About Us
Discover Friendly Center
Today, Friendly Center's wrap-around services continue to elevate families so they may overcome crisis and the barriers of poverty.
Who We Are
OUR MISSION
OUR VISION
FINANCIALS
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Make a Difference
Our Main Pillars
Family Support
Food Programs
Education
Programs and services that make a difference for the whole family
Our programs and services fall under three main pillars: Family Support, Food and Basic Needs, and Education and Workforce Development. Friendly Center’s 15+ wraparound programs offer struggling families the unique opportunity to find resources that combat the various intersecting barriers of poverty while meeting their immediate needs. Food insecurity, joblessness, mental health emergencies, and lack of educational opportunities are often cyclical issues for low-income families – Friendly Center’s multifaceted, holistic approach of providing assistance through a variety of programs effectively helps these families transition from crisis to self-sufficiency. Read more about our programs.
Accomplishments
in 2022
3,247
Individuals Served
163
Families in Case Management
300,915 lbs
Food Distributed
1,032
Children Served for the Holidays
Our Programs
Friendly Center responds to the needs of the community with dynamic programs that help keep families safe, stable, and secure. More than 15 free programs and services are offered to low-income families through our locations in Orange County. The programs help support families in different situations to develop long-term solutions.