ABOUT GRAHAM CRISIS
Graham Crisis Center, Inc., a non-profit organization located in Graham, Young County Texas, is for the purpose of assisting families and individuals in crisis so that they can become independent and self-sufficient.
Our mission is to provide basic needs, both physical and emotional. We offer shelter, food, counseling, life-coaching, and benevolence so the families and individuals can start building a good foundation to thrive.
Our Staff
Janna Rasmussen
Executive Director
Hometown: Arlington, TX
Education: BBS Political Science, Hardin-Simmons University
Family: Married to Dan for 27 years; 2 adult children: Dane and Claire
Pets: 2 Siamese cats (Aja & Cora); 2 Chihuahua mix dogs (Chavo & Frida)
Favorite Candy: Hot Tamales
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Dream Vacation: Greece – Crete & Santorini
Favorite Sonic Drink: Unsweet tea w/ lime
First Job: Teaching swimming lessons
Hobbies: Cooking, entertaining, reading, kayaking
Most people don’t know: I play piano & violin
Best thing someone said to me: “Honey, I’ll do the dishes!”
When I’m not at work, I love to: Go camping!
Chloe Brown
Executive Assistant
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
Education: Francis Tuttle Cosmetology School
Family: Married to Steven for 9 years; Ivy (7), Harley (5), Eli (1)
Pets: 2 Pitbulls: Bruno & Buggie
Favorite Candy: Jolly Rancher popsicle
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Dream Vacation: Venice, Italy
Favorite Sonic Drink: Unsweet tea
First Job: Sonic
Hobbies: Being a Mom
Best thing someone said to me: “You turned out ot be a good mother!”
When I’m not at work, I love to: Swim
Brad Partridge
Facilities Manager
Hometown: Munday, TX
Education: University of Texas at Austin
Family: Married to Cathy; 3 adult children: Heather, Mitch and Lance
Pets: The pups – Annie, Dasher, Emmie
Favorite Candy: Snickers
Favorite Holiday: 4th of July
Dream Vacation: All-Inclusive at any tropical beach
First Job: Sacker at local grocery store
Hobbies: Honey-Do’s
Most people don’t know: “Still a Secret!”
Best thing someone said to me: “I love you!”
When I’m not at work, I love to: Work on projects at the lake
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Nifty Thrifty Store
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Hannah Isbell
Nifty Thrifty Store
Hometown: Graham, TX
Education: University of Arkansas – Woo Pig!
Family: Parents – Billy and Leanna, older brothers – Preston and Peyton
Pets: 2 dogs – Molly & Rosie
Favorite Candy: Peanut M&Ms
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Dream Vacation: Italy
Favorite Sonic Drink: Green tea w/ lemon
First Job: This one!
Hobbies: Reading, playing piano
Best thing someone said to me: “The homework deadline has been extended!”
Most people don’t know: I *love* tea of all kinds!
When I’m not at work, I love to: Go outside!
Deborah O'Connor
Nifty Thrifty Store
Hometown: Lubbock, TX
Family: Husband and 3 adult children
Pets: 8 goats, 2 dogs, 1 kitten
Favorite Candy: Butterfingers
Favorite Holiday: Birthday
Dream Vacation: Greece
Favorite Sonic Drink: Diet Coke
First Job: Braniff Airways
Hobbies: Travel, goat herding, & thrifting, of course!
Most people don’t know: I’m a travel agent
Best thing someone said to me: “I want your hair!”
When I’m not at work, I love to: Travel, garden, hang out with family
Robin Schaffert
Food Pantry Manager
Hometown: Lincoln, Nebraska
Education: University of Nebraska
Family: Husband, 2 married daughters, 3 grandchildren
Pets: 3 doggies
Favorite Candy: Anything chocolate, bonus if it contains caramel
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Dream Vacation: Italy, tour Europe
Favorite Sonic Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper
First Job: Dairy Sweet in high school
Hobbies: Baking, crochet, crafts, camping – when I have time
Most people don’t know: Who knows!
When I’m not at work, I love to: Chill out at home!
Stephen May
Food Pantry
Hometown: Graham, TX
Education: Highschool and Chef School
Family: Adult daughter in Germany
Pets: Dogs – Ling and Abby
Favorite Candy: Butterfingers
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Dream Vacation: France
First Job: Sale Barn
Hobbies: Working outdoors
Most people don’t know: Where I was born
Best thing someone said to me: “You don’t look your age!”
When I’m not at work, I love to: Cook and travel
Our Board:
Mike Sipes, President
Becky Bell, Vice President
Carolyn Scott, Secretary
Michelle Allen
Matt Bussey
Enoc Espinoza
Philip Gough
Jack Little
Enoc Espinoza
Your generosity makes all the difference.
Your donations support those who need it most in our community.
