Community Corner
New Friends Of Youth Chair Is Founder's Granddaughter
New FOY Board Chair Ellen Boyer was recently picked to lead the Eastside charity.
FOY: Logic 20/20 CFO Ellen Boyer is the incoming Board Chair for Friends of Youth (FOY).
Boyer’s involvement with FOY spans more than 20 years. She has held multiple tenures on the Board of Directors and served as Board Chair from 1997 to 1999. FOY runs in the family, too—Boyer is FOY founder Iva Matsen’s granddaughter. “Friends of Youth is starting a new chapter with new executive leadership,” she says. “They have incredible talent, and together I believe they and the Board can take great strides toward achieving next year’s goals.” Boyer sees the impact of FOY by donating meals at The Landing, FOY’s drop-in shelter in Redmond, and she regularly encourages friends and family to get involved.
“Friends of Youth has kept up with the constantly changing environment and needs of youth in order to stay true to its mission,” Boyer says. “It is an honor to be part of this organization given the positive impact it makes in our community.” FOY’s outgoing Board Chair Bill Savoy will remain on the board and assist in Boyer’s transition. “Friends of Youth would not be where it is today without Bill’s leadership and dedication,” Boyer says. “As he steps down from Board Chair, he leaves a set of shoes that no one will come close to filling.”