Making change, “doing good” can be magically easy. Today I spin a little tale for you between two countries that illustrates how international activism and community can come together pretty effortlessly. About a month ago I got a call from my colleague, Alissa Hauser, the Executive Director of the Pollination Project. She told me that…
It seems that people either love or hate Valentines Day. At the Flawless Foundation we like to think of everyday as a day to celebrate love. Flawless love is compassion, understanding, acceptance and forgiveness. Our tagline is “Seeing the perfection in every child” and that extends to “Seeing the perfection in every person.” Last year…
Flawless Founder, Janine Francolini will be speaking about mental health at the CatalystCreativ’s Catalyst Week in Las Vegas, January 22nd through the 25th. Get even more info here!
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…
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…
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…
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…
Janine Francolini, Founder/Executive Director, the Flawless Foundation SOURCE: The Huffington Post Three years ago, I started the Flawless Foundation: a charity that takes a stand for more humane, compassionate care for children living with neurodevelopmental challenges. I did this because I simply had to. I was called to take action in the same way…
Thank you to our corporate sponsors! Cigna, Nike, Alice Hair, and many more of our corporate supporters have stepped beyond their big hearted gifts of money, services, and products, and have created miracles through their incredible event sponsorships and program funding. We are able to create and sustain programs that support our mission of seeing…
Our fearless leader, Janine Francolini has chosen her mask for the Halloween Ball in NYC! A special thank you is due to Tamara Stephenson from Nest for creating and promoting the contest. Also thank you to everyone who posted their favorite masks, there were some beautiful and amazing choices. However, the winner is……………………Dame Lori, Lori…