LUMBERTON, NC (1/24/2024) – Lumber River United Way has added seven community leaders to its 2024 Board of Directors.
The new members are Seth Jacobs – Clayton Homes, Melissa Hardy – Truist, Jason Strickland – State Employees Credit Union, Phillip Campbell – Flo-Tite Valves & Controls, John Revels – public safety professional, Cheryl Chavis – Lumbee Tribe of NC, and Kathy Hansen – UNC Physician Network.
“We are excited to have these new members bring their perspectives and expertise to the Lumber River United Way Board,” said Executive Director Tate Johnson. “We work across many sectors to improve the health, education, and financial stability of all people in Bladen, Hoke, Dillon, and Robeson counties. We value the collective wisdom and leadership of our dedicated board members who are passionate about making our communities a better place,” he added.
The new members join a dedicated group of volunteers bringing the board total to eighteen, including current board members Dr. Cathy Gantz, Gary Locklear, Johhny Robertson, Debbie Branyon, Pamela Wright, Andrew Jacobs, Zachary Greene, Randy Ellis, Ashley Locklear, Anna Clark, and Regina Dickerson.
Board President Gary Locklear added, “Lumber River United Way brings together people and resources to tackle complex issues and drive sustainable positive change, goals for 2024 include expanding United Way’s footprint in Dillon County, SC, and increasing the number of children enrolled in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.”
Lumber River United Way operates under a “Community Impact” model. Community Impact means that we are focused on improving systems that make life better for everyone in our community, not just assisting individuals in need.
About Lumber River United Way
We unite to create positive, lasting change for people in need. We are a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to solving the most pressing health and human service needs by assisting people in Bladen, Hoke, Dillon, and Robeson Counties. We work every day to achieve our vision and mission by focusing on the four foundations for building better lives: Health, Education, Financial Stability, and Basic Needs/Crisis Services.