One Heart Gala at Giracci Vineyards
On Saturday, October 22nd, Friendly Center hosted its One Heart Gala at Giracci Vineyards and Farms in Silverado. The event was attended by 146 guests, who enjoyed a beautifully lit,
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
Tournament of Hope 2022
On June 24th, Friendly Center hosted its 2022 Golf Tournament of Hope at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, with 108 golfers. Proceeds from the tournament benefited Friendly Center’s
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
Friends of Friendly Center: Back in the Saddle
On a late-July evening, the Friends of Friendly Center gathered for a Western-themed event in the garden of John and Cyndi Ganahl’s home. Those in attendance enjoyed drinks, dinner alfresco,
Friendly Center’s 2021 Golf Tournament
On June 25th, Friendly Center hosted its 2021 Golf Tournament at Black Gold Golf Club in Yorba Linda, with 126 golfers participating! Though the competition was steep, Kevin Darger, Joe
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
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