday Night Live offers yearly middle and high school leadership conferences. Conferences focus on learning, connection, and action planning around topics such as skill building, substance use education, and mental health awareness.

SUMMER EVENTS

Our FREE summer events are open to any middle or high school student in SLO County. Whether it's a pool party, movie night, or zipline adventure, there's something for everyone! Check out what is going on this summer!

REINDEER RUN

The annual FNL Reindeer Run brings community members together to participate in a festive 5k to celebrate the winter season, and raise money for student scholarships. Check back soon for 2025 run information! 

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FNL SCHOLARSHIPS

Each year, ten $500 scholarships are awarded to graduating Friday Night Live seniors who have been leaders in their chapter and school. This year, applications are due by Friday, April 4th 2025. 

IMPACTFUL STORIES

"FNL has pushed me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to be a leader in our club. Whether that be leading a discussion, organizing an event, or presenting a topic, FNL has given me the ability to speak more confidently"

Arroyo Grande FNL Member

"I am eternally grateful to have found an organization where I am able to lead events that provide help to those who are too afraid to ask, for those like me. Being a Friday Night Live member means being a voice for someone who does not have one, and making noise for the silenced version of your past self"

Paso Robles FNL Member

"Being in FNL made me feel capable of making an impact on my campus and in my community. It brought me a sense of belonging among my peers, along with wonderful friendships, and important knowledge about drug/alcohol abuse, mental health awareness, traffic safety, and more" 

FNL Alumni

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