Emergency Services During COVID-19
At the start of the COVID-19 crisis, Friendly Center moved swiftly to begin providing programs, services, and referrals for low-income families virtually; but when an influx of calls started coming
Stability When it is Needed Most
When Elsa came to Friendly Center last Fall, she was overwhelmed: both her and her son were facing mental health challenges and the family’s basic needs were not being met
The Need in Our Community
Local Families Need Your HelpAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to make a significant impact on the employment and income of families across Orange County, Friendly Center has seen a significant
Adopt-A-Family Brings Relief and Hope to the Mendoza Family
After a losing nearly all their possessions in a house fire, the Mendoza family came to Friendly Center. Having just paid rent on the now perished home, the family had
Empower a Mother, Lift a Family
Friendly Center supporters make it possible for families to overcome difficult circumstances and receive the resources they need—changing the course of a family’s future. The story of one of these
Getting to Work: Success in Job Development
Amid job loss and looming food insecurity, Naomi came to Friendly Center a few months after losing her job. Having been in the same customer-service role at a company for
Organization Spotlight: Hispanic Outreach 2019
Since 2015, Friendly Center has partnered with the Orange Police Department for an annual Hispanic Outreach program. This collaboration is designed to build a stronger relationship among law enforcement and
Pablo’s Story
Though this was a dark time for the family, changes for the better came when they qualified for some government assistance and started receiving aid from a community center across
Inside Out: Friendly Center’s Emotional Intelligence Support Group
An important part of Friendly Center’s whole-family approach in providing resources to the community is insuring that children are supported both academically and personally. For this reason, Friendly Center staff
Family Help: Single Mom Reclaims Relationships
Jessica is a single mother from Fullerton who came to Friendly Center seeking counseling for domestic violence experienced ten years ago. Currently on disability from a work injury as a