Franklin's Friends celebrated raising their 2 millionth dollar for local animal welfare while hosting the ninth annual "Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed." gala on May 7. Over 200 supporters donned their cocktail attire and came together to support the cause. It was a magical evening that raised a record $172,000!
The one-of-a-kind 8.5 x 11 wall calendar features 12 real-life pets! Their humans purchased a one month spot in the calendar at our "Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed" auction, and now it's their time to shine! $20 suggested donation plus FREE shipping.
Franklin's Friends was excited to present the ninth annual
HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest at Cranes Roost Park on November 5. Lots of people and dogs came out for the fun and helped us to raise over $35,000!
Franklin's Friends celebrated raising their 2 millionth dollar for local animal welfare while hosting the ninth annual "Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed." gala on May 7. Over 200 supporters donned their cocktail attire and came together to support the cause. It was a magical evening that raised a record $172,000 for pets in Central Florida!
WESH2 news anchors Michelle Imperato and Jason Guy returned to emcee, and guests had the opportunity to bid on the chance to have WESH 2 meteorologist Eric Burris pour a magnum of champagne for their table. The gala featured fabulous live and silent auctions, inspirational videos, and a guest appearance by Wolfie - one of the dogs that Husky Haven of Florida was able to save due to a grant from Franklin's Friends.
Thank you to all of the sponsors, guests, auction item donors, and volunteers. The event was spectacular - and all proceeds will benefit local animal welfare!
Make sure to check out the event photos courtesy of Absolute Photography!
Please be sure to SAVE THE DATE for next year's "Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed." on May 20, 2023 at the Winter Park Events Center.
Bid now for the chance to win 4 loge style box seat tickets to the Orlando Opera's presentation of "All is Calm: the Christmas Truce if 1914" on Friday, December 23d at 7:30 pm at the Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts. Hurry: Our virtual auction ends at noon on December 17!
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Franklin’s Friends is proud to present our "Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed." gala on May 20, 2023, at the Winter Parks Event Center. It will be a magical evening with exemplary wines, gourmet cuisine, spectacular live and silent auctions, and a private art sale. WESH 2 News anchors Jason Guy and Michelle Imperato will return to host the event. We anticipate more than 250 animal lovers will don their cocktail attire and come together to support Franklin's Friends and local animal welfare.
VIP festivities begin at 6 pm with general admission guests joining the party at 6:45!
In 2022, "Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed." raised a record breaking $172,000.
This year's "Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed." gala will be extremely special as we celebrate the gala's tenth anniversary!
We're in complete awe of our Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed. Gala! We raised over $248,000 for animal welfare in Central Florida. We couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate the event's 10th anniversary
May 20, 2023
Franklin's Friends was excited to present the ninth annual
HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest at Cranes Roost Park on November 5. Lots of people and dogs came out for the fun and helped us to raise over $35,000!
November 5, 2022
Franklin's Friends was excited to present the tenth annual
HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest at Cranes Roost Park on October 21. A record number of people and dogs came out for the fun and we raised over $38,000! Check out the photos by Jason Cordoba Photography!
Our mission is to support Central Florida animal welfare by awarding grants to local non-profit and government agencies for shelter/rescue, spay/neuter, and community education programs.
We started as a few pet lovers who came together to help raise money for our favorite Central Florida animal welfare organization. As we grew, we realized there were a lot of other amazing organizations that also needed financial support.
Today, we've grown into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit made up of several hundred volunteers.
We primarily raise money through two signature events: our Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed. gala and HOWL-O-WEEN Dog Walk-a-Thon and Canine Costume Contest. In turn, we grant those donations to deserving nonprofits dedicated to local animal welfare.
We are an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit with no paid employees, and we pride ourselves on fiscal and veterinary responsibility.
Since our inception in 2003, we are proud to say we’ve raised over $2 million for local animal welfare organizations. In 2022 alone, we were able to raise over $233,000.
Animals have a huge impact on our lives. Help us continue to have a meaningful impact on theirs.
Your donations will directly support the needs of local organizations dedicated to shelter/rescue, spay/neuter, and community education programs.
Support our cause in fashion and comfort with a charcoal- or sand-colored hat. $20 suggested donation, plus $3.95 shipping.
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