Mission

• Health & Well-Being
• Positive Attitudes
• Social Development
• HOPE

Our goal is to create positive and personal differences in the lives of at-risk children so they can achieve productive lives, live with healthy habits and maintain peaceful attitudes toward themselves and others. We do this through teaching essential skills that influence the development of compassion, good choices, positive attitudes and confident minds.  The outcome to be celebrated:  children that become successful because they choose to be happy, kind, respectful and competent adults.

In the years 2010 and beyond, our objective is to reach over 2500 at-risk children a year. Since there are currently no paid staff members, 100% of any funds raised goes directly to the implementation, development and maintenance of our programs.

Our dedicated volunteers are the reason we have succeeded for over a decade. Thank you to all our volunteers!

History

P.S. I Love You Foundation was founded by Patricia Scelza-Jones in 1998.  The creation of this foundation was inspired by Patricia’s compassion and empathy to make a difference in the lives of others in need. She realized that the contribution she could make was as simple as sharing the spirit of giving.  It all began when Patricia met an elderly lady, named Millie, at her workplace in the medical equipment industry. Millie's life story is the spark for Patricia's inspiration.
Patricia became very fond of Millie. She found out that Millie had to quit her job to care for her five great grand children: a two, four, five, ten and twelve year old due to the children’s mother and grandmother being incarcerated for an indefinite period of time.

If Millie did not resign from her job, all the children would have been separated from each other and placed in FosterCare across the country! Patricia called Millie to see how she could help her. Patricia started helping Millie by taking the children on weekends so Millie could rest, contributing financially for their apartment rent and providing food and clothing for the children. Patricia bonded with the 5 beautiful children and started asking her friends if they could also help this family.
The commitment to helping children and families grew from here! There was a huge outpouring of togetherness and community awareness for this family that soon became the inspiration to spread the spirit of giving to others in need.

P.S. I Love You Foundation’s mission was established from here.

Founder, Board and Officers

P.S. I Love You Foundation is run and operated solely by volunteers. There are no paid positions at this time. If you are interested in becoming a Board Member or Officer, please contact us directly.

Board Directors
Patricia Jones, Founder/Exec. Director
Tessa Ignacio, COO
Erika Muelle, Secretary
Jeff Dooley, CFO
Kelly Conway, Director of Finance
Monica Evangelist, Community and Corporate Relations
Patti Nernberg, Day at the Beach MESP Triathlon Coordinator
Angie Hesse, Holiday Gift Giving Coordinator

Awards

P.S I Love You has been honored by many organizations over the past years.

• PS I Love You Foundation honored as a LUX LA outstanding non-profit for efforts in developing the health and well-being of at-risk youth.  LUX-LA Business Convention  March 2008
  
• PS I Love You Foundation awarded Good Neighbor Award by the National Association of Realtors in appreciation of the dedication to community service. November 2007
  
• PS I Love You Foundation honored at “21 Stories of Peace” hosted by Moldo Davidson Fraioli Seror & Sestanovich, LLP     February 2007
  
• PS I Love You Foundation Awards Kelly Stone, CEO/Founder of Planet Hope for PSILYF’s First Annual Children’s Hero Award.  June 2006
  
• Manhattan Beach Women In Business Honoree 2005 Tea Award: Recognition for volunteerism and creating a sense of community awareness.  May 2005
  
• Beach Cities Health District: Recognition award  for service to children of the community relating to the health and well being of children.  October 2004