Executive Director: Jillian Jones
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Jillian grew up in Indiana County, going to Blairsville High School before getting her Bachelors at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe. She first heard about Family Promise as a teenager through her church's work with Family Promise. After graduating she married her husband Justin and got her Masters of Divinity at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Her faith is defined by the commandments to love God and love neighbor and has led her to have a special interest in the homelessness, disability, poverty and children in foster care. She has experience working with the Deaf community through being a Deaf Ministry Intern at Hot Metal Bridge Faith Community as well as those who struggle with their mental health being a Blended Case Manager at the Community Guidance Center helping link people to the resources they need to not just survive but thrive. For fun Jillian enjoys going for runs with her son, collaborative story telling with friends and anything to do with plants. |
Shelter Aide: Cameron Hood
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Growing up in Indiana County and graduating from Homer-Center, Cameron has previous experience as an aide at the Ligonier Valley Middle School helping with the special needs classes.
She currently resides in Indiana with her boyfriend, four cats and Shiba Inu, Mochi. She enjoys gaming and reading manga in her spare time. |
Executive Board of Directors
President - Laura McGaughey
Laura is an Early Intervention Specialist with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from IUP, a Master's Degree in Special Education from UVA, and a Master's Degree in Special Education Supervision from SRU. Born and raised in Indiana County, she moved away for 25 years to pursue a career in education. Laura has four daughters and two dogs, an Australian Shepherd and a Miniature Pinscher. She became interested in working with people experiencing homelessness because she believes everyone deserves safe and stable housing. Passionate about making a difference, she provides resources, support, and advocacy to help individuals transition out of homelessness and rebuild their lives. Her work with homeless populations allows her to contribute to creating a more compassionate and inclusive society, and her involvement on the board helps her stay connected to community concerns.
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Vice President - Aaron Lehman
Aaron Winsor Lehman has been on the board of Family Promise for 10+ years. He is a former President of the Board and has been an advocate for families experiencing homelessness for many of those years.
Aaron moved to Hershey, Pennsylvania and was raised in a 1812 brownstone house on ten acres of woods. His dad was a doctor and his mom was a nurse. His parents always told him that if anyone is wealthy around here it is us you are not. They taught him at a young age to budget, to distinguish between wants and needs, and to save money for unforeseen circumstances. These experiences are one of the reasons he became a Financial Professional and he uses his knowledge to help families experiencing homelessness learn how to budget, how investments work, and the difference between wants and needs. “I had many resources growing up, but most of them were my parent’s, not mine.” Aaron lives in Homer City. His wife Allison received her Masters in Forensic Psychology and currently works at Merakey. She will soon be certified in Forest Therapy and will be working on her certification to be a therapist and then her Phd. They have three pugs (called a grumble), and 3 cats. Aaron’s oldest son lives with his fiance in Minneapolis, Minnesota and works for MINNDOT as a Senior Planner. His youngest son lives with his partner in Indiana. He works at Pet Smart and uses his Anthrozoology degree to help pet parents find the right products for their animals. Aaron has served as on the board and past president of The Homer-Center Parks and Recreation Department. “As a society we need to start looking at people as people. We all have wants, needs, and problems in our lives. When we work together to provide resources to individuals and families then we are bringing dignity back to their lives. When a parent feels dignified, their kids notice and do better in school and in life.” Please reach out and see how you can help us provide families with the resources they need to succeed. |
Treasurer - Jeff Mack
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Robert Bell
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Jeff is a CPA tax preparer and has been practicing in Indiana for 26 years. He graduated from IUP with a BS in business management.
He serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations and as a deacon and trustee at Graystone Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Jeff joined the board of Family Promise way back near the time of its inception. His wife passed away a few years earlier, and he felt it was time to give back to the community in gratitude for the support that had been given me during that time. The founding organizers reached out to him at that time. He was amazed to see the coalition of churches enthusiastically coming together to serve homeless families. Jeff is blessed have recently remarried and have two children – Meghan, a pediatric neurologist at Children's Hospital Pittsburgh, and Andrew, a singer-songwriter in Nashville. |
A lifelong resident of Indiana County and a native of Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, Robert graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Ohio Northern University College of Law.
For more than 40 years, he has had the privilege of practicing law in Indiana County, including serving as Indiana County District Attorney from 1996 to 2007. He currently serves as the District Judge for the southern portion of Indiana County. Giving back to the community has always been important to Robert, and he is proud of the vital services Family Promise provides to local families. He finds it to be an honor to be part of an organization that makes such a meaningful difference. |
Board Members
Jessica Cramer
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Jess has been employed for 25 years at Gardners Candies while also being a Nail Technician.
Jess is a member of Dixonville Moose where she leads the "Yes to the dress" campaign. She helps hundreds of local girls and boys find formal wear and accessories for prom. Jess is a member of the Dixonville Wesleyan Church where she helps the ladies core team. Jess became a member of Family Promise because she wants to help the community find homes, jobs and a safe space to fulfill daily living. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her boys Remington and Winston along with her boyfriend Justin. They spend a lot of time at the local race tracks, riding atv and motorcycles, playing church volleyball, antiquing, and visiting the beach. |
Prudence Kunkle
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Prudence grew up and completed high school here in Indiana, PA. Prudence played an integral role in managing her family’s car dealership. She remained in the automotive sales industry when she relocated to Arizona. Prudence has two adult children and 8 grandchildren. Prudence is currently is retired but also works as a receptionist. She has two dogs: Chauncey and Bertha.
Prudence believes that joining the board has been a great opportunity to use her provide insight and to help make a difference in someone’s life. She is happy to be a part of an organization that gives support, guidance and sets the foundation for success. |
Linda Ireland
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Linda has lived in Indiana County for the last 50 years. She has spent her life building strong relationships and giving back to the place she calls home. She is a proud mother and grandmother.
An active community member, Linda enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring new adventures, and connecting with others through community service and civic engagement. Linda has served the community in many ways: -attending after hours events with the Chamber -volunteered for the Open Door of Indiana -former President of the Women Auxiliary of the Indiana County Home Builders Association -past member of the road runners club of Indiana County -former certified scuba diver Linda has worked in real estate for over 30 years. Currently, Linda is self employed as a Real Estate Appraiser and a real estate agent with Howard Hanna, Kuzneski & Lockard. Linda's experience in real estate aligns closely with the mission of Family Promise. She understands that safe, stable housing is the foundation for family success and well-being. Through her work helping individuals and families navigate housing decisions, she has witnessed the challenges many families face in securing and maintaining housing. Her passion for helping others find stability and opportunity makes her a valuable advocate for Family Promise and the families it serves. |
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Mike MillerMike is a lifelong resident of Indiana County. After graduating from Indiana Area High School, he entered the workforce. Mike was employed at Giant Eagle for almost 40 years before retiring in 2021. Additionally, Mike has been providing quality entertainment in Indiana and the surrounding areas since 1988 as owner of Mixmaster DJ Services.
As an active member of Graystone Presbyterian Church, Mike chairs the PEP (People Enjoying People) Committee. While serving on this committee, as well as on the board of Family Promise, Mike relishes the opportunity to give back to others. Making a difference in other people’s lives is important. In his spare time, Mike enjoys bicycling, traveling, watching Pirate baseball games, and spending time with family and friends. |
Our Mission: To bring the faith community together to help families regain their housing, their independence and their dignity.