Dayton's House of Bread non-profit has a new executive director
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – A new executive director for the non-profit House of Bread has been appointed by its board of trustees.
Sherry Gale, the former pastor of Grace United Methodist Church in Dayton and recent administrator for the Dayton Public Schools, has worked for multiple non-profits throughout Dayton.
'We received nearly 80 applications for the executive director's job, and Sherry quickly rose to the top of the list,' said Lisa Henderson, board chair. 'Her understanding of the mission of House of Bread, and of the needs of our guests, made her an obvious choice. She will do great work.'
Gale is transitioning into her new role under the guidance of Melodie Bennett, the former executive director of 15 years. Bennett is moving on to new opportunities.
The House of Bread's upcoming Empty Bowls fundraising event will provide guests with a chance to meet Gale. It will be at the Dayton Marriott on Wednesday, Feb. 5, with seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 and 20 different soups from around the Miami Valley will be available to taste.
Gale spoke about what made her interested in leading the House of Bread in the announcement release.
'My personal and professional life are guided by the goals of empowering people to live to their greatest potential and building community. Food, shelter and community are certainly some of the most basic building blocks in empowering people. Food and community abound at House of Bread. Shelter for a couple of hours mid-day is also a key component of the House of Bread experience. The mission and work of House of Bread, preventing hunger and building community, match so closely to my own life mission and work. I have had some interest in leading a small thriving non-profit organization,' said Gale.
She continued on her hopes for House of Bread and the guests it serves.
'Even as we are sharing the nourishment of food nourishing bodies, I hope we are also nourishing minds and spirits. I hope everyone leaves House of Bread feeling better – body, mind and spirit – than when they entered,' said Gale. 'I hope that as our guests, volunteers and staff move throughout our city the positivity of our House of Bread shared community experience here on Orth Avenue begins to spread across our city.'
House of Bread provides both kitchen services as well as food pick-up options. To learn more about its services click here. To learn more about volunteering click here.
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