2022 Summer Newsletter

Summer 2023

PARTNERS PAWS AND

Empowering and transforming the lives of people with disabilities - one dog, one person, one family, one community at a time.

a priceless bond Emily and Gertti

Emily has grown up knowing the constant, loving, reliable presence of a Saint Francis Service Dog by her side. When Emily was just six years old, her mother, Kim, came to Saint Francis in hopes a service dog would help her daughter navigate the world around her. Our team began the process of finding the perfect dog for this little girl and her family. Just a few years later, Emily was expertly matched with a sweet, smart, black Labrador Retriever appropriately named Angel.

As Emily grew from a little girl into a young woman, Angel was there every step of the way. She helped Emily with the physical tasks of everyday life, but also helped open up new ways for Emily to interact with those around her.

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Team Emily and Gertti - dedicated to Kroger

A message from Cabell

Summertime is here! School is out, the pool is open, and the days are long. Time to relax, right? Not at Saint Francis!

It is a beehive of activity here. New puppies are being nurtured by two wonderful groups of puppy raisers – one in Roanoke and another in Blacksburg. Our Prison Program, thanks to our Big Dogs, is thriving. Our two new staff trainers are a delight –they are naturally gifted at what they do and curious to learn even more, and we are fortunate to have found them. They, along with our experienced and dedicated field trainers, are busy teaching the next class of young service dogs. Luckily, our dogs have no interest in summer vacation. They are happiest when they are learning and working.

One beautifully trained, exceptional service dog can change more than a single life –our dogs will certainly do that, but he or she will also make an impact on a family, neighborhood, and entire community. We have seen it too many times to doubt that our Saint Francis Service Dogs are catalysts for profound, lasting, and positive change. We recently revamped our mission and vision statement. Our vision is this:

Empowering and transforming the lives of people with disabilitiesOne dog, one person, one family, one community at a time.

The plain truth is that not everyone is dealt a good hand in life. Some people must bear a heavier burden than others. Living with a disability, or living with a family member with a disability, will affect every single aspect of life. It is exhausting, isolating, frightening, and expensive. That’s where we come in. Saint Francis Service Dogs help carry the load. Our dogs love the work, and they will joyfully shatter the shell of isolation and gently ease the fear of living with a disability. And they will do it without cost. The ripple effect goes far and wide, and we all benefit in the end.

So if your summer vacation is looking a little empty, we need you. We are looking for volunteers to help us bring our dogs along. We need puppy raisers to help us raise and train young service dogs. We need puppy sitters to help with weekend sitting and to give our prison puppies a chance to experience life in a household. It is fun, and we give you all the resources, training, and tools you need to do it well. Plus, you get the opportunity to be part of an incredible group of people. People that understand what the love of a good dog can do for a person, their family, and their community. Come and help us change everything: one dog at a time. Visit

“Our dogs are catalysts for profound, lasting, and positive change.”

our executive director

When Angel began showing signs of slowing down, Kim knew it was time to think about a new service dog for Emily, allowing Angel to ease into the role of cherished pet after a job well done.

Our team began looking for Emily’s next partner - a dog who could fill the very big paw prints Angel was leaving behind. Gentle-natured Gertti, who was working her way through Advanced Training with field trainer Jenny Cole, seemed like she could be the perfect match. When Kim, Emily, and Angel met her during their matching interview, it all fell into place.

“Gertti brings smiles, warmth, and laughter into our family! Emily is very proud of her and loves to show Gertti off,” says Kim.

After Kim, who is Gertti’s handler, completed Team Training last fall, Gertti took her new place by Emily’s side. Since then, this partnership has flourished. As Angel watches, Gertti has taken over as Emily’s constant companion. She assists with physical tasks, accompanies Emily to medical appointments, and helps calm her anxiety. The strength of their bond has created a new level of independence for Emily.

Kim says, “Gertti really increases Emily’s confidence when she is approaching new situations. She loves going out in public, taking her on walks, and taking care of her. The positive impacts are huge.”

One of the best parts of their new partnership is the deep connection Emily and Gertti quickly formed.

“Whether it is hugs or belly rubs, Gertti is all for them. And Emily is more than happy to give them to her,”

And when Emily is asked to describe her Saint Francis Service Dog, she very sweetly sums it up.

