“I am strong, I am bold… my own power, I can hold.” — Bent on Learning Student Mantra In keeping with our series inspired by the Kennedy Forum’s Mental Health State of the Union, this week we focus on prevention. Recently, we attended a gala to benefit Bent on Learning, a nonprofit that brings yoga…
As we celebrated National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week, Flawless Founder Janine Francolini interviewed Ajit Jetmalani, M.D. of OHSU. It was a beautiful evening filled with incredible discussion centered around children’s mental health.Thank you to our friends at Cupcake Jones for hosting us. Please check out pictures from this wonderful event on our Flawless Facebook…
We had such a wonderful time celebrating Children’s Mental Health with our Portland Community at Burlington Tower. We are so appreciative for Megan Henson for her wonderful photography skills. Thank you to all of our community corporate sponsors.
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…
What a night! On May 14th, we celebrated our fourth anniversary at Le Cirque in NYC with our Honorary Chair Tipper Gore. It was an incredibly successful, heartfelt night with inspiring speeches about our common stand of compassion and hope for the 15 million children in the US alone living with brain based behavioral challenges.…
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…
“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…
Dear Friends, While I am always grateful for every gift that we receive, I’m especially touched by the contribution of one of our donors, Miles, our 13-year old philanthropist who first gifted us $40 in 2009, from money he raised at a lemonade stand. Miles touched every person in the room that night last April…
My name is Brooke Schmidt, and I’m thrilled to be a summer intern for the Flawless Foundation. Last week Janine told me about a very special advocate for mental health who would happily share her story to help others. I was so inspired that I reached out to get to know her; I dial a…
Dear Flawless Friends, What a success! Thanks to all of you who were able to attend and support our second annual Perfection Party this past Saturday. It was a fun, fabulous, and record-setting event for our not-quite-three year old organization. We couldn’t have done it without all of you! With four remarkable honorees, one Honorary…
