The
story of ICM is an interfaith miracle!
In the early 1970’s, several congregations were attempting to fill the many gaps 
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services to the working poor and homeless in the downtown area. St. Mary’s
Basilica and the North Phoenix Corporate Ministries (comprised of various
denominations, including Jewish congregations) had begun clothing banks.
Historic First Presbyterian Church and Trinity Cathedral in Phoenix had been
pressed into homeless service by the mid ‘70’s.
By 1982, largely through the efforts of Dr. Culver Nelson at the Church of the
Beatitudes, Salt River Project was persuaded to donate half a store-front
building at 315 N. 3rd Avenue. The clothing banks and emergency relief services
were combined under the name Interfaith Cooperative Ministries.
In 1993, ICM had outgrown that space and needed more room to serve more people.
A fund drive was held, and a warehouse was purchased at 501 S. 9th Ave., where
ICM continues to provide services today.
The initial supporting congregations, plus about 30 more, are still counted
among ICM’s “angels.”
Sara Adams
Past President
Chairman, Marketing Committee
Community Volunteer
3rd term ends 2010
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Roger Benson
Chairman, Nominating Committee Retired Engineer
3rd term ends 2010
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Judy Bohannon
Board Member
Retired Technology Director
1st 2-year term
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Myla Bushman
Board Secretary
Bank Vice President
1st 2-year term
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Cindy Gort
Board Member
Community Volunteer
1st 2-year term
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Don Hughes
Chairman, Property Committee
Utility Manager
3rd term ends 2010
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Lenny Katzenstein
Board Vice President
Chairman, Finance Committee
Retired Banker
3rd term ends 2010
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Barry Kipnis
Board Treasurer
Retired Financial Officer
1st 2-year term
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Deborah Lavinsky
Board Member
Financial Planner
2nd 2-year term
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Elizabeth (Liz) Mullen
Board Member
Retired from Finance
1st 2-year term
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Betty Nelson
Board President Elect
Chairman, Programs Committee Retired Government
2nd 2-year term
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Phil Nienstedt
Board President
Retired Human Resources
3rd 2-year term
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Don Peters
Board Member
Attorney
3rd term ends 2010 |
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Janelle Rossignol
Board Member
Retired Banking Officer
1st 2-year term
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Byron Sampson
Board Member
Landscape Architect
1st 2-year term
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Edward A Schwarz
Bank Manager
1st 2-year term
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Edward Sanchez
Chairman, Administrative Committee
Retired Management Consultant
1st 2-year term
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Mort Sitver
Board Member
Retired Judge
1st 2-year term
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Debbie Tupper
Chairman, Fundraising Committee Realtor
2nd 2-year term
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Clint Wasser
Chairman, Long Range Planning
CPA
3rd term ends 2010
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Reid Weissinger
Board Member
Retired Business Owner
1st 2-year term
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Sara Ziskin
Board Member
Attorney
2nd 2-year term
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Executive Director
Renea Gentry, MC, CFRE
602-254-7450, ext. 3
renea@icmaz.org
Vanessa Torres , B.A. Assistant Director
602-254-7450, ext. 2
vanessa@icmaz.org
Abby Loza , Office Manager
Steve Morales , Security
Maria Palofox , Childcare
Eowyn Allen, Saturday Manager
Joe Hunter , Warehouse Manager