“Emily likes to say ‘my favorite.’ She knows Gertti is hers and is there for her everyday,” says Kim.

We can’t wait to celebrate this special team at their graduation in the fall. Until then, we are certain this priceless bond will become even stronger.

“The bond between Emily and Gertti is priceless.”

Do You Want to Help Give the Gift of Independence?

Meet Our New Puppies hey baby

There are Two Types of Puppy Volunteers

As a PUPPY RAISER, you help Saint Francis by taking a puppy into your home. You introduce the puppy to the big world and teach the puppy basic manners and commands.

As a PUPPY SITTER, you offer your home to puppies that need a weekend getaway or a vacation for a week or two.

We support our Puppy Volunteers every step of the way! If you can provide a safe, comfortable, loving home for our puppies to learn and grow in, please consider becoming a Puppy Volunteer today!

For more information: visit saintfrancisdogs.org/volunteer email volunteer@saintfrancisdogs.org or call 540-342-3647

It is always an exciting time when we welcome puppies into our program! We get the privilege of watching these exceptional animals work with our incredible volunteer puppy raisers and expert trainers as they begin their journeys to change someone’s life. In September, our sweet mama dog, Gibson, gave birth to eight puppies who are growing quickly under the watchful care of both new and returning puppy raisers in Roanoke and Blacksburg. They are well on their way to learning all they need to know to become Saint Francis Service Dogs!

In recent months, we also added these little guys and gals to our growing Saint Francis family. The youngest class of service dogs-to-be are now working with our inmate puppy raisers inside our Prison Pup Program at Bland Correctional Center. They are already learning the first commands and tasks they will need to know on the very important path that lies ahead.

BANE

CHINA

JOEY MEKO

MOUSE ROXIE

ATLAS JOIE

GARFIELD

NEEKO

LEVI ATLO

BUDDY BENTLEY

WRANGLER FRED

volunteer spotlight Hannah and Joie

When Hannah Losey heard that Saint Francis Service Dogs was in need of puppy volunteers, she immediately signed up to be a sitter. But as fate would have it, with a new litter of pups just born into the Saint Francis family, she quickly stepped into a bigger role as a puppy raiser. Just a short time after deciding to volunteer, Hannah had Joie in her arms, ready to welcome this new little one into her home for the next year.

“It was impossible not to fall in love with her,” Hannah says.

Hannah joined our newly formed class in Blacksburg, along with two other puppy raisers in the area. She made room in her already busy schedule as an environmental engineer and yoga teacher to start attending weekly classes with our Puppy Program Manager. She began teaching Joie all the basic obedience and skills she would need at the start of her service dog journey. For Hannah, it is a challenge she takes on with passion and commitment, knowing she is helping impact someone’s life.

“I like to serve others as much as I can, but it is rare to have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the life of another person,” says Hannah. “Service dogs mean so much to those who use them, and I am inspired by the idea that I could be a small part of creating support and independence for someone.”

Through their frequent outings to the library, long hikes, and activities on the Virginia Tech campus, Hannah is playing a critical role in Joie’s socialization. The training Hannah is giving Joie through their daily life is building a foundation that will allow Joie to become a life-changing teammate for someone who needs her.

“Seeing her learn a new command that I never thought she could possibly learn has been incredibly gratifying,” Hannah says. “I feel really proud to be her trainer and to have her by my side.”

Thank you, Hannah, for all that you do!

We are so thankful for all of our volunteer puppy raisers who pour their hearts and souls into caring for the dogs in our program. If you are interested in learning more about puppy raising and puppy sitting, visit our website at saintfrancisdogs.org/volunteer.

“Ultimately, these dogs provide joy and love to everyone they touch and having the opportunity to be a part of that is incredibly precious.”

Growing our Expert Training Team

At Saint Francis, we are constantly growing, evolving, and striving to do more to help the people we serve. The exceptional quality of the service dogs we place is at the core of what we do, so when the time came to grow our Training Team, we needed some very special people to join us in our mission.

Luckily for us, we found them. Both of our newest staff trainers bring with them a unique combination of expertise, passion, and a refreshing openness to learn and grow with us. Cortney Thibodeau and Sharon Grant each have extensive dog training experience. After seeing our job opening on the Assistance Dogs International website, they both seized the chance to join our team.

