Opening Doors, Inspiring Minds, Building Futures
As a new school year begins, classrooms are once again filled with the excitement of new beginnings, new opportunities, and new goals. At Friendly Center, we believe education is more
Easter Joy at Friendly Center
Over 930 Baskets Bring Smiles Across Orange County Orange County, CA — Friendly Center celebrated the season of giving by distributing 937 Easter baskets to children across Orange County on
Friendly Center to Receive $2000 Donation from Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation
Sprouts’ grant will support Friendly Center’s Snack Smart and Pantry Power Up program at our Orange after-school site by enhancing the weekly snacks we already provide and adding short, hands-on
A Love Letter to Our Communities
One of the biggest misconceptions is that poverty in Orange County is rare. It is not. Thousands of families are one emergency away from losing stability. A medical bill, a
Exploring the Skies: Highlights from the Drone Bootcamp at Friendly Center
From July 8-11, Friendly Center was abuzz with excitement and innovation as it hosted a dynamic Drone Bootcamp. This four-day event provided participants with a comprehensive dive into the world
Ribbon Cutting in Buena Park
Friendly Center officially opened its doors to a new Community Resource Center in Buena Park on September 14, 2022. The morning opened with a brief ceremony and acknowledgement from Friendly
New Buena Park Site
In early 2022, Friendly Center was invited by the City of Buena Park to consider opening an additional center in one of their municipal buildings. After meetings with the City
Summer Success = Fall Readiness
During the 2020-2021 school year, students in The Power of Me participated in virtual tutoring and STEAM projects while safely picking up food, hygiene items, and school supplies from Friendly
Grieving Mom and Daughter Find Stability and Hope
Ava is a 6th grade student who began participating in Friendly Center’s tutoring program a few months after losing her father to COVID-19. The devastating loss left Ava shattered. She
Virtual Summer Program is a Success!
This week, The Power of Me completed its annual summer program! The 6-week virtual program gave students the chance to engage in fun activities ranging from at-home science experiments to