Family Summer Kick-Off
153 people enjoyed a fun-filled day at Friendly Center’s Family Summer Kick-Off event in June. The event focused on giving families an opportunity to come together and celebrate summer with
Brian’s Story: Every Child Deserves the Chance to Heal
Life for Brian and his two kids was difficult. His wife had battled for years with addiction to meth. She told Brian she was sober, but that wasn’t true. While
Organization Spotlight: Financial Literacy Workshops with Hanmi Bank
Friendly Center has partnered with Hanmi Bank this spring to offer clients Financial Literacy workshops. These workshops focus on helping clients create a budget and succeed on their financial journey.
Stephanie and Brandon’s Story
My 6-year-old son Brandon and I were struggling with the recent, unexpected death of his father. When the pandemic hit, our lives continued to spiral when I lost my job
Mom and Daughters Begin a New Chapter
Melissa, a mother of three daughters had come to Friendly Center a few times over the years, mostly to participate in holiday events and food distributions when needed. But during
Diaper Distribution Program, One Year Later
1 in 3 US families struggle to afford enough diapers needed to keep their child clean and dry, with a recent study indicating that ‘diaper work’ (the physical, emotional, and
The First Family Engagement Events of 2021
Friendly Center’s Family Engagement events offer families a chance to engage in bonding activities together. Though the pandemic has limited the ability to offer the program large scale, staff has
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
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