Sunday Friends empowers families to break the generational cycle of poverty. Programs foster positive development in children while they educate and guide parents to support their children's life success. Children and parents work together to contribute to the community, learn practical life skills and earn basic necessities.Sunday Friends provides a safe place where very low income families come together with volunteers in a secular community setting. In 2016, 751 children and 593 parents were provided opportunities to earn the things they need to promote self-reliance and healthy, productive life styles while they gave back to the community. The programs are designed to foster growth and development in children. Parent involvement ensures that the practice of positive life skills will continue throughout the week.Sunday Friends provides a nurturing environment for practicing work ethics, manners, english language, money management, and healthy living. Every aspect of the Sunday Frien.