Patrick Kennedy and Garen Staglin at the One Mind for Research Gala in LA with Tom Hanks, Glenn Close, and General (Ret.) Peter Chiarelli

12 Reasons to Celebrate Flawless 2012

We… • Received the most amazing gift of donated office space in Portland, Oregon from our extraordinary corporate sponsors, Carroll Community Development. • Expanded the number of youth served through our yoga programs to 120 students per week in NYC and Portland. • Started 2012 having met our end of year goal of $25k that…

Do We Have Any Other Choice?

  Janine Francolini, Founder/Executive Director, the Flawless Foundation SOURCE: The Huffington Post “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” Martin Luther King Jr. As we mourn the loss of the innocent victims in Colorado, is it possible that we can expand our…

Not Passing Over

  Janine Francolini, Founder/Executive Director, the Flawless Foundation SOURCE: The Huffington Post The first night of Passover and Good Friday — a powerful spiritual double header for sure. After a long day of meetings talking about mental health advocacy, I stopped for gas on my way to the Oakland airport to head home to Portland.…

Lantern with a heart on it

A Flawless Love……….

Here we are. It is February again. These are the shortest, darkest days of the year, and in many parts of the country, the coldest as well. And yet, these days are also filled with light. The year is young. Everywhere there are fresh starts, new beginnings, and the promise of a bright and flourishing…

Flawless gratitude bags

Flawless Gratitude Party

We had an amazing Gratitude Party in Portland, hosted by the Burlington Tower. It was a wonderful time to come together with our local community and celebrate mental health! Our raffle prizes included: two Winterhawk tickets, a spa package from Sweet and Simple Spa and housemade Dragontree products, an exclusive night of facials and champagne…

12 in 12!

Dear Flawless Friends, Thank you so much to all of you who have performed pure acts of kindness and supported our $25 thousand dollar matching donation campaign. I was moved to tears almost everyday last week by what we call the Flawless elixir – Love, Grief, and Hope. Please watch this video to hear more…

Celebrating solidarity with Moby!

Dear Flawless Friends, One of the highlights of our time in LA a few weeks ago was catching up with Moby about all things mental health. Check out his honest, insightful thoughts about the increase in solidarity around people being more authentic and open. Join Moby in supporting Flawless this holiday season and your contributions…

Elmo says…

“Elmo’s all about love. It’s what kids want. They want love, love, love 24-seven.” Kevin Clash, Elmo’s puppeteer Flawless love and compassion. This holiday and beyond. It’s that love that drives us every day here at Flawless! We are committed to bringing understanding, love, and compassion to children facing mental health and neurodevelopmental challenges. Who…

Grammy winner Moby with the Flawless team

Moby says…

“I am a huge supporter of Flawless! Their cause is remarkable. Please give generously to their holiday campaign!” – Moby Dear Flawless Friends, The Flawless team is back from LA where we had an incredible “Evening of Gratitude” at Fred Segal. We were close to having a full house with 200 guests and the night…

Top 11 of 2011 – Happy New Year!

Whether you are lighting candles, thinking of your 2012 resolutions or welcoming the official beginning of winter with the solstice, this time of year offers a special opportunity to reflect on the past year. We are deeply grateful for the immense growth we have gone through in 2011. Join us as we raise a glass…