Bright Futures for Youth’s mission is to ignite the potential of youth today for vibrant communities tomorrow. We are a nonprofit committed to making a life-changing difference for children and young adults in Nevada County. Bright Futures for Youth – created by the merger of The Friendship Club and NEO Youth Center in 2020 – has three programs: The Friendship Club, founded in 1995, NEO, founded in 2008, and SAFE, launched in 2019 to help youth experiencing homelessness. The organization’s vision is that every young person has hope, opportunity and the capacity to succeed.