I am a mother of three, a gramma, wife, friend, special education teacher and part time professor. Spero fills my heart. It creates friendships and memories that make life meaningful. Community volunteerism is giving back and supporting when I can, especially for those who can't. I spent the first 14 years of my life growing up in Sierra Madre, then in Atlanta, and back to Sierra Madre with my children to a safe and caring community. I got involved with Relay For Life on an invitation from a special friend who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Her desire to fight and not let it take her down, the diagnosis of another friend, a SPERO original, and my mom's cancer diagnosis, made me join her in her battle. My friend lost her battle but thankfully others survived. The bravery and the fight that these women exhibited makes me want to work harder to let others know that HOPE is here to support them, be it financially, or through personal support. With 4 other friends sharing the same goals, we founded THE SPERO FOUNDATION
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- EIN 80-0240592
- (626) 355-4645
- 259 Auburn Ave Sierra Madre CA 91024 USA
- www.thesperofoundation.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Services
Mission: The spero foundation, although dedicated to the financial, volunteer and consulting services of the community, will be focusing on the support of cancer victims and their families in the greater sierra madre area, specifically with arcadia methodist hospital. The hospital has a program entitled " the year beyond" that provides support to the community members who have been impacted by cancer. The program provides support help with resources for the patient and their family members. Fundraising activities will benefit the program financially.
Target demographics: Anyone needing immediate help or support in our community
Direct beneficiaries per year: 200 students, 40 families, Methodist Hospital program, 20 female back lot workers. Just to mention a few
Geographic areas served: The San a Gabriel Valley Community
Programs: Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets to 20+ families in our community. Adaptive Arts program for developmentally disabled adults, Local elementary school arts programs, Friends In Need food bank, Pasadena, Methodist Hospital The Year Beyond Programs, Santa Anita Park, backlot support for women workers, Sierra Madre Search & Rescue, local middle school need for technology equipment, As well as the Wounded Warrior Project, projects with local non profits, serving families with children with life threatening illnesses.
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