Service Groups & Faith Alliance
Next Meeting: TBD
Lunch will be served
Apex Police Department: 205 Saunders Street, Apex NC
Because together, we are stronger.
Shield NC and the Apex PD partner to bring in speakers to address issues facing vulnerable populations. Government representatives, service providers, law enforcement and faith leaders gather monthly to collaborate. We strive to reach the most innovative, impactful and effective ways to SHIELD our community.
Past Speakers
Danica Coleman, Apex PD victim advocate
Danica, from Apex PD, discussed her role in helping support domestic violence or human traficking victims in finding services and naviagting the legal system. She also explained how dometic violence is a “push factor” or domestic violence.
Dr. William Bixler
Dr. Bixler holds a Phd in clinical psychology and treats sex addiction. He explain why some people become complusive pornography consumers and how that can lead to demand for sex trafficking.
Beth Bordeaux
Beth was the executive director of Western Wake Crisis Ministry, which provides food, coaching, and financial support to the western Wake County region.
Angela Padgett
Angela is a lead volunteer for Designed For Joy, which provides vocational training and living wage for vulnerable women in the Raleigh area.
Elizabeth Hunter
Elizabeth Hunter was the Coordinator for Project Fight which is the lead for our local Rapid Response Team. Project Fight provides services for trafficking victims across the state.
Dr. Tommy Bernard
Tommy Bernard is the Chair of the Public Health Committee for the NC Human Trafficking Commission.
Former Mayor Lance Olive
Former Mayor Lance Olive discussed his recent trip to visit Houston’s municipal response to combat trafficking to bring back best practices to Apex.
Former Chief of Police John Letteney
Former Chief Letteney of Apex Police Department delivered a powerful message to the community the department serves.
The Wake County Drug Overdose Prevention Coalition
For more information see: Healing Transitions (substance use recovery) and the Wake County Drug Overdose Prevention Coalition (meets regularly)
Past Meeting Minutes
SGFA 3/26/24- Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance 3/26/24 In attendance: Stephanie Thurm, Meals on Wheels Wake; Bethany…
SGFA 12/12/23- Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance 12/12/23 In attendance: Jim Ahler, AUMC/WWCM; Phil Welch, Apex Housing…
SGFA April 18, 2023-Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance April 18, 2023 In attendance: Niki Miller, Shield NC; Officer…
SGFA January 17, 2023-Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance January 17, 2023 Attendees: Jennifer, Nicole Bernard, Shield; Niki Miller,…
SGFA Sept 20, 2022-Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance September 20, 2022 Meeting Minutes Affordable Housing in Apex Attendees:…
SGFA August 30, 2022-Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance August 30, 2022 Meeting Minutes Homelessness Survey and White Flag…
SGFA June 21, 2022-Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance June 21, 2022 Meeting Minutes Homelessness in Apex and Cary…
SGFA May 17, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Missed the May Meeting? Here are the minutes. Service Groups and Faith Alliance May 17,…
SGFA April, 19 2022 Minutes
If you missed the April, 19 2022 meeting, here are the minutes. SGFA April 19,2022…
SGFA February 15, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance February 15, 2022 Meeting Minutes Attendees: Nicole Bernard, Niki Miller,…
SGFA Planning January 25, 2022 Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance Attendees: Nicole Bernard, Niki Miller, Robert Cunningham, Jim Ahler, Ginger…
Continue Reading SGFA Planning January 25, 2022 Meeting Minutes
SGFA Substance Use Disorder December 7, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance Substance Use Disorder December 7, 2021 Meeting Minutes Attendees: Nicole…
Continue Reading SGFA Substance Use Disorder December 7, 2021 Meeting Minutes
SGFA October 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance Meeting CrimeOctober 19, 2021 Attendees:Detective James Allen, Apex PD Internet…
SGFA September 21, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance Meeting Apex Immigration Services September 21, 2021 Attendees: David Brown,…
SGFA May 18, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance Foster Care May 18, 2021 Attendees: Kim Adcock ,Ryan Doherty,…
SGFA April 20, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Service Group and Faith Alliance – Prevent Child Abuse NC 4/20/2021Meeting Minutes Attendees: Councilwoman Cheryl Stallings,…
SGFA March 16, 2021 Meeting Minute
Attendees: Councilwoman Cheryl Stallings Bianca MasonEmily daCamaraNancy Hagan Officer Kenneth Ragland Mindy Varkevisser Announcements: Niki…
SGFA February 16, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance Mental HealthFeb 16, 2021 Attendees: Nicole Bernard, Officer Kenneth Ragland,…
SGFA January 19, 2021 Meeting Minutes
Service Groups and Faith Alliance Homelessness in Wake County Jan 19, 2021 Attendees: Nicole Bernard,…
SGFA November 17, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Service Group and Faith Alliance Meeting 11/17/2020 Announcements: If your organization would like to host a…
SGFA October 2020 Meeting Minutes
Racial Equity and Equality Presentation Notes, Shield NC Bryana Clover, Owner 1619 ConsultingVideos:1619: The First Africans…
SGFA August 18, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Thank you to all who were able to attend the last Service Groups and Faith…
SGFA June 23, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Chief Letteney of Apex Police Department presented on the role of Apex PD in the…
SGFA May 26, 2020 Meeting Minutes
On May 26, 2020 Shield North Carolina along with the Apex Police Department hosted a panel discussion…
SGFA January 28, 2020 Meeting Minutes
Minutes from 01/28/2020 Shield NC Meeting Guest Speakers: Nicole Singletary and Justin Garrity Attendees: Nicole…
SGFA November 26, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Our latest SGFA meeting minutes are archived here!
SGFA October 29, 2019 Meeting Minutes
If you couldn’t make our October meeting, check out these minutes to see what was covered.
SGFA August 20, 2019 Meeting Minutes
Missed our August meeting? Catch up on the minutes here!