This holiday season, El Centro de Amistad was proud to bring hope, nourishment, and joy to hundreds of families across the San Fernando Valley through two of our most meaningful annual traditions, our Thanksgiving Distribution and Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program. On Saturday, November 22, our community came together for a successful Thanksgiving Distribution that served […]
By: Dr. Tiffany M. Ortiz, Licensed Clinical Psychologist Many parents are noticing that children today seem more worried, fearful, or emotionally overwhelmed and dysregulated. Through social media, news, and conversations online, children are being exposed to frightening images and stories about violence, immigration fears, discrimination, and domestic and global unrest, often without the emotional tools […]
By: Natalie Santoyo, MS, LMFT At El Centro de Amistad (ECDA), we know that the earliest moments of a child’s life lay the foundation for lifelong health, connection, and resilience. That belief came to life during our recent community baby shower events, where families gathered to celebrate new beginnings, build meaningful connections, and access vital […]
By: Ruchika Puri, MA, LMFT Stephanie, a single mother of three school-aged boys, was referred to El Centro de Amistad through the CalWORKs GAIN program during a particularly challenging time in her life. At intake, she shared that over the past year, she had been struggling to manage daily responsibilities and was seeking support to […]
As the holidays approach, El Centro de Amistad (ECDA) is once again launching our annual Thanksgiving Food Basket & Gift Card Drive and Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program. These two campaigns are at the heart of our mission to support families in need throughout the San Fernando Valley, bringing warmth, hope, and joy to those facing financial […]
Through every swing, THANK YOU to everyone who helped make El Centro de Amistad’s inaugural Swing for Hope Golf Tournament such a success! As our very first tournament, this milestone event was only possible because of the dedication of our amazing players and the generosity of our sponsors. Together, we raised vital funds that […]
El Centro de Amistad (ECDA) proudly marked the grand opening of its Panorama City Family Source Center with a ribbon-cutting event on August 16, 2024. The new center, designed to provide crucial support to low- and moderate-income families with children up to age 17, aims to offer a wide range of social, educational, and family […]
As May approaches, so does an important observance: Mental Health Awareness Month. This annual campaign serves as a reminder of the significance of mental health and the importance of taking care of our minds as well as our bodies. Especially in a world filled with various stressors, uncertainties, and challenges, prioritizing mental well-being is paramount. […]
PANORAMA CITY, CA – January 25, 2024 -El Centro de Amistad (ECDA) is proud to announce the launch of its new Panorama City FamilySource Center (FSC) Program, designed to address the urgent needs of families, empower them to achieve greater financial security, foster opportunities for improved academic achievement, and contribute to building community wealth. The […]
The funding was initiated by the organization’s executive director, Luis Cervantes, who pushed for it. After hearing that Rivas had announced state funding to several different organizations, Cervantes came to her and explained why this funding was so necessary to El Centro de Amistad and the community. Newspaper article
