About Cool Charity
Our Mission
Cool Charity is proudly volunteer-powered and 100% dedicated to supporting less fortunate families in the Georgetown Divide area. As a tax-exempt 501(c)(3), we ensure every contribution directly helps local children and families; no administrative costs come from your donations. Together, we're building brighter futures through compassion, community, and action.
Message form Our President
Small acts of kindness from teachers, counselors, family friends, and neighbors shaped my life and taught me that true impact comes from simple, steady service to those nearest you.
As a mother, I wanted my children to feel the same joy from helping others. In 1990, after a school nurse told me about a family living in their car, I started Adopt an Angel so every child could feel hope and joy at the holidays. The program grew from one school to all six in the district.
In 2002, we started Cool Charity to support families across the Georgetown Divide. With our community’s generosity, we provide hygiene items, food gift cards, warm clothing, and holiday gifts - serving 151 children in 2025 and more than 4,500 children over 36 years.
Becky Siren | President
In 1990, after learning about a local family living out of their car, Becky Siren founded Adopt an Angel to bring holiday hope to neighbors in need—a grassroots effort that she later expanded by establishing Cool Charity in 2002. Driven entirely by volunteers, local business partnerships, and community generosity, the organization has since provided essential hygiene supplies, warm clothing, and holiday magic to more than 4,500 children across the Georgetown Divide over the past 35 years. For Becky, this milestone is entirely a community triumph, made possible by an army of dedicated neighbors, school staff, and local clubs working together to prove that simple, steady service can create truly life-changing impact.
Our Board
Tim Palmer | Member at Large
Karen Sanders Noe | Secretary
As Secretary of Cool Charity, Karen brings more than 30 years of nonprofit leadership, and volunteer management. After dedicating much of her career to combating global hunger, she now champions local efforts that promote food security here at home. Her background in community development and strategic marketing has driven new initiatives including the launch of the Cool Charity Website and adding new donation collection pathways. She moved to the Sierra Foothills eight years ago and is deeply committed to expanding Cool Charity’s positive impact throughout the Divide Community.
Kristie Romonowsky | Member at Large
John Gaffney | Member at Large
Alison Brandt | Treasurer
Alison Brandt serves as the Treasurer for Cool Charity, bringing decades of tech leadership and business expertise to our mission. A resident of Cool for over 23 years, Alison is a cornerstone of our community and a driving force behind our annual golf tournament fundraiser. Beyond the board, she is a dedicated leader in the Auburn Lake Trails Golf Community, where her collaborative spirit helps keep our neighborhood thriving. Alison is truly passionate about giving back to the place she calls home.
Cool Charity Financials
A visual snapshot showing funds, charity growth, and related expenses.