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Susan Fullerton, President
Susan Fullerton became part of the work of Truck of Love on 1971, before it was a non-profit corporation. She organized food and clothing donations and supervised the newsletter production. When Truck of Love incorporated in 1986, Susan became the Chairman of the Board and has served in the capacity ever since. She also created the children’s day camp on the Tohono O’odham Nation in Arizona in 1986 and prepared and led group trips to both Arizona and Tijuana, Mexico for thousands of students and adults from 1985-1999.
She went to work at St. Francis High School in 1985 and served as part of Campus Ministry there until her retirement in 2009. In Campus Ministry she coordinated the service program for 1,400 students, organized and participated in hundreds of retreats, prepared liturgies, was a pastoral counselor and facilitated conflict management with both students and faculty, and created programs for students involving service immersions throughout the United States.
In 2009 she relocated with her husband to Rock Hill, SC. Here she has become active in St. Mary Catholic Church and since 2010 has been the coordinator of the St. Mary Outreach Program which serves thousands of people each year who need health care, food, glasses, dental care, etc.
Susan has recently been elected to the Her Place Board of Directors as President. She is looking forward to creating the new women’s shelter.
She went to work at St. Francis High School in 1985 and served as part of Campus Ministry there until her retirement in 2009. In Campus Ministry she coordinated the service program for 1,400 students, organized and participated in hundreds of retreats, prepared liturgies, was a pastoral counselor and facilitated conflict management with both students and faculty, and created programs for students involving service immersions throughout the United States.
In 2009 she relocated with her husband to Rock Hill, SC. Here she has become active in St. Mary Catholic Church and since 2010 has been the coordinator of the St. Mary Outreach Program which serves thousands of people each year who need health care, food, glasses, dental care, etc.
Susan has recently been elected to the Her Place Board of Directors as President. She is looking forward to creating the new women’s shelter.
Regeana Phillips, Vice-President
Regeana Phillips created Another Chance Staffing, INC, a non-profit organization which focuses on employing non-violent ex-offenders. Another Chance Staffing works with the clients to improve on his/her marketability, by soliciting employers willing to hire previously incarcerated workers. Clients and associates appreciate her direct, but tactful ability to get her point across, her friendly and inclusive manner, which is part of her past work experience in the areas of Human Resources Consulting, Training and Diversity and Inclusion while in Corporate America.
Regeana is motivated and driven by working with people and making a difference in their lives, she sees herself as a servant of God, she feels there is a need to bring value and make a difference in the lives of others. Regeana is good at negotiating when there are direct discussions, she knows how to diffuse a situation and bring a resolution for all parties.
She has a passion for the plight of underserved and marginalized men and women, she has always felt there was a need for a shelter for women in Rock Hill, and this is an opportunity to be a part of a ground breaking dream that is truly God inspired.
Twenty plus years of board experience, currently serving as Chair for Another Chance Staffing, INC, serving on the board for Carolinas Community Action as secretary, served three years on the Haven Men’s Shelter Board of Directors and was on the Personnel Committee, currently on The Red Cross Disaster Team for the last eighteen years, volunteer for St Mary Outreach for the last three years, was on the Executive Board for Diversity Council of the Carolinas as the secretary.
Regeana has an MBA with a concentration on Global Management from the University of Phoenix, Charlotte, NC Campus.
Regeana is motivated and driven by working with people and making a difference in their lives, she sees herself as a servant of God, she feels there is a need to bring value and make a difference in the lives of others. Regeana is good at negotiating when there are direct discussions, she knows how to diffuse a situation and bring a resolution for all parties.
She has a passion for the plight of underserved and marginalized men and women, she has always felt there was a need for a shelter for women in Rock Hill, and this is an opportunity to be a part of a ground breaking dream that is truly God inspired.
Twenty plus years of board experience, currently serving as Chair for Another Chance Staffing, INC, serving on the board for Carolinas Community Action as secretary, served three years on the Haven Men’s Shelter Board of Directors and was on the Personnel Committee, currently on The Red Cross Disaster Team for the last eighteen years, volunteer for St Mary Outreach for the last three years, was on the Executive Board for Diversity Council of the Carolinas as the secretary.
Regeana has an MBA with a concentration on Global Management from the University of Phoenix, Charlotte, NC Campus.
Lillian (Totty) Brookes Wilkerson, Secretary
Totty received her education from Converse College and Winthrop University. She is married to Forrest Craig Wilkerson, an attorney in private practice.
She came to Rock Hill in 1965 and began volunteering in 1967. Since that time she has served on numerous boards in Rock Hill and York County. She is committed to making our community the best it can be.
Totty has volunteered at the Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen for thirty four years as a coordinator and board member. She has provided prison ministry locally and at Moss Justice to incarcerated women since 1989 with a special heartfelt calling to help women upon release. Totty helped start The Haven Men’s Shelter and served on its Board.
