Volunteers established the Friends of Needham High School Soccer (FONHSS) in 2022 to enhance the soccer experience for NHS soccer players and their families. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 92-0759326), the FONHSS raises funds and works with NHS administrators, coaches, Needham Soccer, NHS players and families, and the Needham community to accomplish this mission.

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Mission Statement

The goal of the Friends of Needham High School Soccer (FONHSS) 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization is to boost the experience of all Needham high soccer players by building and strengthening the program culture at all levels. 

Seema Meloni: President, admin@fonhss.orgpresident@fonhss.org

2025-26 BOARD

2024-25 BOARD

Damien Newman: President, admin@fonhss.orgpresident@fonhss.org

Kristen Carr:Director, Fundraising Committee Member

Kathryn Chiappinelli: Director, Finance and Fundraising Committee Member

Jennifer Edwards: Director, Fundraising Committee Member

Alyson Goodrow: Vice President, Communications Committee Chair

Lori Horvat: Director, Fundraising Committee Chair

Rebecca Levine: Director, Fundraising Committee Member

Dave Linde: Director, Communications Committee Member

Seema MeloniFormer President, Treasurer and Communication Committee Member

Lee Popper: Director, Fundraising Committee Member

Gabriela Spear: Secretary

2023-24 BOARD

Damien Newman: President, admin@fonhss.orgpresident@fonhss.org

Frank Brayer: Assistant Treasurer

Kathryn Chiappinelli: Director, Finance and Fundraising Committee Member

Lee Cohen: Treasurer

Jennifer Edwards: Director, Fundraising Committee Member

Alyson Goodrow: Vice President, Communications Committee Chair

Lori Horvat: Director, Fundraising Committee Chair

Rebecca Levine: Director, Fundraising Committee Member

Seema MeloniFormer President and Director, seema.meloni@fonhss.org

Lee Popper: Director, Fundraising Committee Member

Gabriela Spear: Secretary