Organization Spotlight: Financial Literacy Workshops with Hanmi Bank
Friendly Center has partnered with Hanmi Bank this spring to offer clients Financial Literacy workshops. These workshops focus on helping clients create a budget and succeed on their financial journey.
Donor Spotlight: Labeltronix
Labeltronix is an Anaheim-based company that prints premium crafted labels for various industries. They are also notable supporters of Friendly Center’s collection drives! For the past two years, Labeltronix employees
Program Spotlight: 2021 Volunteering
Ninety-eight years ago, a group of volunteers had the desire to help their neighbors in need, establishing a place in Orange for community outreach called Friendly Center. Today, with Friendly
Volunteer Spotlight: Joseph Lopresti
Since he began volunteering at Friendly Center in April 2021, Joseph Lopresti has rarely missed an opportunity to help distribute food at our bimonthly Mobile Pantry events in Orange. His
Friendly Center Supporters Give Hope for the Holidays
The 2021 holiday season was a bright one at Friendly Center, with our Turkey Basket Drive and Holiday Distribution serving hundreds of local children and families; an impact made possible
Stephanie and Brandon’s Story
My 6-year-old son Brandon and I were struggling with the recent, unexpected death of his father. When the pandemic hit, our lives continued to spiral when I lost my job