Saint Francis 2023 Annual Report

Donor Spotlight Krista and Mike Sinnott

When Krista Sinnott first learned of Saint Francis, she knew very little about service dogs. But after signing up as a volunteer more than 15 years ago, she quickly found it to be a place and mission that she wanted to be a part of. “I felt like I was volunteering for something that really mattered and doing something that really mattered, and I wanted to contribute in all the ways that I could,” says Krista. Now, for both Krista and her husband, Mike, supporting Saint Francis is something that is woven into so many parts of their lives - even at home, where Saint Francis ”career change” dogs, Allie and Doc, are treasured members of their little pack of 4 dogs! “The mission, the people, and the dogs: we love it all. We see how the right person partnered with the right dog is transformative to that one person, and that person’s family and network.” Their steadfast commitment is felt across our organization. As valued donors, their generosity helps us to fulfill our mission. But their passion for Saint Francis goes well beyond their philanthropy. Krista serves on our Board of Directors

and supports Barks ‘n Rec as both a participant and a sponsor through Waldvogel Commercial Properties, where she is Vice President. In the midst of the COVID pandemic, Mike and Krista became even further involved, volunteering to take a puppy into their home as Puppy Raisers. “That experience made us appreciate how dedicated all of the Saint Francis volunteers are. It’s so much more than people realize,” says Mike. And it is their dedication to making a difference in the lives of the people we serve that has made Krista and Mike such important members of our Saint Francis family.

“Saint Francis is a big part of our lives, and we are so fortunate for that. We’ve seen firsthand how much the staff – and dedicated volunteers – care about the human and dog partnerships, supporting all of their teams for the entirety of their partnership. It’s not subjective: the impact a service dog can have on its partner’s life is so direct. Being even a little part of that is so rewarding.“ Thank you, Mike and Krista, for your friendship, support, and commitment to helping us change lives.

For more information on all types of giving, please visit our website at saintfrancisdogs.org/ways-to-give

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