Who We Are
La Madre De Los Pobres is a non-profit charity established in 1982. Our dream is to “feed to poor of all faiths worldwide – their bodies and their souls.” For 35 years, La Madre has woven service and experience together to find and deliver resources to thousands of people in over 30 countries.
Why We Care
Our organization raises funds for the poor and needy worldwide. We send money directly to missionaries and volunteers who work directly in impoverished countries. We make certain that every penny is spent to feed and care for the poor.
Meet the Partners
Carolyn Clark Beedle
President
Carolyn joined the board in 2012 and is a business executive with over 25 years’ experience in both commercial and non-profit organizations holding strategy, sales/marketing and leadership roles.
RICHARD ENGLEHARDT
Treasurer
Richard joined the Board in 2000. He is the President of RGA, a recruiting firm serving the tech and healthcare industries.
DOLORES MEEHAN
Board Member
Dolores joined the board in 2015. She is a nurse at San Francisco General Hospital and a global medical volunteer.
FATHER ALVIN YU
Board Member
Father Alvin joined the board in 2016. He has just been ordained to the Priesthood in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Frank Clark
Chairman Emeritus
Frank is a founding member, a retired PR executive from federal government and commercial businesses, and the proud patriarch of large Catholic family.
KATHY WOEBER GARDNER
Counsel
Kathy joined the Board in 2008 and is a partner of Montgomery Pacific LLP and advises tech and life science companies. She is a former partner with Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe.
FATHER AL MENGON
Board Member
Father Al joined the Board in 2016. He has served the Salesian parish of Sts. Peter and Paul in San Francisco since 2015 and spent many years at the Salesian Mission in Sierra Leone, a La Madre grant recipient.
DEBORAH CHAE CRUDO
Secretary
A global brand consultant for 25+ years, Co-Founder of Makefire and Board member since 2014. Previously Executive Director of Landor Associates, Managing Director of Interbrand and President of Interbrand Interactive.
GREG GOLLNICK
Emeritus Member
Greg joined the Board in 1990. He is a retired TWA pilot and has visited many La Madre grantees.
Peter Wise
Board Member
Board member since 2017 and Executive Director of the Franciscan’s San Damiano Retreat Center. Volunteers for six weeks each year at Catholic schools in Ethiopia. Former marketing and advertising executive at Y&R Brands and Landor Associates.
Carolyn Clark Beedle
President
Carolyn joined the board in 2012 and is a business executive with over 25 years’ experience in both commercial and non-profit organizations holding strategy, sales/marketing and leadership roles.
RICHARD ENGLEHARDT
Treasurer
Richard joined the Board in 2000. He is the President of RGA, a recruiting firm serving the tech and healthcare industries.
DOLORES MEEHAN
Board Member
Dolores joined the board in 2015. She is a nurse at San Francisco General Hospital and a global medical volunteer.
FATHER ALVIN YU
Board Member
Father Alvin joined the board in 2016. He has just been ordained to the Priesthood in the Archdiocese of San Francisco.
Frank Clark
Chairman Emeritus
Frank is a founding member, a retired PR executive from federal government and commercial businesses, and the proud patriarch of large Catholic family.
KATHY WOEBER GARDNER
Counsel
Kathy joined the Board in 2008 and is a partner of Montgomery Pacific LLP and advises tech and life science companies. She is a former partner with Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe.
FATHER AL MENGON
Board Member
Father Al joined the Board in 2016. He has served the Salesian parish of Sts. Peter and Paul in San Francisco since 2015 and spent many years at the Salesian Mission in Sierra Leone, a La Madre grant recipient.
DEBORAH CHAE CRUDO
Secretary
A global brand consultant for 25+ years, Co-Founder of Makefire and Board member since 2014. Previously Executive Director of Landor Associates, Managing Director of Interbrand and President of Interbrand Interactive.
GREG GOLLNICK
Emeritus Member
Gary joined the Board in 1990. He is a retired Pan Am pilot and has visited many La Madre grantees.
Peter Wise
Board Member
Board member since 2017 and Executive Director of the Franciscan’s San Damiano Retreat Center. Volunteers for six weeks each year at Catholic schools in Ethiopia. Former marketing and advertising executive at Y&R Brands and Landor Associates.