“These extraordinary dogs save lives, enrich lives, and allow people to have freedom they wouldn’t otherwise enjoy,” Sharon says.

Sharon, moving all the way from Minnesota with her two precious dogs, River and Journey, has seamlessly taken over the care of the

five service dogs in training she is now responsible for daily.

“I enjoy watching the dogs blossom. They come in knowing just the basics and leave knowing everything they need to help their person,” says Sharon.

Cortney also took a leap of faith, coming to us from Kentucky with her superstar dog, Remy, in tow. Her quiet, yet fiery spirit has allowed her to quickly make Roanoke and Saint Francis her home.

“I am passionate about helping each dog reach their full potential. I want to see every dog thriving and living their best life,” says Cortney.

Cortney, like Sharon, has five dogs in Advanced Training that she works with every day to mold into the quality dog that makes a Saint Francis Service Dog special.

“Every dog is different and it’s fun to figure out what makes each dog light up,” Cortney says.

Since joining our staff just a few months ago, both Cortney and Sharon have hit the ground running. With their addition to our already dedicated and expert team of trainers, there is no doubt the next class of Saint Francis Service dogs are in the best possible hands.

“We are changing lives one dog at a time. I am grateful to play a part in that journey.”

- Cortney

Cortney

Sharon

A PUP’S progress

me. There are new people faces too! I have a brand new teacher named Cortney who is AWESOME! I love just being right by her side whenever I can.

When I started Advanced Training, my very favorite tasks were “bump” and “get it.” I know those very well now and have added on so many more really cool skills. During this part of training, I have to focus on figuring out what all the new words mean and what my teacher needs from me. One of the best parts about it is when I get it right, I get LOTS of pets and praise. All the snuggles really motivate me to do the best I can.

a medicine bag out of the refrigerator and to help with the laundry by responding to the commands “get it” and “put it in.”

I am also figuring out a lot about how to position my body by walking next to new things like wheelchairs and walkers.

My trainers and all the people at Saint Francis are always telling me how far I have come. This journey I am on is pretty special and I have a feeling there are some really great things ahead of me.

“My Saint Francis family has always believed in me! I am one lucky dog!”

We are very fortunate to have so many people who are drawn to our mission at Saint Francis and offer their generous support to help us fulfill it.

Rachelle Walker, owner of WyndRose Boutique in downtown Roanoke, first learned about what we do through her father, Jim Petrine, a longtime board member and supporter of our organization.

“He knows how much I love animals, especially dogs, and knew I’d be interested to learn more,” says Rachelle. “It was just an organization I wanted to be a part of supporting in any way I could.”

Rachelle, who lives in Roanoke with her husband and two young

children, opened her beautiful and eco-conscious store in the spring of 2021. A part of what she values through her work is the idea of connection and giving back.

Rachelle says, “Supporting and enriching our community is at the center of what I do at my store. From supporting small, family communities around the world to right here at home, we believe every contribution no matter the size has an impact.”

Through her support of Saint Francis, Rachelle has helped us impact the lives of so many.

WyndRose has been a generous sponsor of Barks ‘n Rec, our largest fundraiser, since its inception in 2021. This event is crucial for raising funds that directly support our programs and services.

Rachelle says, “I have been moved by the amazing, incredibly hard work Saint Francis does. What it takes to work with the dogs, train and provide for them, then working to pair them with just the right partner is an enormous undertaking.”

Thank you, WyndRose, for helping us to change lives.

For more information on all types of giving, please visit our website at saintfrancisdogs.org/ways-to-give

Sunday, October 15th, 2023 More Details to Come

Help us celebrate the hard work and dedication of our partners, dogs, trainers, puppy raisers, donors, volunteers, and countless other people in arriving at this exciting day.

Follow us on social media and sign up for our email list to be the first to hear more information about this momentous occasion.

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Tribute GIFTS

January through May 2023

Membership in this leadership group is reserved for those who give generously to our vital Prison Pup Program at Bland Correctional Center.

Our Big Dogs Prison Pup Partners are essential in sustaining our mission and placing service dogs with those who need them.

