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 2024, the Angel Society has generated a total of $4,836,810 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, the construction of a new Teen Center for the Boys and Girls Club, and other worthy projects..

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2024-2025 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 Lou Greeley

  • Building Maintenance Chair Gerri Ankerman

  • Parliamentarian Louise Small

Administration Staff

  • Auditor Gerri Ankerman

  • Luncheon Assistant Shelley Kuri

  • Philanthropy Assistants Heidi Chance & Cheryl Pizzo (Kelly Bednarski assisting with Scholarships)

  • Treasurer Assistant Heidi Chance

  • Angel Shop Assistant Kathy Gausepohl

  • Community Representative Marilyn Wertz

  • Corresponding Secretary & Courtesy Lynn Allen & Fiona Urquhart

  • Donations Cheryle Clinite

  • Publicity/Website Jennifer Anderson & Jeanna Kirby

  • Supplies Peggy Gausepohl & Marilyn Wertz

  • Directory & Staffing Jennifer Anderson & Judy Igoe

Committees

  • Books, DVDs & Displays Diane Pearson, Pat Munyon & Shelley Kuri

  • Boutique Mona Castro, Chris Hawranik, Louise Small & Kelly Bednarski

  • Children & Sports Michelle Pollack & Linda Heyser

  • Games & Puzzles Cheryl Pizzo

  • Holidays Susie Vix, Bonnie Amick & Mah-Jhey Fish

  • Holiday Media Jeanna Kirby

  • Jewelry Tami Bartholomew & Lynn Allen

  • Linens Fiona Urquhart

  • Treasures Donna Carter, Meline Giannini, Lorrie Valeron & Heidi Chance

  • Yardage & Crafts Diane Gravlin

  • Music Instruments & Music Media Diane Gravlin

  • New Board Members Jennifer Haider & Paula Kuhn