Board of Directors
Julie Bonogofsky - President
Brenda Lopez - Vice President
Brenda Lopez - Vice President
Julie is a dedicated advocate for vulnerable populations in Southeastern Wisconsin, with a career rooted in community service and nonprofit leadership. With years of experience guiding outreach programs and supporting vulnerable populations, Julie brings both compassion and strategy to her work. As a leader in housing services, she has ch
Julie is a dedicated advocate for vulnerable populations in Southeastern Wisconsin, with a career rooted in community service and nonprofit leadership. With years of experience guiding outreach programs and supporting vulnerable populations, Julie brings both compassion and strategy to her work. As a leader in housing services, she has championed innovative approaches that prioritize dignity, empowerment, and long-term support. Her collaborative spirit and deep commitment to inclusion have made her a trusted voice in efforts to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Brenda Lopez - Vice President
Brenda Lopez - Vice President
Brenda Lopez - Vice President
Brenda is a Pastor, Teacher, Minister, and Encourager—on a lifelong mission to serve people with compassion, faith, and hope. With years of experience working with youth, women, and families across the U.S. and around the world, she's seen firsthand how powerful a listening ear and a kind heart can be.
Whether it’s offering spiritual guida
Brenda is a Pastor, Teacher, Minister, and Encourager—on a lifelong mission to serve people with compassion, faith, and hope. With years of experience working with youth, women, and families across the U.S. and around the world, she's seen firsthand how powerful a listening ear and a kind heart can be.
Whether it’s offering spiritual guidance, teaching life-giving truths, or simply showing up for someone in need, Brenda walks alongside others on their journey. Everyone deserves to be heard, seen, and supported.
Lauryn Taylor - Secretary
Brenda Lopez - Vice President
Matt Bonogofsky - Treasurer
Lauryn is a passionate educator who is continuously dedicated to self-growth and service. Multifaceted, she works for a medical nonprofit organization with the mission of protecting patients, while also sharing her compassion and musicianship as a music teacher for elementary-aged students. Positively impacting the lives of her students a
Lauryn is a passionate educator who is continuously dedicated to self-growth and service. Multifaceted, she works for a medical nonprofit organization with the mission of protecting patients, while also sharing her compassion and musicianship as a music teacher for elementary-aged students. Positively impacting the lives of her students and providing them with a safe space to grow and self-discover means the world to her, and she carries this same purpose into her roles as an inspirational speaker and co-founder of an inspiration-based apparel brand, striving to uplift, support, guide, and empower those around her to practice self-compassion and foster kindness.
Matt Bonogofsky - Treasurer
Barbara Bonogofsky - Executive Board
Matt Bonogofsky - Treasurer
Matt is passionate about giving back and lending a hand to those in crisis. With a heart for service and a career as an Operations Analyst, Matt brings both compassion and professionalism to every community effort he supports. Whether he's problem-solving on the job or volunteering his time, Matt is driven by a simple mission: to make a real difference in people’s lives when they need it most.
Michael R. Lopez - Executive Board
Barbara Bonogofsky - Executive Board
Barbara Bonogofsky - Executive Board
Michael is a retired U.S. Marine and a deeply committed community leader with decades of service in youth counseling, public safety, and ministry. He has held numerous roles across Hawaii, including Youth Center Coordinator, SMART Program Counselor, and Juvenile Police Diversion Officer. His leadership spans organizations such as Boys an
Michael is a retired U.S. Marine and a deeply committed community leader with decades of service in youth counseling, public safety, and ministry. He has held numerous roles across Hawaii, including Youth Center Coordinator, SMART Program Counselor, and Juvenile Police Diversion Officer. His leadership spans organizations such as Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii, Maui County Family Services, and Lāna‘i Island Hawaii. As an ordained Minister of the Gospel, Michael actively serves in faith-based initiatives, international ministries, and veteran advocacy. He also contributes as a spiritual counselor, wedding officiant, and board member for global outreach organizations.
Barbara Bonogofsky - Executive Board
Barbara Bonogofsky - Executive Board
Barbara Bonogofsky - Executive Board
Barbara Bonogofsky is on a mission to bring hope and help to the homeless. As a dedicated board member, she’s using her skills and heart to make a lasting impact in the community. With a professional background as a Financial Analyst, Barbara blends experience with empathy to support meaningful change. Whether she's in the corporate work
Barbara Bonogofsky is on a mission to bring hope and help to the homeless. As a dedicated board member, she’s using her skills and heart to make a lasting impact in the community. With a professional background as a Financial Analyst, Barbara blends experience with empathy to support meaningful change. Whether she's in the corporate workplace or out in the community, Barbara is all about lifting others up and creating real solutions.
