Clara's Quick Facts

  • The Clara White Mission was founded in 1904 but traces its origins to the 1880s.
  • Former slave Clara English White fed hungry neighbors from her apartment.
  • The Mission helps feed over 10,000 homeless men, women and children every year.
  • The Mission is a community center, stimulating economic development through educational programs, daily feedings, advancement and more.
  • The graduation rate of the Mission’s educational program is 90%.

Board of Directors

Members of the Board of Directors of the Clara White Mission embody the spirit of giving to an endeavor that is greater than one’s self. Generously giving of their time, talents and expertise, the members of our Board offer the guidance needed to continue serving the most pressing needs of our community. We welcome their service with profound appreciation.
Ron Mallet
Ron Mallet
Board Chair
 
George L. Albert
George L. Albert
Executive/Finance &
Real Estate Committee
 
 
Michael Breen
Michael Breen
Marketing &
PR Committee
 
Daniela Doherty
Daniela Doherty
Chair: Marketing and Public Relations Committee
 
 
Craig Gibbs
Craig Gibbs
Chair: Nominating Committee
 
Josephine Goodwin
Josephine Goodwin
Marketing &
PR Committee
 
 
Milo Grant
Milo Grant
Marketing &
PR Committee
ORACLE/Microsoft Consultant
 
Chief Don Redmond
Chief Don Redmond
Treasurer
 
 
Mary Hoffman
Mary Hoffman
Co-Chair: Finance Committee
 
Mary-Christine Kjellstrom
Mary-Christine Kjellstrom
Marketing &
PR Committee
 
 
Kris Mattson
Kris Mattson
Marketing &
PR Committee
 
Marsha Myers
Marsha Myers
Marketing &
PR Committee
Consultant
 
 
Bandele Onasanya
Bandele Onasanya
Executive/Finance &
Real Estate Committee
 
Matt Shirk
Matt Shirk
Executive/Finance &
Real Estate Committee
 
 
Cynthia Thomas
Cynthia Thomas
Executive/Finance &
Real Estate Committee
 
Jack Webb
Councilman Jack Webb
Finance Committee
 
 
Marilyn Wilkerson Williams
Marilyn Wilkerson Williams
Executive/Finance &
Real Estate Committee
 
Sharon Wright
Sharon Wright
Executive/Finance &
Real Estate Committee
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