April 16, 2020 Friends–Chicago Mentor, Phalon Carpenter, Interviewed on WBEZ 'No matter what, we are going to be here': School-based mentors become virtual guides. Friend Phalon Carpenter shares with WBEZ how, despite the stay-at-home order, Friends of the Children–Chicago is staying connected with youth through FaceTime and phone conversations. Read the interview on WBEZ Last year, Friend Felix Kombwa was interviewed on WBEZ, where he shared about the commitment Friends of the Children–Chicago makes to youth and families in our program.