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Guiding Principles

God • Community • Collaboration • Integrity • Discernment

A Few Things About BE ABLE

We are a group that has collectively noticed the gaps and the individuals burdened by falling through.

We wanted to open up a shop for those out there who perhaps don’t fit in, are reluctant to move forward, or don’t know-how. We each have ample experiences with the fantastic social service organizations of the Manhattan area and have taken note of the growing need to serve those in the gaps. Operating from a stance of loving your neighbor as yourself, we will serve our neighbors with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Our Staff

Scott Voos

Executive Director

Marlon Jackson

Program Director

Stephanie Grynkiewicz

Outreach & Jail Coordinator

Lawrence Rodriguez

Mentor Coordinator

Hank Crowder

Case Manager

Jarad Garren

Operations Director

Rachel Braddy

Volunteer Coordinator

Joy Hall

Office Specialist

Val Allen-Montague

Administrative Coordinator

Edward Tuttle

Healthcare Navigator

Chad Wormstadt

Housing Director

Our Board Members

"The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

Greg Denver

President
University Christian Church Outreach Pastor

"The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

“Resiliency takes a community, and I want to be part of comeback stories, which can be stronger than setbacks.”

Lucas Shivers

Secretary
USD 383 Elementary Education Director

“Resiliency takes a community, and I want to be part of comeback stories, which can be stronger than setbacks.”

“I was drawn to Be Able because the people involved in this organization work hard to provide a community of love and support for our neighbors starting where they are. Teaching others to fish and supporting them in their journey is my life mission.”

Dee Johnson

Treasurer

“I was drawn to Be Able because the people involved in this organization work hard to provide a community of love and support for our neighbors starting where they are. Teaching others to fish and supporting them in their journey is my life mission.”

"Besides loving God, I don’t believe there is a greater calling than “to love your neighbor as yourself!” I want to help the Be Able Community make a difference."

Brad Roberts

Board Member
Retired Business Executive

"Besides loving God, I don’t believe there is a greater calling than “to love your neighbor as yourself!” I want to help the Be Able Community make a difference."

“I wanted to establish a connection between the Police force & a community project that makes a positive impact.”

Mark French

Board Member
Riley County Police Department Captain

“I wanted to establish a connection between the Police force & a community project that makes a positive impact.”

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Cheryl Grice

Board Member
K-State Director of Strategic Relations

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"There, but for the grace of God, go I."

Sara Fisher

Board Member
Salina Area Tech College Social Science Instructor

"There, but for the grace of God, go I."

“I love the Be Able Community Center because all people matter to God & here, they can experience that reality.”

Jake Voos

Board Member
Oak Park High School
Teacher & Mentor

“I love the Be Able Community Center because all people matter to God & here, they can experience that reality.”

Dirk Daveline

Board Member
Steel and Pipe Supply
Chief Financial Officer

Brian Niehoff

Board Member
RETIRED K-STATE
ASSOC. PROVOST

Ron Fowles

Board Member
RETIRED RF Construction
Owner

Todd Chyba

Board Member
The Trust Company
Vice President

Our Board Members

"The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

Greg Denver

President
University Christian Church Outreach Pastor

"The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.”

“Resiliency takes a community, and I want to be part of comeback stories, which can be stronger than setbacks.”

Lucas Shivers

Secretary
USD 383 Elementary Education Director

“Resiliency takes a community, and I want to be part of comeback stories, which can be stronger than setbacks.”

“I was drawn to Be Able because the people involved in this organization work hard to provide a community of love and support for our neighbors starting where they are. Teaching others to fish and supporting them in their journey is my life mission.”

Dee Johnson

Treasurer

“I was drawn to Be Able because the people involved in this organization work hard to provide a community of love and support for our neighbors starting where they are. Teaching others to fish and supporting them in their journey is my life mission.”

"Besides loving God, I don’t believe there is a greater calling than “to love your neighbor as yourself!” I want to help the Be Able Community make a difference."

Brad Roberts

Board Member
Retired Business Executive

"Besides loving God, I don’t believe there is a greater calling than “to love your neighbor as yourself!” I want to help the Be Able Community make a difference."

“I wanted to establish a connection between the Police force & a community project that makes a positive impact.”

Mark French

Board Member
Riley County Police Department Captain

“I wanted to establish a connection between the Police force & a community project that makes a positive impact.”

.

Cheryl Grice

Board Member
K-State Director of Strategic Relations

.

"There, but for the grace of God, go I."

Sara Fisher

Board Member
Salina Area Tech College Social Science Instructor

"There, but for the grace of God, go I."

“I love the Be Able Community Center because all people matter to God & here, they can experience that reality.”

Jake Voos

Board Member
Oak Park High School
Teacher & Mentor

“I love the Be Able Community Center because all people matter to God & here, they can experience that reality.”

Dirk Daveline

Board Member
Steel and Pipe Supply
Chief Financial Officer

Brian Niehoff

Board Member
RETIRED K-STATE
ASSOC. PROVOST

Ron Fowles

Board Member
RETIRED RF Construction
Owner

Todd Chyba

Board Member
The Trust Company
Vice President

Our Supporters

Our Community Partners