Meet Everybody
The Board
Elaine Kingston
Retirement, for me, means a chance to give back and my passion is helping people living in poverty break out of the cycle of dependency. Charity Reimagined defines everything I believe to be true – most people are doing the best they can with what they have but their potential is much greater. Once their crisis needs are addressed, some help developing their talents and skills will give them the chance to move onward and upward.
Maggie Lyons
I believe everyone has God-given gifts and talents and capable of finding lifelong success. Yet, after decades of spending trillions of dollars to eliminate poverty, a staggering 83% of people born into generational poverty remain trapped in the crisis of poverty their entire lives. Clearly the “War on Poverty” has failed. And while we cannot change government programs targeted to “help the poor,” at a local level we can focus our charitable help on providing genuine opportunities for our neighbors-in-need to succeed. This is the mission of Charity Reimagined.
Judy Coe
I am passionate about serving my community and empowering individuals to see their worth and God- given talents. Charity Reimagined is an organization that helps people see past their current circumstances and take a step toward a future beyond what they dreamed possible – it gives hope to hopelessness.
Debra Stoenner
Debra is excited to be a part of this movement to help people see positive potential in their individual God given gifts and talents. This is not to ignore critical needs such as food and clothing, but to put the spotlight on utilizing this potential and building better lives. How impactful to coordinate with existing community referral partners and local business partners, truly using the strengths of our community, to help those in need build their self-worth and equip their own participation in improving their lives.
Brooke Dunton
It is an inherent human response to see someone struggling and want to do something to help. But what is the best way to help? Working closely with our referring partners, Brooke has heard the stories and seen the results of brave people who see a brighter future for themselves and their families. A future where the possibilities of personal independence and financial self- sufficiency are a potential reality. Through Charity Reimagined, individuals take an active role in not only hoping, but working diligently and intentionally toward a life free of dependency.
Louisa Rogers
Louisa works at North Idaho College in the Center for New Directions, a department that assists students and community members overcome barriers in their life. She has witnessed firsthand the impact Charity Reimagined has in Kootenai County. The individuals and families she serves are working hard to create a better life for themselves. Often, they have overcome tremendous hardship. Charity Reimagined does charity the right way, helping individuals rise above their circumstances and break the chains of generational poverty and trauma. She is truly honored to be part of this organization.
Nicole Rumpel
From the moment I heard about CR’s philosophy I was excited to learn about this “new” way of doing charity. I loved the simplicity of how to move past toxic charity and I wanted to be part of an organization where helping others wasn’t a hand-out but a hand-up that really acknowledged where people came from, where they were, and what their future had in store for them. I’ve seen firsthand how a small change in the approach to giving can create lifelong changes in the community it serves.
