Helping Hands
Our Team
Our small team of four works hard along with our volunteer base of over 300 people to leverage funds in to serve our clients. Below is a list of the work our team does.
  • Diana Burkett, Executive Director
    • Administer the operations of the CCDF
    • Plan and implement all CCDF activities
    • Schedule and notify all Board Members of meetings
    • Serve as chairperson for all Board Meetings
    • Approve all expenditures
    • Report to and maintain relationship with all grantees
    • Meet each referral with Project Manager to discuss their need.
    • Supervise and oversee the Project Manager, Business Administrator and Needs Coordinator.
    • Represent the CCDF at meetings and seminars concerning community needs
  • Fred Willis, Project Manager
    • Oversee all projects
    • Make sure all work is done in a timely and professional manner
    • Go with the Executive Director to meet each referral and discuss the work needed on each home.
    • Complete the actual work on the project, unless a licensed contractor is needed for the job.  In which case oversee job to completion.
    • Responsible for all material orders and turning all invoices in to the Business Administrator.
    • Make sure all volunteer groups are on the work site.
    • Make before and after photos of each job.
    • Log volunteer hours and donated materials on each job.
    • Report to the Executive Director on a daily basis to discuss the active projects and any new referrals.
    • Attend all Board Meetings
  • Eddie Fields, Needs Coordinator
    • Follow-up with all Home Repair Program clients
    • Complete Needs Assessment Worksheets and identify needs
    • Assist with building handicap ramps
    • Provide connection between client and organization able to meet needs
    • Follow-up to make sure help needed is in place
  • Catherine Collier, Business Administrator
    • Maintain all CCDF files
    • Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
    • Payroll, Tax Reporting and Tax Deposits
    • Bank Reconciliation
    • Project Reports
    • Attend all Board Meetings and take minutes
    • Write grant proposals
    • Prepare Budget for Board approval
    • Have Executive Director’s prior approval on all issues.