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Kids in Church

ABOUT INTERFAITH

For Marion County

Who is Interfaith Emergency Services?

  • In 1983, the religious pastoral community in Marion County saw a need to provide emergency assistance to individuals and families in crisis.

  • Interfaith is governed by a Board of Directors, who ensure the ethical practices of our non-profit as well as the financial sustainability of the organization.

  • Our staff is comprised of a CEO who oversees the organization and secures funding and resources for the daily operations. Our ministry areas are directly overseen by dedicated Interfaith staff. With less than 35 employees, many of which are part time, they work together to create loving and accepting environment.

  • Interfaith does not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or disabilities in hiring practices or provision of services.

  • Interfaith operates a Thrift Store to generate funds for prescription medication assistance as well as provide quality merchandise at low prices.  Check out our Thrift Store on Facebook.

  • The best way to understand our ministry is to take a tour and see us in action.  To request a tour contact our CEO, Karla Greenway, at 352-629-8868 ext. 219.

Interfaith is governed by a Board of Directors with representatives from clergy, social services, businesses and other community leaders, who volunteer their expertise and leadership. The Board of Directors ensure the ethical practices of our non-profit as well as the financial sustainability of the organization.

Alejandra Arango

Anne W. Parker

Craig Baggs

Doug Day

Jamie Gillmore

John Bradish

Kent Adams

Mary Beth Neely

Mike Jordan

Monica Bryant

Quinnette Durkin

Rebecca O'Connor

Wally Wagoner

Wesley Wheeler

Winn Keeton

Winston Needham

Karla Greenway, Chief Executive Officer

Sonya Tyler, Director of Operations and Development

Jessica Vega, Director of Ministries

Kayla Hess, Finance Manager

Steve Clem, Food Distribution Manager

Andrea Jordan, Social Services Manager

Teesha Garcia, Food 4 Kids Manager

Shannon Pickering, Thrift Store Manager

Cherie Galloway, Center for Life Manager

Tina Reid, Volunteer Coordinator

Jody Schaible, Facility Manager

Dawn Lovell, Licensed Mental Health Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist

Michelle Collier, Shelter Manager

Our staff is comprised of a CEO who oversees the organization and secures the funding and resources for the daily operations. Our ministry areas are directly overseen by dedicated Interfaith staff. With less than 45 employees, many of which are part time, they work together to create a positive, Christ-centered environment.

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