They say 'it takes a village' and our group has found that to be true! When presented with the opportunity to take over the non-profit Friends Making a Difference, we knew we needed to explore how we as friends could truly make a difference in the lives of others. We had a well established plan passed along to us which enabled friends (sometimes a few hundred) to come together and share a meal while raising money to help a local individual or family in need. And truly that was enough to be proud of and carry on as the previous board members moved on to other ventures. 

When our new board started planning for the transition, it became evident that we had another group of friends that were ready, willing and able to help with this new endeavor. John, Alexa and Sara have been 'special' friends for over 25 years. As their family, we have the pleasure of knowing their abilities and the depth of their compassion for helping others. It was a win-win.  

With gratitude, 

Kelly and Kelly Akin, Joe and Brooke Pratico, Mike and Stephanie Pratico 

 Board Members