ChristNet A Partnership of Churches Serving the Homeless

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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
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
Rickie Rickman
Tony Rosati

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