Feeding Hope: The Impact of Nonprofits on the Unhoused Community
Nikki Reeves and Leroy Lamar cofounded Comprehensive Community Services. Nikki serves as both the Director of Operations and volunteer coordinator. She has extensive experience working with vulnerable populations, including volunteering with anti-trafficking organizations for two years before settling in at Serenity’s Steps, the predecessor to CCS.
Leroy has significant experience in service provision and relationship building, particularly within the homelessness and nonprofit sector. He has worked with youth at Young Life, providing him with additional experience working with this population. Together, Leroy and Nikki bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their roles, making them valuable assets to the organization
The dynamic duo work to fight against human trafficking, feeding at risk populations, providing transitional housing and mobile showers, laundry facilities and a safe space for community members.
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Nikki Reeves
Co-Founder
Nikki serves as both the Director of Operations and volunteer coordinator. She has extensive experience working with vulnerable populations, including volunteering with anti-trafficking organizations for two years before settling in at Serenity’s Steps, the predecessor to CCS. Her experience in the Virgin Islands, where she worked with a similar population for seven years, has also given her valuable insights and skills to bring to her work at CCS.
Leroy Lamar
CoFounder
Leroy Lamar has significant experience in service provision and relationship building, particularly within the homelessness and nonprofit sector. He has worked with youth at Young Life, providing him with additional experience working with this population. His time as a youth pastor has also given him valuable skills in program development and executive directing. Together, Leroy and Nikki bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their roles, making them valuable assets to the organization
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