AGAPE HOUSE LEADERSHIP

Becky has served Agape House in leadership, operations, and development since incorporation in 2013.  She received two degrees from Mt. Vernon Nazarene University in Community Development & Business Administration. Since 1998, throughout the mid-west and Arizona, Becky has studied and served youth and homeless populations at diverse inner-city and transitional housing programs. She traveled, studied, and served people experiencing homelessness in most major cities of the Midwest including Chicago, Washington D.C., New York City, Cincinnati, Dayton, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Appalachian poverty areas.  Becky served with ministries such as Salvation Army, Community Development Centers, Lutheran Social Services, Catholic Charities, Compassionate Ministry Centers through the Nazarene Church, and the City Gate Network, aka AGRM/ Association of the Gospel Rescue Missions.

Prior to her move to Prescott, AZ to serve at The Heights Church, Becky served at The Cleveland City Mission, women’s & children’s transitional housing program, a branch of City Gate. Since incorporation in 2013 of Agape House Becky has worn several hats, typical for mission work. She served on the board as Recorder during the early years, then became the first employee at Agape House as bookkeeper & grant writer.  Over the years, Becky has served as:

• Bookkeeper
• Volunteer Coordinator (300+ Volunteers)
• Grant Writer- Securing and maintaining $300k worth of grants year over year for many years ranging from $1,000- $150,000.
• Program Curriculum- Pathway To Independence, Four Phase Program for Residents
  • Basic Needs,
  • Personal Wellness (Emotional, Physical, & Mental Health)
  • Life Skills Training (Employment, Budgeting, Parenting, Home Organization, Time Management, More)
  • Sustainability; Seeking sustainable housing, employment, transportation, healthy relationships, and safe schooling/childcare for the children
• Policies & Procedures including; Board Handbook, Resident Handbook, Employee Handbook, Volunteer Handbook
• Communications Team & Social Media
• Public Relationships, Presentations at Churches, Clubs, & Businesses
• Fundraising & Events
• Two Building Campaigns
  • $1M- nine unit apartment, serving up to 16 families annually, 2019- 2024.
  • $1.8M- six unit manufactured homes, serving up to 12 families annually 2022- 2025.
• Staffing- Interviewing, Hiring, Employee Handbook, Annual Performance & Exiting
• Operations – Finances, Office Admin, Compliance with State
• Development- Securing and maintaining relationships with long time donors, new donor acquisition, major donors, and monthly donors which have been built over a 4-12 year period.
• Stewardship Team including monthly financial statements, annual taxes, audits/reviews, and insurance policy

As a member of the leadership committee at Agape House since 2013- Becky has been a part of multiple strategic planning sessions, the last two Executive Director search committees and selection process. Today again, we are seeking the Lord for wisdom as we shift roles, empower, & engage team members. We are looking forward to the growth of Agape House and praying for wisdom & leadership.