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 28 years; 2 adult children: Dane and Claire
Pets: Siamese cat (Aja) 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!
Joy Petersen
Executive Assistant
Hometown: Graham, TX
Education: Graham High School
Family: 4 children, Tyler, Aspen, Cody and Easton
Pets: Golden Retriever (Bailey)
Favorite Candy: Cinnamon Bears
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Dream Vacation: St. Croix, USVI
Favorite Sonic Drink: Cranberry Limeaid
First Job: Selling produce on Hwy 380/Springwood Dr.
Hobbies: Playing softball & kickball, gardening
Most people don’t know: I love Texa history
Best thing someone said to me: “Always bloom where you are planted”
When I’m not at work, I love to: Be outside or with family
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
Aspen Petersen
Nifty Thrifty Store
Hometown: Camp Lejeune, NC
Family: Mom, Joy, and 3 brothers
Pets: 2 cats
Favorite Candy: Reese’s
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving
Favorite Sonic Drink: Sweet Tea
First Job: Wendy’s
Hobbies: Running, drawing, singing
Most people don’t know: I’m a military dependent (Military Brat)
Best thing someone said to me: “Always put God first”
When I’m not at work, I love to: Clean, organize, then run
Dee Pinto-Rodrigues
Nifty Thrifty Store
Hometown: Graham, TX
Family: Husband, 1 daughter, 1 son, 2 grandsons
Pets: 2 dogs, 3 cats, 3 cows
Favorite Candy: Chocolate
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
Dream Vacation: the Beach
First Job: Wheat Truck Driver
Hobbies: Water aerobics, camping
Best thing someone said to me: I love you!
Most people don’t know: I lived overseas most of my life
When I’m not at work, I love to: be at home
Deborah O'Connor
Nifty Thrifty Store Manager
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
Cassandra Barraza
Food Pantry Manager
Hometown: Glendale, AZ
Education: Some college: Psychology & Non-Profit
Family: Husband, 2 stepdaughters
Pets: 2 dogs – Axel & Lilly, 2 cats – Thumper & Ghost
Favorite Candy: Take 5
Favorite Holiday: 4th of July
Dream Vacation: Bora Bora
Favorite Sonic Drink: Unsweet Peach Tea
First Job: Burger King
Hobbies: Crafts, reading, road trips
Most people don’t know: I don’t like crowds
When I’m not at work, I love to: spend time with my husband
Stephen May
Food Pantry/Donation Center
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
Carolyn Scott, Secretary
Michelle Allen
Matt Bussey
Enoc Espinoza
Philip Gough
Brent Bullock
Enoc Espinoza
Your generosity makes all the difference.
Your donations support those who need it most in our community.
