Our Mission

In God’s love, we renew dignity and inspire learning for youth and families.

Our Mission

We meet practical needs with food assistance, clothing, job resources, classes for life skills, relationships, financial literacy, and so much more. Our flagship program, Thriving Together, is a no-cost cooperative that helps members overcome economic challenges while encouraging personal responsibility in relationship with others.

And at every step of the way, members and guests are treated with the dignity and love they deserve so they can know their God-given value.

We’re here not to rescue. We’re here to open the door for our most vulnerable neighbors so they can take the next steps toward their dreams.

And when we do that, we help build a stronger community that supports one another with deepened resilience and hope.

Our Core Strengths

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Designed for Dignity

We respect and uphold the inherent worth of every individual because they are made in the image of God. We are serving eternal beings with incredible gifts and abilities. Poverty is more than just a financial circumstance. It’s a relational problem that requires relational solutions.

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A Hand Up, Not a Handout

Those struggling in poverty need more than a financial handout. They need a hand up. We offer a hand that reaches them where they are, provides resources when they’re most needed, connects them to a loving, supportive community, and guides them to tools that let them build a stable future.

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We’re In This Together

We form partnerships with people and organizations that have a shared vision to serve our neighbors. We’re honored to partner with volunteers, schools, churches, nonprofits, businesses, and civic organizations. Together is always better.

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Strategic Service for a Stronger Community

A holistic approach to reducing poverty strengthens the entire community. By investing in people’s physical, mental, and spiritual health—along with education, relationships, and economic opportunity—we are building a community capable of responding to challenges with agility and care, in near real time.

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Our Team & Leadership

Ray Keen
Ray Keen

Executive Director

Since 2015

Joy Thom
Joy Thom

Director of Programs

Since 2022

Whitney Govert
Whitney Govert

Director of Development

Since 2025

Chelsea Caldwell
Chelsea Caldwell

Director of Communications

Since 2026

Hannah Oosterhout
Hannah Oosterhout

Director of Finance & HR

Since 2021

Board of Directors

Dan Drazan
Dan Drazan

Board Chair Member Since 2023

Replication Committee Chair
Development Committee Member​

Laurie Field
Laurie Field

Board Vice Chair

Member Since 2023

Dave Baretich
Dave Baretich

Member Since 2024

Building Committee Member​

Dr John Burnham
Dr. John Burnham

Member Since 2021

Finance Committee Chair

John Deller
John Deller

Member Since 2017

Program Committee Member
Replication Committee Member

Former Board of Directors

John Abraham

Tim Davis

Bob Kacalek

Angie Navarro

Nancy Bennett

Financial Reports

We are committed to integrity and transparency in all our financial practices.

Financial Reports

Your Gift Makes a Difference

Every donation gives a hand up to someone in need, right here in our community.

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