Meet the Team
HISTORY
Carolina Rebuilding Ministry (CRM) began in 2011 as Christians Reaching Out in Sacred Service (CROSS), when volunteers were sent by the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church to Plymouth after Hurricane Irene. What started as disaster relief quickly became something more. Leaders like Reverend Jay Clark saw that the need didn’t end with the storm; many families were already living in conditions that needed attention, care, and hope.
That moment sparked a calling: to do more than repair homes, but to help restore lives. From those early days, CRM has stayed rooted in that mission; serving with purpose, building with care, and showing up for families who need it most.
In 2024, a generous investment from The Duke Endowment allowed CRM to grow beyond Washington County and expand into Chowan and Bertie Counties. With that growth came a deeper reach, more hands willing to serve, and more lives being changed.
Today, CRM continues to bring together volunteers from across the country who don’t ask when it’s enough, they just keep serving.
"At the end of the day, this work isn’t just about homes, it’s about people, dignity, and hope being rebuilt one family at a time".
Board of Directors 2026
Dr. David Peele, Chair
Mrs. Pam Stallings, Vice Chair
Mrs. Amanda Harrell, Treasurer
Mrs. Mary C. Dozier, Secretary
Rev. Gina Miller, UMC Beacon DS, Officer
Rev. Vickie Woolard, Officer
Mrs. Tammy Lee, Officer
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