Her heart has been focused on the fact that there is nowhere for newly released women to go but to return to the life that brought them to prison. She often provides clothing, transportation, meals, and a night in a motel to demonstrate God’s love. These women are frequently released late at night totally unprepared for the weather, separated from their possessions, alone and vulnerable.
Totty has also served as a Guardian ad Litem in the Family Court system for over 30 years. In the past ten years she has done this as a volunteer.
Totty feels that her many volunteer jobs have given her special insight about the need for a women’s shelter.
She came to Rock Hill in 1965 and began volunteering in 1967. Since that time she has served on numerous boards in Rock Hill and York County. She is committed to making our community the best it can be.
Totty has volunteered at the Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen for thirty four years as a coordinator and board member. She has provided prison ministry locally and at Moss Justice to incarcerated women since 1989 with a special heartfelt calling to help women upon release. Totty helped start The Haven Men’s Shelter and served on its Board.
Her heart has been focused on the fact that there is nowhere for newly released women to go but to return to the life that brought them to prison. She often provides clothing, transportation, meals, and a night in a motel to demonstrate God’s love. These women are frequently released late at night totally unprepared for the weather, separated from their possessions, alone and vulnerable.
Totty has also served as a Guardian ad Litem in the Family Court system for over 30 years. In the past ten years she has done this as a volunteer.
Totty feels that her many volunteer jobs have given her special insight about the need for a women’s shelter.
Debbie Kiggans, CFO
Debbie Kiggans is the Chief Financial Officer with Leroy Springs & Company, Inc. (LSC) located in Fort Mill, SC where she has worked since 2004. LSC is a nonprofit organization that provides affordable, quality recreation and community activities and facilities in the region home to the historic Springs Cotton Mills.
She grew up in Wheeling, WV and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV. She started her career in public accounting at S.R. Snodgrass, located in Wheeling WV, where she became a Certified Public Accountant and focused on nonprofit organization audits. She moved to York County, SC in 1996 and later received a MBA from Winthrop University. Over the years, she has volunteered with Rock Hill Clean & Green, Keep York County Beautiful, and the Humane Society of York County and has served on the Finance Committee at St. Mary Catholic Church, Rock Hill SC since 2000. She helped start the Anne Springs Close Greenway Hiking Club in 2015 and enjoys hiking and backpacking. Debbie currently resides in Fort Mill, SC with her husband, Scot.
She grew up in Wheeling, WV and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV. She started her career in public accounting at S.R. Snodgrass, located in Wheeling WV, where she became a Certified Public Accountant and focused on nonprofit organization audits. She moved to York County, SC in 1996 and later received a MBA from Winthrop University. Over the years, she has volunteered with Rock Hill Clean & Green, Keep York County Beautiful, and the Humane Society of York County and has served on the Finance Committee at St. Mary Catholic Church, Rock Hill SC since 2000. She helped start the Anne Springs Close Greenway Hiking Club in 2015 and enjoys hiking and backpacking. Debbie currently resides in Fort Mill, SC with her husband, Scot.
BJ Barrowclough
Bryson J. Barrowclough serves as the Chief Public Defender of the 16th Judicial Circuit Public Defender Office. He has been with the York County Public Defender Office since 1995 and was elected the South Carolina Public Defender of the Year in 2014. He has also served as a Prosecuting Attorney with the Luzerne County, PA, District Attorney’s Office. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Boston College and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Virginia. Originally from New Jersey, Mr. Barrowclough resides in Tega Cay SC with his wife Kristen. They have four children.
Sandra Darby
Sandra is the Program Manager for York County Sheriff’s Office, Detention Division in York, SC. She has worked in corrections and every day she clearly feels has been an adventure, she is so appreciative of the lessons she has learned. Sandra has more than 19 years of experience in this industry, prior to joining the Sheriff’s Office she worked in the medical field.
Sandra loves helping people, she is a good listener, she speaks softly, but when she talks people tend to stop and listen. Sandra does volunteer work for the homeless, something she has a passion for, and this is why she is so excited about being on this board.
She enjoys spending time with the elderly and hopes that when she retires, she would like to go into the field of nursing. Sandra wants to do all she can, for as long as she can, for as many as she can, while she is on this earth.
Sandra loves helping people, she is a good listener, she speaks softly, but when she talks people tend to stop and listen. Sandra does volunteer work for the homeless, something she has a passion for, and this is why she is so excited about being on this board.
She enjoys spending time with the elderly and hopes that when she retires, she would like to go into the field of nursing. Sandra wants to do all she can, for as long as she can, for as many as she can, while she is on this earth.
