Mission Statement

The Friends & Helpers Foundation offers assistance to less fortunate souls who find themselves involved in domestic violence. We are here to help, regardless of age, sex, religion, or ethnicity. We are in our 20th year working with several specific abused women and children’s centers throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. Every year we focus on Christmas and Chanukah, Mother’s Day, Easter, back-to-school, and general need throughout the year.

Our goal is to support and encourage women, teens and children (and sometimes men), all of whom are trying to help themselves out of a violent, hurtful situation. However, the strength that they need to change their lives comes from self-esteem, and a life of abuse robs them of this healthy view of themselves as most of them blame themselves for their situation.

At this point in their lives, the impact made on them by unknown strangers giving them items that we consider insignificant, like a new toothbrush, lipstick, or a brand new pair of shoes, is immeasurable. We try to help them feel loved, and more importantly, we try and help build back up their own belief that they deserve to be loved. We encourage them to stop blaming themselves, and we encourage them to get further counseling. We also encourage further training with job interview skills and job placement so they can begin the difficult process of starting a new life.

We are a unique grass roots charity organization with absolutely NO overhead or business expenses that are not being donated by our friends and helpers.You can be assured that whatever you give in time, money, or gifts, 100% goes entirely to someone who really needs it. The challenge is that more and more women and children are seeking help and each year Friends and Helpers must expand to fit the growing needs of these deserving souls.