A Night at the Drive-In Gala
On Saturday, October 24th, Friendly Center hosted a Night at the Drive-In Gala, where supporters gathered in the parking lot of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Orange for a socially
Family Finds an Advocate, Resources, and Hope at Friendly Center
Ava has battled cancer for almost ten years, going into remission then experiencing a recurrence in 2017. Ever since then, she has struggled with the difficulties of managing chronic pain
Emergency Food Program Serves Hundreds of OC Families
For many, it is difficult to imagine living without necessities like laundry detergent, groceries, and toothbrushes. But for a low-income family experiencing crisis, job loss, or on the brink of
Donor Spotlight: Episcopal Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Placentia
Episcopal Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Placentia is a dedicated congregation whose outreach work includes helping Friendly Center families by regularly collecting non-perishable food items and participating in annual
Virtual Summer Program is a Success!
This week, The Power of Me completed its annual summer program! The 6-week virtual program gave students the chance to engage in fun activities ranging from at-home science experiments to
Emergency Services During COVID-19
At the start of the COVID-19 crisis, Friendly Center moved swiftly to begin providing programs, services, and referrals for low-income families virtually; but when an influx of calls started coming