Program Building Update
In preparation for more clients receiving services in-person, it was decided a revamp of Friendly Center’s program building in Orange was in order. Though the building hasn’t seen its full
Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, which recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to strengthen families to prevent child abuse and neglect. As a Family Resource
Heather’s Story
Heather’s Story The following story is from the perspective of a Friendly Center client. All names have been changed for confidentiality. At the start of quarantine, I experienced increased abuse
Introducing Friendly Center’s New Logo
In the Fall of 2019, as we anticipated the beginning of a new decade, it was decided that Friendly Center’s logo needed a fresh start too. We took the opportunity
Volunteer Spotlight: Top Volunteers of 2019
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! In 2019, 519 dedicated volunteers gave back to their community through Friendly Center’s weekly food distributions, after-school tutoring, and our special events. Thank you to
COVID-19 Update From Friendly Center
The families who seek help at Friendly Center are among the most vulnerable in our community. At this time, we are committed to continuing to provide support to those families
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
Donor Spotlight: Brown-Pacific Inc.
Brown-Pacific Inc, a longtime supporter of Friendly Center, is a wire and bar manufacturing company. Brown-Pacific’s founder, Ken Brown, started the company in 1972 and has been an integral part
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