2024 HOLIDAY SEASON
Each year, as the Frankie campaign takes flight and contributions begin to blossom, our hearts are filled with joy, and the lives of so many, including ours, are forever touched by Frankie’s radiant spirit. Since the inception of the Frankie Poulos Foundation in 1994, we have been honored and thrilled to raise over $400,000 in support of Novato Youth Organizations. For 30 beautiful years, we have dedicated the work of this foundation to keeping Frankie’s memory alive by fulfilling his final and heartfelt Christmas wish:
"Someday I hope to have a major positive influence on people and share all the love I have received with others."
— Frankie Poulos, 1992
Even after three decades without him, Frankie’s love continues to ripple through the world, and it’s all thanks to your unwavering support, encouragement, and kindness. As we celebrate this milestone 30th year, we dream of expanding our reach and touching even more lives than ever before. We are deeply grateful for your belief in this mission, and with a heart full of hope and gratitude, we humbly ask for your continued support during this milestone season. Together, let’s make Frankie’s wish shine brighter than ever!
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HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Help us grow Frankie's angels!
Social Angels dedicate fundraisers on social media for Frankie Poulos Foundation during each of our annual fundraising periods. Be sure to tag and hashtag @FPFnovato and #FPFnovato on your social media posts!
First Class Angels are individuals or organizations who contribute any amount to each of our annual fundraising efforts.
Star Angels are individuals or organizations who contribute $500 or more to each of our annual fundraising efforts.
Guardian Angels are individuals or organizations who contribute $1000 or more to each of our annual fundraising efforts.
🆕 Milestone Angels are individuals or organizations who contribute $3000 or more to each of our annual fundraising efforts. Special for the 30th Holiday Season!
WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
We have no employees. All the money goes to youth groups in Novato, California (the town where Frankie grew up) that have a personal connection to Frankie and an ongoing commitment to young people in his community.
Here are a few of the organizations the foundation has contributed to: San Marin High School Music Program • Gary Gates Memorial Girls Softball Field • San Marin High School Peer Counseling Program • North Marin Community Services (formerly the Novato Youth Center) • San Marin High School Gay Straight Alliance • Marin Summer Theater • Dr. Sonee Weedn (youth counseling) • Sinaloa Middle School • Art from the Heart • NUSD Wellness Hubs at Novato High School, San Marin High School, & Sinaloa Middle School
2020 was the final showing for the original FRANKIE'S TREE sign. Stop by North Marin Community Services (formerly Novato Youth Center) to grab a selfie with the new sign! Oh, and be sure to share and tag @FPFnovato and #FPFnovato on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Our annual celebrations, affectionately referred to as Frankie Night, have taken many forms over the years—reading names in the front yard of Frankie's final home, singing songs at the Novato Youth Center, or in Frankie's Godmother's music room (as shown here in this joy-filled photo). We don't know what these gatherings will look like as we emerge from COVID-19, but what we do know is that supporting the underrepresented youth and programs here in Frankie's community are more important than ever. Won't you please help us continue Frankie's important work by making a donation today?
For decades, groups of students at Sinaloa Middle School collected teddy bears to distribute to the youth of Novato via various community programs. We stopped counting after more than 10,000 teddy bears had been collected! Like so many other things, COVID-19 has impacted the collection and distribution of the bears. But as soon as we're able to get up and running again, the kids of Sinaloa Middle School will continue to carry on the tradition in Frankie's memory. It's just another small way the mark of Frankie's legacy lives on in his community.
There is no denying the warmth that comes from cuddling a teddy bear that is your very own, whether your are a child—or a grown child.
Frankie Poulos Foundation
c/o Kelly & Jim Poulos
2016 Contra Costa Avenue • Santa Rosa CA 95405-8107
frankwings@aol.com
Please make checks payable to Frankie Poulos Foundation
FPF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization • All contributions are tax deductible
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