“Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
The Board of Directors exists to oversee the financial, legal and ethical governance of the shelters and Lily Pads to achieve our mission, which is to provide food, shelter and services to those in need. Our focus is to serve our community, maintain effectiveness of the organization and ensure that our clients' best interests are our priority.
President: Gerilyn Hocking
Vice President: Kathy Ryan
Treasurer: Ken Brown
Secretary: Mary Jo Freeman
Board Members: Pat Applebee, Bob Hylin, Mary Koehler, Bob Piercy, Tom Rooney, John Sagi, JoAnne Sheldon and Sarah Stasik
IV PADS Board Members, Tom Rooney, Pat Applebee, and Robert Hylin, who regularly prepare and serve meals at Ottawa PADS
