An evening of celebration as supporters gather to wine, dine, and support our cause. Each year, our fundraising gala brings together generous donors, new and old, to celebrate the accomplishments of Friendly Center as we look forward to what’s to come. Two hundred attendees enjoy live music, silent auctions, live auction, and dinner.

Proceeds from the event funds our free programs like after-school tutoring for at-risk children, food distributions for families in need, and counseling for those in crisis. Our vision is to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families. We are proud to say that 95% of the families we serve remain stable one year after completing our programs! You can help support our vital mission to end poverty for families in Orange County. This is an especially exciting year as we celebrate our 95th Anniversary!