We believe every family deserves a strong foundation.

The Story

The Northern Moore Family Resource Center was founded with a simple mission:

Encourage the development of strong families, healthy children, and caring communities by matching resources with needs in northern Moore County.

Recently, the Resource Center was given ownership of their current facility, as well as the former Robbins Police Station. The Police Station will be renovated in partnership with the Sandhills Coalition for Human Care and the Moore Free & Charitable Clinic. By operating under one roof, we’ll expand access to  critical resources and better serve the community.

Today, we serve hundreds of families each year through early childhood education, after-school programs, parent workshops, holiday assistance, and community development projects. We work hand-in-hand with local schools, faith organizations, civic groups, and families to create opportunities and remove barriers.

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Meet Our Team

Behind every program, every workshop, and every family we serve is a dedicated team of educators, community leaders, and neighbors who believe in the power of strong families. Our staff, board members, and volunteers bring decades of experience in education, nonprofit leadership, and community development. We’re here because we love this community, and we’re committed to making sure every family has the support they need to thrive.

NMFRC Staff Members

Clare Ruggles

Executive Director

Megan Keating

Development Director

Joanna Oakley

Director of Family Support

Jessica Olson

After-School Program Director

Naye Campuzano

Preschool Program Director

Sara Britt

Preschool Teacher

Jackie Martinez

Preschool Teacher

Lynn Goins

Preschool Teacher Assistant

Martiza Hernandez

Preschool Teacher Assistant

Tiffany Patino

Preschool Teacher Assistant

Olivia Salgado

Preschool Teacher Assistant

Lupe Orihuela

Administrative Assistant

Eli Petty

Building & Vehicle Maintenance
Board of Directors

Dr. Rebecca Roush

Chair, 3rd Term (2023-2026)

Steve Kastner

Vice Chair, 1st Term (2025-2028)

Sandy Donovan

Secretary, 2nd Term (2024-2027)

Josiah Garges

Treasurer, 1st Term (2025-2028)

Father Javier Castrejon

1st Term (2023-2026)

Linda Donnell

1st Term (2025-2028)

Dr. Kirby Kilpatrick

2nd Term (2026-2029)

Paul Kochis

1st Term (2026-2029)

Larry Moubry

2nd Term (2023-2026)

Griselda Najera

2nd Term (2026-2029)

Tom O’Day

1st Term (2023-2026)

Elizabeth Sugg

2nd Term (2023-2026)

Dr. Jamie Synan

1st Term (2025-2028)

Frank Thigpen

1st Term (2023-2026)

Clare Ruggles, ex officio

Executive Director, NMFRC
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