Board Members & Exec. Director
Cross-racial and denominational, a mix of urban, suburban and rural. We are intentional about the mix.

| Mr. Chris Boss | |
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Macedon, NY Engineer at Garlock Co. Volunteer w/ Jacob's Ladder Team in Project URGE Involved in Children's ministry and past involement in music worship Attends Crosswinds Wesleyan Church |
| Mrs. Eva Daughtery | |
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Rochester, NY Former employee at Xerox Former volunteer in Elder Care w/ Catholic Family Center Former volunteer with Camp Good Days Currently w/ Outreach Temple hot meal program and food pantry Attends Outreach Temple (C.O.G.I.C.U.) |
| Professor Leonard P. Erb, PhD, ACSW, LMSW | |
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Assistant Professor of Social Work at Robert's Wesleyan College Education:
B.A. The King's CollegeM. 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 |
| Mr. Garry Manuel - Board Chair/founder/Co-Director | |
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E. Bloomfield, NY Owner and guitar instructor Manuel's Music Studio Formerly involved in Worship, Kidz Kafe and Children's ministry Attends Crosswinds Wesleyan church |
| Mr. Graham Smith - Treasurer | |
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As Vice President of Operations for Lupton Associates, Graham Smith is responsible for the firm's HR, accounting and financial operations. He joined the firm in 1978. 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. |
| Mrs. Mary Stevens - Co-Director | |
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Bristol, NY Mary has training and background in both teaching and nursing. She currently is an Adjunct Professor of Nursing at Roberts Wesleyan College as well as continuing to work a 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. |





