In my 40 plus years with Respond, it has been an honor to witness the success and growth of our children and staff. I look forward to continuing to be a part of their education and watch them grow into the future leaders of tomorrow.

Dion Wiles is first a “Class A Carpenter” or commonly known as a journeyman in union terms. Over the course of his life, Dion has developed a passion for construction, especially carpentry. He has dedicated the better part of three decades working for companies as a carpenter, restoring and bringing back to life homes, churches, and commercial properties. Dion understands the important role he plays in rebuilding not only edifice, but people as well. For the last fifteen years has put himself in position to do just that, by seeking higher education and certifications where needed within the field he loves so much. He is a trained and certified carpenter who has received numerous awards for his dedication and love of the trade. Dion is yet seeking more knowledge as he pursues a bachelor degree in human services at Lincoln University.

Nancy Williams as business manager of RESPOND INC. is an extraordinary financial manager and facilitator of monetary contracts and budgets. She is able to coordinate recommended transactions and business assets for the financial stability of the corporation. Nancy systematically reviews all business plans and suggests financial support mechanisms and grants for appropriate application to support the effective implementation of educational programs for children and youth, elder care, housing, and homeless initiatives. Her hands-on approach for delineation and categorization of particular services is invaluable. She consistently provides oversight for programmatic implementation in terms of appropriate budgeting, distribution of funding, and payroll application. Nancy has been an asset to the corporation for many years, always mindful of RESPOND’s overall mission, and that is, “To Help People Help Themselves” by enhancing and promoting the economic independence and general welfare of individuals and families residing in the City of Camden.

Over the years, she has developed many business and personal relationships, which has definitely enhanced RESPOND’s position to receive grants and donations for its very worthy mission. She collaborates with multiple governmental agencies and funding organizations on an on-going basis striving to keep RESPOND’s mission in the forefront.