We have more to learn from animals than animals have to learn from us.
About Us
“People should be judged on how they care for their elderly and their animals.” – Jackie L. Michael (animal lover, Foundation founder)
Jackie L. Michael
Our Story
Jackie L. Michael’s lifetime dream opens new doors for animals, and those who love, respect and advocate for all living creatures, with the establishment of a new and unique foundation.
Jackie L. Michael Foundation
Jackie was an entrepreneur who built a local home health care business,
Advantage Home Health Care, into a statewide operation. A life-long lover of all kinds of animals, Jackie believed people should be judged on how they cared for the elderly and their animals. As she passionately supported many animal organizations, including (Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) of Delaware County, a vision grew in her mind. Jackie envisioned using her resources to establish a unique and innovative model for a foundation that would support animals by collaborating with like-thinking front-line organizations. Also, providing others with an opportunity to leverage their resources and passions for a common cause – “Promoting the betterment of animals through activism, caring, education and collaboration.”
Prior to Jackie’s passing in 2016, she set in place plans to carryout her lifelong dream. In 2019, the Jackie L. Michael Foundation was established by her husband, Paul Holeman. The 501(c)(3) provides the structure for an ongoing, pro-active platform to assist in the betterment of animals’ lives, by engaging others with similar visions.
If you have a love for animals, they are many ways in which you can connect yourself and passions with the Jackie L. Michael Foundation.
Staff & Board
Angie Vaszari-Evans
Our Board Members:
James Borgmann, Jennifer Heine, Terri Panszi, Kent Shuff, Doug White, Paul Holeman (Founder), Angie Vaszari-Evans (Ex Officio)
Paul is the CEO/President of Advantage Home Health Care.
Angie has a strong administrative and team-building background in the home health care industry. She began as Jackie L. Michael’s Assistant and grew into an Administrator, serving a company she would call home for 30 years. In 2017, Angie was asked to develop the Foundation. She and Jackie shared a strong passion for animals – so it seemed to be destiny for Angie to help launch her mentor’s dream. Angie holds a degree from Ball State University and the “Executive Certificate in Non-Profit Transitional Leadership and Fundraising” credential from Notre Dame.
Mission
Promoting the betterment of animals through activism, caring, education and collaboration.
