Friendly Center
Why we support friendly center
At Community of Christ Anaheim, we believe Christ’s mission is our mission. One way we live that mission is by supporting Friendly Center, a trusted community partner right here in Anaheim. Friendly Center offers more than 15 wraparound programs designed to meet families in crisis, provide resources for daily needs, and create pathways toward long-term stability.
Meeting families where they are
Friendly Center’s services fall into three main areas of support:
Family Support – Families facing emergencies receive case management, counseling, and crisis assistance. This aligns with our commitment to the Worth of All Persons by ensuring every family has access to care and dignity.
Food and Basic Needs – Groceries, clothing, and essential items help parents provide for their children without sacrificing rent or other bills. In this, we live out our call to Abolish Poverty, End Suffering and embody a spirit of Generosity.
Education and Workforce Development – After-school tutoring, youth programs, and job readiness training equip families with tools to thrive beyond crisis. These efforts echo our principle of Responsible Choices and our initiative to Develop Disciples to Serve, as we help empower neighbors with new opportunities.
Why it matters to community of christ anaheim
For many families, poverty is not a single issue but a web of challenges—food insecurity, joblessness, mental health struggles, and lack of educational access. Left unaddressed, these struggles become cyclical. Friendly Center’s holistic approach breaks that cycle, creating stability and hope.
When we support Friendly Center, we are also living into our Pursuit of Peace (Shalom) and Invite People to Christ by demonstrating love in action. Every meal served, every tutoring session offered, every family counseled reflects Christ’s peace at work in our city.
Together, we are helping Anaheim families move from crisis to self-sufficiency—and building the kind of just, compassionate community that Christ calls us to.
Get Involved
Supporting Friendly Center is one way we live out Christ’s mission together in Anaheim. Your time, resources, and prayers can make a real difference for families moving from crisis to hope.