Why Friendly Center: Faviola Arguello’s Story of Community and Care
Faviola Arguello’s journey with Friendly Center began over a decade ago when she enrolled her son in preschool. What started as a step to support her family soon became a
Empowering Our Clients One Grocery at A Time with Friendly-Mart
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Friendly-Mart, our mini-mart designed to transform our bi-weekly food distribution into a weekly grocery shopping experience in Orange and in Buena Park. At
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
Important Changes to Friendly Center’s Buena Park Food Distribution Schedule
At Friendly Center, we are committed to serving our community with compassion and efficiency. As part of our ongoing efforts to adapt to the needs of the Buena Park area,
Program – Parenting Classes
Program: Parenting Classes Family Support Languages: English and Spanish To help clients navigate the positive and challenging aspects of raising toddlers and teens alike, Friendly Center offers Parenting Classes throughout
Program – Mental Health
Program: Mental Health Family Support Lack of insurance coverage, high costs, and stigma around getting help are just a few of the hurdles many people face to receiving adequate mental
Program – Family Engagement
Program: Family Engagement Friendly Center’s Family Engagement events offer families a chance to participate in bonding activities together. Strong family bonds, particularly between children and their parents, is crucial to
Program – Emergency Assistance
Program: Emergency Assistance Emergency Assistance program includes utility assistance, diaper distributions, and emergency groceries. Friendly Center’s Emergency Assistance program is a major support system for families in crisis. The program
Program – Education Programs
Program: Education Programs Student to Tutor Ratio: 3 to 1 Friendly Center’s Education Programs are designed to give people of all ages the opportunity to find support to succeed. At
Program – Easter Basket Drive
Program: Easter Basket Drive Goal: Collect 1,000 Easter Baskets for Local Children Collection Date Varies Each Spring, Friendly Center offers the chance to make Easter a little brighter for children