RAKESH PATEL
Pharmacists, Family Care Pharmacy, Rock Hill, SC
PHYLLIS T FERGUSEN
Phyllis is a long-time resident of Rock Hill, SC. She has served in many capacities over the years. She has been the President of Rock Hill Junior League, a Board member of Hospice Community Care. A Deacon in her church, the President of Rock Hill Fine Arts Association, and a Board member of YMCA of York County. She has volunteered at the Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen for many years and fed the hungry at her church. She has taught Sunday school for handicapped children and is a long-time advocate of women and children. She was President of the Rape Crisis Board for four years.
Phyllis has been instrumental in creating Her Place from the beginning meetings in 2019.
Phyllis has been instrumental in creating Her Place from the beginning meetings in 2019.
Sister Susan Schorsten, HM
Sister Susan has been a member of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary for 55+ years and has served in various ministries. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master of Science in Nursing and a Master of Health Administration. Her various ministries include: nursing, hospital administration, social ministry for the Diocese of Charleston, leadership for her religious congregation, retreat ministry, and facilitation and consultation particularly in the areas of planning and the aging process. The majority of her earlier ministries were in Ohio. She lived and served in the Diocese of Charleston, SC from 1994 – 2001 when she returned to Ohio. She has lived in Rock Hill since July 2015.
Chonda Hardin
Chonda Hardin is a Clinical Coordinator with South Carolina Mentor located in Rock Hill, SC. South Carolina MENTOR is a leading home- and community-based human services provider. They offer programs to youth of all ages with emotional and behavioral challenges, as well as adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and medically complex needs. One of the programs which she works is the Community Based Prevention Services (CBPS), which contracts though the Department of Social Services. The referrals received through DSS are families that does not necessary rise to the status of abuse/neglect but Social Services feel that some attention may be needed to stabilize the family. CBPS services help ease stressful situations, so that parents can focus on the children’s needs.
Chonda Hardin was born and raised in Rock Hill, SC where she received her undergraduate degree from Winthrop University in Political Science/History. After graduation, Chonda relocated to New York City and temp through various position until landing a job in at a non-profit agency as a foster care/adoption specialist in 1992. Even though she never intended to do social work that was the only path that she was chosen for her. Even though she made other plans and attended paralegal school and received her Master in Business Administration, God laughed and made a different path for her. Chonda has been doing social work in various agencies for over 28 years. Chonda continuously seeking to gain more skills and broaden her education through various trainings offered by her employer. Chonda became certified as a social worker through the York County Department of Social Services. Her greatest passion is helping children and families find stability with the aid of community resources.
Chonda is a dedicated professional with strong organizational skills and thoroughness that vital when assisting families through various steps of life. Her career have always focused on her passion for working with children and families. Chonda is a single parent with one son, Tyler Hardin.
Chonda Hardin was born and raised in Rock Hill, SC where she received her undergraduate degree from Winthrop University in Political Science/History. After graduation, Chonda relocated to New York City and temp through various position until landing a job in at a non-profit agency as a foster care/adoption specialist in 1992. Even though she never intended to do social work that was the only path that she was chosen for her. Even though she made other plans and attended paralegal school and received her Master in Business Administration, God laughed and made a different path for her. Chonda has been doing social work in various agencies for over 28 years. Chonda continuously seeking to gain more skills and broaden her education through various trainings offered by her employer. Chonda became certified as a social worker through the York County Department of Social Services. Her greatest passion is helping children and families find stability with the aid of community resources.
Chonda is a dedicated professional with strong organizational skills and thoroughness that vital when assisting families through various steps of life. Her career have always focused on her passion for working with children and families. Chonda is a single parent with one son, Tyler Hardin.
Jenny Desch
Ms. Jenny Desch is a Senior Solicitor for the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit. She is a graduate of Temple University and received her Juris Doctor from the Western New England University, School of Law. Ms. Desch was admitted to the bar in Massachusetts and served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Hampden County District Attorney’s office from October 2001 to June 2005. Since joining the Sixteenth Circuit Solicitors Office in June of 2005, she has served as an Assistant and now Senior Solicitor prosecuting drug crimes, violent crimes, and criminal sexual assault and child abuse crimes. Throughout her tenure, Ms. Desch has been tasked to prosecute Domestic Violence crimes. In 2015, Ms. Desch was commissioned to head a dedicated Domestic Violence Unit for York County and participated in the Governor’s DV task force on the local level, coordinating law enforcement, community and South Carolina probation, parole, and pardon actions pertaining to the prosecution and intervention efforts for Domestic Violence.
She has spoken and taught at several law enforcement trainings, education program and community programs.
She has spoken and taught at several law enforcement trainings, education program and community programs.
Advisory Board
Beverly Carroll
Bev has just retired from over 30 years as coordinator of the Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen in Rock Hill, SC. She has served on numerous boards and was instrumental in the creation of the Haven Men's Shelter.
