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
Emergency Food Program Serves Hundreds of OC Families
For many, it is difficult to imagine living without necessities like laundry detergent, groceries, and toothbrushes. But for a low-income family experiencing crisis, job loss, or on the brink of
Donor Spotlight: Episcopal Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Placentia
Episcopal Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Placentia is a dedicated congregation whose outreach work includes helping Friendly Center families by regularly collecting non-perishable food items and participating in annual