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Board of directors

Helen Evans, President(founder)

20 yrs System Analyst for the federal government(DLA). (retired) Was responsible for troubleshooting and making recommendations for system changes to the DLA computer system that operated at 24 military installations. Trained employees on system changes and wrote and designed training manuals.

5 yrs Manager for department of the army moving supplies to conus and oconus locations. Overseeing 12 employees, keeping daily logs, expediting material and evaluating employees performance.

2 years Equal Opportunity Counselor(EEO) for department of the army. Worked on conflict resolution between employees and managers.

 

                    10 years organizing youth events (help to keep kids off the streets)

                    2 yrs Assistant Chaplain ( Pinnacle Health) perform administrative duties
                    and prayer visits.(*Volunteer)

On the Millicent Hooper Foundation Committee to raise scholarship money for children of a decease parent

On Prevention Committee to Stop The Violence in Harrisburg(call to action)- the prevention committee organizes block parties, prayer walks of the city and offer resources that are available to help keep kids off the streets and active.

 
 
 

Cliff Freshmen, Vice President

30yrs Resource Management for the Navy Inventory Control Point at Mechanicsburg Naval Depot.(retired) He was responsible for the operating budget with a value over $1 billion dollars. He also was responsible for position management, hiring of personnel and organization changes for over 4,000 employees.

Mr. Freshman is currently serving as Treasurer at his church that has  a budget of approximately $4 million dollars. He is also the treasurer of the Strategic Global Services Network(SGSN) and secretary of the Harrisburg Food Ministry Board.

Mr. Freshman’s experiences in business management, financial and personnel management extends over 40 years.

 
 

Yvette Keys, Treasurer

3 yrs business owner/operator of a daycare. As a teacher she planned, organized and presented information and instructions to children. Helped students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development.

 

Kept books on expensives and budgets of the daycare and created a instructional plan which was compatible with the school system. She reviewed invoices and statements, verified information against source documents and supporting files, and ensured that sufficient funds had been obligated and totals are correct. Maintained balances and reconciled a variety of billing documents.

                    Currently pursuing a BS in Criminal Justice

                    Duquesne University (School of Leadership)

                    BA Organizational Management

                   Harrisburg Area Community College

                  

                  

 

Phyllis Thomas, Secretary

                  3yrs Pta secretary at Camp Curtin Elementary school

                  2 yrs Organizer of Family reading club

                  3yrs fundraising for childrens awards, activities and uniforms

                  12 yrs medical research employee (retired)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Advisor

 Elizabeth Catlin President Pta/school teacher Harrisburg school district

Has worked for the Harrisburg city school districts for 8 yrs in elementary education. She also volunteers with the family reading club and explorer at Camp Curtin School. Organizer of events to raise money for special projects for students. Works on getting families involved with their childrens educations and participating in their events.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Staffing:

 
 

Mentors

Chris Blayer Retired teacher from the Academy of Medical Arts

Napolean Holmes Retired postal worker, Deacon, youth minister

James Evans Jr Crane operator/organizor of youth events

Yvette Keys Day care owner/operator for 3 yrs- college student-Teacher

James Evans III Custom tshirt designs

Joey Thomas Pastor

Helen Evans Retired 27 yrs federal employment- 20 yrs system analyst, 5 yrs manager, 2 yrs Equal employment opportunity counselor(conflict resolution)

 

Tutors

Elizabeth Catlin Teacher Harrisburg school district

                                                            College Students

 Chris Blayer Retired teacher from The Academy of Medical Arts

 
 

Directors

                                                            Yvette Keys

                                                            Helen Evans

                                                            Cliff Freshman

 
 

Recreation/Activities aides

                                                            James Evans III

                                                            Phyllis Thomas

 
 
 
 

Administrators

Eileen Green- Experience: 15 yrs Retrieving all information, coordinating documents, formatting information to comply with state and federal government request for proposals. Training co-workers on Microsoft applications and office administration duties.

 

Carl E. Keefer- Experience: 17 yrs. Experience as owner/operator of Christian Stewardship Services- offering fund raising counsel for Capital Gift Campaigns. Assist with Newsletter productions, Policy and Procedure Manuals.