Our Leadership


Lauren Clouse

Chief Executive Officer

“How incredible is it that you and I are created in the image of God?

I believe each person is created in that same image and deserves the opportunity to find their God-given purpose and live it out. That journey is one that takes time and often a lot of support. For our neighbors experiencing homelessness and poverty, Winchester Rescue Mission provides a space for those opportunities. Our staff, volunteers, donors and several community partners all make that happen.

Our team inspires excellence, compassion and professionalism while fully embracing every individual who walks through our doors with dignity and respect. Since Winchester Rescue Mission’s beginning, our ministries have expanded in incredible ways, allowing us to help thousands of men, women, and families walk a path of life transformation.

I am consistently overwhelmed by the support of our donors who partner with us on an ongoing basis. Your support makes our resident's journeys out of homelessness possible. Your donations and compassionate support are making a difference in the lives of men and women at Winchester Rescue Mission. From the entire WRM team, thank you. I truly value and appreciate you.”

WRM Board


Knox Singleton

President

“It is clear to me that severe mental illness and addiction are disabling an increasing number of men and women in our community each year.  Both problems require holistic, humane care for the mental, physical and spiritual needs of each unique individual.  The Winchester Rescue Mission is an organization that is both highly effective and inclusive in how it rehabilitates, and dare I say, loves, each individual in all the relevant dimensions to defeat the mental and emotional challenges they face.  People care for people when they need support and help the most.  What an inspiring mission and something that is incredibly satisfying for me to be a small part of.”

ALEXIS LAPORTE Vice President

PAT KOFALT Treasurer

PEGGY PERDUE

KEITH OGILVIE

FRITZ POLITE

MARK NANTZ

MARK LORING

LES VEACH

DEBRA PURRINGTON

NANCY SAWLE