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A Love Letter to Our Communities

A Love Letter to Our Communities

Education, Family Support, Food, Our Programs, Press Release, Volunteers, Why Friendly Center February 14, 2026
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
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Havana Nights Gala Celebrates the Power of Community and Generosity

Havana Nights Gala Celebrates the Power of Community and Generosity

Press Release October 22, 2025
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
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Why Friendly Center? A Conversation with Vito Canuso III, Board Chair and Retired Intellectual Property Lawyer

Why Friendly Center? A Conversation with Vito Canuso III, Board Chair and Retired Intellectual Property Lawyer

Donor Spotlight, Why Friendly Center March 10, 2025
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
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Friendly Mart Tackles Food Insecurity with Corporate Support: Goya Cares Makes a Generous Donation

Friendly Mart Tackles Food Insecurity with Corporate Support: Goya Cares Makes a Generous Donation

Food, Press Release November 19, 2024
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
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Mayra’s Story

Mayra’s Story

Family Support November 15, 2024
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
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Empowering Our Clients One Grocery at A Time with Friendly-Mart

Empowering Our Clients One Grocery at A Time with Friendly-Mart

Food, Our Programs October 4, 2024
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
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