Over $4 Million in Contributions
Founded in 1956
The Angel Society of Fallbrook was originally founded in 1956 as a chapter of the Children's Home Society, a statewide adoption agency. At that time, all proceeds from our thrift shop sales were donated to San Diego for distribution. It wasn’t until those early members realized that many of Fallbrook’s needs were not being met by any agency or support group that they voted in 1978 to become an independent organization with its primary goal to raise funds for the greater Fallbrook community. Within the next seven years, they contributed nearly $192,000 to Fallbrook charities and received widespread recognition for their fundraising efforts, including a letter of commendation from President Ronald Reagan. As of April 2023, the Angel Society has generated a total of $4,598,168 in support over the years of local charities and programs (Charitable Contributions) as well as enriched the community through a major contribution of $50,000 toward the reconstruction of the Fallbrook Library, sponsorship of Ingold Sports Field and other worthy community projects.
2023-2024 Angel Board of Directors
The Angel Society is governed by members of the Board of Directors who are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Angel Shop. They are supported by more than 300 associate members who assist with staffing at the shop and other duties and/or provide financial contributions and donations of merchandise. Over the years, countless members of the community and local businesses have also provided support. The society’s annual meeting and luncheon for members is held in June.
Executive Board
President Kelly Bednarski
1st Vice President/Luncheon Chair Judy Igoe
2nd Vice President/Philanthropy Pat Dales
3rd Vice President/Membership Jennifer Anderson
Treasurer Fran White
Recording Secretary Louise Small
Angel Shop Chair Kathy Gausepohl
Building Maintenance Chair Gerri Ankerman
Parliamentarian Louise Small
Administration Staff
Angel Shop Assistant, Lou Greeley
Philanthropy Assistant Cheryle Clinite, Cheryl Pizzo & Kelly Bednarski
Community Representatives Lou Greeley & Marilyn Wertz
Courtesy & Email Louise Small
Donations Cheryle Clinite
Publicity/Website Jennifer Anderson, Jeanna Kirby & Heidi Chance
Directory & Staffing Jennifer Anderson & Judy Igoe
Supplies Marilyn Wertz & Peggy Gausepohl
Committees
Books & DVDs Pat Munyon & Diane Pearson
Boutique Mona Castro, Linda Heyser & Michelle Pollack
Games & Puzzles Fiona Urquhart & Mah-Jhey Fish
Holidays Lynn Allen, Chris Hawranik, Susie Vix & Bonnie Amick
Jewelry Tami Bartholomew, Eve Desborough & Meline Giannini
Linens Diane Gravlin, Phyllis Majdick
Treasures Donna Carter, Meline Giannini, Shelley Kuri & Lorrie Valeron
Yardage & Crafts Peggy Gausepohl & Marilyn Wertz