Meet our board
TAMAR
LIPSCOMB
Dedicated to empowering local communities, I serve on the Board of Directors for Changing Lives Outreach CDC to drive hands-on solutions for food stabilization and security. As a long-time Reidsville resident with deep local roots, my passion for civic engagement, community leadership, and supporting my neighbors guides everything I do
danielle Pritchett
Danielle Pritchett is a Genealogy Librarian from Charlotte, NC. Her motivation for joining the board is deeply personal, having experienced food and clothing insecurity as a child. She states, “I joined to give back by helping provide the same vital services that once supported me.” Danielle brings a unique, empathetic perspective to her role, driven by a heartfelt desire to ensure all families, especially children, have access to dignified assistance.
CRYSTAL
PERKINS
​Crystal Perkins is a native of Pittsylvania County and brings more than 15 years of experience serving individuals with mental health needs and intellectual and developmental disabilities. She currently serves as a Lead ID/DD Coordinator with Piedmont Community Services in Martinsville, Virginia. Crystal holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Services and is passionate about advocating for individuals and families who need support. As a member of the Board of Directors for Changing Lives Outreach Center CDC, she is committed to serving her community and helping improve the lives of underserved populations.
Pamela saunders
Pamela Saunders serves as the Coordinator of Public Health & Wellness for Danville Public Schools and is a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She brings her passion for community wellness to the board, stating, “I joined to actively contribute my time and energy to address critical food insecurity. It's about fostering compassion and making a tangible difference in people's lives.” Her commitment is driven by a deep desire to build connections and provide essential support.
SHECORIE
C. BROOKS
Advisory board members
Dr. Sherlina Thomas
Carnesha Fuller
Allen Terry
the HISTORY of changing lives
In Danville, Virginia, a young girl named Cynthia watched her mother struggle to make ends meet, relying on a local food bank when groceries ran low. That early lesson in compassion stayed with her, shaping a lifelong commitment to ensuring no one would face hunger alone. Years later, Cynthia turned that compassion into action. With a bullhorn and homemade sandwiches, she stood in Camelia William’s Park on Memorial Drive, determined to feed her neighbors. What began as one woman's mission to share meals soon grew into a powerful movement against food insecurity—the birth of Changing Lives Outreach Center (CDC).
Founded in 2018, CDC started small but dreamed big. Cynthia knew hunger wasn't just about empty stomachs—it was about dignity, opportunity, and breaking cycles of poverty. She rallied volunteers and community partners who shared her vision, transforming a grassroots effort into a thriving nonprofit. From its humble beginnings handing out sandwiches, Changing Lives Outreach Center has expanded to offer mobile food distributions, after-school programs, mentorship initiatives, and financial literacy workshops. By 2023, its impact stretched beyond Danville, reaching families in Charlotte, North Carolina, proving that compassion knows no borders. Today, supported by more than 30 partners and over 100 dedicated volunteers, CDC doesn't just provide meals—it builds futures.
Cynthia's childhood promise that no one should wonder where their next meal comes from has become a legacy of hope, proving that one person's determination, multiplied by community, can change lives forever. This is more than a food pantry. It's the story of a little girl who saw hardship and said, "Not on my watch."
Welcome to Changing Lives Outreach Center—where every meal served carries the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
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