A Love Letter to Our Communities
One of the biggest misconceptions is that poverty in Orange County is rare. It is not. Thousands of families are one emergency away from losing stability. A medical bill, a
Havana Nights Gala Celebrates the Power of Community and Generosity
Orange, CA — On Friday, October 3rd, Friendly Center transformed the Turnip Rose Promenade into a vibrant celebration of community, culture, and purpose for its annual Havana Nights Gala. This
Why Friendly Center? A Conversation with Vito Canuso III, Board Chair and Retired Intellectual Property Lawyer
Few individuals leave a lasting impact like Vito Canuso III. For nearly nine years, he has been a driving force on Friendly Center’s Board of Directors and has served as
Friendly Mart Tackles Food Insecurity with Corporate Support: Goya Cares Makes a Generous Donation
A Fresh Approach to Food Distribution with Dignity and Choice In October, Friendly Center introduced a game-changing initiative to fight food insecurity with the launch of Friendly Mart, a self-choice mini-mart
Mayra’s Story
When I was suddenly diagnosed with breast cancer, it was dark times for me and my family. My name is Mayra. My husband, Lorenzo, and I are parents to two
Empowering Our Clients One Grocery at A Time with Friendly-Mart
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Friendly-Mart, our mini-mart designed to transform our bi-weekly food distribution into a weekly grocery shopping experience in Orange and in Buena Park. At