​​One of my most proud accomplishments in the greater Hendersonville community has been my involvement with the crisis services center: Interfaith Assistance Ministries.

IAM provides crisis assistance with a range of essential items and services including food for a week for each family member, clothing, linens, personal hygiene supplies, heat and utility bills, rent and mortgage payments, medications, pet food, and other basic needs. Helping hands, caring hearts.
 

I sat on the board of trustees in January 2016. Then, in 2018, I was vice president. Finally, in January 2020, I became president for the last two years. During my time at IAM, I engaged with congregations throughout our county. I interacted with hundreds of volunteers and donors. I am honored to think that my involvement at the board level has helped thousands of people with food, clothing, rent, and more, with friendliness and with dignity. During these compassionate years, the organization hired a new executive director, built a new large facility, created a thrift store, and successfully weathered a pandemic. IAM is a remarkable organization with which I am humbled to be a part of.