FACE partnered with Road Runner Sports again this year for our 2015 5K Doggie Dash! People and dogs joined us at this fun 5K, which brought people and their pets together for a day of giving back and getting fit! This event included had a lively...
On July 26th, Camp Run-A-Mutt in Sorrento Valley hosted FACE's first ever Pup and Brew event at San Diego BeerWorks in Solana Beach! This unique fundraiser allowed animal lovers and beer connoisseurs to gather at this dog-friendly venue to help save lives of pets in need of...
Supporting our mission of "Saving Pets and Helping Families," the Trustees of The Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation have awarded the FACE Foundation with a grant of $5,000 for our Save-A-Life program. This funding will be applied directly toward life-saving surgeries and treatments for pets...
FACE is excited to announce that we have been awarded a Community Enhancement grant from the County of San Diego's Third District fund. FACE was one of more than 600 organizations that applied for funding, and this grant will help us continue to provide life-saving...
FACE kicked our 'Closets for a Cause' program up a notch for the animals this June by partnering with My Sister's Closet consignment boutique to save even more family pets. During the month of June, animal lovers consigned their FACE items at My Sister's Closet...
FACE is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a second grant from the Petco Foundation and Blue Buffalo! This grant is designated towards helping pet parents who cannot afford the cost of their pet's cancer treatments. FACE's normal funding criteria does not allow grant...
This June, FACE was awarded a generous grant from the Animal Farm Foundation, supporting our efforts to provide life-saving surgeries and medical procedures for dogs whose owners cannot afford the entire cost of their care, regardless of breed. This grant will allow FACE to continue its...
FACE partnered with San Diego Oasis to offer its first educational class for pet-loving San Diego Seniors! Oasis's mission is to promote successful aging through a three fold approach: lifelong learning, healthy living, and social engagement. The 'E' in FACE stands for Education, and we...
One year ago, the ASPCA and Lil BUB announced a partnership to help special needs pets nationwide: Lil BUB's BIG Fund for the ASPCA. This unique program is seeded through proceeds from Lil BUB's web store, in-person appearances, and other types of Lil BUB events,...
FACE has been awarded a grant from the Boys & Girls Foundation! We are thrilled to receive this generous grant for FACE's Youth Humane Education Program! These funds will be expended to implement humane education lessons for local at-risk youth. Thanks to this grant from the Boys and Girls...
FACE embarked on its second Paint-4-Pets fundraiser in March 2015! In partnership with Paints Uncorked, FACE hosted a fun painting party at Amici's East Coast Pizzeria in La Jolla on Thursday, March 19 at 6pm. Pet loving painters enjoyed dinner, drinks and fun with fellow...
FACE recently received a generous grant from the Ethel Frends Foundation, a foundation that was established in 1997 to support and promote canine care and/or canine education in Southern California. We are so grateful to Ethel Frends Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee, for allowing...
This February, diners and their dogs helped FACE save lives by participating in "San Diego Happy Dogs Dining Out" -- a fun, interactive restaurant experience! On Wednesday, February 4th over 25 local restaurants participated by donating at least 10% of proceeds to help dogs in need. The...
The FACE Foundation was recently awarded the GuideStar Exchange Gold Seal, which is the highest level of achievement for a nonprofit to earn from GuideStar! This demonstrates FACE's commitment to transparency and promise to remain honest and open with our donors and supporters. GuideStar members...
On Sunday, April 26th, FACE proudly hosted its 5th Annual Bags & Baubles silent auction benefiting local pets in need of critical veterinary care. Over 450 attendees came out to show their support and the foundation raised over $115,000 to save the lives of family pets...
2014 was a monumental year for FACE - thanks to your support we saved our 1,000th life! Saving Pets and Helping Families wouldn't be possible without the generosity of our friends and donors, and this December, your gift went twice as far! Our Board President...
On Sunday, December 7th from 3-6pm, inspirational high school student Maranda Phillips hosted her 8th annual "Howliday in a Bottle" open house to benefit FACE! This year's Howliday in a Bottle boasted an array of fun holiday shopping opportunities, from candles to clothing to unique jewelry...
FACE had a ball at our very first Paint-4-Pets fundraiser with Paints Uncorked on December 4th! Guests enjoyed dinner and drinks at Mia Francesca restaurant in Del Mar, while a Paints Uncorked artist provided step-by-step instructions to paint a beautiful picture of Balboa Park. The FACE team held...
Are you looking for a guest speaker, hands-on interactive program for youth, or a special activity for your Girl Scout troop? Well, FACE has the program for you! We offer a variety of fun and interesting programs that emphasize the human animal bond and STEAM topics...
FACE is announcing that long time Executive Director Stacy Steel is leaving the Foundation to move to Northern California. Stacy has been a beloved leader for the past five years and has been instrumental in the growth and advancement of the Foundation. She will be...
FACE's 3rd Invitational Dog-Friendly Golf Tournament, held November 3, 2014, was a barking good time for all! Golfers and their furry, four legged friends joined MLB legend/VIP guest Fred Lynn on the course for a beautiful day of golf! The tournament festivities also included a delicious...