Our Mission and History
The Outreach House’s reason for being is simple – to provide compassionate and effective assistance to individuals and families in need with dignity and without judgment.
Following a long and successful community presence addressing urgent needs for food, clothing, infant/toddler essentials and emergency financial assistance, our four programs – First Things First, Food Pantry, Clothes Closet and Walk-in Assistance - merged as one organization under The Outreach House.
Our Strategic Plan
Throughout this past year, the Board and Executive Director have been developing a Strategic Plan for The Outreach House. We are excited to share this with you, hoping that you will feel the excitement for the ways in which we plan to improve and expand the execution of our Mission. It is both ambitious and, with your support, achievable! Please click the button below to view the online “flip book” version of our published plan.
Our Organization
The Outreach House is managed by a Board of Directors and a full-time Executive Director. Board members are volunteers from the community who bring both their dedication and expertise to assist with the direction of The Outreach House.
Executive Director - Catherine Lynott
(ex-officio member)Chair – Kris DeSmedt
Vice Chair - Steve Flint
Secretary – Kristin Richey
Treasurer – Carol O’Neill
Dean Albright
Jasmine Bailey
Hester Bury
Ruth Clements-Gottlieb
Eric Deaton
Matthew Martin
Marcella Neira
