Inspiring foster youth to give back to their communities by teaching them the value of giving and the importance of saying thank you to those who have helped them along the way.
Established in 2017 by Phyllis Needelman in remembrance of her mother, Freda Needelman, Freda Fund provides opportunities and support to 12–19 year old youth in the foster care system throughout the Sacramento Region. Freda Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization working under the umbrella of the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Sacramento.
Celebrating life's milestones is at the core of the support services provided by the Freda Fund. Freda felt that observing birthdays was very important, never missing an occasion no matter the circumstances. She was always willing to bake cakes for neighborhood friends and family or even give her last dollar to those less fortunate.
Today we continue this tradition for foster youth in our community. On the occasion of their birthday, Freda Fund provides groups of foster youth with a dinner, a birthday cake and gift card. Each gift recipient is then required to write a handwritten thank you note and perform a volunteer act as a way to express their gratitude.
We believe that through kindness and customs of celebration, youth have the opportunity to develop essential life skills and values, which contribute to well being and improved self esteem. Gratitude and thankfulness can grow through these community gatherings and shared experiences. In Freda's honor we strive to empower and inspire, creating a chain reaction of acts of kindness and service.
100% of our donations go to fund the birthday celebrations for the foster youth in Sacramento County. With the help of our donors, the Freda Fund has been able to provide birthday celebrations for approximately 150 foster youth every year!
How do your donations contribute to the cause?
$20- buys a cupcake, keychain, and other birthday goodies to go along with each foster youth's birthday gift card
$50- purchases one gift card for each foster youth
$100- cost to provide a birthday celebration for one foster youth
$250- buys a birthday lunch for 10 foster youth
$500- provides enough food to supply a birthday celebration for 25 foster youth
$1000- helps us rent a party space for an entire birthday celebration!
Freda Fund supports foster youth between the ages of 12 and 19 regardless of their ancestry, disability, national or ethnic origin, race, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or marital status.
This policy also applies to all areas of volunteer participation, including recruitment, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, social and recreational programs.
Organization name
Freda Fund
2017
Mission Category
Youth Development
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
In-Kind Donations
Demographics Served
Youth & Children
Local Counties Served
Sacramento
Address
4700 ROSEVILLE RD STE 201Sacramento County, CA, US