SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — The Fathers for Hope-Men for Change campaign supports initiatives designed to unite men in our community to take a stand against domestic violence.
At Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc., it’s our mission to provide emergency and supportive services to domestic violence survivors, while also working towards the elimination of domestic violence and the support of the men in our community is vital to make that a reality.
We are so grateful for these companies, organizations, individuals and their loved ones who have made the commitment to stop the cycle of violence before it starts. Everyone has a right to feel safe, empowered, and be free from the threat of violence.
Leadership Donors
- CAPT. Philip C. Kantz
- J. Reid Murchison III, The Murchison Group
Fathers for Hope 2026
- Bruce J. Reed
- Captain Kenneth J. Morris
- David Brownlow
- Dennis Clouse
- Devon Baldwin
- Don Betz
- George Chadwick III
- Henry W. Bridgers
- J. Michael Hutson
- Jim Daly
- Jim Morgan, Legal Aid of North Carolina
- John Leone
- Joseph Kertesz, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Jimmy Pierce, Ret. Founder of Kids Making It
- Raymond Braxton
- Representative Ted Davis Jr., North Carolina State House
- Robert G. Greer
- Robert McArtor, M.D
- The Honorable Judge James H. Faison, III
- The Honorable Judge J.H. Corpening, II
- Tim Crossman
- William E. Sisson, Jr.
In Honor Of
- Alan Cradick given by June Cradick
- All men who take a stand against domestic violence, given by Mary Ann Lama
- Elizabeth G. Hutson, given by J. Michael Hutson
- George Rountree, given by Steve Coggins
- John R. Murchison II, given by The Murchison Group
- The brave men breaking the generational cycle of violence in their families, given by Ashley Grim
In Memory Of
- Elizabeth G. Hutson, given by J. Michael Hutson
- John R. Murchison II, given by J. Reid Murchison
- Lloyd H. Bridgers, given by Henry W. Bridgers
- Loraine Betz Wilbur (1947-2018), given by Don Betz
- Renee McGill-Cox, given by Captain Kenneth J. Morris
- Ted Davis Sr., given by Representative Ted Davis Jr.
Men for Change
Men who choose to stand firmly against violence in our community, showing up with courage, care, and compassion.
- Alan Cradick
- Ardell Lewis, Jr. – Vintage Values at College Road Volunteer
- Ben David- Community Justice Center CEO
- Billy Phillips- Kids Making It
- Bishop Luther Moore- Emmanuel Temple Church
- Bobby Mclean- Board Member
- Brian Simcox- Same Day Marine
- Bryan Farland- Novant
- Chief Ralph Evangelous- Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach Police Department (Ret.)
- Chief Ryan Zuidema – Wilmington Police Department
- Chris Adam- Detective, Wilmington Police Department (Ret.)
- Chuck Gore- Vintage Values at Castle Street Volunteer
- Clifford Barnett- Pastor, Warner Temple AME Zion Church
- Councilman Dane Scalise
- Councilman David Joyner
- Cpl. Travis Williams- Wilmington Police Department
- Daniel Ramirez- NOVANT
- David Hand- New Hanover County Schools Social Worker
- David Usher- Board Member
- Deputy Taylor- New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
- Detective Holt Woodell- Wilmington Police Department
- Denny Clouse- Vintage Values at Monkey Junction Volunteer
- Dr. Rev. Dan Lewis- First Presbyterian Church
- Dr. Rev. Gary Smith- St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church
- Dr. Rev. Jack Jones- Grace United Methodist Church
- Dr. Rev. Jim Mogan- First Presbyterian Church
- Dr. Rev. Samuel David Zumwalt- St. Mathews Lutheran Church
- Dr. Rev. Tim Reaves- Pine Valley United Methodist Church
- Frank Roberts- LINC
- FR. Cesar Torrez Martinez- St. Mark Catholic Church
- FR. Gregory Spencer- St. Mark Catholic Church
- George Dragity- Vintage Values at University Landing Volunteer
- Gino Siniscalchi- Vintage Values at Castle Street Volunteer
- J. Michael Hutson- J. Michael’s Philly Deli
- James Peirce- Kids Making It (Ret.)
- Jamir Jumoke- LINC
- Jarelle A. Lewis- New Hanover County Schools
- Jason Smith- New Hanover District Attorney
- Jerry Bagnell
- Jesse King- Wilmington Bible Chapel (In Memory)
- Jim Everett- First Baptist Church
- Jim Morgan- Legal Aid of North Carolina
- Jon Evans- WECT-TV 6/ FOX Wilmington
- Joseph Kertesz- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Josh Barton- Department of Social Services
- Keith Wagnor- Vintage Values Volunteer
- Ken Morris- Vintage Values Volunteer at Castle Street
- Kevin Bacher- New Hanover County Probation Dept.
- Kevin Blackburn- Executive Director, Kids Making It
- Luke Farrell
- Matt Garcia- Outreach and Volunteer Manager, Kids Making It
- Marrio Jeter- Communities in Schools
- Mark Opgrand- St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Master Dep. Tim Kelly- New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
- Mayor Bill Saffo
- Mayor Pro-Tem Kevin Spears
- Mitch Cunningham- Wilmington Police Dept. (Ret.)
- Pastor Angelo Sanchez- Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
- Pastor Benny Oakes- Grace United Methodist Church
- Pastor Doug Lain- Wrightsville United Methodist Church
- Pastor Jonathan Bowling- Carolina Beach Presbyterian Church
- Pastor Kenny Chinn- Northside Church
- Pastor Larry Horrell- Pine Valley Church of God
- Pastor Matthew Phillips- United Advent Christian Church
- Pastor Michael Bergbower- St. Mathews Lutheran Church
- Pastor Miles Baker Hunt- Wrightsville United Methodist Church
- Pastor Paul Ebert- Faith Lutheran Church
- Pastor Robert Campbell- New Beginning Christian Church
- Pastor Timothy Steele- Messiah Lutheran Church
- Pastor Wes Hunter- Masonboro Baptist Church
- Richard McNinch
- Rick Houston- A Call to Men
- Rabbi Ben Shull- Temple of Israel
- Randy Marchbanks
- Rev. James H. Faison, III
- Rev. Barrett Owen- First Baptist Church
- Rev. Parker Lucas- St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church
- Rev. Penden Emile Harley- Winter Park Presbyterian Church
- Rev. Shelton T. Miles- St. Stephen AME Church
- Richard McNinch
- Rob Lapp- St. Andrews-Covenant Presbyterian Church
- Robert Clayton- Board Member
- Robert J. Lorenz
- Sheriff Ed McMahon- New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office
- Steve Coggins, Rountree Losee Law Firm
- The Honorable Judge Chad Hogston- Fifth Judicial Court
- The Honorable Judge James H. Faison, III– Fifth Judicial Court
- The Honorable Judge Jeffrey Noecker- Fifth Judicial Court
- The Honorable Judge J. H. Corpening- Chief District Court Justice
- The Honorable Judge Richard Russell Davis- Fifth Judicial Court
- Todd Eberhardt- Owner of Two Men and a Truck Wilmington
- Vincent Vaccaro- Wilmington Police Department
- Yasin Holland- Coastal Horizons Rape Crisis Center
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