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The staff of Families First is especially trained in helping clients with domestic violence and sexual assault issues, filing protection orders and court documents, educating the community, empowering people, and helping victims trainsition to survivors.

Vickie S. Pait

Executive Director




Office and Advocacy Staff:


Kristy Best
Executive Assistant


Lucy Byrd
Sexual Assault Advocate


Jessica Purifoy

Outreach Specialist



Greta Sellers
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate (Columbus County)

Marjorie Walker
Domestic Violence Victim Advocate (Bladen County)

Ashley Wells
Direct Service Assistant





Shelter Staff:


Jennifer Cain
Direct Service Specialist


Kim Archey
Night/Weekend Shelter Manager

Mary Causey
Night/Weekend Shelter Manager

Gwen Dunbar
Night/Weekend Shelter Manager


Jenny Moore
Night/Weekend Shelter Manager

Amy Waddell
Night/Weekend Shelter Manager




 

Thrift Store Staff:

 

Rhonda Garrell
Manager, Tabor City


Janice Smith
Manager, Whiteville

Kathy Meggs
Assistant Manager

Lynn Worley
Assistant Manager

Raven Grainger
Assistant