as one of her biggest challenges and accomplishments to date. “I started the program from a box of binders and went from two staff members and one program to seven staff members and several programs,” she commented. Plourde says her first undertaking as executive director for the local food bank and soup kitchen will be to look to the community for their input. “I have a vision for the Agapè Centre, but want to make sure it’s aligned with our community’s needs, and plan on doing stakeholder consultations and an environmental scan to set an appropriate strategic direction for the agency,” explained Plourde. “I plan on consulting with all staff members, donors, clients and partner agencies, to see what is being done well, what may be improved, and what are some opportunities for growth.” Jim Healey, chair of the Agapè Centre’s board of directors, stated that three key factors attracted the interview committee
to select Plourde for the position: her proven leadership and experience to lead the next phase of development; she is fluently bilingual; and she has successfully worked collaboratively with other agencies. “We believe Diane will use her collaborative skills to build relationships in the community as well as with staff and volunteers at the Agapè Centre,” said Healey. “We are excited to begin this new relationship and continue themuch needed work in the community.” Plourde is currently finishing a Master in Philanthropy and Non-Profit Leadership at Carleton University, to complement her undergraduate degree in Psychology. “At the base of many philanthropic actions is the issue of poverty, so that has opened up my eyes to this area of need,” she mentioned. Plourde confided she was drawn to the position because she has seen the growing needs of people who are food insecure through her work with Victim Services.
“We see it first hand,” she expressed. “Sometimes our responders visit the homes. We know that it’s there. Poverty is something that is real and touches upon so many aspects,” remarked Plourde. “I think that the Agapè Centre is a vital community service and would like to continuemy professional journey by helping the agency reach its full potential.” The centre’s new director wants to look at facilitating connections between clients and partnering agencies to help better meet people’s needs. “Meeting their needs for food is one thing,” Plourde claimed. “Maslow’s hierarchy shows that if you don’t tend to basic needs, if people are worried about eating tomorrow, they’re not going to get help for something they really need help with right now. But if they know that they have access to healthy food, thenmaybe they’ll feel strong enough, healthy enough to seek additional support. Can we connect them and help them with that?Make services more accessible? I don’t
know but it is worth exploring through consultations with our many stakeholders.” While the organization’s new leader is not planning on turning the Agapè Centre into an agency that does everything, she pointed out she does want to explore enhanced collaborations. Recognizing some of the criticism the charity has incurred over the years, Plourde wants to shed some insight and help change the public’s perspective by hosting an open house in the spring, inviting community members and agencies to see the great work that happens within the centre’s walls. “I think people would appreciate being able to come in and see the work that goes into maintaining an operation like this. People hear a lot of things, some positive, some negative, some truthful, some less truthful, so I think the community needs the opportunity to come and see the great work that takes place and the demands of maintaining such essential services,” insisted Plourde.
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