MANNA CONNECT IS A PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

THAT PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH COMMUNITY,

COACHING, AND CAREER SKILL ADVANCEMENT

AS THEY IDENTIFY AND OVERCOME BARRIERS

TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND WHOLENESS.

Colorado homelessness has a new face.

Following in-step with a rising national trend, Colorado has seen a disproportionate increase of low-wage jobs simultaneous to a decline of service-sector jobs. The results have a disenfranchising effect on the lives of more than 45,000 families in Douglas, Elbert and Arapahoe counties.

Although most of Denver’s areas of highest-poverty continue to be in high-density arenas, the number of suburban high-poverty areas has exponentially outpaced numbers in urban areas within the last fifteen years.

This is where Manna Connect is at work, developing methods to address the rising needs of suburban poverty right here in our backyard of Douglas County. Our unique coaching, career, and community development model aims to rebuild the societal base surrounding our neighbors, creating more integrated communities and developing pathways out of poverty through meaningful careers.

Where most work focuses on the problems that accompany poverty, we are person-centered, employing an integrated approach to unleash each individual's inherent strengths and break the barriers that stand between them and the self-sufficiency they desire. Rather than provide temporary aid, our development model creates sustainable independence.

Manna Connect is a program of the Manna Resource Center, a faith-based non-profit organization that exists to break down barriers to poverty, self-sufficiency, and mental health. Through holistic programs, community connection, and collaborative support, cycles will be broken, families will be strengthened, and lives will be transformed.

MEET OUR TEAM

Erin White

Executive Director

Since 2009 Erin has worked in the field of social work, focusing on the areas of poverty, homelessness, foster care, and adoption. She feels called to serve her neighbors and to help them break down barriers to reach wholeness in their lives. When not working, Erin enjoys time with her family, reading, and watching her favorite sports teams.

ewhite@mannaresourcecenter.org

720.485.1008

Lindsey Scherrer

Manna Connect Coach

With a degree in International Relations, Lindsey has spent over 10 years in the nonprofit sector. She is passionate about setting the table for her community to experience dignity and the ability for each individual's story to thrive. When not working, you will likely find Lindsey in her garden, going for a run, playing with her twin boys, or getting lost in the mountains.

lscherrer@mannaresourcecenter.org

720.507.4583

Steve Dodrill

Career Coach and Lead Recruiter

After obtaining his BA in Marketing, Steve expanded his expertise to include personal development and is driven by a passion to walk alongside others as they embark on their adventures of personal growth. He brings with him ten years experience in young adult development, programming, global missions, and outdoor leadership. When not working, Steve can be found playing board games with his family, reading something nerdy, out in the mountains, or playing golf or racquetball.

sdodrill@mannaresourcecenter.org

720.258.6717

LuCinda Miller

Manna Connect and FCDC Coach

With a background in Health and Nutrition, LuCinda has been coaching clients in emotional health since 2015. She brings compassion and a growth mindset to her personable approach with others. When not working, LuCinda enjoys time with her family, walks with her dog, biking, reading and learning.

lmiller@mannaresourcecenter.org

720.213.6673