Donna is the bookkeeper at TYC. She has years of experience with youth at risk as a case manager and parapro.

“ I am very blessed to be part of this team. I see how much they care for the youth that come here and that warms my heart.”

Dina is the Belfair Center Supervisor and Case Manager. Dina comes with lived experience in homelessness, drug addiction, the court system/lockup, DOC and working with DCYF. She knows what it takes to overcome the same barriers that a lot of our youth face day to day. She hit rock bottom quickly by losing her job, house, kids, car and started catching felony charges. Once she began her journey of recovery within 6 months she regained housing, her children and a vehicle. As a case Manager and supervisor of the Belfair Youth connection, she knows just how quickly you can lose it all and the work it takes to get it all back. Sharing with clients my experience helps them to see change is achievable. It doesn't matter where you're at on your journey, Dina will come right alongside you to help you with no judgement.

Annie the Outreach Specialist for the Belfair Center.

I have had many interesting paths in my career, heavy equipment operator for logging, landscaper, horse rancher, a motorcycle mechanic and many more. I have lived experience with homelessness and substance abuse and been involved with the juvenile system all of which I have overcome. I am so grateful for the gift of sobriety. I am a mother to an addict who is still working on a path to sobriety. I am passionate about reaching my community, building relationships with business in Belfair and reaching our young people through outreach in the schools. I look forward to the blessing I will receive from serving my community to the best of my ability.

Kelly is the rental assistance coordinator helping youth who have struggles paying rent or utilities get back on track. When you come into the center Kelly will greet you with a smile as our receptionist As well. Kelly builds relationships with landlords to create partnerships for our homeless youth in need of housing and those already housed needing financial assistance. As the rental assistance coordinator, I enjoy helping youth find their path and encouraging them to succeed. I love doing what I do because I get the privilege to work with youth side by side knowing I can help them stay stabilized.

Tracy is our Case Manager as a Critical Transitions Coach, specializing in young people transitioning out of State funded facilities to prevent them from being homeless. She has lived experience with street life from losing her parents at very young age. She understands how far a young person will go to have their basic needs meet and understanding they believe they have no choice. These experiences help her to genuinely relate to clients and her ability to build strong relationships and trust. when a young person can trust and have faith, they have someone they can rely on, I see them grow and for some it is their first time ever having a safe adult role model.

Mindy Easton is the Outreach Navigator for the schools in Mason County. Mindy brings a passion for helping young people find the services that will help them navigate through this thing called life including. Mindy has lived experience and understands what youth and young adults are going through. She will be focusing on Shelton High, Cedar High, Choice High, and Oakland Bay Junior High. Mindy Also helps the Outreach team for the surrounding parks and after school. Her goal is to reach as many youths as possible through hanging out with them at lunches during school days while offering transportation down to the building for after school snacks and programs that may be needed. Mindy’s heart is to serve and help youth in need.