
Orange County District 4 Supervisor Doug Chaffee and Friendly Center Collaborate to Implement Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP)
ORANGE, CA, (February 1, 2024) – In a major move to combat homelessness, Supervisor Doug Chaffee of Orange County’s Fourth District, together with Friendly Center President/CEO, Dr. Kenia Cueto, has

Jessica Ruelas, Friendly Center’s Newly Executive Director
Meet Jessica Ruelas. Friendly Center’s newly appointed Executive Director. Jessica has been working with Friendly Center for 12 years. She started as a Recreation & Education Supervisor where she overseed

Friendly Center, Inc. Embarks on a New Era with Dr. Kenia Hernandez Cueto as CEO
ORANGE, CA, January 2, 2024 – Friendly Center, Inc., a stalwart in Orange County’s non-profit sector, proudly enters its centenary year by welcoming Kenia Hernandez Cueto, Ph.D., as its newly

Jennifer’s Story
I was trapped in a cycle of abuse. My breaking point came when my husband pulled a knife on me. I silently suffered from the abuse of my husband for

One Heart Gala in Celebration of Cathy Seelig
ANAHEIM, CA, October 4, 2023 – On Saturday, September 30th, Friendly Center hosted its One Heart Gala at The Ranch Events Center in Anaheim. The room was filled with 172

Paying it Forward
Cherie first found Friendly Center when she and her two children, ages 12 and 7 at the time, were homeless and looking for help. She contacted Friendly Center and was