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
Long Distance Tutoring
In March, as school districts switched to virtual instruction, Friendly Center’s after-school program followed suit; knowing that the needs of its nearly 100 K-8th grade students were still present, if
Stability When it is Needed Most
When Elsa came to Friendly Center last Fall, she was overwhelmed: both her and her son were facing mental health challenges and the family’s basic needs were not being met
Child Abuse Prevention Month 2020
Every April, Friendly Center hosts a Blue Ribbon event for Orange County children and families in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention. These events are meant to educate the public
The Need in Our Community
Local Families Need Your HelpAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make a significant impact on the employment and income of families across Orange County, Friendly Center has seen a significant
Introducing Friendly Center’s New Logo
In the Fall of 2019, as we anticipated the beginning of a new decade, it was decided that Friendly Center’s logo needed a fresh start too. We took the opportunity