“The system we’ve grown up with is a system of separate and unequal care.” — Patrick J. Kennedy. February 23, 2016. The Kennedy Forum, Mental Health State of the Union. On Tuesday, February 23, we were privileged to join the Kennedy Forum for its second annual Mental Health State of the Union, which brought together…
This is the first blog in our newest series as we count down to the darkest day of the year: the winter solstice. Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring some of the brightest lights of hope in our community — the true shooting stars in our field. As we welcome the season…
It’s that time of year. Back to school — new beginnings, anxiety, stress and excitement all rolled into one. We have a few important lessons to think about this back to school season with our new landscape (post Newtown) of concern around the national discussion about security and safety in our schools. Recently we had…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
This year the Flawless Foundation is bursting with thanks for the remarkable support and encouragement that we have received from all of you. We have made amazing progress for a young organization. All that I am about to share is a direct result of your involvement. We are thrilled and thankful to have had the…
