Friends of the Family

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Be a G.E.M.!
Would you like to support the work of Friends of the Family with a monthly donation? Join the G.E.M. (Giving Every Month) Club! Your regular support means we can help even more children and families who are struggling in these tough times. For more info, click here !

VOLUNTEER TO BE A MENTOR!
We are always looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of our children and families. From after-school activities to field trips, you can help us inspire kids to get excited about school and their future. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer mentor, please contact Brenda Hillhouse, Director of Development, at brenda@fofca.org.


Friends of the Family is among the most highly regarded family resource centers in Southern California. The organization provides a safety net of support for families as they struggle to care for their children in the face of multiple challenges including poverty, community violence, isolation, language barriers, and inadequate schools.	Our organization serves more than 5,000 family members each year with a range of programs that result in improved family and community health, educational readiness and achievement, family economic self-sufficiency, and community unity.	Our vision is the creation of vibrant communities where all children and families thrive and succeed. We work to help families foster resilient and joyful children who will be able to realize whatever unique potential of mind, body, and spirit he or she possesses.

2011 FAMILIES MATTER BENEFIT & CELEBRATION A GREAT SUCCESS!
On November 2, 2011, more than 400 guests attended the 15th Annual Families Matter Benefit & Celebration in the beautiful Crystal Ballroom at the Beverly Hills Hotel! The successful gala event raised over $300,000 to support the programs of Friends of the Family. For a full event recap and pictures, Click here for pictures and highlights!

HUGE SUCCESS!
We are so pleased to report that the 2011 inaugural Initiative Rocks concert presented by MySpace to benefit Friends of the Family was a rockin' success raising over $164,000! Click here for pictures and highlights!