Staff

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women are merely players: They have their exits and their Entrances.” Jai came to Allied Churches with 20+ years of service with The Department of Corrections.  Jai has a passion for helping others better themselves by providing a “Hand UP” to those in need.  Jai is a leader in many Local and National Fraternal and Civic Organizations. He is a true believer that all things will get better in time and that every day is a new day and we should be glad in it.  Jai is a Husband, Father and mentor to many that he meets. When you come to the shelter, you never know where you’ll run into Jai, has a knack for being everywhere at once!

After moving from South Dakota, Sabrina welcomed a place to call home where winter truly begins in December. With years of Case Management experience, she’s excited about joining the ACAC team and helping our guests become self-sufficient and maintain self-sufficiency!  If she’s not traveling or working in her flower garden, you’ll find her spoiling her 5 grandkids—her greatest joy! 

Emily Stevens started here at Allied Churches in late 2016, and has experience in Case Management and Court Room proceedings. Emily loves to read and go running with her three dogs daily. Her passion and drive lies in helping families become self-sufficient and sustaining. There is no task too large for her to tackle. While she may be of few words, her words definitely make an impact!

Beverly Jones is a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional with RHA and joined the Allied Churches team in April 2015. Beverly is originally from Rocky Mount, NC and moved to the Piedmont area to pursue higher education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina, Greensboro and a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, V.A. Beverly is licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, Associate and has 10 years of experience working in the mental health field.  She has a passion for helping people overcome obstacles to reach their full potential. Beverly enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Stella is a dedicated and enthusiastic professional with experience working in the social work field. Her hobbies include cooking, playing drums/music and travelling. Stella is called to serve because it’s fulfilling to help others realize their potential.

Harris was born and raised in Alamance County, and describes himself as a bit “Hokie in more ways than one”. After graduating from Virginia Tech, Harris returned to Alamance County bringing his infectious energy with him. “As member of this community, I wish to see all of our neighbors thrive. By serving with ACAC, I am able to provide a smile to our community members, residents, and volunteers; and sometimes, that just the push we need to get through the day”. Outside of VT athletics, Harris spends his time golfing, hiking through the Appalachian Mountains, and volunteering with the Special Olympics.

Harvey is a dedicated and energetic professional and comes to Allied Churches with military and corrections experience. He has an AS in Business Adminstration, and is currently pursuing his B.S. in Criminal Justice. Harvey enjoys making other people’s lives better through service – “I serve because I feel it is my duty to help those that are in need of help”. Harvey can often be seen everywhere in the shelter at once, but always with a smile (and a large iced coffee)!