Friendly Center Serves Orange County Children
Over 900 children from low-income families received a toy on Christmas morning thanks to The Barnabas Group and other donors that participated in Friendly Center's toy drive in December. The toys received were distributed at Friendly Center's annual holiday event - where parents had a chance to select a toy for each child and receive wrapping paper, canned food, laundry detergent, dish soap, and other toiletries.
Cathy Seelig, President/CEO of Friendly Center, shared with us:
"Families were registered and came at their designated time to pick out toys for their children. Some came without children, and some came with their little ones as they didn’t have any childcare."
Taylor Nicholson, Communications and Grants Coordinator, added:
"Though the event looked different than previous years, its impact was surely just as big - especially for families who have faced unemployment, illness, and other challenges throughout 2020. Families shared their gratitude with staff during the distribution, but it would not have been possible without Friendly Center supporters."
The next opportunity to bless struggling children and families is coming up in March through Friendly Center's Easter Basket Drive. The goal is to collect 1,000 Easter Baskets for local children containing items like a chocolate bunny, candy, a hygiene item, a gift item, and other treats. The Easter Basket drop off date will be Monday, March 29, 2021 at 147 W. Rose Ave., Orange, CA 92867.
Go to Friendly Center’s Easter Basket Drive webpage to learn more about the Easter Basket Drive and to schedule your drop off appointment: friendlycenter.org/easter
Friendly Center, P.O. Box 706, Orange, CA 92856 (714) 771-5300
