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This WyoGives, we are highlighting the people who help make our work here at Council of Community Services possible. Trends Furniture opened in 1996 with a mission to provide quality products at affordable prices to people in the community from all walks of life. Rebekah and Dan took over when the founder retired in 2014. Through customers’ faithful support of this family-owned and operated store, they have expanded their mission. One way is “Make a Difference Days,” where th

This story is part of Council of Community Services’ WyoGives Interview Series, sharing conversations with the people who know the Council’s work best. For Randi Krenzelok, Soup Kitchen Manager, the mission is simple and deeply important: everyone needs to eat. Randi first learned about the Soup Kitchen through a friend, Chris Wolbert, who was preparing to take over for the retiring manager at the time. “I learned about the Soup Kitchen through a good friend, Chris Wolbert, w

This story is part of Council of Community Services’ WyoGives Interview Series, sharing conversations with the people who know the Council’s work best. Key’Anna Crawford has been with Council of Community Services for one year and seven months. She serves as a Shelter Intake Specialist, a role she did not originally imagine for herself, but one that has become deeply meaningful. “I have always wanted a career focused on helping people for as long as I can remember. Working in

This story is part of Council of Community Services’ WyoGives Interview Series, sharing conversations with the people who know the Council’s work best. For Eliza Huber, Shelter Intake Specialist, the work is personal, emotional, and deeply human. Eliza has been with the Council for two years, but before joining the shelter team, she worked as a Registered Nurse. “I am a Registered Nurse (RN) by trade, but I felt a strong pull to help people in a different way. The world can b

This story is part of Council of Community Services’ WyoGives Interview Series, sharing conversations with the people who know the Council’s work best. For Sherrie Costello, Emergency Assistance and Section 8 Housing Intake, the Council is a safety net for neighbors facing urgent needs, housing challenges, and difficult seasons. Sherrie has been with the Council for 14 and a half years. During that time, she has worked in many roles. Today, she helps clients secure vouchers f

This story is part of Council of Community Services’ WyoGives Interview Series, sharing conversations with the people who know the Council’s work best. For Wanda Koffler, Way Station Supervisor, this work is deeply personal. Since joining the Council on October 19, 2020, Wanda has brought lived experience, dedication, and empathy to her role at the Way Station. Her work centers around crisis response, trust, stability, and helping people feel seen during some of the hardest m

This WyoGives, Council of Community Services is sharing the stories of the people behind the work and the neighbors impacted by it. For Tracy Obert, Housing Program Manager, that story is deeply personal. Before she ever worked at the Council, Tracy came here for help. Twenty years later, she now helps others find safety, stability, and support. This year marks Tracy’s 20th year with the Council. When asked if she ever imagined she would still be here two decades later, her a

This WyoGives, Council of Community Services is sharing stories from the people who know the work best. Each story offers a different look at why local support matters and how every gift helps neighbors in Campbell County. For Lana Randen-Gaskins, board member, the Council is more than a service organization. It is a place of hope for people who may not know where else to turn. “In 2015, I was laid off from my job and had some time on my hands, so the previous director at the

This WyoGives, Council of Community Services is sharing stories from the people who know the work best. Each story offers a different look at why local support matters and how every gift helps neighbors in Campbell County. For Stasi Shippy, Council of Community Services board member and longtime donor, supporting the Council is one of the most direct ways to help people in need. Stasi has served on the Council’s board since March of 2024, but her connection to the organizatio