Janine Francolini, Founder/Executive Director, the Flawless Foundation SOURCE: The Huffington Post “Only in the darkness can you see the stars.” ― Martin Luther King Jr. Dear President Obama, What a week: the one-month anniversary of the tragedy in Newtown, your announcement about plans for mental health reform and gun control, and the inauguration all…
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…
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…
Out of the hundreds of photos of our event in NYC on April 9th, this was my favorites. At first, I didn’t understand why, but after talking about it with a photojournalist friend of mine, I figured it out. Dr. Ablon and I have been working together closely for a few years, and most of…
Dear Flawless Friends, This week has been all about plans for our inspiring panel discussion with our honorees on April 9th. Their beautiful awards are being designed by our board member and artist extraordinaire, Tara Dixon of Gratitude Designs. To have this group of dynamic humanitarians and clinicians together on one panel talking about courage,…
We Need to Talk…………… This week I am working in New York City to gear up for the Flawless Foundation’s Annual Perfection Party on April 9th. One of the highlights of the trip was a lunch meeting with Karenna Gore Schiff. Karenna is a strong ally to Flawless’ mission to eradicate the stigma that surrounds…
1. Awarded 2010 Excellence in Special Education Award, NASET’s (National Association of Special Education Teachers) highest organizational honor. 2. Trained thousands of Mental Health Professionals at our Professional Development Conferences. 3. More than 5,500 people viewed our video interview with Dr. Stuart Ablon of Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital. 4. Gave the healing gift of…
