We strive to help everyone who comes to Father Fred seeking assistance so that no need in our community is unfulfilled. We honor the legacy of Father Fred by treating all people with dignity and respect while nurturing hope and working with humility.
Since 1989, The Father Fred Foundation has been helping individuals and families with their essential immediate needs; nourishing food on the table, keeping heat and lights on, needed work shoes, and children's boots and clothing when the necessities of home are unaffordable. Above all, we work to nurture hope when all else seems hopeless. What we have is given free of charge to those in need. We serve our five local counties ( Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, and Leelanau) and we welcome all individuals. Every week a dedicated team of volunteers and a small staff are the hands and hearts of Father Fred.
Candice Hamel, Executive Director
Mary Meredith, Executive Assistant
Allison Dean, Volunteer Manager
Kristin Lindell, Guest Services Specialist
Annette McPherson, Director of Guest Services
Bob Messick, Director of Finance
Kristen Staggs, Director of Operations
Greg Lafeldt- Assistant to the Director of Operations
Erin Krueger, Communications Manager
Charlie Sole - President
Controller, Hallmark Construction
Deb Jackson-Vice President
Executive Director, Old Town Playhouse
Rebecca Bercini - Secretary
Principal, Rebecca Bercini Design
Kadra Kierczynski -Treasurer
CPA-Rehmann
Max Anderson
Commercial Lender, Honor Bank
Kurt Swartz
Managing Partner at Michigan Planners
Linda Root
Retired Mission Integration Executive
Paula Prusick
Pharmacist
Val Winans
Retired State Government, Author
Tricia Richmond
Former Teacher
Mark Parsons
Retired School Superintendent
What we have to offer is a direct result of the generosity of our community.
