Our Founders
Inspired by their grandmother, founders and sisters, Pat Petznick and Beverly Stewart vowed to support women and have since built a legacy of empowerment, transforming thousands of lives with Fresh Start’s mission. Learn more about our founders and the passion that brought our organization to life.
Our Boards
Fresh Start is honored to benefit from the expertise and leadership of three boards: the Executive Board of Directors, Auxiliary Board, and Men’s Board. Learn more about the impressive cohorts dedicated to supporting our mission.
Our Staff
Meet the talented people dedicated to advancing Fresh Start’s mission: empowering women to succeed.
Client Advisory Council
Dedicated Fresh Start women provide invaluable insight on how to best meet needs within our communities.
The Fresh Start Visionaries
Join us in thanking and honoring the Visionaries – more than 100 individuals, families and organizations who have each cumulatively contributed $100,000 or more to Fresh Start. Over our 33-year history, Fresh Start Visionaries, together, have invested more than $50,000,000 to advance our mission.
Legacy Luminaries
Fresh Start is proud to honor our Legacy Luminaries—extraordinary leaders whose vision, dedication, and generosity have shaped the very heart of our mission.