Our team

Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in the industry of community service, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate service and a helping hand on behalf of the community and those that are less fortunate.

Pastor Elizabeth Maas

 Pastor & Food Distribtion/Event Coordinator

 Ordained  Minister/Evangelist, Abstract Artist, Musician(Vocal),Published Author of 5 books,  Jewlery artist, Crisis Counselor, and Humanitarian Workrer on Behalf of Children, Adults and Elderly in the community and Worldwide:

 

As a Graduate of University of California at Davis in Psychology/Sociology and contiued education with certifications in advanced learning in areas of Crisis intervention, Hospice care, Homelesss Support Worker, and Health Education, Elizabeth's mission  and objective is to support Housing, Health, Education, & Safety on behalf of Children and Adults with life Challeneges.; her helping hand serves in a diverse and expansive capacity, ranging from providing emergency supplies and food to offering crisis intervention, referals/resources, peer support and professional services.

***Please refer to Credential page for more information

Mr. Michael Papin received a B.A. degree in Political Science from CA State University, Northridge, and a M.A.
degree in Political Science from Texas A & M University. He was employed by the State of California for 34 years in the CA Department of Social Services, where most recently, he served as Policy Chief in the CalFresh (formerly Food Stamp) Program.

Although now retired, Mr. Papin remains active in the community volunteering at the River City FoodBank, and with an active partnership in volunteering with Yeshua House of Israel, a home-based outside-the-walls church, a church in motion, on behalf of the homeless community at Caesar Chavez Plaza & First St.

Michael is an officer with the Striving for Achievement Foundation which provides mentorship as well as other services for youth participants.

His other passions are sports, music, and travel. His philosophy is “life is a journey, not a destination!”

Cindy Swartz

 

Cindy is passionate in serving as a partner and volunteer assistant with Yeshua House Of Israel, a home based Temple, Outside The Walls , A Temple In Motion; from sharing a genuine smile to offering her contribution toward food for the Homeless Community twice a month at Caesar Chavez Plaza, Cindy is joyful in fulfilling Mitvatzs and acts of charity as a committed Jewish woman.

 

Cindy finds  great value and pleasure in helping others and doing what she can to expand the program; she believes that it is a blessing to bless others. Cindy is pleased to express that her experience as a committed partner and volunteer has expanded her opportunities and experience in learning about culture and diversity, allowing communication and connection with the community to help her grow, develop new experience and expand her horizons.

 

Cindy, when not working with Yeshua House Of Israel or at the Mosaic Law Congregation as office staff Fridays, enjoys watching movies and spending time with her best friend  Jon, tutoring children on Tuesdays to develop their reading skills, and spending time with her beloved cat Matilda.

Theresa Pensiero, a mother of 4 children and 4 grandchildren,  defines volunteering and service assisting her church and community as a very important part of her life; she strongly believes in the practice and lifestyle of postivity, love and kindness to the less fortunate, the Homeless community and those in need. Theresa is very supportive and an important contribution to assisting Yeshua House Of Isreal, Outside The Walls, A Church In Motion, offering support with clothing and food disttribution for the Homeless Communtiy.

 

Amanda Durhaime:

 

disabled Veteran and a widow with  2 kiddos, Kylie who will be 12  & Jax who is 10. Amanda is a very hard worker, yet she never complains and always has a smile on her face, with a positive attitude, motivation, intelligence, and compassion for the homeless community and the disadvantaged; she is always in Action and ready to serve, helping people whenever she can, whether with her church or with Yeshua House of Israel, a home base church, outside the walls, a church in motion.
 

Amanda has a positive attitude, a compassionate spirit, and endurance to keep working and planning her next move, and you can never find her just sitting in a chair doing nothing. Filled with creative ideas, a compassionate heart, helping hands and strategy, Amanda success is driven by her faith in God and her love for children and the community. Her favorite logo is the smiley face because this is how she wears her heart on her sleeve and she never disappoints the people around her.

 

 

Thomas Whitley 

 

 

Thomas Whitley is a dependable, service-driven professional with experience in behavioral support, safety, and public-facing roles. He holds active BSIS Guard Card, HCA, BTS, and CPR/First Aid certifications, and brings a strong foundation in customer service, situational awareness, and team leadership. Known for calm decision-making, clear communication, and professionalism under pressure, Thomas consistently contributes to safe, respectful environments while supporting individuals, staff, and organizational goals with integrity and accountability.

 

Javier, a young man who wears his heart on his sleeve, is observed by those around him as an inspirational volunteer, witnessed as a motivated worker, professional and a compassionate individual for assisting those in need; he is a man made of integrity and good character, always ready to dive into whatever task needs to be accomplished; aside from his career working for Tesla with technology, Javier volunteers his time, helping hands and support for Yeshua House Of Israel, Outside The Walls, A Church In Motion on Sundays helping feed the Homeless Community; we, as a team recently working together, on behalf of supporting health, safety, nutrition and emergency needs for the homeless communitv. truly appreciate his willingness to volunteer and dedicate his time and helping hands to make sure that the emergency needs of the Homeless community.