David began volunteering at the Care Mission in 2020 and joined our Board the next year. He and his wife, Carol, were married in 1993. They have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. David and Carol are members of Lafayette First United Methodist Church. David worked in Vocational Rehabilitation for the State of Georgia until retiring in 2006. He also volunteers at Wardlaw’s Lucky Eye Q, located just across the street from the mission. He is a blessing to us.

Jon began volunteering at the Care Mission in 2012 and joined our Board in 2016. He and his wife, Donna, married in 2015. Together they have 10 children and 6 grandchildren. Jon and Donna are members of Rock Bridge Community Church in Ringgold, GA. Jon began teaching in 1982 and currently works in the Catoosa County School System. In addition Jon owns and operates The Lodge at McClemore’s Cove. We are blessed to have Jon serving with us.

Chris and Hope began volunteering at the Care Mission in 2007 and joined our Board shortly thereafter. Chris served as Board Chairman in 2008 and 2009. Hope served as Board Chairman in 2014 – 2016. They were married in 1997; they have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. They have been involved in pastoral ministry since 2001, but their music ministry started before then. Chris has been the Senior Pastor at Gospel Light Christian Fellowship Church, in Lafayette, since 2014. Hope began, and still leads, the women’s ministry “Bent But Not Broken” in 2016. They are both members of the CMA (Christian Motorcycle Association). Chris is the Chaplain of the Lafayette CMA Chapter. Chris and Hope are a steady encouragement to us.

Thomas began volunteering at the Care Mission in 2013 and joined our Board in 2015. He and his wife, Melissa, were married in 1988. They relocated to Walker County, GA from Chattanooga, TN in 2007. They have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Thomas left the U.S. Army after 8 years of service when he was injured in the line of duty. As a Disabled Vet Thomas is limited as to what he can do, but he stays plenty busy at the Care Mission. He is a joy to work with and a valuable asset to the ministry.

Theresa began volunteering at the Care Mission in 2016 and has served as our Board Secretary since 2017. She and her husband, Ron, were married in 1983; they have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Theresa and Ron relocated to Lafayette from Cincinnati, Ohio in 2015. Theresa’s mom helped form the Cincinnati Chapter of the Ladies of Charity, where Theresa volunteered for more than 30 years. Theresa works for the Walker County School System and is also a member of the GFWC-Lafayette Woman’s Club. Theresa is part of the music ministry at Saint Gerard Majella Catholic Church, Fort Oglethorpe, GA. She has a true servant’s heart.