Wayne Riley, Board Member

VOICE OF IMPACT

Christian Appalachian Project’s (CAP) Board of Directors work to expand CAP’s impact while providing opportunities for members to grow as leaders and to influence the direction of the organization. One of CAP’s newest board members, Wayne Riley, is doing just that.

“As a community partner, CAP helped us grow the Laurel County African American Heritage Center by providing essential items for the community and increasing our volunteer base,” said Riley, who was first introduced to CAP through Operation Sharing. “We were also able to remodel our museum and community kitchen in a way that would not have been possible without the donated materials and resources from CAP.”

Riley lives in the community and is committed to creating educational programs that change the trajectory of generational impact. As a board member, he is building on those successes to help CAP create a level playing field for partner agencies, staff, as well as participants.

“Community partners are important because they allow CAP to continue to grow and be visible. It allows us to connect with new people,” Riley added. “I want to become more involved with employees so their voice and needs can inform our work on the board. Because I have firsthand experience with how healthy foods can transform a community, I want to continue to expand my work with Operation Sharing and Grateful Bread Food Pantry. I am excited to be a part of the growth as CAP moves forward.”

Community partners are important because they allow CAP to continue to grow and be visible.