About Us
Since 1987, our team of donors, volunteers, and part-time staff have been providing free services for our community, by our community.
Meet our team
tracie swanson
kat hartsell
Nina Kindem
executive director
Assistant director
Volunteer
Coordinator
food center
manager
Tim dodds
assistant food center manager
AARON FLATT
Food Center Driver
TOR
Food Center assistant
Katie Dassow
FOOD CENTER ASSISTANT
Leonard Jenkins
Facility Manager
Naomi Williams
Development DIRECTOR
Our Place Cares about Inclusivity
Our Place’s emergency relief services are happily human powered by a women-led team of volunteers and part-time staff who come from all walks of life. We embrace inclusive language and attitudes as our team welcomes anyone in need!
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Weather Policy
For the safety of our neighbors and our team, our services may be abbreviated or closed when the temperatures drop BELOW 15 degrees or get ABOVE 95 degrees.
Zero Tolerance Policy
Our Place is a drug- and alcohol-free zone. The safety of our volunteers, neighbors, and staff is our highest priority.
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We have zero-tolerance policy for all forms of harassment, including but not limited to: Abusive language, Aggressive behavior, Inappropriate comments (sexual or otherwise), Physical assault, Threats, Weapons or Sharp objects.
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Incidents may result in removal from the premises and suspension of access to Our Place's services to up to one year.
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Thank you for helping us keep Our Place safe and welcoming for all!