Who We Are:
The ChristNet Warming Center is possible only because of the tireless efforts
of our volunteers. They are the backbone of our ministry to the homeless
population in the Downriver area. Our Board of Directors also give countless
hours to the operation and administration of ChristNet. We have three paid staff
members, an Executive Director, a Case Manager, and our Intake Coordinator.
Our Board of Directors:
Linda Dickman
President
Linda
has been serving with ChristNet both as a volunteer at our intake center and as
our President for the last several years. Linda is retired from Riverside
Osteopathic Hospital, where she served as the guest services administrator.
Linda and her husband Tom attend Faith United Methodist Church in Trenton. |
Janice Baynai
Vice-President
Janice
began with ChristNet as a volunteer at our intake center. She became a board
member in 2006 and was elected as the Vice-President for the 2008-2009 season.
Janice is also a Field Vice-President for McKesson Corporation. Janice
and her husband Gerry attend Faith United Methodist Church in
Trenton. |
Rebecca Markey
Treasurer
Rebecca
is our accountant and treasurer. She records your donations and keeps the bills
paid so that our guests are able to benefit from ChristNet services. Rebecca and
her husband Aaron are members at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Taylor. |
Sue Pine
Secretary
Sue
began with ChristNet over ten years ago. She continues to serve as an intake
volunteer and board member. Sue is also the host Site coordinator for her
church, the Trenton Church of Christ. |
Rev. Dr. Geoffrey Drutchas
ChristNet Co-Founder
Reverend
Geoff continues to be one of the driving forces behind ChristNet. As one of the
co-founders of ChristNet over 15 years ago, and with his continued guidance,
ChristNet has grown from an 8 week pilot project to 33 weeks of shelter for the
homeless. He also serves his congregation at St. Paul United Church of Christ in
Taylor as Senior Pastor and worships there with his wife, Eileen. |
Joan Forrest
ChristNet Co-Founder
Joan
has been involved with ChristNet from the very beginning. She, along with Rev
Geoff are the co-founders of our Warming Center. In addition to her work on the
Board of Directors, Joan continues to be active in our ministry by serving as
the Host Site coordinator for Our Lady of the Angels in Taylor, where she
worships with her husband, Bruce. |
Ben Guajardo
Ben
serves as the accountant for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Trenton, where he is
also a member. |
Mark Hendrixson
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Helen Horvath
Helen,
along with her husband Ed, have been the fund-raising go-to-team for ChristNet
for several years. Helen and Ed worship at St. Joseph Catholic Church in
Trenton. |
Francis Laurain
Francis
has been serving as the Host Site Coordinator at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
in Wyandotte, where she worships, for a number of years. |
Terry Morreau
Terry,
along with her husband Bill, are members at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on
Grosse Ile. Terry also serves as a Board member of the Wayne Metro Agency as
well as chairing the Christnet New Board Member committee. |
Deborah Murphy
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Rickie Rickman
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Tony Rosati
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