The families who come to Sunday Friends tell us they feel isolated: economically, socially, linguistically and culturally. Sunday Friends breaks down the barriers among disparate communities, providing a safe, supportive environment where people with diverse backgrounds come together as equals in a larger community.

We know that families consider Sunday Friends to be their community because:

• They come early to help set up and stay late to help clean up.

• They bring food – nutritious and economical dishes – that they have prepared at home to share with everyone.

• 85% rarely miss a program.

• Spanish-speakers build the confidence to interact in English.

• Every program day creates positive energy and builds confidence that carries on through the week.