Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect. As a Family Resource
Making the Holidays Happen
Making the Holidays Happen Over 900 children from low-income families received a toy on Christmas morning thanks those who gave to Friendly Center’s annual Toy Drive in December. The hundreds
Socially Distanced Turkey Drive Feeds Hundreds of OC Families
The week of Thanksgiving, Friendly Center reached its goal of providing 400 Turkey Baskets to families in need – each with all the fixings for a complete Thanksgiving meal. Both
Heather’s Story
Heather’s Story The following story is from the perspective of a Friendly Center client. All names have been changed for confidentiality. At the start of quarantine, I experienced increased abuse
A Night at the Drive-In Gala
On Saturday, October 24th, Friendly Center hosted a Night at the Drive-In Gala, where supporters gathered in the parking lot of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Orange for a socially
Family Finds an Advocate, Resources, and Hope at Friendly Center
Ava has battled cancer for almost ten years, going into remission then experiencing a recurrence in 2017. Ever since then, she has struggled with the difficulties of managing chronic pain