Leadership
Hearts Senior Leadership Team:
Nicholas Calandra
Chief Executive Officer & President
nick@heartsforthehomeless.org
As President and CEO, Nick serves the Kingdom and community by working to resource Hearts’ existing and future programs while leading teams who serve in various parts of the ministry.
Favorite Passage: Colossians 3:17, “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
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Words from Nick:
“In part, the ministry at Hearts led me to my life changing relationship with Christ and I pray that we continue to create opportunities for everyone we serve to see and know Christ. It is truly amazing to see all God has done and is doing through Hearts. It is an honor to lead the organization and help steward the resources God provides.”
Jeff Friedman
Business Manager
bookkeeper@heartsforthehomeless.org
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Jeff’s role includes overseeing accounting, payroll and Human Resources.
Favorite Passage: Hebrews 12:2, “…endure the cross and scorn its shame because of the joy set before Him…”
Joe Lenhard
Donated Goods Manager
jlenhard@heartsforthehomeless.org
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Joe is responsible for overseeing any goods that are donated to the ministry. His focus is making sure that the donated goods are being distributed and maximized for Hearts’ mission.
Favorite Passage: Jeremiah 29:11-13, “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Kelsey Jeff
Chief of Staff & Executive Assistant
ncea@heartsforthehomeless.org
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Kelsey supports Nick and the staff at Hearts by overseeing and implementing processes and procedures for the day-to-day operations of the ministry. Her focus is to ensure that our team members have the systems in place to help them serve our community in their respective roles and departments.
Favorite Passage: Isaiah 40:31 “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.”
Jolene Addeo
Retail Manager
retail@heartsforthehomeless.or
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Jolene’s focus is the Hearts Thrift Stores retail operation . Her role is making sure the sales floor has new items displayed daily while helping those in immediate need of clothing and household times whether you’re a man, woman or child.
Favorite Passage: Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Hearts Administration Team:
Catherine Edgerton
Administrative Assistant
cedgerton@heartsforthehomeless.org
Antoinette McMyne
HR Coordinator & Recruiter
jobs@heartsforthehomeless.org
Katelyn Moore
Marketing and Office Assistant marketing@heartsforthehomeless.org
Hearts Board Members:
Nicholas M. Calandra
President,
Chief Executive Officer of Hearts
for the Homeless of WNY Inc.
and Hearts Foundation Inc.
Eric Johns
Chairman of the Board & Treasurer,
Founder & Pastor of Buffalo Dream Center
Joseph Hatch III
Corporate Secretary
David Norton
Member
Richard Izzo
Member