Partner with agencies and advocate for a solution.
Coordinate efforts in our communities.
Learn their names and listen to their stories.
There is more we can do.
Our churches and schools are helping our unhoused neighbors.
Council on Homelessness Members (COH)
Oversees the Ending Homelessness Initiative by providing resources, counsel, education, strategy, and advocacy.
We are seeking additional experienced volunteers to serve on our Council of Homelessness beginning in September of 2025. The group’s purpose is to oversee the Initiative and support the coordinator. Click here for The Terms of Reference and a formal application.
Accepting applications through September 1st, 2025.
Northern California Conference SDA Members
- Marc Woodson, President, Chair
- Joelle Chinnock, EHI Coordinator, Secretary
- Jose Marin, Executive Secretary
- James Lim, ACS Director
- Jaymes Cheney, Treasurer
- Rudy Peters, Director of Urban Ministries
- Kevin Roberts, Church Growth and Evangelism Director
- Jon Cicle, Assistant to the President
- Patty Osborne, Associate Superintendant
- Robert Kurtz, Pastor
Community Members
- Darrell Johnson, Stockton Homeless Ministries
- Pamela Ditto, Retired Criminal Educator
- Tuwan Ussery, PUC Social Work Professor
- Tyson Page, Prosecutor for Placer County DA
- Stefan Heisler, Housing Manager City of Rancho Cordova
- Seymour Morgan, Retired Counselor