Struggling Single Dad Receives Vital Support at Friendly Center
Paul was a single dad struggling with unemployment and mental health issues during the first six months of the pandemic. He felt these hardships were impacting his children, Sam (13)
Over a Thousand Easter Baskets for Local Kids
On the Monday before Easter, Friendly Center successfully held its annual Easter Basket Drive where supporters drop off Easter baskets for local children from low-income households. Each Spring, the goal
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