DR. NATASHA PYFROM, M.D.
Dr. Pyfrom practices medicine in Rock Hill at Shiland Family Medicine.
SISTER GAY ROWZIE, HM
Sister Gay is a member of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary.
Sabina Fernandez
Sabina has been living in Rock Hill/Fort Mill area since 1996. She worked as an Architect in India before moving to the United States with her husband. She was an adjunct faculty at Winthrop University between 1999-2000 after which she started teaching at York Technical College as an adjunct faculty until recently. For the last couple of years, she has devoted all her time for her church ministry work. She has been coordinating the Adoration ministry for over ten years. She is passionate about advocating for the poor and the voiceless. As one of the founding members of the Social Justice ministry at her church, she spends most of her time organizing events and speakers to highlight these issues. Her family has been serving meals to the homeless men in Rock Hill for over 10 years and is involved with the Meals on Wheels program in Fort Mill. She is also a Girl Scouts leader for two troops. She lives in Tega Cay with her family. She enjoys yoga and walking the trails.
Doris Allen-Wood
Originally from Virginia, I have an Associate Degree in Management from the National Business College.
I moved to Rock Hill, South Carolina two and a half years ago. Presently, I am homeless. This is something that happened, not where I envisioned my life to be. I have learned to accept the things I cannot change for now. Encountering many trials and tribulations along the way. Living like this is complicated. From finding a place to eat, using a restroom, to taking a shower, to parking my vehicle. Yet, I have faith that I can do this. This is where I found peace of mind... sleeping in my vehicle.
One day I met a homeless man who also slept in his vehicle. He told me about a place called, St. Mary's Soup Kitchen. This is where I could get a hot meal. There is an office across from the Soup Kitchen. So I asked them what they do. Here is where I met a wonderful lady by the name of Sue and a man named Mike. Catholic Outreach as I soon found out, has touched the lives of hundreds of homeless people, including mine! From paying for eye check-ups to purchasing eyewear, to providing transportation to Doctors Offices, surgery, to helping me pick out the right Medicare plan, etc... Mike even delivered my eyeglasses while I was at work, This is LOVE.
All my life I wanted to be remembered for something good I've done in my life. This is where I have HOPE to help the homeless people. When the coronavirus broke out, I focused on not just helping myself but all homeless people. I started calling and emailing our Representatives. From Mayor Gettys, Governor McMaster, Senator Ralph Norman to President Trump. I contacted the Homeless Coalition, Housing Authorities, Salvation Army. We need help, more affordable housing. I let them hear my voice... the voice of the homeless. We are human too. We vote, we breath, we are all EQUAL REGARDLESS of RACE or CREED.
All in all... I want to thank Sue and Pete Fullerton for showing me what "LOVE IS". Everyday, they give a part of themselves. And when Sue asked me to be on the Advisory Board for Her Place...I felt like this is where I need to be.
When God said, in 1Corinthians 13:13 faith, hope and love... the greatest of these is LOVE...
I moved to Rock Hill, South Carolina two and a half years ago. Presently, I am homeless. This is something that happened, not where I envisioned my life to be. I have learned to accept the things I cannot change for now. Encountering many trials and tribulations along the way. Living like this is complicated. From finding a place to eat, using a restroom, to taking a shower, to parking my vehicle. Yet, I have faith that I can do this. This is where I found peace of mind... sleeping in my vehicle.
One day I met a homeless man who also slept in his vehicle. He told me about a place called, St. Mary's Soup Kitchen. This is where I could get a hot meal. There is an office across from the Soup Kitchen. So I asked them what they do. Here is where I met a wonderful lady by the name of Sue and a man named Mike. Catholic Outreach as I soon found out, has touched the lives of hundreds of homeless people, including mine! From paying for eye check-ups to purchasing eyewear, to providing transportation to Doctors Offices, surgery, to helping me pick out the right Medicare plan, etc... Mike even delivered my eyeglasses while I was at work, This is LOVE.
All my life I wanted to be remembered for something good I've done in my life. This is where I have HOPE to help the homeless people. When the coronavirus broke out, I focused on not just helping myself but all homeless people. I started calling and emailing our Representatives. From Mayor Gettys, Governor McMaster, Senator Ralph Norman to President Trump. I contacted the Homeless Coalition, Housing Authorities, Salvation Army. We need help, more affordable housing. I let them hear my voice... the voice of the homeless. We are human too. We vote, we breath, we are all EQUAL REGARDLESS of RACE or CREED.
All in all... I want to thank Sue and Pete Fullerton for showing me what "LOVE IS". Everyday, they give a part of themselves. And when Sue asked me to be on the Advisory Board for Her Place...I felt like this is where I need to be.
When God said, in 1Corinthians 13:13 faith, hope and love... the greatest of these is LOVE...
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