About Russel and helen kalis

My Mom and Dad set the foundation for me to be the person I am. My Parents were strong supporters of their Church and Community their whole lives. My Father who came here from a small island, Astypalia, in Greece appreciated the opportunities provided to him through immigrating to the USA. He had a strong desire to always give back to the country that helped him achieve his goals. My Mom, from Boston Mass. who met my dad on the ship coming back empty handed from Greece in search of a worthy Greek man to marry was exactly the same, she was always making sure the teachers at Tolenas Elementary had everything they needed to properly teach the students in their classes. She had boxes of crayons and #2 pencils in her purse in case anyone needed them.  Anytime there was a need for cupcakes or food, my mom was always willing to donate her time and talents. When it was my turn to bring refreshments to the baseball game, mom never disappointed anyone! They were huge supporters of the the Fairfield Recreation Dept as they saw it as a good way to help kids get engaged in team sports, they loved seeing the kids playing their sports and the parents cheering them on together at the local parks. If you could not make it to practice, my father was the guy who would come pick up any kid who needed transportation. I remember one time, he had 11 of us piled into his Chevy Suburban, this was before seat-belt requirements of course, and he did it gladly to make sure everyone could be there to play. 

Anytime there was a gap or need to help the Kids or Youth out in Solano County, my Parents Russel and Helen never hesitated to step up and do whatever they could to help out, They simply could not say no. My father once said, 'Son, you know all those kids out there playing football, baseball and soccer with you, They are going to be the Future Business Owners and City Employees, and Politicians in your town, invest in them and your City will Always be a Great Place to Live"

I have made it my Mission to carry on the Torch in my Parents' name by Holding this annual Bowling Fundraiser for the Foster Youth and also in February at my Greek Christian Orthodox Church in Vallejo where I cook our Annual Crab Feed for our Church Ministries. 

Thank you for supporting their vision through our events, May Their Memory Be Eternal!