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Executive Director
Email Caroline
Caroline is a 1997 graduate of Clemson University with a BS in Parks Recreation & Tourism Management. Caroline has been with Greer Relief since 2007 and has over 18 years of non-profit administration. She helped establish the Greater Greer Non-Profit Roundtable to strengthen and support the nonprofit sector of the Greater Greer Area through collaboration. Caroline is a graduate of Francis Marion University Non-Profit Leadership Institute and Leadership Greer Class XXIX. She is the recipient of the 2012 Greer Police Department, Citizen’s Award and later that same year the Sertoma Club of Greer “Service to Mankind Award.” Caroline continues to coordinate the Greater Greer Non-Profit Roundtable, serves as 2nd Vice President of the Greer Centennial Club, and is an Associate of Beth Templeton of Our Eyes Were Opened.
Caroline has been married to Charles since 1998 and has two teenage boys, Liam & James.
Business Director
Email Bill
Bill has been an active supporter of Greer Relief since he participated in the Leadership Greer Class XXV in 2005. He quickly secured a position on the Greer Relief Board of Directors and served until 2007. Bill was born in Fayetteville, NC, but has lived in the Upstate since 1974. He comes to Greer Relief with 40+ years in banking. He was also the 2013 Chairman of the Greater Greer Chamber of Commerce and still serves on their Board of Directors. He has been an active member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church serving as Elder and Treasurer, among other duties.
Bill has been married to Karen for 25 years, and they are the proud parents of Chris and Jayson—and are new grandparents to baby Jude.
Development Director
Email Evan
Evan was born and raised in Camden, South Carolina. She graduated from the University of Georgia with degrees in English and Journalism, and recently earned her masters in Public Administration at Clemson University. During her time at Clemson she interned with Anderson Interfaith Ministries and solidified her desire to serve with nonprofit organizations.
Evan started at Greer Relief as an AmeriCorps member, and when the opportunity to work for Greer Relief became available, Evan did not hesitate to accept.
Volunteer Coordinator
Email Volunteer
We are seeking a part-time Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator provides scheduling, coordination and supervision of volunteer activities. This is a highly collaborative position and requires a creative, flexible team-player who is willing to learn, loves to try new things and can think on their feet. Hours are flexible 15-20 hours per week, but does require occasional evening and weekend hours. Position requires experience in an office environment, be able to work with little supervision, excellent communications skills, attention to detail, high School Diploma or equivalent, & 2 years of comparable work experience in human services or a closely related field.
Applications are now closed.
Case Manager
Email Sheena
Sheena was born and raised in the Greer area. She attended North Greenville College where she majored in business. Sheena started at Greer Relief in August of 2007 as the Intake Coordinator. After enjoying that role for two years, Sheena earned the position of Case Manager in November, 2009. “I love having the chance to serve those in need in the same neighborhood where I grew up,” she says.
Sheena has been married to Josh since 2005. They have two young children that keep them busy; a son, Miller and daughter, Karsen.
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AmeriCorps VISTA
Email Tyler
Tyler will be serving this year as the RENEW & events/marketing coordinator. A native of Columbia, SC, Tyler came to Greer Relief through the AmeriCorps VISTA program and the United Way of the Piedmont. A Furman University graduate, she earned her B.A. in History and Anthropology with a minor in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Currently she is working towards her M.S. in Library and Information Science online with Syracuse University. In her free time, Tyler loves reading, shopping, and watching Korean dramas.
AmeriCorps Member
Email Yvonne
Yvonne will be serving this year as our Stability Navigator, and one of two AmeriCorps Members. Yvonne earned a degree in Human Services from Greenville Technical College. She is currently finishing her Bachelors in Sociology at the City University of New York. As a Veteran of the US Navy Yvonne learned from a young age the value and importance of service. AmeriCorps was a natural fit; she is excited to serve the community she lives in through her service year at Greer Relief. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with friends and family.
Yvonne lives by the words of Maya Angelou “when you get give, and when you learn teach.”
AmeriCorps Member
Email Lanita
Lanita, “Nita”, will be serving this year as our BenefitBank Counselor & VITA Co-Site Coordinator, and one of two AmeriCorps Members. With a firm belief that “it takes a village “ Nita has become actively involved in Service in every community in which she has lived, from pursuing a degree at Erskine College and mentoring within the community, to planning community events in Fountain Inn. With over 10 years of social services backgrounds being an AmeriCorps at Greer Relief connects her with neighbors to complete a village . As a homeowner Nita is passionate about encouraging others to become financially stable and make homeownership an attainable goal. Mother to “Maya-Grace” and foster children, family and community go hand in hand.