We cannot thank our Big Dogs enough for their support of this initiative!

Saint Francis Big Dogs

Mr. and Mrs. Jake Allison

Kenneth “Andy” Anderson and Dr. Marti Anderson

Mike and Carol Anderson

Dr. Timothy Andriano

Peggy Bizjak

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brunette

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Craver III

Ms. Jo Lynn Draper

Duffy Family Foundation

Mr. Peter Emch

Dr. and Mrs. Mark Finkler

First Four Petroleum LLC

Linda and Frank Foti

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Foti

Foti, Flynn, Lowen & Co.

Dr. and Mrs. Paul Frantz

Mr. Ed Hall

Happy Endings Bar and Grill

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Milward

Ms. Mary Anne Mullins and Mr. Christopher Robinson

Ms. Yvonne Olson

Mr. and Mrs. John Olver

Ms. Elizabeth Parsons

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Petrine

Mrs. Emily Reynolds

Mike and Krista Sinnott

Mrs. Joy Davis Smith

Mr. Marvin Smith

Mr. Maury Strauss, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Steve Strauss

Ms. Suzanne Thorniley

Varsity Landscaping and Grounds

Karen and Chuck Wakeford

Mr. and Mrs. Barton Wilner

Ms. Dianne Woody

We have taken great care to present an accurate listing of tribute gifts in the given time frame. If an omission or other error has occurred, we offer our sincerest apologies. Please let us know by contacting Kari Grim at kgrim@saintfrancisdogs.org or 540-342-3647x405.

In Memory Of:

Ace

Mr. and Mrs. Victoria Luzader Jr.

Albert

Ms. Patricia Davidson

Annie

Dr. and Mrs. Rob Meinecke

Bailey and Kailey

Ms. Kathleen Robertson

Bentley Ms. Yvonne Olson

Bobo

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Koogler

Boomer

Ms. Mary Martin and Mr. Carl Bohne

Boomer

Ms. Rebecca Perdue

Jerry Budwig

TheraPets of the Roanoke Valley

Ann Byron

Ms. Lisa Faist and Mr. Bill Nash

Shirley Callaway

Mr. Eugene Callaway

Cami and Callie

Ms. Nancy Ruth Patterson

Cash

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Koogler

Mimi Kidd Copenhaver

The Rev. Dr. Robert Copenhaver

Curly

Ms. Patricia Cargill

Curry, Jack, Brooke, and Zac

Mr. and Mrs. Marty Poff

Dante

Jourdan Alvarado

My parents and special cousin, Shirley Durrant

Ms. Doris Simpson

Flex

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Koogler

Flex, Zoey

Mrs. Barbara Reynolds

Frazier

Mark and Kathy Baske Young

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McDonald Jr.

