Our Team

James Petersen

Shelter and Farm Team Member

I met Sarah when she was passing out sandwiches under the bridge. At first I thought she was crazy priest lady trying to convert my homies. Later discovered she was a great person who cares a lot about the people. Then a little less than two years ago when I was again homeless and working on getting my sons back, she asked me if I’d like to work with her.

I believe deeply in the work. I love my job. I get peace working in our field on the farm and I finally get to give back to the community. Also not only give back, but I believe we are helping direct our community to a better future. I work on the farm and at the shelter. I am also willing and ready to do anything needed. I am most proud of the fact that we sued the city. On a personal level I have become a much more productive member of society, I’m almost two years clean, and I’ve become a great father.

I love traveling so I wanna do a little more of that, but I also really just want to get us to be a solid contributor to our community—to get our name out there and help our community get back up on its feet. I still think today and forever we should keep saving the world, one day at a time.

Meet the Rest of Our Staff

Barbara Weza

Executive Director

Boneta Campbell

Boneta Campbell

Pastoral Care Lead

Chris Olive

Chris Olive

Property and Infrastructure Manager

Tracy Clayton

Tracy Clayton

Shelter and Outreach Lead

Angela Hickman-Schooner

Angela Hickman-Schooner

Meal Program Lead

James Petersen

James Petersen

Shelter and Farm Team Member

Skye Clayton

Skye Clayton

Shelter and Farm Team Member

Jon Parker

Jon Parker

Reentry and Farm Team Member

Janet Belles

Janet Belles

Meal Program and Outreach Team Member

David Anderson

David Anderson

Shelter and Farm Team Member