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LETTER FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER: THE BIG POP UP

November 12, 2021southeasternAnnouncementsNo Comments

First, I’d like to thank the amazing team at Southeastern Community Action Partnership who worked tirelessly day and night for months to help pull this event together. Additionally, I’d like to thank our wonderful community partners and sponsors who donated financially or provided goods and supplies for the local community. And last, but certainly not least, I’d like to thank you, the community for showing up to the Big Pop Up!

After months of planning this wonderful distribution purposed to give back to the local community, we had to stop the event due to safety reasons. This was a lesson learned for our agency as we were prepared to serve up to 2,000 families on-site, but we had no idea that traffic would block local intersections and highways. Law enforcement deemed it a major safety risk and advised us to stop the event – which is not something we imagined, but as we’ve said before, it is always our goal to ensure the safety of our staff, volunteers, and you, the public. 

Here’s what we learned – some of the attendees began lining up as early as 6 a.m., if not before, and as a result, we were advised to start the Big Pop Up at 8:30 am versus our planned 10:00 a.m. start to help ease some of the traffic on Fayetteville Road. I’m proud to say that in this short amount of time we were able to serve approximately 400 families that drove through at Robeson Community College! As the traffic continued to build, we were advised by law enforcement that we had to pause distribution in hopes of easing some of the traffic. However, as vehicles continued to arrive, the traffic did not ease and we were forced to stop the event. 

Unfortunately, we were not prepared to transport all of the goods and supplies to families when we had to stop the event. Instead, we donated some of the remaining goods and supplies to four local nonprofit organizations. 

We’d like to thank you for your support of Southeastern Community Action Partnership and The Big Pop Up. The magnitude of this event confirms that these types of resources are needed in our community, and as always, SCAP is here to meet those needs. We will be back – and better! 

The Mission Continues, 

Dr. Ericka J. Whitaker

Chief Executive Officer, Southeastern Community Action Partnership

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    Ericka Jones Whitaker, Ed. D, Chief Executive Officer

    Dr. Ericka Jones Whitaker assumed the Chief Executive Officer role of Southeastern Community Action Partnership, formerly Southeastern Community & Family Services, Inc. (SCFS), in 2014. SCAP is one of the largest Community Action agencies in North Carolina. Whitaker oversees an annual budget of over $22 million, through several federally-funded programs and leads approximately 250 staff.

    Dr. Whitaker is the recipient of the Carl D. Perkins Humanitarian Award by the Southeastern Association of Community Action Agencies (SEACAA) for her overall community leadership, specifically for bringing resources to the counties she serves after the effects of Hurricane Matthew. Dr. Whitaker is also the recipient of the Roselle Copeland Stewardship Award for her work in community action and has received other leadership awards for her servitude in various communities.

    Whitaker previously held management positions with several nonprofit trade associations in Washington, D.C., including the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG). She was a former full-time Executive in Residence, Professor at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke School of Business and often teaches as an adjunct instructor. Dr. Whitaker serves on the Board of Directors for CAPLAW which provides legal and financial resources to Community Action Agencies, the North Carolina Community Action Association, and the Fayetteville NC Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc where she has served as the Foundation Chair.

    Whitaker holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Administration from Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville, NC; a Master of Science in Administration (MSA) with a focus in Nonprofit Management from Trinity Washington University in Washington, DC; and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Communications from The University of Maryland, University College in College Park, MD. Dr. Whitaker is a member of Jack & Jill of America, Incorporated, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

    Born in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, Dr. Whitaker is the youngest of three, who was raised in a military family. Dr. Whitaker has lived in seven other states and Europe.  She continues to have a love for traveling and cultural cuisine. With all of the “hats” she wears, Dr. Whitaker believes nothing precedes her most important role as a mother to her beautiful daughter.

    Her favorite quote is by former South African President, the late Nelson Mandela: “Lead from the back and let others believe they are in front.”

    Liying Reeder, MBA Chief Financial Officer

    Liying Reeder, MBA, has more than 20 years of progressive experience in accounting and management and holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Forensic Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Ms. Reeder’s personal motto is that “One person can make a difference.”

    Cynthia Foskey, Executive Administrator

    A servant-leader with a servant’s heart for others, Ms. Cynthia Foskey is the Executive Administrator for Southeastern Community Action Partnership. With over 26 years of experience in community and non-profit sector work, Ms. Foskey holds an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management.

    Tamara Monroe, MHRM, Chief Operating Officer

    With over 10+ years of Human Resource experience in retail, local and federal government, higher education and nonprofit sectors, Tamara Monroe is the Chief Operating Officer of Southeastern Community Action Partnership. Ms. Monroe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus in Management, and a Master’s in Human Resource with a focus in Organizational Management.

    Her motto is: “Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” – First Lady Michelle Obama.

    Kathleen Lowe Jacobs, MSW, Community Services Block Grant Program Director

    With over nine years in The Community Action network, Mrs. Jacobs has a passion for encouraging and empowering individuals who are seeking change. She received her Master’s in Social Work and also holds a Master’s in Management and Leadership from Webster University.

    Her motto is: “All things are possible no matter what gets in your way! You can do it!”

    Tonie Brite, MS, Head Start/Early HS Director

    Tonie Brite manages Head Start/Early Head Start activities, including overseeing program operations and program development regulations. Ms. Brite holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master’s in Human Services.

    Tiffany Anthony, Section 8 Program Director

    Tiffany Anthony brings over 15 years’ experience in Community Action, case management and advocacy for individuals, children and families that face economic challenges with limited resources
    Tiffany holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology & Communications.