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
Volunteer Spotlight: Kristen
Meet Kristen. A Los Angeles County native studying Integrated Educational Studies at Chapman University. Kristen was first connected to Friendly Center because she had to do a fieldwork assignment for
Program Spotlight: 2022 Volunteering
Friendly Center is incredibly grateful to all its volunteers that serve throughout the year. Today, with Friendly Center’s many programs come a variety of opportunities for volunteers to get involved
Rachel’s Family Story
We were sleeping on the floor of our apartment with no crib for the baby. My husband, Robert, lost his job right after we had moved into a new place.