Director
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Garry Manuel

Garry Manuel is the founder and director of Project URGE. He owns and teaches guitar at  Manuel's Music Studio in Fairport, NY.  He was formerly involved in Worship, Kidz Kafe and children's ministry and attends Crosswinds Wesleyan Church in Canandaigua, NY.

Board Member
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Chris Boss

Chris Boss is an engineer at Garlock Company. Chris volunteers with the Jacob's Ladder Team, is involved in youth ministry, and has past involvement in music worship. He attends Crosswinds Wesleyan Church.

Eva Irene Daughtery

Eva is a former employee of Xerox. She also has volunteered with Elder Care (Catholic Family Center), Camp Good Days, and currently coordinates Outreach Temple's hot meal program and food pantry. She attends Outreach Temple (C.O.G.I.C.U.) in Rochester, NY.

Leonard Erb

Assistant Professor of Social Work at Robert's Wesleyan College

Education:
B.A. The King's College
M. Div. Denver Seminary
M.S.W. Syracuse University
Ph.D Walden University

Areas of Specialty: Relationship of faith and social work, community organizing in urban settings, community development, family services, social justice issues, chemical dependency

Research & Special Interest: The role of faith-based organizations in the delivery of social services to the poor and marginalized

Professional Involvement: Member: North American Association of Christians in Social Work; member: Association of Fundraising Professional (certified fund raising professional (CFRE); member: Faith and Community Together; member: Greater Syracuse Association of Evangelicals;

Social Work Employment: 46 years in faith based social service agencies in the areas of child and family, substance abuse services, community organization and development, consultation and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations

Family: Married, four adult children, eight grandchildren, one great grandchild

Joony Lomenzo

Joony Lomenzo is a Court Reporter at Monroe County Hall of Justice. She loves working with youth and volunteers with Project URGE's Saturday Sonshine Program. She holds an A.S. Degree from Alfred State College. She attends The Father's House.

Mary Stevens

Mary Stevens has professional degrees in both education and nursing. She currently is an Adjunct Professor of Nursing at Roberts Wesleyan College as well as continuing to work as a rehabilitation nurse. She is primarily interested in developing and supporting Christ-centered programs which promote healing and wholeness for individuals, families, communities and the world.

Ineabelle Geena Cruz

Ineabelle Geena Cruz works at Monroe County DHS as a social service examiner since 2004 She is a fervent community/union activist fighting to put an end to poverty, substance abuse, and domestic violence and fighting for civil rights & equity, jobs, social justice. She has worked in the Human Services and medical field for more than 20 years and currently serves as the committee chair for the Health and Safety Committee, Domestic Violence Sub-committee & Workplace Violence at IUE/CWA Federation of Social Workers & Monroe County Department of Social Services. She is founder of SPEAK Spiritual Prophetic Edification Advancing the Kingdom Ministries and God's Queens. Through her involvement with Project URGE, which stands for Urban Revitalization God Experienced, she has brought people together, transcending gender, racial and denominational boundaries. Most noteworthy are her contributions to the worship and dance ministry, which inspires youth to take part in religious ceremonies, as well as her assistance in the organization of the Concert of Praise, a cross-generational celebration. She is graduate of Monroe Community College 1998 and t Latino Leadership Development Program 2008, she currently working on her Credentials for Substance Abuse Counseling and Celebrate Recovery Program. She is member of New Life Fellowship, Inc. her present efforts focus on motivating young men and women in Joshua Generation, Ministry of Help, Coordinator for Parents Support Ministry, and has been involved with Family Resortation Project in Leadership training, Girls Scouts and Women Support Groups. She is ready and willing to serve in and be used by God for the advancement of His Kingdom and see people reach their fullest potential.

Treasurer
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Graham Smith

Graham Smith is the Project URGE treasurer.  As Vice President of Operations for Lupton Associates, Graham Smith is responsible for the firm's HR, accounting and financial operations. Before that, he was Senior Auditor at a Rochester-based accounting firm, Miller Associates, for more than ten years. His history also includes several years as the President of a large sheet metal fabrication company. Graham has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Rochester Institute of Technology and is a licensed CPA. He is a member of several professional organizations, holds a pilot license and is the treasurer of his church.

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Dave Johnson

Dave Johnson moved to the Rochester area in 1995. The Lord has called him to minister to those in recovery and those struggling with homelessness through both the Salvation Army and Volunteers of America.  He is the founder of the Upper Room Ministry which is involved in housing for people dealing with homelessness.