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
Keeping the Food Rollin’
Meet Felicia. While home one day in Long Beach, she started searching online for volunteer opportunities when she found Friendly Center and registered as a food volunteer. Felicia volunteers at
Sofia’s Story
When my husband died suddenly, I was left alone to raise three young boys. My name is Sofia. My husband, David, and I had been married for twelve years and
Strengthening Family Bonds
Many of the families Friendly Center serves may not have the resources to do activities together, which can put a strain on relationships within the home. Friendly Center’s Family Engagement