Our Staff
Sarah Goad
Team Director
Team Director
Sarah Goad has lived in Redford her entire life, and serving this community has become her life's passion. As Team Director of Redford Interfaith Relief, she leads an organization that serves hundreds of local families each month through its client-choice food pantry, clothing boutique, and homebound delivery program. She believes that everyone deserves to be welcomed without judgment and supported with compassion and respect, and she is proud to work alongside an incredible team of staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners who make that possible every day.
Sarah's commitment to Redford extends well beyond her role at RIR. Over the years, she has served as a Parks Commissioner, helped establish the Township's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission, volunteered with countless community organizations, and worked to build partnerships that strengthen the community. Whether she is advocating for her neighbors, developing sustainable solutions to food insecurity, or bringing people together around a shared purpose, her goal has always been simple: to leave Redford stronger than she found it.
Sarah's commitment to Redford extends well beyond her role at RIR. Over the years, she has served as a Parks Commissioner, helped establish the Township's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission, volunteered with countless community organizations, and worked to build partnerships that strengthen the community. Whether she is advocating for her neighbors, developing sustainable solutions to food insecurity, or bringing people together around a shared purpose, her goal has always been simple: to leave Redford stronger than she found it.
Samantha Thorpe Jason Passeno Yvonne Schroeder
Program Manager Delivery Manager Client Service Manager
Program Manager Delivery Manager Client Service Manager
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Board of Directors
President Adam Bonarek
Treasurer Danny Range
Secretary Betsy McRae
Board Member Victoria Adams
Board Member Rev. Timothy P. Halboth
Board Member Michelle Piccolo
Board Member Theresa Stokes
Ex-Officio Sarah Goad
Treasurer Danny Range
Secretary Betsy McRae
Board Member Victoria Adams
Board Member Rev. Timothy P. Halboth
Board Member Michelle Piccolo
Board Member Theresa Stokes
Ex-Officio Sarah Goad
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SUE PHERSON
Executive Director (Emeritus January 2021) RIR's Emeritus Executive Director since January 2021. Sue left behind a legacy of collaboration and community. In her years at RIR, Sue had a passion for helping others. She helped grow RIR’s programs from a bag of dry groceries when it began to a full service Client Choice Emergency Food Pantry with fresh produce and garden vegetables.
Her dedication to the community for 22 years, included working toward building coalitions with community organizations and partner agencies like Gleaners and Forgotten Harvest. These partnerships are vital to RIR and all the people that we serve. Thank you Sue for your many years of service! |