Ralph Giles

Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Giles

Gloria Gross

Mr. and Mrs. John Cowlbeck

Gruber

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ricketts III

Ruth Hall

Beth Leech

Don Halterman

Dr. and Mrs. Mark Miller

Matthew Hannah

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dillon

Harley

Ms. Carole Edwards

Gordon Harvey

TheraPets of the Roanoke Valley

Hattie

Marlene Kedl

Henley

Mark and Kathy Baske Young

Susan Hill and Barkley

Dr. and Mrs. Mark Miller

Hokie

Mr. and Mrs. Willie McCall

Huck

Mr. and Mrs. Rand Garrett

Jack

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Martin

Don Jackson

Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Giles

Tim Jones

Ms. Shari Henry

Dr. James Beverly Jones

Lisa Walker Bayrd

Gregory Kaylor

Christine Gellert

Raymond V. Kilkenny

Mr. and Mrs. James Pacanowski

F. Thomas Koogler

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wilhelm III

Ladybug, Denali, and Tobias

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Meneghini

Big Lil

Ms. Starr Shank

Lily

Mr. and Mrs. Carlis Carroll

Lisi and Molly

Patty Lemon

Little Blind Dog

Ms. Fran Young

Michael James Manning

Mr. and Mrs. Abney Boxley III

Eric D. McMillan

Ms. Karen Mauldin

Megan

Ms. Fran Young

Brittney Miller

Jessica Droste

Mimi

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Danielsen

Lance C. Moore

Ms. Kathryn Figg

Maggie Obryan

Mr. and Mrs. Matt Obryan

Robin Lafon O’Cheltree

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hearn

Dennis D. Payne

Mr. and Mrs. David Safewright

Pearl

Ms. Anne Cox

Pedro

Ms. Nancy Ruth Patterson

Money Penny

Mrs. Jan Barnett

Valerie Rasnake

Ken Carlucci

Ged Moody

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Petrine

Molly Prater

Ms. Nicole Seevers

David Tucker

Mary Rose and Paul Woo

Raven

Mr. and Mrs. Dom and Debbie Buccola

Patty Revels

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Price

Rivet Karen Fitzsimmons

David Robbins

Ms. Sandi Adkins

Dr. LeRoy Roemer

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Anderson

Ms. Helen Bailey

Ms. Christine Barnhart

Charles Hoffman

Douglas Jones

Chad Macbeth

Mr. Kristofer Roberson

Ms. Jeanne Ruddock

Ms. Jane Showalter

Adam Sutherland

Bruce Rollins

Janine Catalano

Charityvest, Inc.

Mr. Dave Clinthorne

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Greene

Mr. Kenneth Neis

David Pelfrey

Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Rollins

Mr. Brian Whitaker

Bruce Rollins and in honor of Turbo

Francesca Cummins

Lola Rose

Mr. and Mrs. Dillon and Carol Barnett

John Rosemond

Dr. and Mrs. W. William Stevens

Sadie

Mr. and Mrs. Bob and Mary Groth

Sadie

Ms. Nancy Jacobs

Bill Scully

Ms. Barbara Wall

Leigh Brill Singh

Ms. Karen Brill and Mr. Bill Meyer

Skipper

Jason Harper

Spencer Dr. and Mrs. Mark Finkler

Sabrina Stafford Karen Fitzsimmons

Beverly A. and Donald G. Stith

Mr. and Mrs. James and Suzanne Nawrocki

Suzie

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Herskovitz

Suzy Ashleigh Huggard

Teddy, Duke, Frazier, Bella, Sophie, Pete, Gracie, Tigger, Bella, Harley, Cupid, Gizmo, Sophie, Herman, Rocky, Oscar, Clovie, Leo, Bailey, Basil, Mason, Ninja, Maggie, Max, Millie, Harris, Grizzly, Bam Bam, Chester, Sox

Dr. Courtney and Mr. Spencer Wiegard

George C. Terry

Ms. Jo Ann Terry

Elmer Luther Utt

Ms. Connie Utt

In memory and in honor of all of our Veterans, past and present

VFW Auxiliary Post 1264

Ann Von Ohlson

Ms. Lisa Faist and Mr. Bill Nash

David and Rita Weaver

Mr. Gary Goldsmith

David Weaver

Gary and Alverda Goldsmith

West Point Class of 1967

KIA RVN

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shelton

Carol Willoughby

Mr. Gregory Willoughby and Mr. Wilson Fujinaga

Yogi

Mrs. Betsy Hatfield

Zuki and BiBi

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Purdy

In Honor Of:

Abbie and JoJo

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sowers

Stephen J. Aukward

Ms. Judith Conley

Blair and Koa

Ms. Sue Anne Boothe

Kellie Bock

Michelle Cochran

Mr. Michael Doelling

Julia Friar

Kris Humphrey

Sarah Shannon

Kelliepalooza

Russ and Judy Jamison

Bunny

Mr. and Mrs. Barry Ferrell

Champ

Mr. and Mrs. David Derr Jr.

Linda Daniel

Ms. Barbara Antonik

Dr. Mark Finkler

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bauman

Carol Fralin

Patty Lemon

Nancy Hack

Mrs. Nancy Wheeler

Tyler Hatcher and Palmer

Mrs. Susan Randall

David and Sharon Kitchens

Jodie Kitchens

Ladybug, Cocoa, Buddy, Rascal, and Jippy

Mr. and Mrs. John Mundy

Bob Lee

Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson

Ms. Leanna Scachetti

Lizzie and in memory of Lincoln

Ms. Linda Ives and Mr. Steve Lucado

Kevin Parker

Eric Parker

Remrem

Mr. David Burgueno

Sadye and Rory

Cathy and Steve Soffin

Krista Sinnott

Bryan Holloman

Mrs. Bob and Sandy Holt

Harvey Thurston

Mr. and Mrs. James Thurston

Jr.

