About Us
Our Staff & Volunteers
Volunteers and staff are a valuable asset to any non-profit organization, as they bring unique skills, knowledge, and experience to the table. Their passion for the organization's mission and their commitment to helping others can inspire and motivate others, creating a positive and collaborative work environment. Volunteers and staff can help extend the reach of the organization, enabling it to have a greater impact in the community. Furthermore, volunteers and staff can provide much-needed assistance with various tasks, allowing the organization to operate efficiently and effectively while maximizing the use of its resources.
Our History
The My Friendly Advice Foundation is a 501C3 non-profit organization that was established in Minneapolis, MN in October 2015. Our primary goal is to advance and improve the social and economic well-being of both youths and adults in the United States, as well as in Africa and Asia. We have implemented a range of programs, which are currently offered in Minneapolis, Arizona, The Philippines, and Liberia, with the aim of achieving this objective.
Our Mission
Mission
Our mission is to empower individuals to realize their full potential by providing the means and tools to they need to succeed at whatever they desire to do, and to help them find their path in life. The Foundation provides food and clothing to those in need, youth mentorship, support to parents and teens, micro-loans, micro-grants, scholarships, college and career guidance, and information and help with additional local resources for housing, counseling, immigration and social services.
Dream
My dream for MFA Foundation is to create a global organization that will work independently as well as with local authorities and other organizations to identify and create and opportunities for the poor and less fortunate to shine, become productive citizens and contribute to making the world a better place.
Meet the Founder
Pauline Badio
The foundation was established by Mrs. Pauline Badio, out of her passion for helping others and her recognition of the need for such an organization to make a difference. Pauline is a Real Estate agent, with a degree from Arizona State University in Justice Studies and Family and Human Development, and certificates in Human Rights, and Socio-Legal Studies. Her passion for helping others have afforded her and the Foundation opportunities to find shelter for the homeless in Minnesota and Arizona, provide youth mentorship, college and career guidance to secondary and college bound students in Minnesota, carry out food distribution in Minnesota, Philippines and Liberia, and provide scholarships, micro-loans, micro-grants to those in need in Liberia.