Gloria Atcheson is an experienced registered nurse, mother, and grandmother. Her passion for helping others can be traced back through her twenty-eight years as a registered nurse. Ms. Atcheson is currently working as a neonatal intensive care nurse.

Driven by sheer determination, Gloria Atcheson takes pride in her work ethic. Her strengths include integrity, creativity, and innovation.  She has spent her lifetime facing and tackling difficult challenges.  Of the challenges throughout her lifetime, the most impactful is losing her son to a drug overdose. The Blessing Bags began as a result of her immense amount of grief from the loss of her son. Because of his passing, her journey led her to founding this ministry as a way to show compassion to a population most vulnerable to addiction.

As Founder and President, her goals include meeting the immediate needs of the homeless community and providing an emergency shelter within the city of Terre Haute. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and grandchildren. Gloria Atcheson is proud to call Terre Haute, Indiana, home.

Jim Kilgore is a missionary and serves as Vice President on the Board of Directors for CEA Homeless Ministries Compassion Embraces Addicts Inc. He is valued for his spiritual insight and genuine desire to serve the Lord.

Bro. Kilgore has been married to his lovely wife, Bonnie, for twenty-seven years. God has blessed them with six children, fifteen grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren

Bro. Jim Kilgore has compassion to help those struggling and suffering. His experience includes serving as a youth pastor, senior pastor, evangelist, and missionary during his many years of ministry.

He is passionate about reaching  unsaved people, discipling followers of Christ and providing a local church for believers to attend. During the last eight years, this ministry has led thousands of souls to Christ and has planted 62 churches.

Glenda Wilson is a retired nurse and serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for CEA Homeless Ministries Compassion Embraces Addicts Inc. She is valued for her organizational skills and genuine concern to serve the Lord and help others.

Mrs. Wilson has been married to her husband for five years. God has blessed them with two children, six grandchildren, and number seven due in September 2022.

She has cared for many homeless patients during her time as a nurse. Her experience includes working as a nurse, substitute teacher, and serving as Sunday school teacher and secretary at Grace Baptist Church.

Glenda is a life long resident of Terre Haute, and is concerned about the well-being of the homeless population within the city. She has stated, "It is an honor to serve on the board."

Jennifer Kirk is a freelance graphic artist, retail worker and is Treasurer on the Board of Directors for CEA Homeless Ministries Compassion Embraces Addicts Inc. She is valued for her graphic design expertise and genuine desire to help others.

Ms. Kirk has been blessed with one son and two grandchildren. She lost her son in 2018 to the opioid epidemic.

Her experience includes working as a graphic designer locally for over twenty years and working in retail for the last few years.

Jennifer is a lifelong resident of Terre Haute. She had an open door policy for friends and family if they were in need of a place to stay. After her son passed away, she has had to stop this practice. Our mission to show compassion and assistance to those in need resonates within her heart.