Stafford Turner and Timber

Ms. Suzi Turner

Dr. Courtney Wiegard

Ms. Sandra Reynolds

In Recognition Of:

Simba Guyer

Ms. Deborah Legare

Thank you to our cherished group of monthly donors.

Ms. Sandi Adkins

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Allen

Jourdan Alvarado

Cat Ayers

Mr. Ralph Baker

Mr. and Mrs. Abney Boxley

Mrs. Mary Branch

Chris Brown

Mr. and Mrs. John Carlin

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cody

Mr. William Corey and Ms. Kathy Umbdenstock

Ms. Lee Cox

Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Crist

Ms. Kathy Cvizic

Calista Darragh

Ms. Carole Denney

Mrs. Brandy Disbennett-Albrecht

Ms. Deborah Duerk

Mrs. Kay Early

Ms. Carole Edwards

Ms. Charlene Fay

Ms. Margaret Finn

Mark Fisher

Mr. and Mrs. David Fretwell

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan and Kari Grim

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hack

Ms. Cathie Havrilesky

Mr. David Hudson

Ms. Christy Izard

Mr. and Mrs. David Kapp

Mrs. Jackie Lantz

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lash

Ms. Angela Laug

Mr. John Lawrence and Ms. Elizabeth Adams

Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Love

Ms. Cynthia Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Karl McNeece

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Milberger

Ms. Diane Montemayor and Ms. Kathy Watkins

Mrs. Erin Morris

Mr. and Mrs. David Nickell

Mrs. Susan Paganelli

Mr. and Mrs. Demetrio Perez

Mr. and Mrs. Katie and Ryan Read

Ms. Elizabeth Sensabaugh

Mrs. Drusilla Sexton

Mr. and Mrs. Mike and Krista Sinnott

Ms. Nancy Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Smith

Ms. Kris Sorensen

Ms. Robin Spicer

Mr. Bodo Stock

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Sulka

Mr. and Mrs. Barry Vann

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Villamil

Ms. Jackie Werb

Dr. and Mrs. Edward White

Dr. Courtney and Mr. Spencer Wiegard

Mr. Ronald Winter

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wisser

Matthew Witting

Mr. and Mrs. Ann Marie and Reggie Wood

Mr. Draper Woody

To join the Saint Francis Friends Club as a faithful monthly donor, visit: saintfrancisdogs.org/friends-club

Board of Directors

Nadia Summo

President

Krista Sinnott Vice President

Anne Jenkins Secretary

Jeffrey Barbour, CPA Treasurer

Mark R. Finkler, DVM Veterinary Advisor

Courtney Wiegard, DVM Past President

Craig Balzer

John Carlin

Sally B. Craver, MSW

Jo Lynn Draper

Annette Kirby

Paula Mitchell

Jim Petrine

Steven S. Strauss

Robert Villamil

Kathy Baske Young

Staff

Beverly Amsler

Doug Becker

Madeline Bruggeman

Debbie Clifton

Deborah Duerk

Beth Fulp

Sharon Grant

Kari Grim

Bob Lee

Kathy Marr

Tiffany Moeltner

Ways to GIVE

Thank you for your support. Gifts can be made in multiple ways:

PHONE: (540) 342-3647 ext. 402

MAIL: Saint Francis Service Dogs PO Box 19538 Roanoke, VA 24019

ONLINE: saintfrancisdogs.org/donations

Saint Francis Service Dogs is a secular, nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, whose mission is to help people with disabilities achieve their goals and have greater independence through partnership with exceptional service and facility dogs.

An envelope is enclosed for your convenience, if you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to support the mission of Saint Francis Service Dogs.

A financial statement is available upon written request from the Virginia Office of Consumer Affairs.

Michelle Mosely

Erin Morris

Autumn Overstreet

Kristine Sorensen

Maggie St. John

Cortney Thibodeau

Loreen Thompson

Rebecca Thompson

Andrew Via

Marilyn Wilson

Cabell Youell

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